First Baptist Church Decatur

About this church

First Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama, is at 123 Church Street NE and gathers for Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and a worship service at 10:30 a.m. The service lasts about an hour, and the church says there is no need to dress up. Visitors are asked to look for blue welcome flags on Church Street at the welcome center entrance, where greeters point them in the right direction. The service is livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube starting at 10:30 a.m. The church affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and practices baptism by immersion. A First Steps class is offered about every six weeks for anyone who wants to learn more, with no commitment to join.

First Kids serves kindergarten through fifth grade with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., then children head to a space called the Underground for age-level Bible stories and songs. Wednesday nights start with a dinner at 5:00 p.m. that requires a reservation by Monday, followed by kids' programming at 6 p.m., choir, and orchestra rehearsal. Ministries listed on the site include preschool, students, college and career, adults, a senior-adult Legacy Ministry, JOY Ministry, worship, D-Groups, Sunday School classes, and missions. Confirm times with the church office.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: I Am New: service times and what to expect · About: beliefs and affiliation · Kids ministry schedule · Worship ministry: choir and orchestra

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