A Note From The Pastor

Greetings in the name of Jesus the Christ our Lord!

We are so glad that you have chosen to learn more about us. We hope that you will take a moment to see what we are all about. On this web site, you will find information about our worship services, Sunday School classes, outreach and evangelism ministries, Youth and Children’s activities and, music activities. Our Church Staff is eager to assist you in any way possible.

First United Methodist Church, Decatur’s oldest church, is a local congregation of the United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church is a church in the Wesleyan tradition, founded by John Wesley.

John Wesley believed that the living core of the Christian faith was revealed in scripture, illumined by tradition, lived out in personal experience, and confirmed by reason. As a church in the Wesleyan tradition, the United Methodist Church specifically holds these principles as fundamental. We believe in:

God’s Grace as the undeserved and unmerited favor of God through which we can be brought to salvation;
Justification by Faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Sanctification and Perfection as the work of God’s grace through the Word and Spirit to cleanse us from sin; and,
Good Works as an evidence of our faith

More on the beliefs of the United Methodist Church can be found at the United Methodist Church Web Site listed on our “Links” section.

We would like to encourage you to visit our exciting, growing church. We will share with you the love and warmth of a kind Christian congregation.

God bless you in your journey!

Dr. Terry L. Greer,
Senior Pastor

Growing in Christ! Sharing God’s Love!