North Decatur Presbyterian Church

Second in a 4-week series about prayer. Prayer is the most familiar of all spiritual practices. We pray together every week in worship. Everyone knows we're "supposed" to pray daily--even to "pray without ceasing!" But if we surveyed the NDPC congregation, we'd probably find that many of us secretly--even ashamedly--struggle with prayer.  Our series, "Prayer for Pe...

This Sunday, we begin a short (4 Sunday) Summer Preaching series about prayer. Prayer is the most familiar of all spiritual practices. We pray together every week in worship. Everyone knows we’re “supposed” to pray daily–even to “pray without ceasing!” But if we surveyed the NDPC congregation, we’d probably find that many of us secretly–even ashamedly–struggle with prayer. Our series, “Prayer for...

Continuing the Pentecost theme the focus will be on the Holy Spirit’s power to unleash unexpected gifts within us that lead to joy. Aware that we have a Paraclete alongside us, we can take risks and make sacrifices that result in great freedom within, resulting in a powerful Church that explodes with joy. Preacher: Reverend L’Anni Hill, NDPC Clergy Affiliate

Wear RED on Sunday, June 8 to celebrate Pentecost Sunday—the Birthday of the Church! This is our day to shine our lights to celebrate the season of the coming of the Holy Spirit on the disciples gathered and passed on to us. RED is the liturgical color for the Pentecost season. Our preacher is the Rev. Nibs Stroupe.

Rev. Lewicki invites us to reflect on beginnings, endings, and time itself. What happens to our experience of life when we realize that time is, like everything else, God's?

Fools. All of us. For Christ. Rev. Lewicki explores Paul's image of the foolishness of the cross in 1 Corinthians, into the utter ridiculousness of Jesus, and into the history of the "holy fool." Following Jesus is foolishness. But it's so crazy... it just might work!

We re-visit some basic questions at the intersection of politics and theology. How should we think about the changes to our government made by the new administration? How do we discern between morally legitimate differences in political philosophy and political approaches that subvert the gospel of Jesus Christ? Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

NDPC celebrates our youth and graduating high school seniors.

We explore nature’s resiliency, as NDPC members reflect on the Lenten study of  Refugia Faith . Rev. David Lewicki preaches.

On behalf of the Session and the staff, we are delighted to welcome our community to bear witness to the resurrection this Sunday, April 20th.  Newcomers to NDPC are welcome and expected on Easter!  Rev. Lewicki preaches.

We follow Jesus as he marches into Jerusalem, into the belly of the beast beginning the great confrontation of powers during Holy Week.

Just when you think it might NOT be possible for the rich to find "salvation," a little man named Zacchaeus climbs down from a tree to meet Jesus. What should we make of this beguiling story from Luke's gospel? Tsz Nok Christopher Ng, preaching.

Jesus tells a story about wealth that will make Elon Musk very uncomfortable. And maybe you, too. There is simply no getting around the connection Jesus makes between money and spirituality. Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

Rev. Dr. Erin Reed Cooper leads the congregation in telling a story about a shepherd who goes off in search of one lost sheep.

Dr. Lamma Mansour, a Christian Palestinian from Nazareth, holds a DPhil and MPhil in Social Policy and Intervention from the University of Oxford, where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. She also earned a BSc in Psychology from the University of Haifa. Her research, which centers on young people in Israel-Palestine, has been featured in leading academic journals. In addition to her scholarly work,...

This Sunday, our text is one of the most famous stories from Luke's Gospel. A lawyer engages Jesus about the way to "true life," and he ends up asking Jesus, "who is my neighbor?" The question is more specific: whom am I obligated to love (and who can I leave out? Jesus responds with a story about mercy that the world has been telling ever since. Rev. Lewicki preaching.

As we celebrate the Transfiguration of Jesus, we recognize the trans-ness of our God. When political leadership is demonizing and erasing trans identity, we will affirm transgender identity as a holy and beloved part of God's good creation. Holy Communion will be shared at both services. Rev. Lewicki preaching.

We continue to journey through Luke's story of Jesus, and we encounter a story--familiar to all four gospel writers--of a woman who anoints Jesus with oil. The event gives Luke a chance to talk about forgiveness--how much we need it, and where and when we can find it. Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

As we journey through Luke's story of Jesus, we stop and wonder: "what is it that makes us follow Jesus... or anyone?" We examine our own deeper motivations and drives--and what we see is not always pretty. Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

As we journey through Luke's story of Jesus, Jesus reveals himself as someone with extra-ordinary powers to heal bodies. We read two healing stories from Luke 7 and wonder, "what are these gifts that Jesus shares that allow him mend what is broken?" NDPC Ministry Fellow Tsz Nok Christopher Ng, preaching.

As we journey through Luke's story of Jesus, we see Jesus coming into conflict with different systems of power. First, the oppressive military and economic exploitation of Rome. But also his own people--even the "good religious" people get sideways with Jesus. We hear two stories from Luke 6 about what happens when Jesus breaks Sabbath rules. Rev. Lewicki preaching. 

We hear the story of Jesus' calling of the disciples from Luke 5. What does it feel like to be "caught alive?" Is that a threat, or an invitation? Rev. Lewicki preaching.

It's MLK weekend, and we'll read portions of King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail during worship, as we consider Jesus' own "call to ministry" from Luke, chapter 4.

It's "Sea World Sunday" at North Decatur, ie, Baptism of the Lord Sunday, ie, the Sunday when we get a little bit wet in worship. This Sunday, we read the story of Jesus' baptism from Luke, chapter 3. We also remember our own baptisms, and feel the water from the font on our heads and shoulders. At the same time, we hear John the Baptizer call us "a brood of vipers" and challenge us to "bear fruit...

Poems are read in Sunday's service.