The time between Pentecost and Advent on the liturgical calendar is known colloquially as ‘Ordinary Time’. However, this season of the church is far from ordinary! This summer, join First Christian Church of Decatur as we delve into the meaning of leadership, community, and belonging.
Our theme for Ordinary Time 2026 is “If This is the Way the World Works”. Based on the book of the same name by William Avery & Beth Ann Gaede, we will examine the ways that God made the world to work together and the ways that our gathering together can mirror these truths. With meditations on information, complexity, interrelatedness, diversity, process, trust, and responsibility, we will learn together how God would have us to lead the way into this new season of our lives together.
Ordinary Time 2026
Sunday, June 7th – 10:25 AM – Information: God’s New Thing
Sunday, June 14th – 10:25 AM – Identity: Who Belongs?; Congregational Round Table following the service.
Sunday, June 21st – 10:25 AM – Complexity: An End to Childish Ways
Sunday, June 28th – 10:25 AM – Interrelatedness: Reconciling the World.
Sunday, July 5th – 10:25 AM – Diversity: For All of Us Are One.
Sunday, July 12th – 10:25 AM – Rev. Dawn Ely, guest speaker.
Sunday, July 19th – 10:25 AM – Congregationally-Led Worship Experience
Sunday, July 26th – 10:25 AM – Trust: Breaking Bread Together; communal meal and discussion
Sunday, August 2nd – 10:25 AM – Process: An Invitation to Adventure.
Sunday, August 9th – 10:25 AM – Rev. Dr. Eboni Haynes, guest speaker.
Sunday, August 16th – 10:25 AM – The Center: Where Trust Prevails
Sunday, August 23rd – 10:25 AM – Responsibility: Breaking Bread Together; communal meal and discussion
Sunday, August 30th – 10:25 AM – The Future: Pointing the Way