An Inclusive & Progressive Church
North Decatur Presbyterian is an inter-generational Christian community that worships, learns, and serves together: children and adults sing, read Scripture, explore theological mysteries, grow in faith, engage in activism for justice, and witness the divine in our own relationships.
A Community Committed to Love
Founded in 1955, and boasting iconic mid-century architecture (some in our Medlock neighborhood nicknamed us “the canned ham”), North Decatur Presbyterian is a 375-member PCUSA congregation that celebrates the gifts of all of God’s people, including our LGBTQI members, whose witness strengthens our collective faith.
Our philosophy “Be The Church” recognizes that NDPC is more than buildings, pastors, elders, and staff; it’s a community that strives to act as the Body of Christ in the world.
Our compassion and commitment to the world around us is matched by our dedication to one another. The love and support that is fostered within the congregation helps galvanize members to work to bring about a world that reflects God’s radical love for all of creation.
Progressive Theology
Commitment to Service
Many at NDPC say that engaging in service offers them a foretaste of “God’s kin-dom” – in which our interconnectedness is made manifest. This “taste of heaven” is wonderfully addictive, with members finding themselves continually drawn more deeply into service. North Decatur Presbyterian Church offers many ways to serve, both within the congregation, within the greater Atlanta area, and in the wider world.
Caring Community
Our community groups help forge and strengthen our bonds, and often lead to lifelong friendships. These groups are organized in a variety of ways: around stage of life, by gender expression, by neighborhood, or by common interest. Explore the different ways to get involved on our page, Be The Church, and find the right group for you.
Raising Children & Youth in faith
Worshiping God
Worship is the heart of our experience at NDPC. It nourishes our spirits and prepares us to take our best selves out into the world. Our worship has traditional elements of liturgy, enhanced by stunning visual offerings by our member artists. Sermons are smart and engaging. Music is diverse in style, with a selection of traditional and gospel hymns. The vibe is friendly and engaged, dress is come-as-you are. Weekly services are also live-streamed and recorded for you to watch at home.
Supporting parents
Raising kids is hard. Raising kids in a religious tradition is even trickier. NDPC creates a space for parents from all walks of life to make friends, learn “best practices,” share resources, care for and console one another, and celebrate the beautiful burden of parenting.
Curious to know more about NDPC? Visit our next Inquirer’s Class.
A Proud Member of the PCUSA
We are a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). This means we participate in a wider community of Christians committed to undoing structural racism, to ordaining women and members of the LGBTQI community as pastors and elders, and to embracing scripture, tradition, science, and personal and collective experience in our search for spiritual wisdom. Being a member of the PCUSA also means that our church is led by its members. “Presbyters” (the Greek word for elder) are elected by each congregation to serve on our governing board and oversee every aspect of the church’s life. Learn more about the PCUSA.