Get Involved
in the life of our church
You Belong Here
Whether you're new to All Souls or have been with us for years, you have a place in the life of our church. Our ministries are designed to help you grow in your relationship with God, build meaningful connections with others, and live out the way of Jesus in the world. We invite you to explore what it means to belong in our community.
We believe in the power of shared spaces where we can worship God and connect with one another. One of the primary ways to gather at All Souls is by joining us for Sunday morning worship. In addition, we offer a variety of events and opportunities to help you get to know our church and cultivate meaningful relationships.
Gather
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Weekly services at 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM featuring worship through music and liturgy, a sermon, and communion.
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A monthly space for men to gather, connect, and grow through stimulating conversations over breakfast.
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A monthly gathering for women that includes quiet time before the Lord, reading the Psalms and The Book of Common Prayer, journaling, praying, and sharing in small groups.
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We offer many opportunities throughout the year to connect with each other and have fun! Whether you join us for a wine & dessert, trunk or treat, picnic, retreat, or other social event, we look forward to getting to know you better.
Upcoming Gather Events
Practicing the way of Jesus Christ and becoming more like Him is a journey best shared with others. While discipleship is an ongoing part of every believer's life, its expression can vary depending on your gifts, needs, and life stage. Whether you join a Community Group or sign up for a class, we encourage you to take advantage of opportunities to build your faith and meaningful connections within our community.
Build
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Alpha - An open, honest exploration of life’s biggest questions in a welcoming environment.
Connect: Intro to All Souls - A 6-week small group experience exploring the basics of the Christian faith, the history, and theology of the church, and ways we share in the mission.
After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics - A biblically based approach to navigating today’s challenging political environment.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - A course focused on slowing down your life and developing an ever-deepening personal relationship with Jesus.
Emotionally Healthy Relationships - An 8-week course where deep spiritual understanding transforms relationships through skill-based communication, conflict resolution, and more.
Additional Workshops & Classes
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Community Groups- A place to know others and be known through regular gatherings, study, and support.
Men’s Groups - Men of all ages gather for small groups, monthly breakfasts, events, and retreats.
Women’s Groups- Every Thursday morning, women are invited to join in prayer, discussion, reflection, and fellowship as we study different books, topics, and spiritual disciplines. Women’s Discipleship groups meet bi-monthly in the evenings and focus on scripture, prayer, and deepening relationships.
Upcoming Build Events
Not sure where to start?
Our Pastor for Mission and Formation, Lance Lewis would love to have coffee with you and discuss how All Souls can come alongside you in your discipleship journey.
Send
As we gather for worship and connection and are built up through spiritual formation, we are also sent to be the presence of Jesus in our neighborhoods, communities, and world. We empower you to live out your faith by helping you discern your gifts, offering service opportunities, connecting you with local and global ministry partners, and supporting you in your vocational calling.
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Ministry Teams - It takes about 200 volunteers to run our Sunday morning services. Will you join us in practicing the way of Jesus through serving our attenders and visitors Sunday mornings?
Mission Partners- We partner with a wide variety of local and global ministries who work to bring shalom to their communities. Partnership is relational, financial, prayerful, and actively serving.
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Practicing the way of Jesus in our paid and unpaid work for the renewal of all things.
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Want to get involved?
Our Missions Coordinator, Tafanie Van Wyngarden would love to talk with about mission and service opportunities with our local partners.
Mission & Service Highlight
Lighten the Load Food Drive
Did you know that more than 70 families in the City Schools of Decatur are experiencing homelessness and financial instability? The burden of being temporarily unhoused or food insecure can be overwhelming, particularly for young people. This is why the Decatur Education Foundation established the Lighten the Load program — to offer hope, support, and opportunities to those students who need it most.
The Decatur Education Foundation collaborates closely with City Schools of Decatur social workers, administrators, counselors, and the Decatur Housing Authority. Through the Lighten the Load program, they ensure students have access to food over school breaks and weekends.
All Souls is assisting with the program this month and we encourage you to purchase items on the list below or visit the Amazon Wish List.
Bring your items to church before or on Sunday, March 9 and we will assemble them into bags to be delivered to the schools. Thank you for serving this tangible & important need in our community!
Kraft Easy Mac Microwaveable Dinner
Del Monte Diced Peaches 4oz cups
Motts Mighty Apple Sauce 3.2oz pouches
Quaker Chewy Granola bars, variety
Planters Salty Peanuts 1oz Packs
Kars Sweet & Salty Trail Mix 2oz Packs
Maruchan Ramen Chicken 3oz Ready to Eat Meals
Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Lower Sugar 4oz variety pack
Kellog Cold Breakfast Cereal, variety pack 1.04oz
Horizon Organic Shelf Stable Chocolate Milk 8oz
Stretch Island Fruit Leather Snacks Variety Pack 0.5oz