North Decatur United Methodist Church was founded with children in mind.  Elizabeth Thompson opened a pre-k and kindergarten in the late 1950's to bridge the gap between the local preschools and elementary schools.  As the community changed throughout the decades NDUMC responded by opening a Parents Morning Out program and later a nationally recognized Art With Heart program. 

 

Today the School at North Decatur ("SAND") is proud to be recognized as a School of Excellence  by the NGUMC.  We are a Reggio Emilia inspired program serving families with children ages 1 through Pre-K. What is Reggio? Learn more here (external link) ...>>

 

 

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A Letter from the Pastor of North Decatur UMC

 

SAND is a ministry of North Decatur UMC. 

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July 18, 2022

 

Dear SAND Families,

 

Welcome to the preschool at North Decatur United Methodist Church, SAND! It is an honor to welcome you and your child onto the campus of this creative and loving church.

 

As you know, the teachers and staff of this school have been working tirelessly to create a safe and creative environment for your child to thrive. I am amazed by the ways the church and preschool leadership teams guided by Emily, Julie, and all of the teachers have been hard at work to provide the safest and most dynamic program for your child possible.

 

North Decatur UMC is a church that takes seriously God’s call to be a part of its community. As a part of this call, NDUMC’s preschool is an important way that the church serves the North Decatur community, welcoming children onto the campus, helping them grow, and celebrating the many gifts that they bring to the world. We also celebrate your trust in us. Dropping children off for the first time in a new environment in the midst of an ongoing pandemic is particularly scary! We take the trust that you have for us seriously, and we are so grateful that you have chosen North Decatur UMC as a partner in caring for your child.

 

Please know that if you have any questions about the church or the preschool program at NDUMC, I am always open to conversation with you. Feel free to contact me via my cell phone (919-889-2388) or email (patrick@ndumc.org).

 

If you are looking for a church home, know that you are invited to find one here. Right now, we worship online and in our sanctuary every Sunday at 10:00am. You can find us on facebook and youtube, or you can participate in our services on our website. You are most welcome! We also have several opportunities to join book studies, Bible studies, and small group discussions. And, if you really don’t have time in your day to join a chat, we also have daily devotions that we publish on our social media pages and youtube!

 

I look forward to getting to know you!

 

Blessings,

 

 

The Rev. Patrick Faulhaber

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                                          1523 Church Street / Decatur, GA 30030 / 404-373-3367 / www.ndumc.org

 

 

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