North Decatur Presbyterian Church

10.2.22. Rev. Lewicki preaches a second sermon on our 2022/23 churchwide theme, “BE.” The text is the Apostle Paul’s speech at the Areopagus in Athens, when he says to everyone in that public square, “In God, we live, and move, and have our being.” What was Paul saying then? What does that phrase mean now?

9.25.22. The Rev. Beth Waltemath explores the story of Hagar from Genesis. Hagar, the Bible’s first female theologian, challenges the platitudes of our faith while offering a life-giving word for women who are still treated like second-class citizens.

9.18.22. Today, we dive into NDPC’s 2022-23 theme: BE. Being is something shared by all of life, but it is something we rarely reflect upon and and often take for granted. What is being? What is it for? And what do we perceive about the being of God? This week, we read the story of God’s revelation in the burning bush from Exodus 3. Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

9.11.22. Loved into Being. Rev. David Lewicki preaches on love–with a little help from Fred Rogers.

8.28.22. Rev. Lewicki preaches on “Hope.” Music Director Huu Mai sings John Lennon’s Imagine.

8.21.22. Rev. Beth Waltemath preaches on the first commandment in Exodus 20 in a message called, “Losing Your Other Gods.”

8.14.22. Rev. Lewicki shares a message about the universal human expression of faith. Our guest musicians are The Garden Fresh Pickers bluegrass band.

8.7.22. The Rev. Dr. L’anni Hill is our preacher today.

7.31.22. The Rev. Dr. William Brown, NDPC clergy affiliate and Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary, is our guest preacher.

7.24.22. Our preacher today is the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Ayres, NDPC clergy affiliate and professor of Religious Education at the Candler School of Theology.

7.17.22. Jesus ends his long farewell in John's gospel with a prayer for his disciples and the larger Christian community that they may all be one. In these perilous times when our nation is being torn apart by fear and mistrust, can Jesus' prayer for unity speak to us and set us on a path of healing? Rev. Bobbie Wrenn Banks preaching.

7.10.22. Our preacher today is the Rev. Mary Anona Stoops, Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation at NDPC.

7.3.22. This July 4th weekend, Rev. Lewicki’s sermon will discuss the current place of religion in our nation’s politics. We will listen to the poetry of Langston Hughes and enjoy music that invites deeper reflection into what it means to be an American.

6.26.22. Should I give money to someone who asks, or not? It is one of the most spiritually significant questions we are ever asked. In Luke’s gospel, Jesus says, “Give to everyone who asks of you, and if anyone takes away what is yours, do not ask for it back again.” So… why, when we are asked for money, do we hesitate? Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

6.19.22. This Sunday, NDPC clergy affiliate and honorably retired pastor of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Nibs Stroupe is our preacher. The ministry of Nibs and his partner, the Rev. Caroline Leach, at Oakhurst was the PCUSA’s most important example of how a local church can address white supremacy and build a multiracial congregation.

6.12.22. This Sunday on the Liturgical Calendar is Trinity Sunday, a day to focus on the mysterious, graceful interplay between the 3 persons of the Divine Identity. As the first post-Pentecost summer Sunday, we also lean into the commandment to take our Sabbath rest. Our preacher is Zeena Regis.

6.5.22. It’s Pentecost–the 3rd of our 3 great Feast Days in the church! We celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit in worship this Sunday. Feel free to wear red to church. Rev. Lewicki will be our preacher and Holy Communion will be shared.

5.29.22. Zeena Regis is our guest preacher as we focus on the 6th mark of a vital congregation, caring relationships. We hold space and silence to grieve the lives lost in Uvalde, TX, and re-dedicate ourselves to ending gun violence in the name of Jesus.

5.2.22. We celebrate the 5th “mark” of a vital congregation: Spirit-Inspired Worship. What makes worship “good?” Traditional hymns or a rock band? Exegetical preaching or liturgical dance? Long periods of silence or ecstatic drum circles? Mimes! Definitely mimes. All of these things can make for great worship–or lousy worship. Rev. Lewicki talks about how we “make” worship at NDPC and what makes a worship service “good.”

5.15.22. Leadership has long been a buzzword in our culture–the leaders who have garnered attention are often corporate titans. The church has jumped on board the leadership train by embracing the image of “servant leaders.” What exactly is a servant leader? What kind of leader was Jesus? What kind of leaders should a church be developing for the world today? Rev. Lewicki, preaching.