Comments on: First Christian Seeking Input From Commmunity on Potential New Rec Center

By: cranky old timer

cranky old timer — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:23:29 +0000

I’d love to see a vital recreation center that is used by all ages. It will be interesting to hear other neighbors comments in light of the proposed renovations of the Decatur Recreation Center — I believe we could have a “Lowcater” Recreation Center that could also easily be supported. I look forward to the conversations as this incredibly community-minded church moves forward … BTW, welcome back Rev. James Brewer-Calvert from sabbatical …..

By: Decatur's Token Republican

Decatur's Token Republican — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:18:58 +0000

I’m not much of a believer, and have a very low opinion of “organized” religion, but I have to give Reverend Brewer-Calvert and the church high marks for reaching out to the community. I look forward to hearing the results of the meetings.

By the way, DM, what does “imput” mean?

By: karass

karass — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:28:17 +0000

Brilliant–something led by older teens will seem cool to younger teens and the tweens. Excellent idea. It provides employment for older teens and a safe haven for younger teens/tweens.

By: Deanne

Deanne — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:14:22 +0000

This open letter really does convey a true spirit of community. It’s very generous of The First Christian Church of Decatur to seek everybody’s input into their next major endeavor.

I’d love to see the Church include programs that grab the attentions of the middle schoolers. Right now, they’re at that age where the parents feel it’s safe to let them do their own thing. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case- for the kids or the neighbors. ( There are signs in Decatur Heights that we have a couple of kids that may be on a wrong path.) It seems the best way to “up the cool factor” of after school programs would be to get high school kids involved with designing & leading them.

By: eb

eb — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:57:10 +0000

Wow, this is great. That park on the corner of Ponce and Nelson Ferry is truly amazing. I had driven by it hundreds of times but didn’t know anything about it until I had a child and that child is about 2. The park is one of the best in the city, has all kinds of cool riding toys (which is great for us because we can’t ride up and down our street, we have to go to a park to do so, and this saves us hauling toys from home, not to mention the families that can’t afford riding toys), and it’s well-maintained and open to the public. Props to FCC and I hope a lot of people attend their meeting.