Comments on: Decatur Education Foundation Moving Into First Christian Church Space

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 02:00:05 +0000

Just to clarify, the church hosts several groups but not as a commercial enterprise. They do it in the spirit of collaboration and only for non-profits that fit with their mission. We could not be more thrilled to share their space and hope you will all come by and see us.

By: toml

toml — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:57:04 +0000

I guess it won’t be the first time a church is supported by its commercial enterprises.

Personally, I think churches should be sanctified entities for worship and related teaching, as is the case with Thomas More, for instance.

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:48:13 +0000

How come? Is this any more commercial than a church hosting DEAM or the Phoenix School or the Friend’s school? Just wondering. I’m a big fan of DEF for obvious reasons, of First Christian Church for the Toy Park and the Christmas tree sale (with delivery!!!), and the Toy Park as the best place ever for little ones to learn to walk, trike, scooter, cycle, and skate. So it seems like a triple win. The parents of young kids can move naturally across the street from the Toy Park to assisting DEF!

By: toml

toml — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:37:23 +0000

I have mixed feelings about the expanded commercial use of this property, even if by non-profits.

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:19:15 +0000

And it is so not a graveyard! I pass it multiple times a day on dog walks and other walks into town, and it is always so joyful to see all the kids and their parents at play. I only wish that residents would refrain from using it as a dog park in the early morning hours. I worry about that for health reasons.

By: Eskimo

Eskimo — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:02:52 +0000

Let me just say that the “toy graveyard” is wonderful.