Cleaning out your attic, closets or storage shed? You can put unused items that are in good condition to work supporting the ministry of Gentle Spirit Christian Church via our Live Tithe. The Live Tithe allows you to convert gently used (or never-used) items into support for GSCC's ministry and claim a tax deduction. Here's how it works:

• Contact us to let us know you have an item(s) you'd like to donate.
• Drop it off at our offices at First Christian Church of Decatur on Tuesday or Thursday between 10am and 2pm or make arrangements with us to have it picked up (just call us or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
• We'll mail you a letter confirming the value of the items so that you can claim the tax deduction.

It's really that simple!

Some examples of items people have donated to the Live Tithe:

• Books
• Electronics
• DVD's

We also collect clothing, non-perishable food items, hygiene items and teddy bears for our ministries to the homeless and hungry.

Every year, Gentle Spirit Christian Church collects teddy bears and stuffed animals during the Advent season and distributes them to young patients in local hospitals and hospices to spread Christmas cheer.

To participate, you can either bring a teddy bear(s) to the Church Without Walls service at 10:30 a.m. in Candler Park (first picnic pavilion), or contact the church office ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to arrange to drop them off.

We also collect clothing, non-perishable food items and hygiene items for our ministries to the homeless and hungry.