The first church organized in this town was a union church, with the following members: Timothy Parker, Biger Wright, Stiles Parker, Jesse Davis, Martha Howe, James Parker, Martha Davis, Sarah Maple, ___ Parker, J. Lewis, N. Lewis, Samuel Howe, P. Parker, and Elijah Parker.

The first church edifice was erected in 1807, at a cost of $500. The pioneer preacher in Decatur was Father Willis. Among other early ministers are mentioned the names of C. Catlin, Timothy Parker, Jesse Davis, Samuel Howe. Biger Wright was the first class-leader