What's Happening
Join us this weekend - in person or online. Worship services are Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 8:45am and 10:30am. Note that we now have a sensory-friendly worship service on Saturdays at 5pm in the East Auditorium with gentle lighting, no special effects, controlled sound, and flexible seating.
Below you'll find lots of great things happening at First Christian Church. For a complete calendar, click here.
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Current Sermon Series
Life raises tough questions—about faith, suffering, prayer, and what it really means to trust God. The Bible speaks into those questions through the lives of people like Noah, Moses, Daniel, Esther, Mary, and more. Their courage, doubt, and devotion reveal timeless truths for the challenges we face today. These stories aren’t just history—they’re God’s way of reminding us that He still speaks into our lives right now.
WSOY Food Drive
FOOD COLLECTION AT OUR CHURCH: OCTOBER 4/5, 2025
Don't forget to bring non-perishable food donations to the church this weekend. The WSOY Community Food Drive is happening Friday, October 3, but we will be a collection site this weekend (October 4/5). Feel free to leave your donations next to your car, and someone will pick it up for you. Thank you for serving those facing food insecurity!
Note: We are taking food donations only. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can make a donation at https://www.wsoyfooddrive.com.
End of a Season
We want to share with you an important update regarding our Family Ministries Pastor, Heather Vance. After a season of prayer and reflection, Heather has sensed God leading her into a new chapter and has decide not to return from her sabbatical.
Heather has been well-loved and a faithful part of our church family for many years. Her investment in students and their families has left a lasting impact, and her steady leadership in our student ministry has been a tremendous gift from God. Countless lives have been shaped by her care, encouragement, and commitment to pointing students toward Jesus.
We are deeply grateful for her years of service and the way she has given herself wholeheartedly to this ministry. Please join us in thanking God for Heather, praying for her as she transitions, and expressing your appreciation to her in the days ahead. Heather and her family will continue to attend First Christian Church.
Midweek Prayer
WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:15 - 12:45 PM
Jesus is the hope of the world. The Church is Jesus' plan to bring his hope to the world, and prayer is the pathway to bring all of this together! Everyone is invited to join us Wednesdays from 12:15pm - 12:45pm in the West Auditorium for a time of worship reflection, and prayer.
Pastor & Staff Appreciation
MONTH OF OCTOBER
October is Pastor & Staff Appreciation Month. Let’s show our gratitude for the tireless work, love, and guidance our pastors and church staff provide all year round. We will have note cards in the lobby during the month of October where you can write an encouraging word letting them know they are valued.
- FCC Elders
Fall Seniors Event
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 FROM 11:30AM-1PM
Let's gather together! We’ll reconnect with friends, meet new ones, eat tasty food, and enjoy amazing music. The incredibly talented Julie McClarey-Smith, a national champion ragtime pianist, will delight us with her soulful piano performance that’s both technically brilliant and uplifting. Suggested donation of $5. RSVP by Thursday, October 9.
Dom Rep Missions Trip
JUNE 16-23, 2026
* REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 1, 2026 *
We’re heading back to the Dominican Republic in 2026 for another family-friendly mission trip with GO Ministries. This trip combines community outreach like sports and games with local kids and hands-on service projects such as painting and minor construction. You’ll witness the vibrant work of the Dominican church and return home encouraged and equipped to make disciples in your own circles of influence.
Whatever It Takes
ONE FUND. TWO YEARS. THREE TARGETS.
We serve a God who did whatever it takes for us by giving His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) We believe God is calling each and everyone of us at First Christian Church to do whatever it takes to further this message through the mission of his church, in our community, and around the world!
Employment Opportunities
PRE-K CHILREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR (FULL TIME)
We are looking for a Pre-K Children's Ministry Director to lead ministry for families with children from birth through pre-kindergarten, fostering spiritual growth and service opportunities. Key requirements include accepting Christ, ministry experience, a baccalaureate degree, and a passion for spiritual development of young children and their families. The director will develop and implement programming, recruit volunteers, equip parents, and manage the ministry space and budget. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork with the Family Ministries Team and adherence to Christian principles. Send resumes to Dawn at dwendt@firstdecatur.org or APPLY ON INDEED.COM.
For a complete list of events, click the church calendar button below. Questions?
Please call or text the church at (217) 875-3350 or questions@firstdecatur.org.