What's Happening

Join us this weekend — in person or online. Worship services are Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 9am and 10:30am.

Below you'll find lots of great things happening at First Christian Church. For a complete calendar, click here.

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NEW Sermon Series


NOW THROUGH EASTER

There are 4000+ recognized religions in the world today, so naturally we as Christians might wonder what sets the God of the Bible apart from the rest. During this 4-week series, we will look at the first followers of Jesus to identify what it is that gave them such a confident faith to the point they were willing to give up everything — even their own lives if necessary. These first Christians clearly experienced something that changed everything, and it can change everything for us today as well.

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40 Days of Prayer & Fasting


NOW THROUGH EASTER

All over the world, Christians reflect on the life of Jesus prior to Easter through the disciplines of PRAYER and FASTING. This year let’s together — as a church — create time to pray and fast as we reflect on our need and appreciation for Jesus.

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Midweek Prayer


WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:15-12:45PM

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.

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NLPC Baby Bottles


FEBRUARY 3 - MARCH 24, 2024

We value life. That's why our church is participating in New Life Pregnancy Center's Baby Bottle campaign. New Life Pregnancy Center offers compassionate support to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. Be sure to pick up a baby bottle this weekend (February 3/4) or stop by the church office during the week. Fill the bottle with change and return to the church by March 24. If you prefer to donate online, click here:

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Easter Baptisms


WEEKEND OF MARCH 30 & 31, 2024

Baptism is a unique experience demonstrating hope in Jesus Christ. If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and have not yet been baptized, then consider getting baptized Easter weekend!

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Holy Week & Easter


Mark your calendars for our Easter worship services. All five services are identical and will be available in person and online.

  • Saturday, March 30 at 3:30pm & 5pm
  • Sunday, March 31 at 8am, 9:30am, & 11am

We will have a HOLY WEEK WORSHIP & PRAYER OPEN HOUSE:

  • Thursday, March 28 from 4-7pm
  • Friday, March 29 from 4-7pm
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Women's Worship Event


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 FROM 7-8PM

Ladies, we would love for you join us for a night of worship as we come together as a community to praise our Lord through song. We will worship together for an hour and introduce a new original song focused on "Pursing Jesus," our women's ministry theme for the year. Bring a friend!

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Spring Seniors Event


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 FROM 11AM-1PM

For some of us, it may have seemed like a long winter, but the weather is improving! So, celebrate Spring 2024 with us as we catch up with friends as we eat lunch together, have fun with trivia and games, and enjoy a performance by three-time undefeated Old Time Piano World Champion, Julie McClarey-Smith. Julie plays everything from ragtime to Rachmaninoff but also loves classic hymns. Suggested donation $5.

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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 every one 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!

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Employment Opportunities


  • DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (FULL TIME)
    We are looking for a full-time director of operations of First Christian Church which includes various duties of daily operations and facilities management. The Director of Operations should strive to enhance ministry through efficient operations, attention to detail and accuracy, and inter-departmental coordination. A professional business approach combined with a ministry mindset is expected. Details here. To apply, send your resumé to Pastor Jonathan Grunden at jgrunden@firstdecatur.org.
  • CAFE SERVER/BARISTA (PART TIME)
    Our Mosaic Café is growing, and we are looking for a part time server/barista to join our team. Our staff works closely together in providing a quality experience to our guests in Mosaic Café. We are committed to serving our customers as a ministry of the church. The job is primarily for counter service, but we need someone who is also willing to help out behind the scenes with food prep and clean up duties. If you love people and a fun, fast-paced work environment, contact Lisa Weatherford at lweatherford@firstdecatur.org or call 217-875-9490.
  • HIGH SCHOOL MINISTER (FULL TIME)
    Our Student Ministry is growing! We are looking for someone to partner with Pastor Heather in Student Life (6th-12th grade ministry), with an intentional focus on High School students and an even more specific focus on upper classmen. To apply, click here.

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.