What's Happening
Join us this weekend — in person or online. Worship services are Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 8am, 9:30am, and 11am.
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
STARTS WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 15/16, 2025
The modern world urges us to craft our own identities, yet none truly satisfy. The more we define ourselves apart from God, the more unstable and fragile our identity becomes. But Jesus offers something better. When HE declares, “I AM,” HE not only reveals HIS divine identity — HE anchors ours. In this new sermon series, we’ll explore how HIS unchanging identity shapes ours. Because HE is, we are.

Grow Together Classes
JOIN WEEK 2 ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025!
It's our mission to develop devoted followers of Jesus Christ by growing and serving together. This February, join a GROW TOGETHER class where you can learn more about the Bible as well as meet others on the same faith journey as you. We have the following classes:
- Esther
9:30-11:30am / women / 7 weeks - Is God Enough For Me?
6:30-8pm / women / 5 weeks - Financial Peace University
6:30-8:30pm / 8 weeks / $60 - Aware
6:30-8pm / 5 weeks
Simply click on each class for details and registration. Please note that there are different start times for each class. (Note that due to a snow day, we will start week 2 on February 19.)

Join a small group!
KICK OFF IS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025 FROM NOON-2PM
Are you ready to get connected and grow in your faith alongside of others in the church? Join a 9-week sermon-based small group! On Sunday, February 16, we will have a launch event where you will meet others looking to join a new group, and by the end of our time together Sunday, you will have met those in your small group and set a date/time to meet next. Lunch and childcare provided. Questions? Contact Abbey at aluka@firstdecatur.org.

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 East Auditorium for a time of worship, reflection, and prayer.

Winter Retreat
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2, 2025
6th-12th graders, let's have some winter fun during our annual winter retreat at Little Galilee Christian Camp. Our theme this year is "Trust". Trust is vital in our relationships with others and in our relationship with Jesus. It will be a great weekend full of worship, teaching, food, activities, and fun. And StoryHill Church (Wisconsin) students and leaders will join us this year! The cost is $150 which includes lodging, meals, activities, and Student Life gear. The deadline to register is February 24.

NLPC Baby Bottle Campaign
We value life. That's why our church is participating in New Life Pregnancy Center's Baby Bottle campaign. NLPC offers compassionate support to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. If you didn't get a chance to get a baby bottle, you can stop by the church office during the week M-Th 8:30-5pm to pick one up. Simply fill it with change and return it to the church by March 16. If you prefer to donate online, give online here:
Baby Dedication Celebration
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 AT 10AM
Parents of our tiniest ones, join us for our next Baby Dedication Celebration! We will celebrate and come alongside you as you choose to raise your child(ren) to have a relationship with and know Jesus. There will be a light breakfast, photographer, a message, and sweet time celebrating little ones and their families. The deadline to register is March 9.

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!

Employment Opportunities
- 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.
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.