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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One at a Time
CURRENT SERMON SERIES
While Jesus taught God’s love to the masses, he made time to share God’s love with one person at a time. Discover how to overcome fears, step out in faith, and share God’s love with others — One at a Time. This new 3-week sermon series begins September 7/8.
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Care Ministries Team
We're excited to present to you our new CARE MINISTRIES team! We introduced Pastor Chris Vieth a few months ago, but we are thrilled to announce that Heather Kaloupek is now on staff with us as well. Heather is an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has worked in the mental health field for several decades. Be sure to welcome Heather!
Pastor Chris and Heather will be providing pastoral care and mental health support together. You can reach them at care@firstdecatur.org or call/text the church at (217) 875-3350.
First Steps
WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 14/15, 2024
If you're new or new-ish, we invite you to FIRST STEPS the weekend of September 14 & 15. It's a short gathering after each worship service that lasts for about 20 minutes. You'll get to meet some of our church staff as well as discover the next step in your faith journey. We'll meet at the WELCOME CENTER after each service.
If you attend church online, we'd love to connect with you as well! We can meet sometime during the week over a coffee or set up a Zoom meeting. Whatever works best for you. Contact Hannah at hbeery@firstdecatur.org or call/text (217) 875-3350 to see up a time to connect together.
Student Life Luncheon
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 AT 12:30PM
Families of those with middle and high school students are invited to join us for a FREE lunch. We'll have hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. Yum! It's also a great time to connect with other Student Life families as well as learn what's happening this year in Student Life. Questions? Contact Heather at hvance@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.
Arts Academy
CLASSES START WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Arts Academy offers FREE classes to develop the next generation of artists, trained with excellence for the task of ministry. Open to all ages. Check out our class offerings! Registration opens Wednesday, August 21. Questions? Contact Andrea at agrunden@firstdecatur.org.
Baby Dedication Celebration
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 FROM 10-11AM
Join us for our Baby Dedication Celebration! We will celebrate alongside families that are choosing to raise their children 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 September 15.
At the Movies
STARTS THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 28/29
Join us for AT THE MOVIES! For five weekends , we will feature a different major motion picture each weekend to illustrate how the Bible applies to your life. It's a great way to learn about Biblical truths through movies we all know and love. We have popcorn invites available in the lobby for you to hand out to friends and family. Also, watch for more info regarding hosting a Watch Party at your house.
YD Book Club
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AT 7PM
We're launching a Young Decatur (age 18-30ish) Book Club! We'll meet on the last Monday of the month in Mosaic Café at 7pm. Our first book to discuss will be Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Books aren’t provided, but we’re going to stick to books that are $15 or less and are available as audio books. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Matthew at mdement@firstdecatur.org.
Women's Bible Study
BEGINS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 (7 WEEKS)
9:30-11:30AM or 6:30-8PM
Join us as Kristi McLelland teaches from the Book of Luke while filming in Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. We have both morning and evening options. Childcare is available in the morning and evening, but children must be registered in advance. You can purchase your study guide from Mosaic Café or your favorite book seller. Questions? Contact Abbey at aluka@firstdecatur.org.
Fall Seniors Event
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 FROM 11AM-1:15PM
You are invited to attend our Fall Senior Event. Enjoy some musical entertainment and worship by “Echoes of Grace.” Also, enjoy a meal, fellowship, and fun together. Suggested donation $5. RSVP below by October 10.
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.