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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Cover to Cover
CURRENT SERMON SERIES
Many people have it on their bucket list to read the entire Bible at some point in their lifetime. However, some may be intimidated by its size or complexity. This message series is designed to help you navigate through the entire Bible cover to cover. We’ll break down this sometimes daunting text into manageable portions as well as provide a reading plan and other supplemental materials.
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.
Congregational Meeting
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024 AT 3PM
Everyone is invited to our bi-annual spring congregational meeting where we will share updates regarding the church. We will also affirm the following 2024/2025 slate of Elders and Trustees:
Elders: Morgan Arsenau, Tina Arsenau, Jared Collier, Ann Eaton, John Guymon, Lee Hall, Rick McKibben, Pete Pistorius, Russ Reimer, Mark Reynolds, Debbie Sullivan, Brian Talty
Trustees: Rob Robinson (2024/2027), Russ Reimer (2023/2026), Pete Pistorius (2022/2025)
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Pastor Jonathan Grunden at jgrunden@firstdecatur.org or (217) 875-3350.
Women's Trivia Night
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 FROM 6:30-8PM
Ladies, it’s trivia time! Join us for Trivia Pursuit, but unlike the name suggests, we are just playing trivia. It will be a fun night of laughter, trivia, and prizes. Don’t worry about putting a team together ahead of time, but if you’d like to be with someone, we will make sure you get to be with them. Questions? Contact Abbey at aluka@firstdecatur.org.
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
- VIDEO DIRECTOR/PRODUCER (FULL TIME)
This is a great opportunity to join the fun our tech team has. We are looking for a video director/producer who will help with video production during our worship services as well as other pre-produced videos. If you are a creative person and a self-starter, this job is for you! To find out more, click here. - 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.