Upcoming Opportunities
Monday, January 19
Church office is closed.
6:15PM Contemplative Prayer Group will meet
It's sole purpose is to offer time for silence before God in a group setting. Using Psalms and other scripture, silence, and a time for verbal petitions in the form of sentence prayers, we will go deeper into the practice of meditation called "contemplative prayer." The first two sessions will include instruction in the use of silence (tools for helping us stay focused) and some written material that we can take home. Please join us!
Tuesday, January 20
11AM Staff Meeting
5:30PM Encounter
6:30PM Chalice Ringers
Wednesday, January 21
5:30PM Kids & Youth Winter Games
6:30PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 22
Men & Women's Night out!
Whether you’ve been at First Christian for years or you’re just visiting, Men & Women Night Out is for you. 💛
This night is all about good food, easy conversation, and genuine connection... no pressure, no expectations. Just a relaxed dinner where you can laugh, share stories, and get to know people in a welcoming space. You don’t have to know anyone. You don’t have to commit to anything. You just have to show up hungry. 😉
If you’ve been visiting and wondering how to meet people, this is one of the best, most natural ways to do it. If you’re a regular, it’s a chance to reconnect and build community beyond Sunday morning.
Come as you are. Bring a friend. Pull up a chair.
We’d love to save you a seat. 🍽️✨
This night is all about good food, easy conversation, and genuine connection... no pressure, no expectations. Just a relaxed dinner where you can laugh, share stories, and get to know people in a welcoming space. You don’t have to know anyone. You don’t have to commit to anything. You just have to show up hungry. 😉
If you’ve been visiting and wondering how to meet people, this is one of the best, most natural ways to do it. If you’re a regular, it’s a chance to reconnect and build community beyond Sunday morning.
Come as you are. Bring a friend. Pull up a chair.
We’d love to save you a seat. 🍽️✨
Sunday, January 25
10AM Worship
11:15AM Disciples Class
11:11AM Small Group
Sunday Morning Small Group | 11:11am
NEW study: Staying at the Table starting Sunday, January 11
All are welcome to join our discussion group!
Tired of the division and hypocrisy in the church today? Discover a new vision for a church grounded in love, unity, and prophetic imagination that welcomes everyone to the table. This book will inspire you to become a catalyst for change and build a church that lives up to its calling.
In a world of increasing polarization, the church is called to be a beacon of hope and unity. Staying at the Table challenges us to confront injustice, embrace diversity, and live out the radical love of Christ. How do we have difficult conversations? How do we dream together of a more vibrant faith, a more energized faith community, a better world? It starts with a church grounded in deep spiritual practice, Biblical engagement, and God’s love and imagination. Staying at the Table is an essential guide for anyone who longs for a church ready to leave behind the tired, hollow words that have little impact on its community and to lean into an authentic faith that truly, deeply embodies the teachings of Jesus.
With chapters that explore….Everything Begins With God ...Let’s Start With Limitless Love ...Imagine With Me ... Let’s Be the Church We Say We Are …. Staying At The Table …. Changing The Narrative … and…. I Want A Church that…..
Written by Rev. Terri Hord Owens, currently serving as the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Hord Owens’ resume includes more than 20 years in corporate America leading diverse teams in data management before she entered seminary. For 15 years, she served as the dean of students at the University of Chicago Divinity School, shepherding a varied student body in both background and theology.
NEW study: Staying at the Table starting Sunday, January 11
All are welcome to join our discussion group!
Tired of the division and hypocrisy in the church today? Discover a new vision for a church grounded in love, unity, and prophetic imagination that welcomes everyone to the table. This book will inspire you to become a catalyst for change and build a church that lives up to its calling.
In a world of increasing polarization, the church is called to be a beacon of hope and unity. Staying at the Table challenges us to confront injustice, embrace diversity, and live out the radical love of Christ. How do we have difficult conversations? How do we dream together of a more vibrant faith, a more energized faith community, a better world? It starts with a church grounded in deep spiritual practice, Biblical engagement, and God’s love and imagination. Staying at the Table is an essential guide for anyone who longs for a church ready to leave behind the tired, hollow words that have little impact on its community and to lean into an authentic faith that truly, deeply embodies the teachings of Jesus.
With chapters that explore….Everything Begins With God ...Let’s Start With Limitless Love ...Imagine With Me ... Let’s Be the Church We Say We Are …. Staying At The Table …. Changing The Narrative … and…. I Want A Church that…..
Written by Rev. Terri Hord Owens, currently serving as the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Hord Owens’ resume includes more than 20 years in corporate America leading diverse teams in data management before she entered seminary. For 15 years, she served as the dean of students at the University of Chicago Divinity School, shepherding a varied student body in both background and theology.
