Maybe you haven't 'been' to church in a while. Maybe you have never set foot in a church or sadly even been 'hurt' by the church.
We get it.
No church will follow the same precise style and even 'visiting' can be scary. We get it.
We hope you consider joining us and know that you will be welcome with open arms!
Worship With Us Online & Past Worship Services
We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of members who assist in our livestreaming each week.
For those unable to worship with us in person, or if you just want to get a feel for things, feel free to join us via our YouTube Channel here.
For those unable to worship with us in person, or if you just want to get a feel for things, feel free to join us via our YouTube Channel here.
10AM Sunday Morning Worship
Our worship stems from the Lectionary, and then transcends into spoken responses, prayers and music.
With a vast array of mediums, worship may include the organ, a classic choral anthem, an acoustic contemporary work, guitar, djembe, gospel or anything in between. We utilize the gifts set before us to help enhance the scripture, as to better understand and ponder these words. We also use tangible ways to express our prayers such a lighting candles and writing down the things which are on our hearts and releasing them to God. Children experience worship within the congregation and then participate in a children's moment.
Following this time together they are able to go off and journey together in their own Sunday School during the worship hour.
Following worship in the 11:15AM hour, adults can join in either the Sunday Morning Small Group (discussion style) or Disciples Class (lecture style). Learn more about these groups!
With a vast array of mediums, worship may include the organ, a classic choral anthem, an acoustic contemporary work, guitar, djembe, gospel or anything in between. We utilize the gifts set before us to help enhance the scripture, as to better understand and ponder these words. We also use tangible ways to express our prayers such a lighting candles and writing down the things which are on our hearts and releasing them to God. Children experience worship within the congregation and then participate in a children's moment.
Following this time together they are able to go off and journey together in their own Sunday School during the worship hour.
Following worship in the 11:15AM hour, adults can join in either the Sunday Morning Small Group (discussion style) or Disciples Class (lecture style). Learn more about these groups!
Where to Go & What to Wear
Activities at FCC take place in both our Sanctuary and our Education Building . The Sanctuary is the large building with the tall steeple immediately off of Vance Street. The Education Building (where the nursery, Sunday School and Wednesday evening activities are held) is next to the Sanctuary, separated by the Church Bell and an entrance off of Tarboro Street.
We have a large parking lot at the north corner of Tarboro and Vance Streets as well as limited 'on street parking' on both Vance and Tarboro Streets. Continue scrolling down to learn more about special needs parking and accessibility.
You will see people dressed in a range of clothing.
Our family of believers wears anything from jeans to shorts and sandals to a suit and tie.
You will be welcome in whatever attire makes you feel comfortable.
We have a large parking lot at the north corner of Tarboro and Vance Streets as well as limited 'on street parking' on both Vance and Tarboro Streets. Continue scrolling down to learn more about special needs parking and accessibility.
You will see people dressed in a range of clothing.
Our family of believers wears anything from jeans to shorts and sandals to a suit and tie.
You will be welcome in whatever attire makes you feel comfortable.
Children in Worship | Yes, something for everyone!
Narthex Parent Area
For many, having their little ones in worship is important and we support you! If the need for diaper changes arises or if you simply need a space, we have a changing area and rockers just as you enter the sanctuary.
For many, having their little ones in worship is important and we support you! If the need for diaper changes arises or if you simply need a space, we have a changing area and rockers just as you enter the sanctuary.
Nursery Care
For those whose needs this can meet, we have a fully functioning nursery. This is in the main hallway of our Education Building with the care of FCC member, Christina Terdik. This building is locked and secured during the worship hour.
This is intended for children ages 4 and under. It is prepared with a changing table, cribs, books, toys and music ready to charge their Sunday morning! Simply bring a bag with their diapers and cup!
For those whose needs this can meet, we have a fully functioning nursery. This is in the main hallway of our Education Building with the care of FCC member, Christina Terdik. This building is locked and secured during the worship hour.
This is intended for children ages 4 and under. It is prepared with a changing table, cribs, books, toys and music ready to charge their Sunday morning! Simply bring a bag with their diapers and cup!
Children's Sunday School
From September-May, your little ones are able to experience what it is like to worship with their parents. We have activity packets for them in the Narthex (where you enter the sanctuary at the front). Feel free to ask a deacon who will greet you for a bag just for them!
Very close to the beginning of worship, we have a children's moment just for them. Children are invited down for the children's moment and then may leave with the adults to participate in Sunday School during the worship hour! They grow in their faith as you grow in yours. Their Sunday School class is held in the Education Building which is next to the Sanctuary.
This building remains locked and secure during their time together. After worship, parents may go greet their little ones in the Sunday School room using the back entrance to the Education Building.
During the summer months (June-August) we have activity bags located in the front entrance to keep them engaged during the worship service.
From September-May, your little ones are able to experience what it is like to worship with their parents. We have activity packets for them in the Narthex (where you enter the sanctuary at the front). Feel free to ask a deacon who will greet you for a bag just for them!
Very close to the beginning of worship, we have a children's moment just for them. Children are invited down for the children's moment and then may leave with the adults to participate in Sunday School during the worship hour! They grow in their faith as you grow in yours. Their Sunday School class is held in the Education Building which is next to the Sanctuary.
This building remains locked and secure during their time together. After worship, parents may go greet their little ones in the Sunday School room using the back entrance to the Education Building.
During the summer months (June-August) we have activity bags located in the front entrance to keep them engaged during the worship service.
Accessibility for All
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Physical Accessibility
First Christian has a parking lot off of Vance street that is specifically reserved for those with physical limitations. There is a short stair step entrance off of that parking lot as well as a long ramp which enters into both the Sanctuary and the Education Building. Inside of our sanctuary, there are pews which have been purposefully shortened so that walkers and wheelchairs may be placed within, and not outside, the worshipping body. All of God's children deserve an equal place within these walls. |
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Hearing
We have FM Listening Devices available which aid in hearing worship during the worship hour. Thanks to these devices, many of our members use these on a weekly basis and have found that they are able to more fully receive the worship experience! Ask a deacon or other greeter to help you in receiving one to try. If you wish to speak with a member about their experience using the device, let us know! We will put you in touch with one of them!
We have FM Listening Devices available which aid in hearing worship during the worship hour. Thanks to these devices, many of our members use these on a weekly basis and have found that they are able to more fully receive the worship experience! Ask a deacon or other greeter to help you in receiving one to try. If you wish to speak with a member about their experience using the device, let us know! We will put you in touch with one of them!
Weekly Communion
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For members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the celebration of the Lord’s Supper is the central part of our worship, so we share the bread and cup every Sunday. . We cannot imagine one of our Sunday morning worship services omitting the sharing of this meal at Christ’s table. While we celebrate our diversity, it is our unity at the communion table that forms us into community. Because of this, our whole service is shaped around our communing with Christ, from the opening call to worship to the benediction and sending forth.
No one is turned away from this table of acceptance. All means all! |
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Joining this Community of Faith
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We would be delighted to talk to you about
becoming a member of First Christian Church. Do you have to be a member to fully participate in our mission? Absolutely not! We are one family in the mission of Christ sharing that God is love! We have countless people in this family who have never 'formally' joined. However, if you wish to commit in a formal way, you can mention your interest to a greeter or elder on the way out of the worship service or call the church office to set up a time to visit more personally. We receive people into this family of Christ during any Sunday service by a confession of faith or by a transfer of membership from another congregation. |
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Monday Evening Centering Prayer Group | 6:15PM
Centering Prayer Group Every Monday, Any Monday: All Are Welcome! 6:15pm in the parlor.
The one who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him. 1 Corinthians 6:17
You may notice an adjustment to the name of our Monday evening gathering. Here is some of the language we are learning: Centering Prayer is the method we employ for preparing the body, mind, and spirit to turn toward God alone in silence and rest in God’s presence. (We also give some time to intercessory prayer when we gather.)
Contemplative Prayer refers to what takes place in the silence deep within us as Christ, The Living Word, speaks to us (rather than the other way round) healing, transforming, and bringing us closer to the life the Creator intended for us. Contemplative Spirituality is a term that gathers up all of our reflections and practices as we seek to grow in the awareness that God is present within us and among us, everywhere, all the time, as Christ dwells in us and we in him.
Is the Spirit calling you to join us on this journey?
The one who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with him. 1 Corinthians 6:17
You may notice an adjustment to the name of our Monday evening gathering. Here is some of the language we are learning: Centering Prayer is the method we employ for preparing the body, mind, and spirit to turn toward God alone in silence and rest in God’s presence. (We also give some time to intercessory prayer when we gather.)
Contemplative Prayer refers to what takes place in the silence deep within us as Christ, The Living Word, speaks to us (rather than the other way round) healing, transforming, and bringing us closer to the life the Creator intended for us. Contemplative Spirituality is a term that gathers up all of our reflections and practices as we seek to grow in the awareness that God is present within us and among us, everywhere, all the time, as Christ dwells in us and we in him.
Is the Spirit calling you to join us on this journey?
