Welcome to First Christian Church
​Carbondale, IL

Progressive Practices & Historic Traditions


Children & Youth Sunday School 11:45 am
          (K- 5th and 6th - 9th, Labor Day to Memorial Day)
Worship with Nursery Care 10:30 am

You may also join us live or later via our YouTube Channel by clicking on the following link.      YouTube Channel 
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   MISSION STATEMENT
First Christian Church of Carbondale is part of a spiritual movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. Our mission is to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, demonstrating compassion, forgiveness, service to others, stewardship of the Earth and acceptance of all people. We are an Open and Affirming congregation.
 
WELCOME STATEMENT
First Christian Church welcomes you to be a part of our faith community. As an Open and Affirming congregation, we respect all people as beloved children of God. We celebrate what makes us different and unique, while standing united as God's people. We show compassion and respond to the feelings and needs of each person with kindness and empathy. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's table for communion. We center our lives in God's vision of community and invite you and your family to join us - to worship and learn, sing and pray, play, hike, eat and help neighbors near and far. We are a joyful community of friends and family, guided by the sacred purpose to be disciples of Christ.

UpComing Events
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Today, Monday, December 15
Lilith Watts Birthday
Lynda Bock Birthday
Office Hours 12 - 2p
Girl Scout Legos  5:30 - 6:30p

Tuesday, December 16
Knitting Ministry 4:30 - 6p
Interfaith Coundil 6p
Heart of God Bible Study 6:30p

Wednesday, December 17
Office hours 10a - 12noon
Bible Study 12noon - 1p
Heart of God band practice 4 - 6p
Meditation 6 - 7p
Sacred Conversations 7 - 8p

Thursday, December 18
Asher Yuill Birthday
Office hours  10a - 12 noon

Friday, December 19
Piano recital rehearsal 5 - 7p

Saturday December 20
Katherine Graves Birthday
Choir Rehearsal 12:30 - 2p
Group violin 9:30 - 12
Heart of God Praise Team 2 - 4p
Corner Caroling 5 - 5:30p
Contra Dance 5:30 - 7:30p

Sunday, December 21
Vera Felts Birthday
Chad Moore Birthday
Choir rehearsal 9:30a
Worship 10:30a
Coffee & Community 11:30a 
Sunday School  11:40a - 12:30p
Heart of God Worship 2 - 5p
Piano Recital 5 - 7p

Serving Sunday December 21
Worship Leader: Susan Steinfeldt
Elder: Susan Steinfeldt
Deacon/Greeter:  Carol Waldron
Children's Time:  Clo Johnson 
Nursery:  Hannah Thomas and Aiyanna Houston
Coffee Host:  Clo, Libby, Dawn...
Children's Ministry: Em Howell
Live stream:  Al Parr
Sound board: Roger Webb
Camera:  Dia Parr
Minister:  Karen Knodt

ANNOUNCEMENTS

- If you have a lap top or desk top computer, or tablet  you’re no longer using, Erin Ashley can use them for her program at the Eurma Hayes Center.  

- Cookies for Feed my Sheep
If you would like to donate a dozen or two of your Christmas cookies/treats for the Feed My Sheep guests, please leave them at church by 5 pm Wednesday, Dec. 17 (marked FMS) and I'll pick them up the next morning for our Tina Thursday cooking day on Dec. 18.  Gayle P.

- Ban Jovi is again playing for this month’s Contra Dance, Saturday, 5:30 - 7:30.  No experience necessary!

- Christmas Caroling on our corner is Saturday, 5 - 5:30p.

- Name tag update — our name tags are now in small bins on the welcome table - in alpha order.  There are neck cords to add, if the magnets aren't working with thicker winter clothing.  Also, if you have a pacemaker - defibrillator, REMOVE the magnet from your name tag.  

Save these dates for Advent and Christmas
Dec. 20 Christmas Caroling on our corner, 5 - 5:30p
Dec. 21 Choir Christmas program
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve worship, 7p
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Location
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
  • 306 West Monroe Street
    Carbondale, IL 62901
    Corner of S. University and W. Monroe St.
  • (618) 457-6817
[email protected]
FB: 1stchristiancdale