Welcome to First Christian Church
​Carbondale, IL

Progressive Practices & Historic Traditions


Children & Youth Sunday School 11:45 am
          (K- 5th and 6th - 9th, )
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
Hotline Monday, April 6, 2026

Pastor Karen will be on vacation April 7 - 14.  Rev. Ed Hoke is on call for pastoral care emergencies.  Let Martha E or Dia know if you or someone else needs him. 

WEEKLY CALENDAR
Today, Monday, April 20

Office Hours  12 - 2p
Girl Scout Lego robotics 5 - 6p

Tuesday, April 21
Eating Disorders Anonymous 6p
AAUW Program 7p

Wednesday, April 22
Office hours 10a - 12 noon
Bible Study 12noon - 1p
Girl Scouts 4:30 - 7p

Thursday, April 23

Ryan Thomas Birthday
Forrest Parker Birthday
Office hours 10am - 12noon
Hunger Sale Team 10:30a - 12p
Meditation 6 - 7p 
Seekers 7 -8p

Friday, April 24
Girl Scouts 8163 5:30 - 7p

Saturday April  25

AA Meeting 8 - 9a
Choir Rehearsal  12noon 
Heart of God Worship 2 - 4p

Sunday, April 26
Choir Rehearsal 9:30a
Worship 10:30a
Coffee & Visiting 11:35a 
Board Meeting 11:45a
Sunday School  11:40a - 12:30p

Serving Sunday April 26
Worship Leader:  Roger Webb

Elder:  Roger Webb
Deacon: Dawn Prince-Eddings
Greeter:  Dawn Prince-Eddings
Children's Time:  Em Howell
Nursery:  Cheyann and Diane
Coffee Host:  Clo Johnson
Piano, Choir: Derek Hamblin
Children's Ministry:  Em Howell
Live stream:  Al Parr
Sound board: Roger Webb
Camera:  Dia Parr
Minister: Karen Knodt 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Gardeners are invited this Saturday, April 25, 9 am – 12 noon, to keep beautifying our yard and gardens.  Talk with Marcia for more info. 

Carbondale Interfaith Council Taste of Faith will be Tuesday, April 28, 6pm, at Church of the Good Shepherd. Bring something from your faith heritage.  Please, no pork products.

Hunger Sale #51 is May 1 – 2, (9 – 6, 9 – 2) at the Old Navy store in University Mall.  Donation drop off days are Tues. and Wed., April 28 - 29, 9a – 6p, mall parking lot, at rear of store.  Volunteers are needed April 28 – May 2.  Talk with Katie or Martha, or go to Carbondale Hunger Sale FB for more info.

- Baked Goods at Hunger Sale- Donations Needed!

Baked goods can be brought to the sale site on Thursday, April 30, 10am-3pm, and Friday May 1, after 8am. Drop off baked goods from the front of the University Mall parking lot, pull up to the double doors near the FedEx drop-off box.
Brownies, cookies, breads and pies are popular.  Please no pies with eggs, even cooked, or desserts that need refrigeration. If your baked goods contain any major allergens, it is helpful to label them. It is a big help to package and label individual servings, if possible.
Thank you!!!  
FCC Spring Hike & Potluck
Mark your calendars for FCC's spring hike and potluck, coming up on Sunday, May 3 from 12-2pm at Giant City Park, Shelter 3. This is the park's largest shelter, next to the Giant City Nature Trail. It has a playground, electricity, and potable water. Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, cutlery (from the church), and recyclable paper plates will be provided. Bring your favorite snacks, sides, and beverages. Meet in the church parking lot at 11:45 if you need a ride. Contact Pastor Karen or Monica ([email protected]) if you have any questions. We hope to see you there! Bring a friend!

It's time to register for Church Camp! Both Camp Walter Scott and Little Grassy have excellent faith-based camp options both for families, children, and youth. More information can be found at campwalterscott.org/camp and littlegrassycamp.org/camp We also have flyers with more information and scholarships available. Please talk to Em Howell if you have questions or know a young person who needs help getting to camp.
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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