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
TODAY   Monday, August 31
Office Hours 12noon - 2p
Race Unity 6 - 8p


Tuesday September 1
Sylvia Lenzini Birthday
Arron Mallett Birthday
David Milley Birthday
Eating Disorders Anonymous  6 - 7p
 Interfaith Council at Epiphany Lutheran 6 - 8p

Wednesday, September 2
Office hours 10a - 12 noon
Bible Study 12 noon - 1p
Homelessness Forum 5p


Thursday, September 3
Office hours 10a - 12 noon
Meditation 6 -7p
Girl Scout Leaders 6p


Friday September 4
Marge Schulhof Birthday
Ron Graves Birthday 


Saturday September 5
AA 8 -9a
Choir Rehearsal 12 noon
Nehemiah Project 3 - 5p


Sunday, September 6
Martha Beck Birthday
Charles Mallett Birthday
Choir Rehearsal 9:30a
Worship 10:30a
Coffee and Visiting 11:35a


Serving Sunday September 6
Worship Leader:  Julie Leneave
Elder:  Julie Leneave
Deacon:  Carol Waldron
Greeter:  Carol Waldron
Nursery:   Kendra Moll and Lydia Thomas
Coffee Host: 
Children's Time: Karen Knodt
Piano, Choir: Derek Hamblin
Children's Ministry:  Em Howell
Live stream:  Al Parr
Sound board: Roger Webb
Camera:  Dia Parr
Minister: Karen Knodt


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Important Message from the FCC Search Committee:
 Please complete the congregational survey (see link below). The answers are confidential and will be used to complete the congregational profile. The congregational profile will then be used to call a new pastor. It is SO important that everyone completes the congregational survey. On behalf of the FCC Search Committee, we thank everyone!
 The survey is also live on the church website and there will be paper copies available on Sunday.

Congregational Discernment for 5-year Ministerial Emphasis Plan
docs.google.com


- Save the date:  Sunday, September 13 will be the start of Sunday School (for K – 5th grade) at 11:35 and our annual evening Kick-Off Ice Cream and Games Patio Party that evening at 5.  
 
 - Isn’t coffee hour so great?!  You can team up with someone/s else, make it simple or grand, cold and/or hot.  Your expenses can be reimbursed.  Questions? Ask Marjorie, Clo, or Karen K.  
Sign up at the serving table or with this QR code:
DONATIONS: Click on the "Donation" button above.
If you want to designate your donation to a specific fund, click on "Add Special Instructions to Seller" under the Purpose box on the "Review" page and add a note.
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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