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, November 10

Office Hours 12 - 2p

Tuesday, November 11
HoG Bible Study 6:30p
Carbondale in Thanksgiving 6pm, First Presbyterian Church

Wednesday, November 12
Will Hunter Birthday 
NO Office hours
NO Bible Study
Group Violin 1:30 - 3p
Heart of God Band Practice 4 - 6p
Meditation 6 - 7p
Girl Scouts 6 -  7p

Thursday, November 13
Mary Jane Zimmer Birthday
NO Office hours

Saturday November 15
Chris Beck Birthday
Group Violin 9:30a - 12p
Choir Practice 12 - 1p
HoG Praise Team 2 - 4p
Capoeira 2 - 4p
Contra Dance 4:30 - 8:30p

Sunday, November 16
Jacqueline Biggs Birthday
Choir rehearsal 9:30a
Worship 10:30a
Coffee and Community 11:40a 
Sunday School: 11:45 - 12:30
Heart of God Worship 2 - 5p

Serving Sunday November 16

Worship Leader:  Marjorie Yuill

Elder:    Marjorie Yuill
Deacon/Greeter:  Katie Carl
Children's Time:   Em Howell
Nursery:  Hannah Thomas and Aiyana Houston
Coffee Host:  Jacqueline Biggs
Children's Ministry: Em Howell

Live stream:  Al Parr
Sound board: Roger Webb
Camera:  Dia Parr
Minister:  Everyone (hymn sing!)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

- Carbondale Interfaith Council is again hosting Carbondale in Thanksgiving.  This year it will be Nov. 11 at First Presbyterian Church, 6 pm.  The focus will be gratitude for veterans.  

- Church Women United in Carbondale will celebrate World Community Day on Friday, November 14, 10:30am at the Unitarian Fellowship at 105 N Parrish Lane. The emphasis is on peace and justice, locally and globally.
All are invited to attend the celebration and the light luncheon to follow. For more information, contact Martha Ellert 618-521-0613, [email protected]

- Spirit of Christmas
On behalf of the Interfaith Council, we invite you to, once again, participate in the "SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS". A time to give thanks for all we have been given, and a time to share with others. 
The donation campaign runs from October 5, 2025 to November 16, 2025. 
14 Faith Communities join together to provide "Christmas" to clients and residents of 14 Local Agencies. 
Your generous donations provide comfort and joy to  many individuals in our community.
Our goal is $1600 or 65 gifts at $25 each. Make donations on line or by check to FCC with a notation for Spirit of Christmas.

- The survivor empowerment center, formerly known as the Women’s Center, is experiencing a severe funding shortage due to government cuts. They are in need of donations of food, clothes, and hygiene items. You can take them to 610 S. Thompson St., behind Our Savior Lutheran.

Save the Date!
Sunday, November 23                                                                            
Annual congregational meeting (budget, nominations, etc.) 11:30 am                                                           Thanksgiving pot-luck  12 noon ish
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