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, February 16
Office Hours 12noon - 2p
Girl Scout Lego Robotics  5 - 6p 
 
Wednesday, February 18
Office hours  10a - 12noon
Bible Study 12 noon - 1p
Homelessness Forum 5 - 6:30p

Ash Wednesday Worship 7p

Thursday, February 19
Linda Dickerson's Birthday
Office hours 10a - 12 noon
Meditation 6 -7p 

Friday, February 20

Elders' Circle 3 - 4p

Saturday February 21

AA Meeting 8 - 9a
Rooted Story Worker Training 9a - 4p
Choir Rehearsal  12noon - 1p
Contra Dance 5:30 - 7:30p

Sunday, February 22
Choir Rehearsal 9:30a
Worship 10:30a
Coffee & Visiting 11:30a 
Sunday School  11:40a - 12:30p
Church Board 11:50a

Serving Sunday February 22
Micayla White's Birthday
Mallory Turner's Birthday
Bill Martin's Birthday
Worship Leader:  Roger Webb
Elder:  Roger Webb
Deacon/Greeter:  Christy Christensen 
Children's Time:  Karen Knodt
Nursery:  Cheyann and Diane
Coffee Host: 
Piano, Choir: Derek Hamblin
Children's Ministry:  Em Howell

Live stream:  Al Parr
Sound board: Roger Webb
Camera:  Dia Parr
Minister:  Karen Knodt and Clayton Summers

ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Coldest Night of the Year (updated):
FCC will again have a walking team for CNOY - Coldest Night of the Year - Feb. 28.  Roger Webb is our leader.  It’s a fund-raiser for the Warming Center and Take Action Today, and will begin and end at the high school cafeteria. 
A note from Roger (please read): We are hoping for more people to join our FCC team for the Coldest Night of the Year (Feb. 28).  To find our team, go to CNOY.com, click on 'find your location', and click on Carbondale.  Then scroll down until you see our Team (First Christian Church, C'dale).

- Chris Jennings announced that there will be a karaoke evening, Feb. 28.  Bring snacks and your voice and your support of aspiring singers!


- Sunday morning drivers needed — How good it is when new people join us and feel the Spirit’s presence!  Thanks to Ryan for inviting neighbors of his to church.  Sarah and Tim, and now their friend, Tina, live near Panera (250 S. Lewis Lane, Cornerstone Apartments).  Contact Karen K if you’d be willing to bring them to and from Sunday worship once a month.  

- February 22: Cooking Event starting at 1:30 at 509 W Main St. Lisa Moore will be leading various cooking activities that kids can participate in and we'll end by eating what we make. We need to know how many are coming to this event so PLEASE let Em know if your child or friends are coming. Also, if you're an adult who wants to come, please talk to Em or Lisa. We would love to include everyone but need to know how many are coming so we have enough food.


- 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.

- Blessing Box

The Compassionate Outreach Team would gladly accept donations of items for the Blessing Box.  Single serve food and snacks are great.  Warm socks, hats, gloves, and hand warmers are good right now.  Personal hygiene items are needed, too — toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant.  
A new Alcoholics Anonymous open group is meeting here at FCC on Saturday mornings, 8 – 9a.  Welcome!  If you’re interested, but that’s too early, Karen K can pass that along to the organizer. 
 The community Race Unity Dialogue Group that Karen K meets with participates in the Great African American Read-In during Black History month.  Carbondale retired history teacher, Walter Green, invites guests from all over the US he’s met in his travels, to join us on Zoom and share their story and a reading. From famous to hyper local, it’s powerful to listen.  Contact Karen if you’d like the link – Mondays 7:25 – 9p.  
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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
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FB: 1stchristiancdale