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 3
Office Hour 10 - 11a

Tuesday, November 4
Sparrow Coalition 9a
Knitting Ministry 4:30 - 6p
HoG Bible Study 6:30p

Wednesday, November 5
Office hours 10a - 12p
Bible Study 12 - 1p
Group Violin 1:30 - 3p
Heart of God Band Practice 4 - 6p
Meditation 6 - 7p
Sacred Conversations 7p

Thursday, November 6
Max Barthelme Birthday
Office hours 2 - 4p
Christian Education Team 6p
Girl Scout Leaders 6p

Saturday November 8
Group Violin 9:30a - 12p
Choir Practice 12 - 1p
HoG Praise Team 2 - 4p
Farm Day! 4 - 6p

Sunday, November 9
Choir rehearsal 9:30a
Worship 10:30a
Coffee and Community 11:40a 
Sunday School: 11:45 - 12:30
Church Board 11:50a
Heart of God Worship 2 - 5p
Care not Cuts food drive 5 - 7p

Serving Sunday November 9

Worship Leader:  Susan Steinfeldt

Elder:    Susan Steinfeldt
Deacon/Greeter:  Jess Howell
Children's Time:   Karen Knodt
Nursery:  Corinne and Eileen Troutt-Ervin
Coffee Host:  Jacqueline Biggs
Children's Ministry: Em Howell

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

- FCC members who receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits will not be receiving them as expected on Nov. 1.  FCC will be giving them gift cards to help in a small way.  If you use SNAP and haven’t been contacted by Karen K, please contact her (618-525-3343).  If you’d like to contribute to this effort for our members, you may bring Aldi (or Walmart) gift cards to church, or donate at www.cdalefcc.org and put “food cards” in the “write a note” option.  


- 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.

- Save the Date - FARM DAY - Saturday, Nov. 8, 4 - 6p
Yes, it’s the same generous hospitality from Katie and Marvin, horse rides, etc. — but on a Saturday.

- 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.


- Other dates to save

November 11: Carbondale in Thanksgiving,  6pm at First Presbyterian Church
November 23: Annual Congregational Meeting 11:30am; Thanksgiving potluck, 12 noonish
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