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, June 8
Office Hours 12noon - 2p
Tuesday, June 9

Runa Watts Birthday
Eating Disorders Anonymous 6 - 7p

Wednesday, June 10
Office Hours 10a - 12noon
Bible Study 12noon - 1p
Group violin 1:30 - 3p
Meals on Wheels: 
John Phelps and Monica Tichenor; Eileen Troutt-Ervin and Senior Center Staff

Thursday, June 11
Office Hours 10a - 12noon
Meditation 6 - 7p
Seekers 7 -8p 

Friday, June 12
Katlynn Ellis Birthday

Saturday June 13
AA Meeting 8 - 9a
Shakespeare 10a - 5p

Sunday, June 14
Choir Rehearsal 9:30a
Worship 10:30a
Coffee & Visiting 11:35a
Shakespeare 1 - 8p
YCE Team 6p

Serving Sunday June 14

Worship Leader: Juli Claussen
Elder:   Juli Claussen
Deacon: Dawn Prince
Greeter:  Dawn Prince
Children's Time: Vanessa Thomas
Nursery:  Corrine and Eileen
Coffee Host: Marjorie and Sonja
Piano, Choir: Derek Hamblin
Children's Ministry:  Em Howell
Live stream:  Al Parr
Sound board: 
Camera:  Dia Parr
Minister: Karen Knodt

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Isn’t coffee hour so great?!  Anyone’s welcome to host.  You can team up with someone/s else, make it simple or grand, cold and/or hot.  Your expenses can be reimbursed.  If you have questions, ask Marjorie, Clo, or Karen K. 

Em and the Christian Education Team invite us all to be part of our 1 Day Vacation Bible School, “Faith, Fun, and Fruit?”  It will be Monday, June 29, 9a – 4p, with other churches participating.
Would you like to represent FCC on campus at SIU?  There’s a Campus Ministry group that includes a few local congregations.  So far we’ve had our name added to their materials.  It would be great if someone could attend their meetings - once or twice a month.  We would be included in new student orientation, etc.  Contact Karen K (618-525-3343) if you’re interested.
https://siucmin.rso.siu.edu/
https://www.facebook.com/siucmin/ 

- Our patio blessing box is a big help to many of our neighbors.  We can always use donations – single serve foods and water 

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