What's Happening
Join us this weekend — in person or online. Worship services are Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 8:45am and 10:30am. Note that we now have a sensory-friendly worship service on Saturdays at 5pm in the East Auditorium with gentle lighting, no special effects, controlled sound, and flexible seating.
Below you'll find lots of great things happening at First Christian Church. For a complete calendar, click here.
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Seniors Brunch
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 FROM 10:30AM-NOON
You’re invited to a special morning of good food, fellowship, and music with Wayne and Leslie Kent! With Wayne at the piano and Leslie singing, we will be blessed by their musical talents. This is a wonderful opportunity for us this summer to reconnect and enjoy a delicious brunch together. $5 suggested donation. RSVP by Thursday, July 16.
Midweek Prayer
WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:15 - 12:45 PM
Jesus is the hope of the world. The Church is Jesus' plan to bring his hope to the world, and prayer is the pathway to bring all of this together! Everyone is invited to join us every Wednesday from 12:15pm-12:45pm in the West Auditorium for a time of prayer and reflection.
Overlook Adventure
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 FROM 7-9PM
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Overlook Adventure! Bring your family and invite your friends for FREE mini golf, ropes course, and batting cages. All ages are invited. If you plan to tackle the ropes course, be sure to wear sneakers (no sandals). It’s going to be a great night of laughs, friendly competition, and making memories together.
Pastor Brian's Sabbatical
MAY – JULY 2026
Pastor Brian Talty will be on sabbatical from May through July — a season set aside for preparation and prayerful planning for the next chapter of First Christian Church. As part of our sabbatical practice, we see this as a healthy investment in both our pastoral team and the future of our church. We’re excited for how God will use this time to bring fresh clarity and direction for what’s ahead. In the mean time, our pastoral team will be preaching on the weekends as well as special friends of First Christian Church so we are in good hands.
Best of At the Movies
WEEKENDS IN AUGUST 2026
Join us for the BEST OF AT THE MOVIES! For five weekends beginning the weekend of August 1 & 2, 2026, our church will feature a different major motion picture each weekend to illustrate how the Bible applies to your life. It's a great way to learn about Biblical truths through movies we all know and love.
Global Leadership Summit
AUGUST 6-7, 2026
The Global Leadership Summit is the premier leadership event of the year which will be simulcast at First Christian Church. Equip yourself to lead with boldness and purpose. Join us for two powerful days of expert insights, creative inspiration, and practical tools to sharpen how you lead.
Kindergarten Celebration
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 FROM 10-11AM
We’re excited to host a special celebration for our incoming Kindergarten students and their families! Join us for a fun morning featuring a light breakfast, a short ceremony with a special gift for each future Kindergartener, a performance of a special song by the kids on stage, and plenty of photo opportunities to capture the moment. It will also be a great chance to meet our wonderful Elementary leaders and explore the Elementary space.
Feed My Starving Children
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026 FROM 9-11AM AT ST. PAUL'S
Join Us for the Feed My Starving Children Decatur Community MobilePack™ Event! Help provide life-changing meals that will be shipped to distribution partners worldwide — feeding some of the most food-insecure regions. We are looking for 100 volunteers (age 5 and up) from our First Christian Church family to help assemble meals. This is a great family-friendly service project to do together. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for check-in. We will begin the morning promptly at 9am with a brief training for the event.
Party on the Lawn
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026 FROM NOON-2PM
Mark your calendar for this fun, FREE event for all ages! Details to come.
South Campus Launch Team
We had a great turnout to our South Campus Launch Gathering. A number of people are considering playing a role in our South Campus. How about you? Pray about it! If you can see yourself serving in some sort of capacity at our South Campus, let us know.
SAY CHEESE!
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COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS
For a complete list of events, click the church calendar button below. Questions?
Please call or text the church at (217) 875-3350 or questions@firstdecatur.org.