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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Upcoming Sermon Series
STARTS THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 5/6, 2026
Jesus' first followers watched him live, die, rise again... and then ascend to heaven, leaving them with one big question: Now what? No building, no budget, no plan, just a promise. What happened next is the Book of Acts, a small group of ordinary people who turned the world upside down, carrying the gospel from a back room in Jerusalem to the doorstep of the Roman Emperor. And here's the thing about how Acts ends... it doesn't. Luke hands us the pen, mid-sentence, and the story is still being written. Come find out what happens next... and be a part of it!
Men's Cookout
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 FROM 6:30-9:30PM
Guys, join us for a cookout at Reed Sullivan’s house! Come enjoy some great food, hang out, and spend time hanging with other guys in a relaxed setting. We're gonna have hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, pasta salad, baked beans, and potato salad. Once you register, you’ll receive an email with Reed’s address and all the details you'll need. Come hungry and ready for a great evening together!
Baptisms at the Lake
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 AT 3PM
If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and have not yet been baptized, consider getting baptized in Lake Decatur at the beach in front of the Beach House restaurant on Sunday, September 6 at 3pm. Also, everyone from the church is invited to attend and celebrate those being baptized. It's a super special event that has become a favorite every year.
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.
Rooted
STARTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 FROM 4-5:45PM
ROOTED is a discipleship experience that connects you with God, the church, and your purpose. Over the course of 11 weeks, we'll explore foundational truths of the Christian faith through daily devotions, group discussions, and personal experiences that inspire real spiritual growth. Whether you’re new to faith or looking to go deeper, ROOTED is the NEXT STEP in your faith journey!
First Steps
WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2026
AFTER EACH WORSHIP SERVICE
Whether brand new to First Christian Church or just looking to get plugged in, FIRST STEPS is the perfect place to make connections with other people just like you! Discover our mission and the “why” and “how” we grow and serve together. Along with that, you’ll learn practical next steps for you to get plugged in as well as get to know some of our staff. This 20-minute informational meeting meets AFTER each of our worship services. We will meet in The Hub or just stop by the Welcome Center, and a hospitality member will escort you to The Hub.
If you attend church online, we'd love to connect with you as well! We can meet sometime during the week over a coffee or set up a Zoom meeting. Whatever works best for you. Contact Abbey at aluka@firstdecatur.org or call/text (217) 875-3350 to see up a time to connect together.
Arts Academy
STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
The Arts Academy at First Christian Church serves to develop the next generation of artists — trained with excellence for the task of ministry. We are kicking off a new season of classes for ALL ages.
South Campus Launch Team
We have made great progress on demo as we renovate the South Campus. It's going to take a lot of people to prep for our official launch hopefully happening in February 2026, and wee'd love to have you as a part of our launch team. Pray about it! If you can see yourself serving in some sort of capacity at our South Campus, let us know.
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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.