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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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.
South Campus Update
COMING IN FEBRUARY 2027
We know many of you are excited about our South Campus and have been wondering where we are at in the process. Check out this video from Pastor Adam.
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.
StudentLife Kick-Off
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026 FROM 5:30-7PM
Calling all middle and high school students... you are invited to join us to celebrate the start of our new season. You'll hear more about some of the changes we have this year including middle and high school groups as well as The Summit.
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.
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
Let's wrap up summer as a church family together! We're gonna have a party on the lawn with a DJ, inflatables, carnival games, a dunk tank, spider jump (bungee trampoline), small splash pads, lemon shake ups, Kona Ice, and a hot dog lunch! Everyone is invited to the FREE event. Just bring hungry tummies and a lawn chair or picnic blanket.
The MomCo.
SEPTEMBER-MAY, 1ST AND 3RD WEEK OF EACH MONTH
The MomCo encourages and equips moms of children Birth-5th grade to realize their potential as mothers, women, and leaders in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. We meet the 1st and 3rd week of each month:
- Wednesday evenings from 5:50-7:30pm starting September 2
- Thursday mornings from 8:50-11:15am starting September 3
The total registration fee is $67:
- $37 paid to MomCo for your official MomCo registration (use code 5VPG)
MomCo Registration Link - $30 paid to the church to cover food, crafts, and childcare. Pay online via links below or via check/cash at your first MomCo meeting:
Wednesday Evening FCC Registration
Thursday Morning FCC Registration
Questions? Contact Kelci at kjones@firstdecatur.org.
GriefShare
STARTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 FROM 6-8PM (11 WEEKS)
GriefShare is grief recovery support group that provides a safe space for individuals who are coping with the loss of a loved one. This 11-week program offers practical guidance and emotional support to help navigate the challenges of grief and find healing along the way. You'll learn strategies to manage the unpredictable nature of grief, all while being supported each step of the way. The cost is $20 (scholarships available). Questions? Contact Pastor Chris at cvieth@firstdecatur.org.
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.
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!
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 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.