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.
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.
Fundamentals of Music
AUGUST 4-25, 2026
K-2ND GRADE: 5:30-6PM
3RD-5TH GRADE: 6-6:30PM
Explore the fundamentals of music in this new Arts Academy class. Join us on Tuesdays in August for Arts Academy music where students will explore the different components of music, learn about different types of music, and do fun music activities.
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.
First Steps
WEEKEND OF AUGUST 8 & 9, 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 30-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.
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.
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.
Rooted
COMING SEPTEMBER 2026!
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!
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.