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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Book of Acts
CURRENT SERMON SERIES
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!
Congregational Meeting
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 AT 3PM
Everyone is invited to our bi-annual fall congregational meeting where we will affirm the annual budget as well as hear an update from Pastor Brian. There will a time for questions as well. Copies of the budget will be available at the Welcome Center two weeks prior to the meeting.
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.
Men's Tailgate
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 FROM 11AM-3PM
Guys, let's get together to eat good food, watch some football, and just hang out together. We will have a TV going with football and come hungry because we'll have hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and more. Come and go as needed. RSVP to receive directions.
Baby Dedication Celebration
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 AT 10AM
Our Baby Dedication Celebration is a special time of celebrating your family’s decision to raise your child(ren) in faith according to God’s Word. The morning includes a light breakfast, refreshments, a professional family portrait, and a meaningful time of reflection with your guests, with an opportunity for the people at your table to speak into your child’s life and pray over the journey ahead. Questions? Contact Kelci at kjones@firstdecatur.org.
Kenya Missions Trip
FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 7, 2027
Join us for this church-wide missions trip to Kenya where we will partner with missionaries BJ & Mary Leonard. Together with the Leonards and the CMF Kenya Team, we’ll host Night To Shine, a prom-style event for individuals with disabilities. We will also assist in work projects on the campus of Harvest Missionary College where BJ Leonard leads and teaches. We will conclude with a safari game drive, celebrating God’s creation together. There is a limited capacity for this trip so the spots will be first come first serve.
Dom Rep Missions Trip
JUNE 8-15, 2027
INFO MEETING SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2027 AT 10AM
Join us as we partner with GO Ministries in the Dominican Republic for this family-friendly missions trip. We will assist with children’s programs, sports outreach, and community work projects as well as build relationships with our Dominican brothers and sisters in Christ. We will end the week with a beach day to rest and reflect before returning home. Registration is open now through January 31, 2027. We will host an informational meeting on Sunday, January 10th at 10am in the Hub.
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 2027, and we'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.
Employment Opportunities
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
We are hiring a part-time Production Assistant at $16–$19 an hour, about 10–20 hours a week, with paid time off and a weekend-and-evening schedule. The role supports weekend worship and events by setting up, running, and troubleshooting audio, lighting, video, ProPresenter, and livestream systems at either our MacArthur or South Campuses. This role reports to the Production Manager and requires alignment with the church’s faith statement. Live production experience is preferred but not required. APPLY HERE
FIRSTKIDS ASSISTANT
We are hiring a part-time FirstKids Assistant at $16–$19 an hour, about 15–25 hours a week, with paid time off and a weekend-and-evening schedule. The role supports our Birth-5th grade ministry by helping in PreK and elementary rooms, check-in and check-out, safety protocols, and FirstKids events, and it includes some weekday work with the MacArthur Elementary Director. This role reports to the FirstKids Director and requires alignment with the church’s faith statement, a background check, and DCFS training. APPLY HERE
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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.