Church guide

Thanks to those who make our garden so beautiful!

Sign change today! Time to make your donations to the 45th Annual Hunger Sale!

Child-care worker needed to assist the teacher in our Sunday School class each week. The job is typically 1.5 hrs per Sunday from about 10:10 to 11:30 at First Christian Church, corner of Monroe & University, Carbondale. It pays $10/hr. Must be comfortable with children of all ages, be very dependable, and willing to have a background check (required by our insurer). Must know how to speak and interact with children in a respectful, positive, and kind manner. Contact Juli Claussen at 529-1024 or [email protected].

The Rev. Scott Onque’, policy director of Faith in Place, talking about faith and the environment in Illinois at FCC last night.

Another exceptional sermon from Pastor Karen Knodt has been added to the church web site. The title is "Figless or Fruitful." Enjoy. cdalefcc.org

Let's do this again next Sunday! Items needed include: pasta (spaghetti, egg noodles, elbow ==no mac n cheese) rice cereal oatmeal oil sugar canned veggies tuna Spam dry milk dried beans instant coffee

Loading up the truck with food pantry donations. If you missed it today, we'll be doing another load next Sunday.

AT FCC on March 27. https://www.faithinplace.org/events/si-faithful-citizen-workshop

I remember once hosting a group of young environmentalists in our Fellowship Hall and they heard singing coming from the sanctuary. They asked what was going on and I told them a theater company was rehearsing the musical "Rent." I saw some surprised expressions then one said, "That show has some rather vulgar songs and stories doesn't it?" I said, "Yes but the story is very important." Another said, "I won't go to church but if I did decide to, this is the kind of church I would go to."

FCC continues to open our doors to the community for all kinds of reasons... Dear Pastor Karen and First Christian Church, Thank you very much for letting us rehearse the staged reading of “On Golden Pond” in your space! We are grateful! Performance is Wednesday, March 20th at 7 pm in Varsity Theater Balcony. No fee! You are most welcome to come! Thanks! JoAnn Hensley & cast

Great guys to work with.

The children helped Vanessa our Outreach Coordinator reminds us we are to shop for food for the Carbondale Food Pantry this month. They were challenging us to fill up a pickup truck with food before the month is over. The types of food to be donated are: pasta (spaghetti, egg noodle, or elbow) NO MAC N CHEESE; rice; cereal; oatmeal; oil; sugar; canned veggies; tuna; spam; dry milk; dried beans; and instant coffee.

The volunteer crew of Tim Damian, John Nemetsky, John Phelps, and Al Parr have completed the lighting conversion from T-12 fluorescent to T-8 LED in the Fellowship Hall. The electrical load went from 24.4 amps to 13.7 for a savings of 44%. Not only that but the lighting in the Fellowship Hall is brighter and more evenly distributed. Moving forward and cutting our carbon footprint. Helping to take care of God's creation.

What a treat! Jenny Johnson singing at church this morning.

Interfaith Council members and area residents gathered today before a prayer service at the Carbondale Muslim Center to show support for our Muslim brothers and sisters following the Christchurch, New Zealand terror attacks. In the top right photo, Sam Goldman, synagogue leader and former SIU Chancellor speaks with Dr. Mazhar Butt, Carbondale dentist and Interfaith Council Vice President.

Spring forward tonight!

Sign change today!

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Ash Wednesday service at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 1st Century supper. Please join us.

Carols and brass this morning.

A magnificent performance at FCC last night of "Requiem" by Derek M. Hamblin. Easter Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by Martha Beck's famous hot cross buns and an egg hunt for the children.

Beautiful music in church this morning. Thanks to Derek, Esther, and all the singers and musicians! Join us tonight at 7 for our beautiful candlelight service.

FCC was well represented at today's Eclipse Racism vigil!

This is what you missed hearing today at FCC! Thank you Derek Matthew Hamblin and choir!

Last night's Greek Dinner was incredible! Wonderful food and wonderful fellowship. Thank you Martha Beck and all the workers. Opa!