JOIN US FOR OUR FALL KICKOFF
Beginning early September, we are kicking off our church-wide fall sermon series, Echoes of Jubilee, where we will explore the topic of Jubilee throughout the book of Psalms. Our goal is to experience unity in worship, discipleship, and community engagement in order to deepen our walks with Christ. Check out the opportunities to get involved:
ECHOES OF JUBILEE SERMON SERIES ON THE PSALMS
The book of Psalms is a collection of prayers, poetry, and songs, written by several authors, including King David, exploring the lament, praise, faith, and hope of God’s people.
As we continue to focus on the theme of Jubilee, we will use the Psalms as our guide to explore further what Jubilee is, and how it is relevant to how we worship in every moment of every day.
We would love to have you join us for worship! You can join us for our Traditional Service at 9 AM in our (FEC) Sanctuary, located at 604 Market St, or online via live-stream, or for our Contemporary Service at 11 AM in (CLC) Stryker Hall, located at 601 Market St.
BLESSING OF THE BAGS
September 8, 9 AM & 11 AM
As a new school year begins, we want to prayerfully support the people in our community who are attending or working at a school. If you are a:
🎒 Student (of any education level)
🏫 Admin
📑 Staff Member
✏️ Teacher
📖 Professor
✒️ Faculty Worker
You are invited to bring your bag with you to either worship service (Traditional at 9 AM or Contemporary at 11 AM) on September 8 to receive a blessing during the benediction.
SEARCHING THE PSALMS DEVOTIONAL
This church-wide devotional features commentary, additional Scriptures, and questions for you to go deeper into each week’s passage. You’re invited to do this on your own, or work through it with a Life Group.
You can download a copy of the devotional by clicking the button below.
PSALM DEVOTIONAL STUDY GROUP
Eight Sessions Beginning September 15, 10 AM – 11 AM | (FEC) Room 201
If you’re not part of a life group currently, but wish to discuss the Psalms Devotional in community, this study group is for you. Starting September 15, go through the content and questions of each devotional week. The group will meet for eight weeks during the Social Hour (10 – 11 AM).
People can join at any time, but it is helpful to start attending at Week 1.
DISCIPLE’S JOURNEY, STEP 1
Five Sessions Beginning September 15, 10 AM – 11 AM | In Person or Online
We invite you to connect with God’s people here at First Church through Step 1. If you wonder what connecting in faith in Jesus Christ is about or if you wish to connect as a new member, then Step 1 is for you.
The next Step 1 class will be five sessions on Sunday mornings, on September 15, 22, 29, October 6, and 13, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (during our Social Hour).
Led by Michelle Dixon, there are two ways to attend this course: in person, and online via ZOOM.
If you wish to join, please fill out this form.
LIFE GROUPS
The Bible teaches that the Christian life is one of community, not isolation. Groups are a means for us to make new friends, be a part of a caring community, and grow spiritually through the study and application of the Bible. New groups are forming regularly. Some are men’s groups, some are women’s groups, and others are mixed. Most groups are ongoing and you can join at any time. You can explore our life group list to find a group that best fits your needs.
Interested in joining a life group? Fill out this life group interest form.
Contact: Ben Conrad, Director of Connections
SPARK
spark is our ministry for children age 3 – Grade 3.
Every time we are with children, it is an intentional opportunity to share Jesus and his love with kids. We have many ways for children to connect with other children and build a Christ-centered foundation through a Biblical curriculum.
Contact: Courtney Wynn, Children’s Minister
NURSERY
The Nursery is available for children birth – 3 years of age during our Sunday worship services. Prior to the service, parents must sign in their child(ren) and sanitize their hands. Following the service, parents must sign out and pick up their child(ren).
SPARKZONE (TRADITIONAL SERVICE)
While you worship, your child can learn through an age-appropriate lesson with a correlating activity under volunteer supervision. Parents must check in their child(ren) before the service at the spark table in the (FEC) Lobby.
Children will exit at the sparkzone announcement, to travel to their age-appropriate room.
Parents must pick up their child(ren) once the service has ended.
SPARKZONE (CONTEMPORARY SERVICE)
While you worship, your child can learn through an age-appropriate lesson with a correlating activity under volunteer supervision. Parents must check in their child(ren) before the service at the spark table in (CLC) Stryker Hall.
Children will exit at the sparkzone announcement, to travel to their age-appropriate room.
Toward the end of the service, all children will return to the service.
IGNITE
ignite is our ministry for those in Grades 4 – 5.
This ministry features a specialized teaching that fits this age category but still holds the same Biblical foundation.
Any students in Grades 4 & 5 (between the ages of 9 and 11) are invited to join in a Bible Study to get deeper in their faith with Christ. This Bible Study is held every Sunday from 10 – 11 AM, between services.
Contact: Mike Rodgers, Group Leader
FUSE
fuse is our ministry for youth in Grades 6 – 12.
They’re more than just teenagers; they’re the future of the faith, who we want to invest our time, attention, and love in. We host many opportunities for our youth to connect with others, ask hard questions, and grow in their spirituality.
Contact: Caroline Glazier, Youth Minister
YOUTH LIFE GROUPS
Here, we dive deeper into the Bible in community with a fuse Leader to learn more than what we possibly could on our own about faith in God. Beginning September 8, youth are invited to meet at 10 AM on Sundays in the fusebox, then break into separate groups. Leaders will lead a Bible-based discussion in their specific meeting room with their group.
Contact: Caroline Glazier, Youth Minister
YOUTH GROUP FALL KICKOFF
This special celebration kicks off the weekly fuse youth groups! On September 8, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the (CLC) Stryker Hall (located at 601 Market St), any youth is invited to partake in games, pizza, water ice, bounce houses, and catching up with friends. We hope to see you there!
Contact: Caroline Glazier, Youth Minister
FAITHZONE
FaithZone is a monthly outreach event where middle school and high school students receive a meal and devotional during their lunch period at school. Alongside classes that grow physical, mental and emotional health, this is an opportunity for students to consider their spiritual growth.
Contact: Caroline Glazier, Youth Minister
REFLECTIVE SERVICE
October 6 – November 17 | Sundays, 7:15 – 7:45 AM | (FEC) Sanctuary
Soak in the practices of Christian liturgy through this early morning service, which will incorporate reflection, prayer, and Scripture facilitated by a leader.