First Christian Church is a progressive community of faith actively engaged in an exciting time of transition. We are currently located in the heart of the Drake neighborhood, where we’ve partnered in ministry for 131 years. At the end of… More
LOGOS, our Wednesday evening program for preschool through grade 12, is in its 19th Season. As First Christian’s vibrant mid-week ministry for children and youth, we are happy to continue this tradition of Family Time, Worship Skills, Bible Study, and… More
There is a story that tells of a young Jewish man who wanted to study with the great Rabbi. Every day the young man would follow the Rabbi, hoping to learn from him. The young man felt he needed to… More
September 8th, we have the pleasure of hosting author, farmer, and pastor Tim Diebel. Tim recently published a book about his journey from our doorstep to planting roots in God’s soil. Join us at 9:00 am for muffins and fruit,… More
Our denomination’s biennial General Assembly is happening July 20-24 in Des Moines. On Sunday morning, July 21, the Rev. Dr. Don Gillett II will be a special pulpit guest in our morning worship. Dr. Gillett is both the senior pastor at… More
We often speak of our spiritual life as a ‘journey’. That really rings true for me during this time of intentional transition and transformation we are walking through as a community of faith. For me, one of the difficult parts… More
Summer is almost here and plans are underway for a time of fun activities for children, families, and adults of all ages. We’ll have an art project, bubbles, games and more. We’re serving kosher beef hot dogs, chips… More
in the pause No matter which road I take, you are there. And when I pause to consider, pause to reach deep inside and find the place of quiet inner knowing, when I do this I know again I am… More
FCCDM continues to host Coffee & Conversation on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month with our ESL students. Join us on April 23, community volunteers welcome. Come at 9:00 a.m. for about 30 minutes to host conversations. Meet in fellowship hall (1st… More
This quote from John Philip Newell, found in my reading recently, struck me and stayed with me resounding in the recesses of my heart: Early in the morning I seek your presence, O God, not because you are ever absent… More