LOGOS, our Wednesday evening program for preschool through grade 12, is in its 18th 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 has been too much hurt, too much pain inflicted this past week, not just on one but on so many. In response to that, I offer you the words I shared with our congregation during worship last Sunday morning.… More
Our Sunday morning education classes begin September 16 at 9:15am. Make plans now to join a class. Like most Christians, you are probably interested in deepening your spiritual life. Spending time experiencing, studying, and reflecting on God’s presence in the… More
The changingness of life has been more apparent, more obvious to me these past months. I don’t know about you, but I tend to not really notice how much change is a constant in our universe until it affects me… More
Join us September 9 for a Worship & Fellowship Celebration. Jesus’ ‘great commission’ (Matthew 28:16-20), tells us to share God’s love with the world. Join us as we name what that looks like through First Christian Church. Beginning with worship… More
Rev. John Bolen joins us for our Sunday morning learning hour to look into how Jesus first came to be seen as God. We will learn more about the process by which the divinity of Jesus was first conceived by his followers,… More
Matt Russell joins us for our Sunday morning learning hour to learn about climate change issues and discuss the need for action. If there are no changes in Iowa what will happen to our climate in this century. How do… More
“Nothing in all creation is so like God as silence.” ~ Meister Eckhart I think many of us would affirm the desire to grow our skills in listening in order to listen better to other people. I know I do.… More
FOR LONGING by John O’Donohue Blessed be the longing that brought you here And quickens your soul with wonder. May you have the courage to listen to the voice of desire That disturbs you when you have settled for something… More
What word of meaning and hope does the Christ of the ancient Celtic tradition speak to our living today? This is the question which will guide us over these five weeks. Join us for one week or for all! Sundays… More