Easter
Holy Week, Faith and Rituals
On the third Sunday of this month, as we celebrate Easter, we will gather and sing the Hallelujah Chorus, we will remember and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and we will claim our new life in Christ. Harvard preacher and… More
New Beginnings
As we approach Easter, new life and new beginnings live strongly in my awareness. I wonder what new beginning is quietly forming within you, waiting for you to be ready for it to emerge? May you find yourself able to… More
Holy Week 2018
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE PALM SUNDAY, March 25, 10:30 am Procession of Palms and Bells Chancel Choir, Open House Band, Organ . . . MAUNDY THURSDAY, March 29, 6:30 pm An intimate Communion Service in our Sanctuary Join us as we… More
Easter Offering 2018 – DMARC
By Tom Floren First Christian Church Des Moines has a long and storied history of collecting a special Easter offering which is given to another organization that meets special needs in the larger community. This year the offering will go… More
Easter Offering 2016 – DMARC
Studies have shown that missing meals and experiencing hunger can harm a child’s development and school performance. Hunger can affect a student’s cognition, attention span, and their ability to learn. Undernourished children are also more likely to get sick and miss school…DMARC mitigates that. More
Being a Disciple of Christ
Jesus chose 12 ordinary people, and over time taught them to open their lives and participate in the transformative power of God’s love. More
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
“Give us this day our daily bread.” We pray this often. Jesus instructed us to do so. But, what does this mean? More
Easter Sunday at First Christian Church
Please join us at First Christian Church for Easter Sunday worship service at 9:20 a.m. and celebrate the love and resurrection of Christ together! Alleluia, Christ is risen! Expect wonderful music from our own musicians and outstanding choir, with the… More
Co-creating Resurrection
As followers of Jesus, we are a resurrection people, you and I. We understand that the God of life is fully opposed to the powerful and ever-present forces of death. Forces of indifference and greed, hatred and division, privilege and… More