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Cultivating Courage

March 17, 2019, Suzanne Hall Stout, Preacher

JusticeInAction, Lent, Sermon, SermonSeries

Special Congregational Meeting: Sanctuary Church

March 30, 2017 by Ryan Arnold

Announcements, Justice, JusticeInAction, Vision

There is a Special Congregational Meeting on Palm Sunday, April 9 directly after worship, estimated 11:50 a.m.  There is only one agenda item for this congregational meeting, and it is to learn, discuss, and vote on a resolution declaring First… More

Let Us Soar!!

July 24, 2015 by Ryan Arnold

General Assembly, JusticeInAction, Minister Musing, Mission

The General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2015, Columbus, Ohio is now behind us. It is time for individual congregations of our treasured tradition to live out the theme and biblical directive: Let us soar!!
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Christian Church Responds to Indiana Religious Freedom Act

March 31, 2015 by Office

Announcements, inclusive, JusticeInAction, Mission, open and affirming, Radical Welcome, Vision

Response from church leadership regarding the signing of ‪#‎SB101‬: “Thank you for the overwhelming response supporting our opposition to SB101. Unfortunately, Governor Pence has signed the bill. We will keep you posted (and please be patient) as we sort through the… More

UPDATE: Justice In Action 9/19/14

September 19, 2014 by Office

Community Events, Justice, JusticeInAction, Service

We wish to thank so many who responded when Justice in Action was activated in response to the unaccompanied children flocking to our borders for asylum and help from the dangerous and deplorable conditions in their home countries. Our first… More

UPDATE: Justice in Action 9/4/14

September 4, 2014 by Office

Children and Youth, Justice, JusticeInAction

The First Christian Church Des Moines Justice in Action Committee learned that one of the most pressing needs of many unaccompanied migrant children seeking asylum in the United States is good, legal counsel. Upon entrance to the U.S., these children have the right to… More

UPDATE: Justice In Action for Migrant Children

August 13, 2014 by Ryan Arnold

Children and Youth, Justice, JusticeInAction

On Sunday, August 10 the first ever Justice in Action ad-hoc committee convened to discuss and discern what First Christian Church could do to help ensure the health, safety, and legal rights of unaccompanied migrant children seeking asylum in the United States. Thirty-four people… More

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Calendar

December 2019

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 1, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 1, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Friendship Time

    Friendship Time

    December 1, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 11:45 am

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 2, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 2, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 3, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 3, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 3, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL - Citizenship Class

    ESL - Citizenship Class

    December 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Offered through DMACC's non-credit ESL program.

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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  • City Runoff Election

    City Runoff Election

    December 3, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Fellowship Hall

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 4, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 4, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • LOGOS for grades K-12

    LOGOS for grades K-12

    December 4, 2019 @ 4:15 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Choir Practice

    Choir Practice

    December 4, 2019 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    sanctuary

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 5, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 5, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL - Citizenship Class

    ESL - Citizenship Class

    December 5, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Offered through DMACC's non-credit ESL program.

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 6, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • First Friday Dinner Out

    First Friday Dinner Out

    December 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 8, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 8, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Friendship Time

    Friendship Time

    December 8, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 11:45 am

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  • Women-identifying Book Group

    Women-identifying Book Group

    December 8, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Tavern, WDM

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 9, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 9, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Office Volunteer Brunch

    Office Volunteer Brunch

    December 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    fellowship hall

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 10, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL - Citizenship Class

    ESL - Citizenship Class

    December 10, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Offered through DMACC's non-credit ESL program.

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 10, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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  • Service for Grief & Lament

    Service for Grief & Lament

    December 10, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    sanctuary

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 11, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 11, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • LOGOS for grades K-12

    LOGOS for grades K-12

    December 11, 2019 @ 4:15 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Choir Practice

    Choir Practice

    December 11, 2019 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    sanctuary

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  • FCC Men-identifying Fellowship

    FCC Men-identifying Fellowship

    December 12, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am
    library, 2nd floor

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  • ESL Cultural Day

    ESL Cultural Day

    December 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    fellowship hall

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 12, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL - Citizenship Class

    ESL - Citizenship Class

    December 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Offered through DMACC's non-credit ESL program.

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  • Senior Fun & Games

    Senior Fun & Games

    December 12, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Fellowship Hall

    Mary Jane Opland primary contact. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month.

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  • Informational Board Meeting

    Informational Board Meeting

    December 12, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Informal Lounge

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 13, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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14
  • Elders Christmas Brunch

    Elders Christmas Brunch

    December 14, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Off site

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 15, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 15, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Annual Congregational Meeting (w/lunch)

    Annual Congregational Meeting (w/lunch)

    December 15, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    fellowship hall

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  • ESL Registration - by appointment only

    ESL Registration - by appointment only

    December 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 17, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 17, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 18, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Choir Practice

    Choir Practice

    December 18, 2019 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    sanctuary

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 19, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 20, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 22, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 22, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Friendship Time

    Friendship Time

    December 22, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 11:45 am

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23
  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 23, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 24, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 24, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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  • Christmas Eve Worship Service

    Christmas Eve Worship Service

    December 24, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    sanctuary

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 25, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Church Closed

    Church Closed

    December 25, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 26, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Church Closed

    Church Closed

    December 26, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 27, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 29, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 29, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Friendship Time

    Friendship Time

    December 29, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 11:45 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 30, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 31, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 31, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 31, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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