After the earthquake disaster in Haiti, I learned that a practical way that we could make a difference in helping the people of Haiti was to make Hygiene Kits and Baby Kits for Church World Service (CWS), whose warehouse was empty.  A large Disciples of Christ congregation in a different part of the country set a [...]

In his final moments with his disciples, the Good Shepherd asks Peter, “Do you love me?” “Yes,” Peter replies. Then, “Feed my lambs,” Jesus tells him. “Tend my sheep.” Three times, Jesus passionately repeats his instruction, pressing his followers: If you love me, take care of the people I love. Live your love for me [...]

I am so pleased to report that FCC is already responding to the earthquake disaster in Haiti.  This morning I counted up the Church World Service (CWS) kits that have been brought to the church.  We are sending 71 CWS Hygiene Kits and 12 CWS Baby Kits to Western Reserve Christian Church in Hudson (our [...]

A new year is about to unfold, with new opportunities to explore.
Doors will open for new experiences, new adventures with the Lord.
Remember not the former things,  the things of this past year.
The Lord will do new things in us, much more than we are aware.
 
For He will make a way for us, as we put [...]

“Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us”. (Luke 2:15b)
What joy it brings to journey to Bethlehem!  We know the rest of the story about that Baby and the world-changing, life-saving ministry that began at that manger, but we always have a sense of [...]

On Sunday we celebrated the first Sunday of Advent with the Hanging of the Greens. It is good to be reminded of the meaning behind the familiar sights and symbols of the season.
The Angel: The term “angel” is derived from the Greek word angelos which means “messenger.” In texts where an angel [...]

Welcome to the new home of First Christian Church on the web! In addition to updating the site to be more modern, we have added several new ways to provide you with updated information, including this blog, Twitter, and Facebook. We hope you enjoy our new site and invite you to give us feedback on [...]