First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Disciples serving Middletown since 1912.
In January Pastor Jeff was approached to become the chair of the new Middletown Youth Coalition. This is intended to be a organization to create safe spaces and resources for youth to make good decisions.
The Coalition is housed as part of the Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio, Community Building Institute, First Christian Church, First Baptist Church, and The Rise After School & Mentoring Program.
To find out more, go to their website:
http://middletownyouth.com/
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic the Middletown City Schools were closed by order of the Governor. This left many end of year traditions up in the air for schools.
Staff and members of T.E.A.M. Parent Organization contacted FCC about hosting a drive in retirement party as well as 6th grade graduation. We were excited to be able to accommodate both events. This created an opportunity for some important end of year traditions to be observed, as well as honoring the governors order for schools to be shut down.
This provided an opportunity for the Staff of Central Academy to celebrate the retirement of two teachers. A much deserved celebration, even considering the unusual ending to the school year.
This also allowed the 6th grade class to be able to have a drive through and see their teachers one last time, and receive their certificate as they finish there time at Central Academy.
This is a community church supporting it’s neighbors, this is a small part of being a mission oriented Church.
As the state of Ohio has started to relax it’s orders from the Department of Health, we start to look at returning to gathered worship, within the guidelines we are provided with.
After a meeting of representatives of the Elders, Moderator, Deacons, Trustees, and Property teams, as well as staff, we have determined as long as the stay at home order is lifted on May 29th, we will return to gathered worship on May 31st to celebrate Pentecost.
I want to assure you, while the building has been closed, your property team has been busy insuring that the building is cleaned, maintained, and prepared for our return. Our associate from Q and R Cleaning, has been there every week ensuring that our facility remains maintained, and ready for us. Phones have been upgraded, light bulbs and fixtures replaced as needed, Bathrooms, door handles, carpets, and floors were all cleaned, and disinfected.
To abide by the principles of social distancing we will have some changes to worship:
Most importantly, returning to worship is not a requirement or an expectation, but rather an option. The decision to return to worship in person is ultimately yours. I want to encourage you to make a decision that is best for you!
Blessings,
Rev. Connor L. Thompson
Associate Pastor
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