First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Disciples serving Middletown since 1912.
Sunday November 1st, 10:30 AM
Join us as we remember those we have lost in the last year, as well as remembering the great cloud of witnesses who have taught us, lead us, and loved us on our journey. You are invited to bring the picture of someone you are missing, no matter how long ago they passed away.
Join us for a Drive-thru Trunk or Treat. Stay in your car, and enjoy a treat from your friends at First Christian Church, pictures can be taken in costumes, to be downloaded from fcc-middletown.org.
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
All Activities at First Christian Church will be cancelled until further notice.
Should you have pastoral needs, please contact Pastor Connor or Pastor Jeff.
Join us for online worship on our YouTube Channel.
Join us Saturday April 11th for our Community Easter Eggstravaganza!
The Egg Hunt will begin at Noon! No registration required!
We will have and Easter Egg Hunt for the kids, Food, and an Easter Basket Raffle.
For More information contact: Pastor Jeff Wilder
Join us Friday April 10th for the Middletown Area Ministerial Alliance Good Friday service here at First Christian Church.
We will have a 7 Last Words Service, where Pastors from various Middletown churches will share with us about the final phrases Christ spoke before his crucifixion.
We will also have music by a joint choir made up of members of various churches.
Bible Study will begin on
Tuesday Dec. 3, 2019 with two class offerings. The
afternoon class will be from 1:00pm – 2:30pm and the
evening Bible study class will be from 6:00 – 7:30pm on
the same days.
The “Book of Revelation” will be the focus for both Bible
Study classes.
Starting Sunday, December 1, 2019, the Pastor’s Sunday
School Class will begin each Sunday morning at 9:00am
until 9:45am when choir practice will begin. We will be
focusing on various topics from the Bible to keep the
class interesting. The first of those topics will be “The
Cross,” we will engage the scriptures, entertain
questions, and have discussions around the idea and
theology of it. Other topics will arise as we progress
through our studies.
Join us for Advent at First Christian Church
Services:
Sunday, December 1st, 2019–First Sunday of Advent
Worship: 10:30 A.M.
“What Can Love Do?” -Rev. Dr. Willie J. Barnes-Jackson, Senior Pastor
Sunday, December 8th, 2019– Second Sunday of Advent
Worship: 10:30 A.M.
Sermon- Rev. Dr. Pamela T. Barnes-Jackson, First Lady/Associate Pastor
Sunday, December 15th, 2019– Third Sunday of Advent
Worship: 10:30 A.M.
Sermon- Rev. Connor L. Thompson, Associate Pastor
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2018– Fourth Sunday of Advent
Worship: 10:30 A.M.
Sermon- Rev. Dr. Willie J. Barnes-Jackson, Senior Pastor
Tuesday, December 24th, 2018– Christmas Eve
Cookies & Wassail: 6:15 P.M. Candle-light Worship: 7:00 P.M.
Sermon: Rev. Dr. Willie J. Barnes-Jackson, Senior Pastor
