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Listen to Sermons Online

Listen to Sermons Online

You can now listen to sermons from First Christian online.

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

An average-sized church making a big difference in the world.

Summer Mission Projects at First

Summer Mission Projects at First

Want to not only “go” to church, but “be” the church? First Christian has several mission opportunities this summer.

Vacation Bible School, 2010

Vacation Bible School, 2010

First Christian will join two local Disciples churches in holding a joint Vacation Bible School June 26-27. Children ages 6-18 are invited for this weekend of learning, which will be at Plymouth Creek Church in Plymouth.

Take the Transition Team Survey

Take the Transition Team Survey

We’d like all members and visitors to take part in this survey on the future of First Christian, Minneapolis.

Pastor’s Lenten Blog 20

Last Saturday I stopped into the men’s Bible study in the church lounge, as I usually do on Saturday mornings.  It’s a great place to pick up sermon tips before I actually go into my office to finish putting the sermon together!
This last week, though, as I came in, the guys were reading aloud the [...]

Pastor’s Lenten Blog 19

So, we’re in the midst of Holy Week.  I’ve been a semi-poor example of Lenten sacrifice by not doing this daily; but, on the grace-filled side, if I write one more after this one, then I’ll have averaged one every other day.  However, it’s a good thing that heaven’s rewards are not based on our [...]

Reflections on the Word: March 7

“Jesus asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did.” –Luke 13: 2-3
“Repent or perish” frankly scares me. Lent is about reflection and change, but my unease persists [...]

Prayer Time Moves to Wednesdays

Associate Pastor Dennis Sanders will be in the church library on Wednesday evenings beginning at 7pm for vespers or evening prayer.  This gathering is a time of rest and quiet, where Scripture will be read and we will come before God in prayer.  Our time together will no more than 20-30 minutes. All are welcome [...]

Weekly Bulletin 11-15-09

Food Pantry Sunday
Today, November 15.  Please bring your non-perishable food item or see Associate Pastor Dennis Sanders and his coffee can after service and make a cash donation.  Proceeds will go to help the Groveland Foodshelf.
Mission Chat: Community Emergency Service
We welcome Mark Peterson, the Interim Director of Community Emergency Service to give the Mission Chat [...]