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Young acolytes return with an old tradition of lighting worship candles

Young acolytes return with an old tradition of lighting worship candles

Those of you who have attended worship this fall have surely noticed an addition to our service –acolytes!

Bryon Wilson and James Barnett

Barnett and Wilson Named to Interim Music Posts

Meet the two musicians heading our Music Ministry in the coming months.

Folks from First Christian at Feed My Starving Children. June 2010.

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 more »

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 more »

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 more »

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 more »