Registration is now open for FCC’s 2022 VBS. “Zoomerang” Vacation Bible School is for Kindergarteners through 5th-graders. The dates are Monday – Friday, August 1-5 from 9am to 11:45 am. For more information and to download the registration form, choose VBS from the Forms dropdown menu above or, click HERE.
Youth News June 15, 2022
Hello from 412 Youth! There have been a few exciting things happening that I would like to update you on.. summer events have kicked off for the youth! Thank you to the Bennett’s for their hospitality in hosting the kids at their pool for a pool and pizza party. The youth and I are so …
Youth News May 18, 2022
Good day from 412 Youth!! The youth will be selling t-shirts to raise funds for Ukraine. This was a great idea from David & Barbara Dick. These will be white t-shirts that have been tie-dyed the colors of the Ukraine flag.. royal blue & yellow-gold. If you would like one, you can call or visit …
Newsletter Postponed
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this week’s publication of the Messenger has been delayed. Please be patient. Our bi-weekly newsletter will be on its way to your mailbox or inbox as soon as the situation allows.
Senior Minister Search Committee Thanks
On Sunday, January 16, 2022, the membership of First Christian Church Paris gathered in a Congregational Meeting to extend an invitation to Rev. Wilmer “Reece” Jones to serve as our senior minister. Rev. Jones accepted the invitation. Below is the final report of the Search Committee. We are reaching out again as the (former) Senior …
FCC Has a New Youth Director!
It has come to our attention that the email notifications for new posts to the FCC Blog was inadvertently turned off for a short period of time. That means that some of you may not know that Faith Fox is the new FCC Youth Director. To learn more, click HERE.
Meet Our New Youth Director!
Hi! My name is Faith Fox and I am the new youth director here at FCC. I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce myself first. I was raised in Paris, IL and have lived here a majority of my life, with some time spent in Marion, Indiana where I earned my bachelors degree …
Search Committee Report
October 28, 2021 Last week, the Senior Minister Search Committee hosted a candidate from out-of-town. I am pleased to report to you that this visit went remarkably well. The brief time we had together included a driving tour of Paris, a walk-through of our church building, an in-person interview with the Search Committee, an introduction …
PERMANENT/SENIOR MINISTER SEARCH COMMITTEE Report to FCC General Board Meeting
14 September 2021 The Senior Minister Search Committee has been diligent in the solicitation and review of candidates. To date, we have reviewed 30 candidates as a committee. We have reached out to a number for interviews; however, we receive responses from only some of those. We have conducted a total of 6 interviews. Our …
FAREWELL RECEPTION
FCC is hosting a “Farewell Reception” for Pastor John and Riley Snidle on Sunday, September 12, from 5:30-7:00 PM. A sign-up sheet is available at the church, so come in or call in to get your name added to the list. We just ask you to sign up so we will know how much pizza …