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 …
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God’s Gang / Crossroads Registration
Registration is now open for God’s Gang and Crossroads. Forms are available at the church and online. To learn more about these two ministries, click on the links below. The registration form is at the bottom of each page. God’s Gang Crossroads God’s Gang & Crossroads Facebook Page
Worship In Sanctuary Opens June 6-7
The time is approaching for FCC to resume worship in our sanctuary, for those who are comfortable doing so. Our first priority is the health and safety of our church family. To accomplish this goal will require some compromise and cooperation. The state is limiting gatherings to fifty people or less. Accordingly, starting June 6th, …
A Message From Rev. Jamie Kent
Today we welcome Rev. Jamie Kent, Susan his wife and children Gwen, Ethan, Nicole, Braden, Brenna and Jamilee to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for many years of service and work together for the kingdom of God. Rev. Kent writes the following message: “Hello and welcome to the web presence of First Christian Church …
A Heartfelt Thank You And A Warm Welcome!
This evening our FCC family gathered at a social distance to thank interim pastor Rev. Mark B. Parkinson and Kendala for their service to our church and to welcome new senior minister Pastor Jamie Kent and family. Scores of vehicles decorated with signs and balloons, honking horns, smiling faces and shouts of encouragement paraded down …
Weekly FCC Update for May 14
GOOD EVENING, HERE IS YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE FOR MAY 14th: Please pray for Sue Bennett who is hospitalized in Indianapolis following a lengthy but successful surgery. Also hospitalized in Indianapolis is Ray Coombes, who would appreciate your continued prayers. Martha Stephen is happy to be home after a stay at the nursing home. Please pray …
When the Doors Open at FCC
The Board and Worship Committee of FCC need your help in making plans for when we are given the OK to come back together in worship; even with some restrictions. Please take approximately 3 minutes to complete this survey by clicking on the link below. This survey will be online until midnight, May 22nd. You …
Weekly Update For May 7
This is your weekly update for Thursday, May 7th. Please pray for Ray Coombes who remains hospitalized in Indianapolis. Pray also for Sonnee Thiel’s fiancée, Raj, who is recovering in St. Louis, for Martha Stephen who is scheduled to come home from the nursing home in a few weeks, for Bob Martin who is recuperating …
Sunday Worship Services To Be Live Streamed
If you received last night’s auto call you are aware that beginning this Sunday, April 19th, FCC will be live streaming worship services to YouTube. A “live stream” is like a live TV program, like the evening news. That means that in addition to broadcasting the Sunday services to 91.1FM, we will also be video …
Christ Is Raised, Indeed!
If you were not able to listen to the FM broadcast of the FCC Easter Morning Worship Service, a video recording has been placed on the FCC website. The video service includes communion, the Lord’s Prayer and children’s sermon by Pastor John, the sharing of prayer concerns and an Easter message by Rev. Mark and …