News and Announcements

We are hosting an Emergency Food Collection and we need YOUR HELP!

DIA (Disciples In Action) is having an emergency food collection on Sunday, February 3rd and Sunday, February 10th

All items will be given to the CAC (Community Action Council) Food Bank.

Our REASON for this emergency is CAC is anticipating a shortage due to the Government Shutdown, as food stamps will not be available for February and times, in general, are just difficult right now for many families.

All monetary donations will be used to purchase food products, make checks payable to First Christian Church and in the Memo Line "CAC."

The following is a preferred list of shelf stable food items:

Canned Chicken; Canned Fruit; Canned Tuna; Canned Vegetables; Cereal; Hamburger/Tuna Helper; Instant Potatoes; Jelly; Macaroni and Cheese Dinner Kits; Pancake Mix; Peanut Butter; Ramen Noodles; Rice and Noodle Sides; Spaghetti Noodles; Spaghetti Sauce; Syrup

Our Senior Minister, Rev. Jake Caldwell, experienced a trip to Myanmar in November and December 2018. He is excited to share his experience with everyone.

Please join us for a presentation on Myanmar hosted by our Senior Minister, Rev. Jake M. Caldwell.

This Week of Compassion Presentation will take place on Sunday, February 24th at 11:30 AM in our Sanctuary.

All are welcome.

Please join us for our Worship Service on Sunday, 27th - Third Sunday After The Epiphany

Based on Scripture from Psalm 19

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service

Sunday School for all ages begin at 11:30 AM

All are welcome

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching

Please join us for our Worship Service on Sunday, January 20th - Second Sunday After the Epiphany.

Based on Scripture from John 2: 1 - 11

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM.

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Please join us for our Worship Service on Sunday, January 13th - Baptism of the Lord at 10:00 AM.

Based on scripture from Matthew 3: 13 - 17

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM

All are welcome

The Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Robison will be our Guest Minister and will be preaching.

Sandra Kelly Polm passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

The following arrangements have been made:

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 19th at 1:00 PM at First Christian Church.

There will be a reception to greet the family after the service in Fellowship Hall.

If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office at 301.733.0144.

Please join us for our Worship Service on Sunday, January 6th - Epiphany Sunday.

Based on scripture from Matthew 2: 1 - 12

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM.

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 30th - The First Sunday After Christmas

Based on scripture from Colossians 3: 12 - 17

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 23rd - The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Based on scripture from Micah 5: 2 - 5

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 16th - The Third Sunday of Advent

Based on scripture from Luke 1: 69 - 79

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Please join us on for our Christmas Cantata Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 9th - The Second Sunday of Advent

"Christmas Dreams" is written by Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson, directed by Matthew Albright

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 2nd - The First Day of Advent

Based on scripture from Jeremiah 33: 14 - 16 and Luke 21: 25 - 31

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Richard A. Kroll, Pastoral Care Minister, will be preaching.

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 25th - The Twenty-Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Based on scripture from Revelation 1: 4 - 8

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

The arrangements are as follows:

Wednesday, November 21st

Visitation will be at Minnich Funeral Home (415 East Wilson Boulevard, Hagerstown, MD) from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM.

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 18th - The Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost - Thanksgiving Sunday

Based on scripture from Matthew 6: 25 - 34

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 11th - The Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost - Veterans Day

Based on scripture from 1 Kings 17: 8 - 16

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Please join us on for our Worship Service at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 4th - The Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost - All Saints Sunday

Based on scripture from Revelation 21: 1 - 6

Childcare is provided for children from birth to 4 years old from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Our Worship and Wonder Program is for children 4 years old to 4th Grade, during the 10:00 AM Worship Service.

Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:30 AM.

All are welcome.

The Rev. Jake M. Caldwell, Senior Minister, will be preaching.

Saturday, December 15th from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Our Annual Christmas Play begins at 2:00 PM with the Celebration immediately to follow.
(Snow date: Saturday, December 22nd 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

Governance and Ministry: Rethinking Board Leadership
by Dan Hotchkiss

Dan Hotchkiss will be here on Saturday, November 10th from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM in Fellowship Hall to discuss his ideas and hear your thoughts for FCC.

Lunch will be provided.
Childcare will be provided.

Please join us!

Contact Dianna in the Church Office if you have any questions or for more information, 301.733.0144