One of our favorite series is making a special return this summer! Join us for Christmas in July: At the Movies on July 19 & 26 as we take a fresh look at timeless truths through two holiday classics.

🎄 July 19 – Christmas Vacation
🎄 July 26 – The Santa Clause

Whether you're a longtime fan of these movies or seeing them with fresh eyes, you'll enjoy a fun, engaging experience filled with laughter, memorable movie moments, and practical Biblical truths for everyday life.

This is the perfect opportunity to invite friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to church. You won't want to miss this special two-week series!

Mark your calendars, embrace the Christmas spirit a little early this year, and join us for At the Movies: Christmas in July!

It's never too early for Christmas, and it's never too late to invite someone to church!

Join us this summer as we work through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University together. This nine-week course walks you through practical steps for budgeting, getting out of debt, saving, and building a financial future that actually works. Whether you feel like you are just getting by or you want to get more intentional with your money, this class is a great next step.

Classes meet every Tuesday from July 7–September 1, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at 1C. The cost is $25 per family and includes all course materials.

Questions? Contact Katie B. at KatieB@1C.Church

DETAILS:
We are excited to celebrate a very special milestone together—the 60th Anniversary of First Christian Church (1C)!

Join us on Sunday, September 13th for a meaningful time of fellowship and celebration at Nichols Park, at the pavilion next to the playground.

EVENT SPECIFICS:

• Time: 11:45 AM – 3:00 PM 
• Location: Nichols Park Pavilion 
• ️Food & Fellowship
• Inflatables, Face Painting & Family Fun

This is a wonderful opportunity for our church family to come together, reflect on God’s faithfulness over the past 60 years, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of connection and celebration.

We look forward to celebrating with each of you!

•  LOCATION:. Start and End at 1C Church

      2106 S. Main Jacksonville , IL 62650

• WHEN: Second Saturday of the month  All summer long (June 13, July 11 & August 8)
• TIME: 7:00AM We’re embracing the mindset made famous by Ryan Hall…1

 WOMEN OF 1C SUMMER BOOK CLUB
 
Do you love to read?

This summer, the Women of 1C are hosting a Summer Book Club, and ALL women are welcome!

WE’LL BE READING…
The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe by Jennie Allen

WHAT TO DO…
✔︎ Register (Childcare is available upon request {Birth-12 Years Old})
✔︎ Order your copy here
✔︎ Start Reading When You’re Ready
 
WHEN
4th Wednesday of the Month  |  6:00–7:30 PM  |  All Summer Long

 WHERE
1C Church Fellowship Hall
2106 S. Main Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Park on the south side of the building and enter through the fellowship hall doors.  

HOW IT WORKS…
Each month follows the same simple rhythm:
Before Group
Read the assigned chapters
 Listen to the assigned podcast episodes
During Group
Meaningful conversation and discussion together
After Group
A short and fun weekly exercise to help you practice what you’re learning

 OUR SUMMER SCHEDULE
In your own time.  At your own pace.

• June 24 

Read: Chapters 1–5
Listen:  Podcast Season 21, Episodes 1 & 2

• July 22

Read:  Chapters 6–11
Listen:  Podcast Season 21, Episodes 3 & 4

• August 26

Read:  Chapters 12–13
Listen:  Podcast Season 21, Episodes 5 & 6

We have an incredible opportunity to serve with The Homestead Ministry, our newest 1C mission partner, a Christ-centered organization that provides housing, healing, and a fresh start for women coming out of sex trafficking. At Homestead, women are rebuilding their lives through counseling, job training, mentorship, and faith-based community, and we get to come alongside that work in a very practical way.

What will we be doing?  We'll be helping with hands-on projects like:

• Kitchen Remodel (Cabinets, flooring, counter-tops) 
• Painting Rooms throughout the house 
• Installing cabinets in bathrooms and laundry areas
  
• Outdoor clean-up projects  

There's something for every skill level; you don't have to be a professional to make a difference.

Why it matters:
Everything we do helps create a safe, beautiful, and restorative environment where women can heal & step into a new future.

WHO CAN GO: Students & Adults ages 14+ are welcome to be part of this trip.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED:  Email Misty@1c.church or call the office for questions or to sign up.

If you've been looking for a way to make a real, tangible impact, this is it. 

Rooted is a 10 week discipleship experience designed to help you grow closer to God while building meaningful community. Whether you are exploring faith, ready to grow deeper, or looking for people to do life with, Rooted is a place to take your next step. During the 10 weeks, you will learn foundational Christian beliefs, hear stories from the global church, and practice simple spiritual rhythms that carry into everyday life. Through daily devotionals, reflection questions, and prayer prompts, you will be equipped to spend intentional time with God. Rooted is experienced in a group setting where weekly gatherings create space to share, learn from one another, and grow together. To get the most out of the experience and help foster strong community, participants are asked to commit to attending at least 8 of the 10 meetings. Registration is $30 per person and includes your workbook for the experience. Childcare is also available and included at no extra cost.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please reach out to KatieB@1c.church for a discount code.

Registration closes Sep 14 at 12:00am  

We pray because it's how we stay connected to God's heart and invite His power into the everyday details of our lives—our families, our struggles, our church, and our community. Prayer isn't just something we do before big decisions; it's the foundation everything else is built on.

Tuesday Afternoon | 12PM/Noon | Worship Center
 Join us this Tuesday as we come together to seek God and lift each other up—we'd love to have you there!  

Wednesday Evening Prayer Weekly | 5:00 - 5:45 pm | Fireside Room
Start your Wednesday evening in the Fireside Room for a time of prayer together at 5pm before Life Groups.  It's a simple, meaningful way to ease into the evening and connect with God and others before the night gets going.  All are welcome!

Saturday Morning Men's Prayer Group | 7:20-8:00AM |Fellowship Hall
Men’s Prayer Group began in 1990 and is the longest running prayer group in our history. Come and fellowship and spend time praying for our church and the needs of people, their friends and family. We meet at 7:30 AM on Saturday mornings in the fellowship hall at 1C.

Sunday Morning Prayer Weekly | 7:20 – 8:00 am | Life Group Room 4
Gather in Life Group Room 4 before the morning services begin for a time of prayer together. Join us at 7:20 AM as we prepare our hearts for worship, wrapping up at 8:00 AM just as the first service gets started.