60th Anniversary Celebration
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 Details:
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!
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 Details:
- 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!
Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share!
Dates left to fill - 10/4, 11/1 & 11/15
ADOPT A SUNDAY -
College Student Meal Ministry
Beginning in October, we'll be providing lunch for our college students after the 10:30 AM service on the first and third Sundays of each month.
College can be a busy and sometimes lonely season of life. Our desire is to provide more than just a meal. We want to create a place where students can gather around the table, build friendships, and stay connected with their church family. We're inviting individuals, families and life groups to adopt a Sunday. You can serve in whatever way works best for you:
You don't have to do everything on your own. Gather a few friends or your small group and serve together! Every contribution, big or small, helps make these meals possible and lets our college students know they are loved and valued.
- HELP SET UP BEFORE LUNCH
- HELP SERVE THE MEAL
- HELP CLEAN UP AFTER THE MEAL
- PREPARE A SIDE DISH
- BAKE A DESSERT
- DONATE TOWARD THE COST OF THE MEAL
If you'd like to be part of this ministry, email Misty@1c.church, or sign up at the Next Steps Area in the lobby and she'll help you find a date and a way to serve.
Together, we can make the church feel like home for our college students.
🌶️ 1C CHILI COOK-OFF IS COMING! 🌶️
Think your chili has what it takes to take the title from last year's champions? This is your chance to prove it! Or maybe you'd rather just taste your way through the competition. Either way, you won't want to miss the 1C Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, October 18th!
ENTER THE COOK-OFF
Bring your chili in a crockpot and have it dropped off at 1C by 8:15 AM. Last year's winners may have the bragging rights now…but will they keep them?
We'll be handing out awards for:
🏆 Best Overall
🗳️ People's Choice
🔥 Best Heat
🌶️COME TASTE + VOTE! Between services, grab your tasting tickets and help decide who walks away with this year's titles!
$5 = 3 tasting tickets
And the best part? Every dollar raised will go toward gaining access to the new entrance on our new property, so eating chili is officially helping us take another step forward!
Winners will be announced on social media Sunday afternoon.
Think you can dethrone last year's winners? Start perfecting that recipe now!
Not competing? Come hungry, taste the competition, and cast your vote!
If you would like to enter your chili into the competition, register by clicking the button below.
Service Times • Thursdays at 6:00 PM • Sundays at 9:15 AM & 10:30 AM
Our Thursday night service offers the same meaningful experience as Sunday, giving your family added flexibility without missing anything. For your child’s safety, we use a secure digital check in system through Planning Center. If you are visiting for the first time, friendly volunteers will help gather a few basic details and walk you through the check in process.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
— The 1C Kids Team
Family Dedication
October 14th, 2026
5:30–7PM
Family Dedication is a ceremony where parents publicly commit to raising their child in a Christian faith, seeking God's guidance and support from the church community. It's a time for parents to express their desire to raise their child with Christian values and to ask for God's blessing and the church's support in that endeavor.
This is typically for children Birth-2 years old, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions or different situations! 📥 Jess – jessica@1c.church and📥Alaina – alaina@1c.church
This is typically for children Birth-2 years old, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions or different situations! 📥 Jess – jessica@1c.church and📥Alaina – alaina@1c.church
We call our seniors Legacy Builders because they’re leaving a lasting legacy of faith for the next generation.
Legacy Builders is a welcoming ministry for adults 55 and over who want to stay connected, grow in faith, and build meaningful relationships. Throughout the year, the group offers Bible studies and Sunday School classes, along with weekly fitness classes designed for seniors. Members also enjoy regular meals together and time for fellowship.
55+ Ministry
Have you been putting off your estate planning?
❓Questions? Contact Terri at Terri@1C.Church or 217-243-6445.
The workshop will be held in the Fellowship Hall, and a light dinner will be provided.
We can’t predict the future, but we can plan for it. This workshop provides a simple, straightforward process to help you and your family create a legacy plan that blesses your family and honors God.
Weekly Prayer Groups
"We offer four weekly opportunities to gather at 1C for prayer in a group setting - come as you are, connect with others, and spend time seeking God together."
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 | 7:30 am |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.
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 | 7:30 am |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.
