Here’s your first Sunday, start to finish
Which door to use, what happens with your kids and how long it lasts.
Pick a service
Thursdays
- 6:00pmContemporary
Sundays
- 8:00amTraditional
- 9:15amContemporary
- 10:30amContemporary
Thursday at 6:00pm and Sunday at 9:15am and 10:30am are the same contemporary service, with 1C Kids. Sunday at 8:00am has the same message with traditional music and no kids programming.
There's no one right sound for worship. Some people feel closest to God singing the hymns they grew up with, and others connect best with a band and newer songs. We love both. Our 8:00am Sunday service is traditional, with hymns, and our Thursday 6:00pm and Sunday 9:15 and 10:30am services are contemporary, led by our worship band. The message is the same at every service, so come to whichever one fits you, or try both.
1C | First Christian Church
2106 S. Main Street
Jacksonville, IL 62650
When you arrive
Parking
Park in any of the lots around the building. If you have kids with you, park on the north side, closest to the kids area.
Which door
Use the main doors at the north entrance. They're the closest to the kids area.
The A-Team
The A-Team is our first impressions team. Look for a greeter wearing a lanyard. They'll welcome you, answer your questions and help you find your way.
Babies and the cry room
Babies are always welcome in the service. If your little one needs a break, our cry room is right by the worship center, with the service on a TV so you don't miss a moment. Our nursery (Infant & Toddler room) is open during 1C Kids times.
Accessibility
Accessible parking is by both the north and south entrances, and both entrances are step-free.
Coffee
Your first coffee's on us. Coffee in the foyer is free for first-time guests. Our coffee shop serves drinks and treats on Thursdays and Sundays.
What happens with your kids
Thursdays at 6:00pm and Sundays at 9:15am & 10:30am.
There's no kids programming during the 8:00am Sunday service.
Go left at the north doors
Come in the north entrance and turn left down the kids wing to the check-in desk.
Check in with a volunteer
We'll ask for your name and phone number, your child's name and age or grade, and any allergies or medical notes. Fill out the first-time form before you come and it goes even faster.
Get your tags
Your child gets a name tag, and you get a pickup tag.
We'll walk you to the room
A volunteer walks you to your child's room. If we need you during the service, we'll text you.
Pick up at the same room
After the service, come back to the same room and show your pickup tag.
Every 1C Kids volunteer is background-checked and trained, and we'll only hand your child back to you.
Questions people ask
How long is a service?
We start right on time and wrap up in just under an hour. Live worship music, then a practical message from the Bible.
Do I need to bring anything?
No. Scripture verses are on the screens during the message. If you have kids, fill out the first-time kids form before you come and check-in goes faster.
Is there coffee?
Yes, and your first coffee's on us: coffee in the foyer is free for first-time guests. Our coffee shop serves drinks and treats on Thursdays and Sundays.
What's worship like?
Thursday at 6:00pm and Sunday at 9:15am and 10:30am are identical contemporary services with a live band. Sunday at 8:00am has the same message with traditional music. Sing along or just listen.
Is there kids programming at 8:00am?
No. 1C Kids runs on Thursdays at 6:00pm and Sundays at 9:15am and 10:30am.
Can I watch online first?
Yes. All three Sunday services stream live, and each week’s message is posted on the Watch page.
Come as you are. You'll see everything from jeans and hoodies to shorts, flip-flops and dress clothes.
See you this week.
Still have a question? Call the church office at (217) 243-6445 or send us a message.