First Christian Church

First Christian Church A church seeking to love as Jesus loved. A unique congregation in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) tradition. Please join us!

We celebrate Communion every Sunday at 11 am and all are welcome at Christ's Table.

First Christian Church was able to be a hub site for the recent Christian Church of North Carolina Regional Assembly. W...
06/01/2026

First Christian Church was able to be a hub site for the recent Christian Church of North Carolina Regional Assembly. What’s a hub? A watch party—with voting and communion!

After the last moments of worship, we went to our Fellowship Hall and shared a meal together.

Thanks, all, for being part of it!

05/31/2026

Welcome back, or welcome for the first time! Thank you for joining us for worship online!

Pastor - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy
Director of Music - Mary Wyant Romine
Accompanist - Chris Boyles

May 31st 2026
Prelude - “Holy, Holy, Holy” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Rev. McElroy
Hymn of Praise - “On Pentecost They Gathered”
Scripture Reading - Psalms 8
Children’s Moment - Rev. McElroy
Anthem - “Gentle Savior” performed by Chip Givens
Prayers of the People
Scripture Reading - Matthew 28: 16-20
Sermon “The Hidden Amen” - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy
Communion Hymn - “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
Communion Prayer - Carol Tarcza
Words of Institution - Rev. McElroy
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Rev. McElroy
Hymn of Commitment -“Holy Wisdom”
Benediction - Rev. McElroy
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” played by Chris Boyles

Grateful for real help for those who struggle
05/25/2026

Grateful for real help for those who struggle

05/24/2026

Welcome back, or welcome for the first time! Thank you for joining us for worship online! Pastor - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy Director of Music - Mary Wyant Romine Accompanist - Chris Boyles May 24th 2026 Prelude - “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” played by Chris Boyles Welcome and Invocation - Rev. McElroy Hymn of Praise - “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove” Scripture Reading - Psalms 104: 24-25 Children’s Moment -Steve Clifton Anthem - “On the Day of Pente” performed by Chancel Choir Prayers of the People Scripture Reading - Acts 2: 1-8, 11b-21 Pentecost Hymn Sing Communion Hymn - “Breathe on Me, Breathe of God” Communion Prayer - Carol Tarcza Words of Institution - Rev. McElroy Offering Meditation and Prayer - Susan Catterall Hymn of Commitment -“There’s a Spirit in the Air” Benediction - Rev. McElroy Benediction Response by Chancel Choir Postlude - “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove” played by Chris Boyles

05/24/2026

Welcome back, or welcome for the first time! Thank you for joining us for worship online!

Pastor - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy
Director of Music - Mary Wyant Romine
Accompanist - Chris Boyles

May 24th 2026
Prelude - “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Rev. McElroy
Hymn of Praise - “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove”
Scripture Reading - Psalms 104: 24-25
Children’s Moment -Steve Clifton
Anthem - “On the Day of Pente” performed by Chancel Choir
Prayers of the People
Scripture Reading - Acts 2: 1-8, 11b-21
Pentecost Hymn Sing
Communion Hymn - “Breathe on Me, Breathe of God”
Communion Prayer - Carol Tarcza
Words of Institution - Rev. McElroy
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Susan Catterall
Hymn of Commitment -“There’s a Spirit in the Air”
Benediction - Rev. McElroy
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove” played by Chris Boyles

05/17/2026

Welcome back, or welcome for the first time! Thank you for joining us for worship online! Pastor - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy Director of Music - Mary Wyant Romine Accompanist - Chris Boyles May 17th 2026 Prelude - “Ode to Joy” played by Chris Boyles Welcome and Invocation - Rev. McElroy Hymn of Praise - “O Sons and Daughters, Sing Your Praise” Scripture Reading - Acts 1: 6-14 Children’s Moment - Rev. McElroy Dedication - “Jesus Loves Me” Adrian Conor Romine Prayers of the People Scripture Reading - John 17: 1-11 Sermon “All Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine” - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy Communion Hymn - “When You Do This Remember Me” Communion Prayer - Carol Tarcza Words of Institution - Rev. McElroy Offering Meditation and Prayer - Chip Ford Hymn of Commitment -“Now the Green Blade Rises” Benediction - Rev. McElroy Benediction Response by Chancel Choir Postlude - “Now the Green Blade Rises” played by Chris Boyles

05/10/2026

Welcome back, or welcome for the first time! Thank you for joining us for worship online!

Pastor - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy
Director of Music - Mary Wyant Romine
Accompanist - Chris Boyles

May 10th 2026
Prelude - “There Is a Balm In Gilead” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Rev. McElroy
Hymn of Praise - “Alleluia! Sing To Jesus”
Scripture Reading - John 14: 15-21
Children’s Moment - Rev. McElroy
Anthem - “Let The Trumpet Sound” performed by Chancel Choir
Prayers of the People
Scripture Reading - Acts 17: 22-34
Sermon “God’s Offspring” - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy
Communion Hymn - “We Come as Guests Invited”
Communion Prayer - Carol Tarcza
Words of Institution - Rev. McElroy
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Chip Ford
Hymn of Commitment -“The Strife Is O’er”
Benediction - Rev. McElroy
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “Trumpet Tune” RV 537 played by Chris Boyles

Address

1200 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC
28203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9:45am - 12:15pm

Telephone

+17043343771

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