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.

06/21/2026

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

June 21st 2026
Prelude - “Sing Paise to God Who Reigns Above” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Rev. McManis
Hymn of Praise - “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
Scripture Reading - Genesis 21: 8-21
Children’s Moment - Steve Clifton
Anthem - “His Eyes on the Sparrow” performed by Chip Givens
Prayers of the People
Scripture Reading - Matthew 10: 26-31
Sermon “The Worth of Sparrows” - Rev. Libby McManis
Communion Hymn - “I Come With Joy”
Communion Prayer - Susan Catterall
Words of Institution - Rev. McManis
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Rev. McManis
Hymn of Commitment -“It Is Well with My Soul”
Benediction - Rev. McManis
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” played by Chris Boyles

06/14/2026

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

June 14th 2026
Prelude - “Here I Am Lord” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Rev. McElroy
Hymn of Praise - “Where He Leads Me”
Scripture Reading - Genesis 18: 1-15
Children’s Moment - Nancy Carol Stahl
Anthem - “Morning Has Broken” performed by Chris Boyles
Prayers of the People
Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 12: 13-31
Sermon “Baptism Dead to Christ Jesus!” - Rev. Sarah Kingsbery
Communion Hymn - “For the Bread, Which You Have broken”
Communion Prayer - Susan Catterall
Words of Institution - Rev. McElroy
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Julie Burch Board
Hymn of Commitment -“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
Benediction - Rev. McElroy
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “This Is a Day of New Beginnings played by Chris Boyles

06/07/2026

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

June 7th 2026
Prelude - “Softly and Tenderly” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Rev. McElroy
Hymn of Praise - “Seek Ye First”
Scripture Reading - Genesis 12: 1-9
Children’s Moment - Rev. McElroy
Anthem - “Panic Angelicus” performed by Mary Wyant
Prayers of the People
Scripture Reading - Matthew 9: 9-13, 18-26
Sermon “Three Encounters” - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy
Communion Hymn - “I Hunger and I Thirst”
Communion Prayer - Carol Tarcza
Words of Institution - Rev. McElroy
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Rev. McElroy
Hymn of Commitment -“You Have Called Me”
Benediction - Rev. McElroy
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “Aria” from 18 Short pieces played by Chris Boyles

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

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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