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.

08/30/2026

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

August 30th 2026
Prelude - “So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Chip Givens
Hymn of Praise - “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (v. 1, 4) CH 2
Scripture Reading - Matthew 16:21-28
Children’s Moment - Steve Clifton
Anthem - “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” Chip Givens, Chancel Choir
Scripture Reading - Exodus 3:1-15 Rev. McElroy
Sermon “What's in a Name” - Rev. Jolin Wilks McElroy
Communion Hymn - “Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread”
Communion Prayer - Mary Boggs
Words of Institution - Rev. McElroy
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Mary Boggs
Hymn of Commitment -“Community of Christ” (v. 1,4) CH 655
Benediction - Rev. McElroy
Benediction Response "Peace Be Upon You" by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “Community of Christ” played by Chris Boyles

We are heartbroken about events that have led to the decision to temporarily suspend lunch services at the DSK for a whi...
08/22/2026

We are heartbroken about events that have led to the decision to temporarily suspend lunch services at the DSK for a while. We pray for our unhoused neighbors who will be looking for other food options in the coming weeks.

08/16/2026

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

August 16th 2026
Prelude - “Mercy Medley” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Chip Givens
Hymn of Praise - “O God of Earth and Altar”
Scripture Reading - Psalm 67
Children’s Moment - Steve Clifton
Anthem - “Softly and Tenderly”
Scripture Reading - Genesis 45: 1-15
Sermon “Come On, Peter” - Rev. Libby McManus
Communion Hymn - “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly”
Communion Prayer - Mary Boggs
Words of Institution - Rev. Chloe Peacock Specht
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Mary Boggs
Hymn of Commitment -“For the Healing of Nations”
Benediction - Rev. Chloe Peacock Specht
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “Allegro” Op. 5, No. 10 played by Chris Boyles

Happy Charlotte PRIDE this weekend! God’s love is bigger than any of us. 🌈
08/15/2026

Happy Charlotte PRIDE this weekend! God’s love is bigger than any of us. 🌈

08/09/2026

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

August 9th 2026
Prelude - “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Chip Givens
Hymn of Praise - “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
Scripture Reading - Psalm 85: 8-13
Children’s Moment - Steve Clifton
Anthem - “Praise of You”
Scripture Reading - 1 Samuel 16: 1-6, 10-13
Sermon “Come On, Peter” - Rev. Libby McManus
Communion Hymn - “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly”
Communion Prayer - Mary Boggs
Words of Institution - Rev. Libby McManus
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Mary Boggs
Hymn of Commitment -“The Lord’s Prayer”
Benediction - Rev. Libby McManus
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “Procession of the Faithful” played by Chris Boyles

08/02/2026

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

August 1st 2026
Prelude - “Break Thou the Bread of Life” played by Chris Boyles
Welcome and Invocation - Chip Givens
Hymn of Praise - “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Scripture Reading - Psalm 145
Children’s Moment - Steve Clifton
Anthem - “How Can I Keep from Singing”
Scripture Reading - Matthew 14:22-33
Sermon “Come On, Peter” - Dr. Dara Cobb Lewis
Communion Hymn - “Let Its Talents and Tongues Employ”
Communion Prayer - Mary Boggs
Words of Institution - Rev. Dr. Cobbs Lewis
Offering Meditation and Prayer - Susan Catterall
Hymn of Commitment -“O God of Every Nation”
Benediction - Rev. Dr. Dara Cobb Lewis
Benediction Response by Chancel Choir
Postlude - “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” 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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