First Community

First Community Where Everyone is Accepted.

We believe…
-All people are included in God's unconditional love and grace.
-In Jesus Christ whose life revealed God's love at work in the human family.
-In the Holy Spirit as the power by which we are brought into closer
harmony with our Creator. Therefore we...
-Strive to follow the path of Jesus Christ, while recognizing other pathways
to the Divine.
-Encourage e

ach person's spiritual journey, embracing a variety of spiritual
disciplines.
-Understand that the words we use to express our faith are to be lived
out by loving and compassionate action.
-Take the Bible seriously, not literally; finding more grace in the search for
meaning than in absolute certainty.
-Agree to differ, unite to serve, and resolve to love.

Join us for MorningSong — a special service of music, readings, prayer, and congregational singing at First Community Ch...
05/28/2026

Join us for MorningSong — a special service of music, readings, prayer, and congregational singing at First Community Church.

Sunday, May 31
9 & 11 am
First Community North

Featuring a full orchestra, choir, and beloved hymns, MorningSong invites the congregation to sing throughout the service in a joyful celebration of faith, gratitude, hope, and wonder. From “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “Be Thou My Vision” to “All Creatures of Our God and King,” this unique worship experience will fill the sanctuary with music and inspiration.

This service will include scripture, poetry, reflections, and beautiful choral and orchestral music. There will be no sermon, creating space to fully experience the beauty and power of worship through music and word.

At the 11 am service, we will also welcome new members into the life of the church.

Following the 11 am service, everyone is invited to Wing Grace Hall for a special reception honoring Patti Link in gratitude for her 50 years of faithful service to First Community Church as she enters retirement.

Please note:
• There will be no 10 am service at FC South on May 31.
• Reception follows the 11 am service at FC North.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful and memorable Sunday.

05/24/2026

Happy Pentecost Sunday!

Today we celebrate the birth of the church and the Spirit of God moving through people of every age, background, and story with love, grace, and hope.

Join us this morning for worship as we explore One Love, One Heart and remember the power of God’s love to connect and unite us all.

We’d love to welcome you this morning.

05/23/2026

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Pentecost, the birth of the church, and the power of God’s Spirit to bring people together in hope, love, and grace.

This week’s sermon, One Love, One Heart, explores the universal love of God—a love that connects, uplifts, and unites us all.

We hope you’ll join us for a meaningful morning filled with inspiring music, heartfelt prayer, and a message of hope for all.

Pentecost Sunday
One Love, One Heart
Acts 2:1–21

Please say a prayer for the person below and write your name in the booklet. Prayers & Squares will then complete the pr...
05/17/2026

Please say a prayer for the person below and write your name in the booklet. Prayers & Squares will then complete the prayer quilt, with knots having been tied to represent the prayers of those who participated both at church and online. We’ll provide a list of the names to the recipients. Our ministry has always been about Congregational prayers—you do not need to personally know the prayer quilt recipient to offer a prayer for their comfort. Past recipients have attested to the power of prayer from complete strangers as well as loved ones. We know this to be true, evidenced by the Prayers & Squares motto: “It’s not about the quilt, it’s about the prayers.”

A prayer from Rev Mary Kate Buchanan:
Loving God,
As this person wraps themselves in this prayer quilt, I pray they feel surrounded by Your comfort and peace. I pray they can feel the love and support of all those who are praying for them near and far. May they know that they are not alone in the struggles they face. In the name of One who came in love to show us how to love, I pray. Amen.
Person receiving prayer quilt: PJ

05/17/2026

Good morning! We hope you’ll join us for worship today as we welcome Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), as our guest preacher at all three services.

9 am — FC North, Wing Grace Hall
10 am — FC South Sanctuary
11 am — FC North Sanctuary

Then at 3 pm at FC North, Rev. Owens will offer a special presentation based on her book, Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

05/16/2026

We are excited to welcome Rev. Terri Hord Owens to First Community Church tomorrow, May 17. As General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Rev. Owens is a thoughtful leader, inspiring preacher, and gifted scholar.

She will preach at all three worship services — 9, 10, and 11 am — and then return at 3 pm at FC North for a special presentation based on her book, Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful day in the life of our church community.

05/15/2026

This Sunday, May 17, we are honored to welcome Rev. Terri Hord Owens to First Community as our First Spiritual Searcher of 2026. Terri will preach at all three services, sharing a message of hope, leadership, and the unconditional love of Christ.

At 3 pm at FC North, Terri will also offer a special presentation and conversation based on her book, Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful day in the life of our church.

05/10/2026

Good morning, and happy Mother’s Day. We would love to welcome you to worship today at First Community as we continue our series What We Talk About When We Talk About God with Part 2: “We Are God’s Offspring.”

Today, we celebrate the love, care, and compassion that shape our lives, while also holding space for the many emotions this day can bring. Wherever you are coming from this morning, you are welcome here.

05/09/2026

Join us for worship tomorrow as we continue our series What We Talk About When We Talk About God with Part 2: “We Are God’s Offspring.”

This Mother’s Day, we will celebrate the love and care that shape our lives while also making space for the many emotions this day can bring. Wherever you find yourself this weekend, you are welcome here.

Sunday Worship
9 am – FC North
10 am – FC South
11 am – FC North

05/03/2026

Good morning! Join us today as we begin a new series, What We Talk About When We Talk About God. This week’s message, “An Unknown God” (Acts 17), invites us to look for God’s presence in unexpected places and stay open to wonder and discovery.

We’ll celebrate communion at all services, hear the Children’s Choir at 9 am, and share cookies and fellowship after worship. We’d love to see you this morning.

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1320 Cambridge Boulevard
Columbus, OH
43212

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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