First Community

10/18/2026

Good morning, First Community! ☀️

We all want to be seen, known, and valued. But how often do we slow down enough to truly see one another?

Today, Rev. Dr. Glen Miles begins Seeing Each Other Deeply, a new sermon series exploring the power of friendship, connection, and authentic community.

Join us for worship this morning as we reflect on "Building Friendship, Creating Community" and what it means to live out our faith together.

🎶 9 am | FC North – Common Grace Band
🎶 10 am | FC South – Cambridge Choir
🎶 11 am | FC North – Chancel Choir

There's room for you here, and we'd love to see you!

10/17/2026

What does it mean to truly see someone—not just look at them, but really know them?

Join us tomorrow as Rev. Dr. Glen Miles begins a new two-part sermon series, Seeing Each Other Deeply, inspired by David Brooks' book How to Know a Person and Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians.

In tomorrow's message, "Building Friendship, Creating Community," we'll explore how faith, love, and hope help us build deeper relationships and a stronger sense of community.

We'd love to see you Sunday!

⛪ 9 am | FC North – Wing Grace Hall
⛪ 10 am | FC South – Sanctuary
⛪ 11 am | FC North – Sanctuary

Come as you are. Bring a friend. There's a place for you here. ❤️

10/14/2026

❤️ Loving others sounds simple…until it isn't.

Jesus calls us to love our neighbors, our enemies, and even those who hurt us. But what does that kind of love really look like?

Join us TONIGHT at The Gathering as Rev. Dr. Glen Miles and Rev. Seth Stearns continue their three-week series, The Hard Sayings of Jesus, with “The Cost of Loving.”

Missed last week? No problem! Each week's conversation stands on its own, so you can jump right in.

📍 Wing Grace Hall | FC North
🍽️ 5:30 pm – Dinner (chicken nuggets, salad, and dessert)
💬 6 pm – Conversation

Come hungry, bring your questions, and join us for a meaningful evening together. Everyone is welcome!

10/12/2026

First Edition has Moved to Monday! From First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. First Edition is published each Monday featuring a condensed version of Sunday worship. This week features Soli Deo Gloria with combined choirs and orchestra, and homily by Rev. Dr. Glen Miles.

From First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. First Edition is pub...

10/12/2026

Please say a prayer for the persons below and write your name in the comment section. Prayers & Squares will then complete the prayer quilt, with knots having been tied to represent the prayers of those who participated 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 these persons wraps themselves in these prayer quilts, 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.
Persons receiving prayer quilt: SP and AM

10/11/2026

🎶 Today's the day! Soli Deo Gloria is here!

We're looking forward to a beautiful morning of worship as our combined choirs and orchestra fill the sanctuary with music that celebrates faith, love, and community.

There's still time to join us! Come experience this special service at 9 or 11 am at FC North.

Watch the video below, then come worship with us. We can't wait to see you!

📍 FC North only today. No worship services at FC South.

All are welcome! ❤️

10/10/2026

What happens when you bring together beautiful music, a full orchestra, and the voices of our combined choirs? 🎶

Tomorrow morning, we'll find out!

Join us for Soli Deo Gloria, a special celebration of music and worship featuring selections from Handel, Haydn, John Rutter, and Dolly Parton.

Whether you're a longtime member or joining us for the first time, there's a place for you!

Watch the video for a little taste of what's in store, and make plans to join us tomorrow.

⛪ 9 & 11 am at FC North

Remember: No services at FC South tomorrow. Both services will be held at FC North.

10/09/2026

🎶 Something special is coming to worship this Sunday!

Our combined choirs and orchestra are preparing for Soli Deo Gloria, a morning of music that promises to be inspiring, uplifting, and full of joy.

From the timeless works of Handel and Haydn to music by John Rutter and Dolly Parton, this is a Sunday you won't want to miss!

Take a look at the video below for a preview of what's ahead!

📍 Sunday, October 11 | 9 & 11 am | FC North

Please note: Both services will be at FC North. There will be no worship services at FC South this Sunday.

10/08/2026

🎶 Soli Deo Gloria: A Celebration of Music and Worship 🎶

This Sunday, October 11, we're bringing our combined choirs and orchestra together for a special morning of worship filled with beautiful music!

From Handel and Haydn to John Rutter and Dolly Parton, Soli Deo Gloria will celebrate the power of music to bring us together, inspire our faith, and remind us of the love that connects us all.

We hope you'll join us for this special Sunday!

📍 FC North | 9 & 11 am

Please note: Both services will be held at FC North. There will be no worship services at FC South this Sunday.

All are welcome! ❤️

10/07/2026

Did Jesus really say that?

Some of Jesus’ words comfort and inspire us. Others challenge us, unsettle us, and leave us with more questions than answers.

Tonight at The Gathering, Rev. Dr. Glen Miles and Rev. Seth Stearns begin a new three-week series, The Hard Sayings of Jesus, exploring some of Jesus’ most difficult teachings—and what they might ask of us today.

Tonight: The Cost of Following

🍕 Dinner at 5:30 pm — pizza, salad & dessert
💬 Conversation at 6 pm
📍 Wing Grace Hall | FC North

Come for dinner. Stay for the conversation. Bring your questions.