First Christian Church - Macon, Missouri

05/26/2026

Newsletter Article 5.26.26: Summer Schedule

My goodness, Friends, it’s hard to believe, but we’ve officially been worshipping together for over SIX MONTHS!
So much has happened since November. Both my families are settling into new rhythms together – my Haworth family, as we learn more about Macon; and our Church Family, as we learn and grow together at First Christian Church.

Summer brings a change of pace. I pray for your travel and family events. I hope you’ll plan to attend our church fellowship events, too. Here’s what we have planned for the next few months:

JUNE
Saturday, June 6 – Grill & Chill at the Roundhouse, 5-7pm.
There will be chillin’ and there will be grillin’.

Thursday, June 11 – Spirit FM Pop-Up Event, 2-4pm.
You can find more details at https://www.spiritfm.org/event/spirit-fm-pop-up-at-macon-first-christian-church/

JULY
Friday & Saturday, July 10-11 – Disciples of Christ General Assembly.
Join us as we gather virtually with hundreds of other Disciples from all over the United States. Macon FCC will host local congregations as we worship together in this unique online/in-person event. More details will come soon! You can learn more and register for the event here: https://disciples.org/2026-general-assembly-beyond-love-surpassing/

Sunday, July 12 – Camp Sunday during Worship.
July is CAMP MONTH, when our Disciples Youth attend camp at the Jo-Ota Camping and Retreat Center in Clarence. We’ll bless our youngest church members and the adults who are serving as camp counselors this year. Stay after church to make s’mores!
PSST! Parents! Register for camp here: https://mid-americaandmupcamps.godaddysites.com/neola%2Fmup-at-jo-ota -b1f2-417d-9ab7-0f085218f028

AUGUST
Early August – Beat the heat with an All-Church Pool Party! More details to come.

Tuesday, August 11 – The Macon Rotary Club’s Back to School Fair, 2-7pm.
Macon FCC will host this event, welcoming all Macon County students, ages K-5th grade.

Sunday, August 23 – Back to School Ice Cream Social after Worship. We’ll send our kids into the 26-27 School Year with blessings and ice cream sundaes.

Whatever your plans this summer, I give thanks that you call this church your HOME. There’s no other place like it!
Thank YOU, Dear Reader, for being part of this family.
Christina

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Brandon & crew brought the fire of the Holy Spirit into our Sanctuary!

05/12/2026

Celebrate Good Times

Lately our Sunday services have been full of CELEBRATIONS. We’ve recognized high school graduates and youth birthdays. We dedicated the new stained-glass window that adorns the front of our church. (I even pulled out the old school projector to show pieces of the stained glass, both old and new… see photo.) Through this current sermon series, Why Church, I want to take a moment to celebrate US, the people who make up First Christian Church.

Last newsletter, I asked you to respond with “5 Things I Learned in Church.” You did NOT disappoint – THANK YOU! I appreciate the thoughtful ways that you engage with your church family! Through all the responses, one theme became clear. You come to this church for COMMUNITY. Our celebrations are an extension of this community. We are one body, one family, united in Christ.

I know that life often pulls us apart. As the summer months approach, we will scatter, drawn to different destinations and events. I’m grateful for the people and things that pull you back HOME. We call this our Church Home – not because it’s cozy, but because this is where we encounter God’s Love. We reveal God’s love and grace to each other.

As we get pulled into the new rhythm of Summer, I ask you to be in prayer. Please consider how we reveal God’s love and grace to each other BEYOND the church building. On the ball field… at the family reunion… even on the deck of a cruise ship… how do we carry God with us, everywhere we go?

May God bless you and keep you, Friends. I’m looking forward to hearing about your adventures!

Rev. Christina

05/06/2026

All are welcome to join us at noon on Thursday, May 7 for a prayer service. Pastor Brandon Speak will provide a message of praise and hope as we unite in prayer for our communities and for our country.

05/04/2026

Happening today!