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Being Thankful

Being Thankful

“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.  His love endures forever.”  (Psalm 107:1) We are now in the season where we once again reflect upon all that we are thankful for.  So, what are you thankful for?  What events and circumstances have happened in your […]

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Fall Time

Fall Time

As the summer season melts into the orange sunset of the cool fall evenings, we move into the autumn season reflecting upon all the events that took place over the summer, from all the protests, unrest, and mess that has surfaced across our communities to the lockdowns, […]

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Pastor’s Notes

Pastor’s Notes

“Enter the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.  For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”  […]

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From the Pastor

From the Pastor

. Some years ago, a Scottish minister told his congregation about how he’d had a dream that he had died… When he arrived at the pearly gates, to his dismay, he was denied entrance into the heavenly kingdom until he presented his credentials.  Proudly, the pastor articulated […]

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From the Pastor…

From the Pastor…

Just as it says in Romans 12:5: Though we are many in thought, action and belief in Christ, we are one body in Christ and each member belongs to the other.  We are called by God to remember and pray for all members of the body of […]

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From the Pastor

From the Pastor

As we gather once again as a church community each and every Sunday, we would like to remind you that thanks to our COVID-19 safety team, the church building and facility is well maintained, thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.  You safety is of utmost importance to us.  Please […]

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From the Church Board…

From the Church Board…

Greetings to Members and Attendees of First Christian Church: Just a note to let you know that although we have not been meeting together on Sundays, your church leadership has been working.  From Mark doing online church services to Ethel and the Trustees securing a payroll protection […]

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Hello Friends,

Hello Friends,

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer, petition and thanksgiving, present your request to God.  And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”  (Philippians 4:6-7) Yes, these are exciting times in which […]

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Dear Fellow Disciples,

Dear Fellow Disciples,

We continually pray for you and with you as we adjust to this new change of lifestyle, daily habits, and community engagement. But even though we are “Socially” divided,  we are united in Christ and through Christ. CHURCH BOARD MEETING With the advent of the possibility of […]

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Letter from the Pastor

Letter from the Pastor

Dear Fellow Disciples: We would like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to Christ.  We would also like to thank you for your encouragement and prayers during these days. The Church Office will continue to be open during normal daily business hours (M – Th, […]

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Meet the Disciples

First Christian Church is a Disciples of Christ congregation. Learn more about the Disciples on our Kansas region site and our main denomination page.

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First Christian Church

319 W. Laurel St.
Independence, KS 67301

620-273-2525