First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)
Bloomington, IN

Intergenerational Retreat
Join in the fun for all ages as First Christian and Mt. Gilead retreat to the woods at Camp Bedford the weekend of October 4 & 5.  Rev. Kathy Donley will lead us in exploring the theme, which looks at who we are and who God is calling us to be.  There will be games, crafts, music, campfire activities, worship, and a whole lot of fun.   Call the church office for a registration form and brochure.

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Sowing Seeds of Faith
Everyone is invited to participate in an All-Church Intergenerational Learning Experience , Sundays, August 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 9:45 – 10:45 am in Great Hall.
      In this innovative four-week series, participants will explore the many and varied ways that seeds, fruit, and gardens are used as biblical metaphors for growth, faith, and discipleship.  The unique aspect of this experience is that it is designed for people of all ages.  This means ...

Opportunities for Giving

Individuals have a variety of opportunities to support the ministries of First Christian Church.

General offerings, collected on a weekly basis during worship, support the day-to-day ministries of the church, including worship and music, pastoral care, spiritual development, community and world outreach, and care of facilities.

In addition contributions "above and beyond" General Offerings support a variety of ministries that complement and supplement our day-to-day ministries. These include:

Building Fund
gifts are placed in a special “reserve account” that is used to help maintain the structural elements of the congregation’s facilities that provide comfortable and attractive space for worship, study, fellowship and mission.

Permanent Fund
gifts provide opportunities for members and friends to make a lasting legacy to the ministry of Jesus Christ and the ministry of his church. Permanent Fund gifts often come through wills, bequests, and planned giving.

Designated Gifts
are given in support of particular ministries. In the past, individuals have specified gifts to help fund youth mission trips, landscaping projects, music ministries, local social service agencies, and many more. Gifts in memory of a loved one are often designated for a particular ministry.

Special Day Global Outreach Offerings
are received on six “special days” throughout the year and represent “above and beyond” giving to ministries beyond our doorsteps (see Global Outreach).

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