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 ...

Global Outreach

First Christian Church has a historic commitment to supporting ministries of the church that reach beyond the local congregation and into the world. Each year, special offerings give individuals the opportunity to give "above and beyond" their regular offerings in support of the church in the world. These "Special Day Offerings" include:

  • Week of Compassion
    • offers disaster relief and self-help ministries. Known in other denominations as One Great Hour of Sharing, Week of Compassion partners are often the first to arrive at the scene of disasters. (Click here to find out more about the Week of Compassion.)

  • Easter Special Offering
    • supports ministries which strengthen and support the work of the church around the world. Ministries include supporting mission partners in all parts of the world, spreading the vision of Christian Unity in a divided world, and strengthening local congregations for ministry into the world. (Click here to find out more about General Ministries.)

  • Pentecost Special Offering
    • helps to ignite the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to start as many new churches in as many ways as possible. (Click here to find out more about New Church Ministry.)

  • Thanksgiving Special Offering
    • nurtures future leadership for the church by helping to support 17 colleges and universities, 10 theological institutions, and more than 80 campus ministry programs across the country. (Click here to find out more about Higher Education and Leadership Ministries.)

  • Christmas Special Offering
    • undergirds the ministries of the Indiana region, including camps and conferences, youth programs, and oversight and support of clergy. (Click here to find out more about the Christian Church in Indiana.)

  • Reconciliation Special Offering
    • is dedicated to fighting the primary causes of racism and poverty in North America. (Click here to find out more about the Reconciliation Mission.)

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