This month's service project is Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg which DWM has supported for the last couple of years. The Warrensburg Facility since opening in 2000 has served over 3000 veterans and their families and hosts a variety of activities including transforming the chapel into a winter wonderland to keep the veterans engage creating a sense of community at the Home. 

echo! will perform at First Christian Church. The concert is free and open to the public

The presentation will be by Michelle Newman, Community Resource Specialist with Relentless Pursuit Outreach Recovery located in Kansas City that helps to bring hope to the homeless by ending human trafficking.

Make plans now for the Hot Dog and Ice Cream Luncheon after church Sunday October 11 in the Fellowship Classroom. Enjoy good food, fellowship and good time as we give thanks to our many blessings. You will be glad you came. More details to follow.

"Feeling lost or stuck in a spiritual holding pattern: Lessons for Christians".

The lesson will be Biblical-based and will include among others how we feel when we are lost or in a rut similar to a hiker who can't find their way out of the woods, that God wants us back and gives us many trail markers along the way, and what we can do with God's help to get our Christian life back on track.

Scout Troop 229 will celebrate its 100th anniversary. There will be a program at 2 pm

Disciples Women’s Ministries (DWM) will meet Wed. Sept. 9 at 10 am in the Friendship Classroom for a lesson, devotion, service project, fellowship and light snacks.

Martha Schmidt will provide the study, Bette Kunkle and Martha Schmidt the snacks, and Carley Arnold the devotion. This month's service project is ALS which DWM has supported for the last couple of years that has affected several members in our congregation.

DWM will meet Wednesday August 12 at 10 am in the Friendship Classroom for a lesson, devotion, service project, fellowship and light snacks. Martha Schmidt will provide the study, Caro LaRue and Joyce Shelly the snacks, and Susan Lundquist the devotion. This month's service project is Amethyst Place, a long-term supportive housing program in Kansas City, Missouri for women in recovery from substance abuse and their children aiming to break cycles of poverty, trauma and addiction.  All women are welcome to join us as we continue to learn, have fellowship, and make a difference in our community.

Christian Men's Fellowship (CMF) will meet Saturday August 8 at 8 am in the Friendship Classroom for a Breakfast Meeting on "Faith and Works: Lessons for Christians". The lesson will be Biblical based and will include among others the connection between faith and works, why God wants us to have both faith and works in our life, and the impact our faith and works will have not only on ourselves but those we interact with. This is a good opportunity to join us as we continue to learn in an informal environment on our Christian walk.

Make plans now to attend FCCI's "Cool Treats and Hot Beats" Community Ice Cream Social this Saturday August 1 from 2 to 4 pm on the North Lawn and the Friendship Classroom.  In addition to the "Cool Treats" ice cream and all that goes with it, our Choir Director William Canady will provide "Hot Beats" music with a few surprises.  You don't want to miss this annual event that promises to provide good food, fellowship and good times. This is also a great opportunity to invite others. 

Rev. Robert Lee Hill will share the life and the spiritual practices of Mother Teresa

10am to noon – Worship, Orientation to General Assembly Business, Preparing for Dialogue

Noon to 1 pm – break for lunch; visit exhibits (virtually)

1-3 pm – Business Session; topic for Education, Discussion and Prayer

3-4 pm – Break; visit exhibits (virtually)

4-5 pm – Closing Worship (we will serve communion at FCC)

Christian Men's Fellowship (CMF) will meet Saturday July 11 at 8 am in the Friendship Classroom for a Breakfast Meeting on "Filling Your Spiritual Capacity Bucket to Overflowing: Lessons for Christians". The lesson will be Biblical based and will include among others the importance of filling your Christian spiritual bucket from even empty to overflowing, what is involved in filling your Christian spiritual bucket, and the Christian growth you will receive by being more Christ like in your actions and deeds.  This is an ideal time to join us as we learn in an informal environment continuing on our Christian Journey.

Friday, July 10, 2026

2-4 pm – Exhibit Hall Open (virtually)

4-5 pm – Orientation and Process; Topic for Education, Discussion and Prayer

5-6:15 pm – Open roll call of the regions and worship

The church will host a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th at 10 am on the church front steps. 

This will be a simple event marking the birthday of our country and the also the founding of our church in 1835.

Make plans now to attend the Church Picnic Sunday June 28 after church as we celebrate the 191st Birthday of Independence First Christian Church which was founded on July 4, 1835, taking only the Holy Bible as their guide and standard. This promises to be an event filled with great fellowship, good food and good times as we give thanks to all our blessings and look forward to the next chapter of FCCI. More information to follow.

Rev. Robert Lee Hill will share the life and the spiritual practices of Dag Hammarskjold