Join us for our annual Commmunity Worship held at the Town Common Gazebo at the Dogwood Festival 10 am - bring friends, chairs, and sunshine! There will be parking blocked off for folks with mobility difficulties at Physicians East. We'll be celebrating Communion back at First Christian Church immediately following Community Worship (11am).

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Dear Friends,I have been reflecting on how we can be peacemakers as our country faces war. This has been a serious matter of prayer for me. I feel God’s guidance to witness for peace through our church, specifically through the power of prayer.I will open the sanctuary this Friday, March 27, from 12:00 PM to … Continue reading Prayers for Peace on Friday, March 27th

  - Children’s Sunday School: A new class for children begins on Easter Sunday at 9:45 AM. Penny and Malinda will lead the children in learning about God through nature, music, and sign language. Please share this update with friends who have children.  - Adult Class: We are grateful to John Mark for teaching the … Continue reading Sunday School – children and adults

Malinda Fillingim is leading a Bible study in March, meeting Sundays at 9:45am in the room across from the church library. John Mark Batchelor will lead a Bible study on prayer in April, meeting Sundays at 9:45 AM. At the same time, Malinda will host Sunday School for children ages 3 and up. We need … Continue reading Sunday morning Bible studies

Mon, Mar 30 12:05p: Lenten Lunch at First Christian Church, Rocky Stone speaking Tues, Mar 31 12:05p: Lenten Lunch at Farmville Presbyterian Church, Graham Byrum speaking Wed, April 1 12:05p: Lenten Lunch at First Baptist Church, Malinda Fillingim speaking Fri, April 3 6pm: Good Friday Tenebrae Service at First Christian Church Sun, April 5 6:30a: … Continue reading HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

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SHROVE TUESDAY Pancake Supper - 6pm at First Christian Church Feb 17 ASH WEDNESDAY Service 7pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Feb 18 - all welcome!

This viceo message will be available Sunday morning at 8am. Grab your coffee! https://youtu.be/Wg50aFoXE0Q

It would seem that snow is definitely coming this weekend. There will not be in-person worship services on Sunday, BUT please check Facebook or here on our website for a video message from Rev. Malinda. Stay safe, everyone!

CHURCH SERVICE CANCELED Stay safe!

Purcell and Sprinkle Lectures set for Barton College………. The E.G. Purcell, Jr.  Lecture will be held at 4:00 pm on March 12 in the Howard Chapel. Feature speaker is Dr. Barbara Thiede, the Assistant Professor Religious Studies, University North Carolina at Charlotte. She will be speaking on “Violence in Bible: Model, Mirror, and Warning”.  The Thedford … Continue reading Purcell and Sprinkle Lectures at Barton College