Stephen Ministry: Christ Caring for People Through People The stores are filled with piles of sweaters and socks and pajamas, plus knick-knacks and techie do-dads for those who already have all the sweaters, socks and pajamas they need. The jolly music of Christmas seems to be everywhere and parking spaces are few and far between. We may not be feeling part of the merriment and joy of the season if our hearts are heavy. We may feel disconnected if our minds are too filled wit

First Christian Church has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville and other people of faith from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities of Louisville to come together in an interfaith effort to build a home for a young Muslim family that fled war-torn Sudan three years ago to make a new life in America. As stated at the Ground Blessing, “loving our neighbors and loving God are commonly shared values of all three faith traditions”. First Christian was ha

In September 2019, Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm, stalled over the northern islands of The Bahamas. Damage to the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco was incredibly severe. By the time the storm had passed a day later, the destruction was immense. As of September 6, approximately 13,000 homes had already been reported destroyed. Week of Compassion, the relief, refugee, and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), began working to send help

Every year in December, First Christian Church hosts their annual Build a Bed project. FCC members and friends will come together after services on Sunday, December 8, 2019 to participate. In each of the past three years, FCC built over 25 beds (30 in 2017 and in 2018!) for children in Louisville who do not have beds of their own. There are about 13,000 homeless children who attend Jefferson County Public Schools. A conservative estimate is that 3,000 of those children have

First Christian Church was pleased to support the Barkstrong, Inc this September, as they held the 3rd Annual Golf Outing in Memory of Brandon Bark. In October 18, 2016, Brandon, just weeks away from enlisting in the Marines and looking forward to serving his country, was involved in a fatal car accident on his way to work. Following the worst tragedy a family can experience, Don and Robin Bark also experienced a tremendous outpouring of support from family, friends, co-worke

Every Sunday this fall, as members and visitors entered First Christian Church, they were greeted with a bountiful harvest. Tomatoes and peppers in beautiful reds and greens were available to all to take and enjoy. First Christian Church was happy to provide a Wholeness Ministry Grant for the supplies needed to grow the First Christian Church Community Garden again this year! The beds are available to the community and anyone who would like to utilize one is welcome to do so.

First Christian Church of Louisville has supported Operation Christmas Child, a shoe box ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, for many years. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world by sending a message of hope and love in the form of a shoe box full of small gifts. This outreach program provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages to be involved in a very simple, hands-on mission project. FCC

Grace Kids United Methodist Church is a congregation solely for children and youth in the neighborhood near Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. This neighborhood is one of the most poverty stricken in Louisville. It is the goal if the pastors and volunteers at Grace Kids “to create authentic disciples that are leaders in all facets of their lives; whether in the church, in the school, or in the community”.The church serves children and youth that are coming from various backgr

The Russell Neighborhood, in Louisville, KY was known in the 1940’s “Louisville’s Harlem”. The area had a strong African American business presence along what is now Muhammad Ali Boulevard but the neighborhood began to decline in the 1960’s due to misguided urban renewal efforts that demolished the commercial area along Walnut Street. Today, with a population of about 9500, Russell is one of nine neighborhoods that make up West Louisville. Once a vibrant, thriving, and econo

In 2015, First Christian Church of Louisville partnered with Peace Catalyst International by offering them a grant to use toward their ministries of creating reconciling partnerships between Christians and Muslims. Since that first invitation in 2015, there have been multiple events attended by members of First Christian Church in an effort to continue building a relationship with this mosque, along with other Muslim communities in Louisville. The journey, the partnership, a