First Christian Church Valparaiso, Indiana

Offering hope and welcome to all through Jesus Christ

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Church Groups & Activities

CHURCH GROUPS

Choir – Our robed Choir is one of our church groups that meets weekly to enjoy music, learn new anthems and revisit old favorites. Several times a month, the choir provides musical inspiration during the Sunday service.

Vacation Bible School

Women’s Circles – These study groups use study guides to talk about life’s issues and a Christian approach to the world around us.

Men’s Dinners – Men gather monthly from across the church to spend time together providing Christian support to each other through fun, food and informative discussions.

Fellowship

Youth Group – Youth gather weekly in fellowship for activities that fall into four general categories: STUDY, FUN, WORSHIP, & SERVICE.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) – An annual week of summer evenings for kids from toddlers to 11-year-olds to enjoy music, games, snacks, crafts and science as God’s gift to them.

The Bookies – The Bookies meet monthly (on the 3rd Tuesday each month) to discuss a current best seller or a past favorite.

The Christian Food Pantry – in communion with six other congregations, the food pantry seeks to reduce hunger in our community. Each Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until noon, the pantry distributes food to those in needs.

PARTNERSHIPS

Boy Scout Troop 907

Boy Scout Troop 907 – Troop 907 meets weekly, learning outdoor skills and planning several ‘high adventure’ events for each year. Check Out Our Facebook »

Summer Camps – Through our regional staff, we offer summer camp experiences for all ages that focus on living in God’s world through fun activities. This congregation directly supports the M.A.D. (Music, Arts and Drama) Camp. Sign Up Here »

WORSHIP EVENTS

Special Worship – Special Worship times punctuate the year, celebrating God’s presence in our world. Fall is a time of Thanksgiving, and Advent is the season of preparing for the arrival of our Savior. (It’s also when we usually have a children’s musical.) Christmas Eve is traditionally punctuated with candlelight and the return of the holy presence through readings and communion. Winter usually includes a service led by our youth and the annual Scout Sunday in February. Spring brings unique worship experiences on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Ceremony

Outdoor Worship – During the summer, in addition to our normal, indoor, 9:30 A.M. service; we also have a service at 7:30 A.M. in our beautiful outdoor worship area. It includes special preachers and a guitarist who leads the hymn singing.

Cantatas, Plays, and More – Every few months, we will have a special service to make sure we don’t fall into a “worship rut.” These have included “Godspell,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Cantatas by our choir, and plays about church history. We also have a worship team that periodically comes up with themes for various periods. (For instance, one Advent we focused on stars and filled the sanctuary with them.)

worship

Sunday 9:30 AM 

During the summer, additional outdoor service at 7:30 AM

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(219) 462-5615

1507 Glendale Blvd., Valparaiso, IN

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