We’re Saving You a Seat!
Whether you’re new to Hot Springs or a longtime resident, whether you’ve been in church your whole life or are just trying it out, you are welcome at First Christian Church! We worship together every Sunday at 10:45am.
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Our worship service typically lasts 60 minutes and takes place in our sanctuary (which is just a fancy word for an auditorium or chapel)
As a first-time guest, we won’t make you stand up or otherwise single you out. We will, however, take time to say hello before and after worship. We want you to feel welcomed, not embarrassed!
Our worship consists of music, prayers, a 20-25 minute sermon, and communion. Our music is a mix of older and newer songs accompanied on piano. You’re welcome to sing along or just listen—whatever feels right to you.
After the sermon, the congregation will be invited to take communion (some churches call this Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper). You don’t have to be a member of our church or denomination to participate. Communion is open to all who desire a deeper relationship with Jesus. Be sure to grab a communion packet at the entrance to the sanctuary!
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Our worship incorporates some elements that might be considered, “traditional,” but we’re not stiff and formal about it. Instead, our service is intentionally designed to help people of all backgrounds experience God’s loving presence. We understand not everyone feels comfortable in church, so we do our best to put everyone on equal footing. Here’s a short explanation of the different parts of our worship.
We follow the traditional Christian year as a way to help orient our minds and hearts to the story of Jesus. This means we celebrate Lent, Advent, and other seasons, which provides our worship with a sense of freshness, variety, and anticipation. Sermons sometimes incorporate texts from the Lectionary.
Probably the main distinctive of Disciples churches is the practice of Communion/The Lord’s Supper every Sunday. You don’t have to be a member of our church to participate—all are welcome to share this special time with us. Be sure to grab a communion packet for each member of your family before you enter the sanctuary for worship.
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We would love for your whole family to join us! For kids, we provide coloring books and activity sheets near the entrance to the sanctuary. Feel free to grab whatever you need!
Be sure to visit our Kids & Students page to learn about what’s happening in our Kids Ministry.
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A few folks will dress more formally, but the majority of our church dresses casually. Dress however you feel comfortable!
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We livestream our worship every Sunday on our YouTube channel. You can also find past worship services organized by sermon series here.
Getting Here
Our church building is conveniently located just outside downtown Hot Springs at 1806 Central Avenue. You can enter the parking lot from Central Avenue (look for the big blue sign!) or from Greenwood Avenue. Both entrances connect to our main parking lot.
Our Central Ave. entrance is located next to our sign.
You can also enter from Greenwood Ave.
Both entrances lead to the parking lot by our main doors.
We Look Forward to Seeing You Soon!
No matter your story, there’s a place here for you to connect and grow. To help us get to know you a bit, take a moment to fill out this form.