First Christian Church, Concord

What are services like?
Expect singing, preaching, praying and celebrating communion -- all in a place where strangers and friends are welcomed to be part of an open and inclusive family of faith. Our Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, and each week’s worship leaders guide things as they go. The worship bulletin provides a rundown of that week's service plus announcements and a calendar of events for the coming week. Our dynamic worship band, The Way, provides a mix of music. Expect to join in both lively contemporary music that will make you want to clap along, as well as beautiful arrangements of traditional hymns that are beloved by many generations. We hear God’s word presented with relevance and depth. Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, our Senior Minister, and occasional guest preachers relate centuries-old scripture to the struggles of life in the 21st century. Here is what we'll be talking about this week. We lift the joys and burdens of our lives to God during prayers led by our pastor and worship leaders and during silent prayers. During a song early in the service, many members light candles on a table to the side of the sanctuary to give light to their prayers. Every Sunday service concludes with communion, a simple meal of bread and grape juice that forms the center of our life together. We also offer gluten-free crackers so all can participate in communion. At FCC, everyone is welcome to take communion, whether you are baptized or not, whether you believe a little or believe a lot. We have no dress code. Feel free to come as you are and dress as you’d like. Here you’ll find all sorts of people from all walks of life. Some people wear a tie or a dress and others have tattoos and piercings. You get the idea. Whatever helps create a spirit of worship in you is fine by us.

What is the community like?
We are a progressive, inclusive, welcoming community of faith.

What if I'm not a Christian?
We'll welcome you just like we would our family. We don't claim to have all the answers, but simply acknowledge that we are all on a spiritual journey. We boldly proclaim that wherever you are on that path, you are welcome here!