First Christian Church of Orange (Disciples of Christ)

Happy Easter Sunday! Join us Sundays for worship at 10 am PST!

All children are welcome to watch Worship & Wonder this Sunday, April 4th at 9:30 am. The Story will be: Jesus is Risen and Mary Magdalene appears Story Source: Young Children and Worship, by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman Materials Source: Worship Woodworks, Inc.

One of the wonderful Easter traditions at FCCO is the decorating of a cross with fresh flowers. This year we are again inviting you to drop by the church and put your flowers on the cross on Saturday, from 10 to 2. See you there!

We still have slots to sign up for our Good Friday Prayer Vigil tomorrow. The goal is to have twelve continuous hours of prayer from 6 AM to 6 PM. Individuals sign up for 1/2 shifts on sign-up genius and pray. This is not a vigil where you come to the church to pray, but rather in the comfort of a location of your choosing. At the conclusion of your 1/2 hour of prayer, you call the next person and simply say, "May the peace of Christ be with you as you pray." Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4aa4a72eabfe3-good2

Join us tomorrow for a virtual Maundy Thursday service Via ZOOM. We will share a common/communion meal in our dinner. We will pray, eat, experience special music and art, engage in conversation & fellowship, and seek to receive & share Jesus’ command to love. There’s a place for you at the virtual Table! Come and see... 5:45 PM Gathering time / Zoom room opens 6:00 PM Program begins Zoom link in the newsletter and will be sent out again tomorrow!

This week we’ll hear the book Adam and Eve’s First Sunset: God’s New Day, Written by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and illustrated by Joani Keller Rothenberg. What will Adam and Eve do when the sun begins to set for the first time. Is it their fault? Does it mean that God is angry? Award-winning author Sandy Eisenberg Sasso has created another profound story a beautiful recasting of the biblical tale of Adam and Eve in the garden for today’s children, their parents, and their teachers. This is a story of Adam and Eve’s first test of trust and faith and how they learn to find hope and light even in the dark. Join Pastor Michelle at 7:00 PM Wednesday on Facebook or the church website!

Join us this Sunday for worship at 10 am!

All children are welcome to watch a Worship & Wonder story this Sunday, February 21st, 2021 The story will be: The Great Banquet Story Source: Young Children and Worship, by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman Materials: Worship Woodworks, Inc

On Feb 21 at 4:00 PM we’ll be up close and personal with our special guests, The Many! The Many is a diverse group of musicians bringing together musical inspiration from gospel to indie rock to inspire others with the faith in the love of God for us all. The Many will perform several songs, and you will be able to dialogue with them during our Q&A session. It will be phenomenal! Check your email for the link Sunday morning!

Join us this Sunday, November 1st at 10:00 am! The children of FCCO will take the lead for the worship service! We’ll hear words from Psalm 139, remembering how God made us and knows us so deeply. We’ll explore how we know God and can wonder about God in our daily lives.

All children are welcome to watch a Worship & Wonder story this Sunday, November 1, 2020 The story will be Ark & a Tent for God Story Source: Young Children and Worship, by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman Materials: Worship Woodworks, Inc.

This Sunday, children of FCCO will take the lead for the worship service! We’ll hear words from Psalm 139, remembering how God made us and knows us so deeply. We’ll explore how we know God and can wonder about God in our daily lives. The service will be slightly different but still at the same time, Sunday at 10:00 AM. You are invited to be ready to participate in the comments! Don’t forget to set your clocks back because you won’t want to miss this. We’ll have words, music, and images -- with wonderful leadership of young people.#ChildrensSunday #fccorange #LGBTQIA #lgbtyouth

If you are being evacuated because of the current fire in Orange County you are welcome to come to the church. Pastor Dayna will be at the church through the evening. Pets are welcome. Call the church office to give us a heads up.

All children are welcome to watch a Worship & Wonder story this Sunday, October 25th, 2020 The story will be: The 10 Best Ways to Live Story Source: Young Children and Worship, by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman Materials: Worship Woodworks, Inc.

For this week’s storytime, Pastor Michelle will share PART 2 of the book God Is My Friend: A Kid’s Guide to God written by Lisa O. Engelhardt and illustrated by R.W. Alley. Everyone needs a best friend someone who knows you and loves you just the way you are. Someone to hug you when you’re sad and celebrate when you’re happy. Best friends like to spend time with each other. Best friends stay in touch and help each other out. This book introduces children to their very own Best FriendGod. True child like images and charming illustrations help young believers to come to know God as an every day, everywhere, any time kind of friend. A down-to-earth primer for children (and adults too!) on God.

First Christian Church of Orange is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on October 30th between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are in a more urgent need of blood during this time. So if you are healthy please considering giving blood today! You may sign up by finding a blood drive here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

All children are welcome to watch a Worship & Wonder story this Sunday, October 18th, 2020 The story will be: Exodus Story Source: Young Children and Worship, by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman Materials: Worship Woodworks, Inc.

For this week’s storytime, Pastor Michelle will share the book God Is My Friend: A Kid’s Guide to God written by Lisa O. Engelhardt and illustrated by R.W. Alley. Everyone needs a best friend someone who knows you and loves you just the way you are. Someone to hug you when you’re sad and celebrate when you’re happy. Best friends like to spend time with each other. Best friends stay in touch and help each other out. This book introduces children to their very own Best FriendGod. True child like images and charming other stations it helps young believers to come to know God has an every day, everywhere, any time kind of friend. A down-to-earth primer for children and adults too!) on God. Join Pastor Michelle for storytime on Wednesday at 7:00 PM!