Christmas at 1C: services Thursday, December 24 at 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00pm. Plan your Christmas

Thursdays 6:00pmSundays 8:00am, 9:15am & 10:30am2106 S. Main Street

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A full auditorium worshiping together during a Sunday service at 1C

There’s a seat for you at 1C.

We’re First Christian Church, but around here we’re known as 1C. No matter where you’re starting from, you’re welcome here.

Thursdays
6:00pm Contemporary
Sundays
8:00am Traditional · 9:15am & 10:30am Contemporary
Where
2106 S. Main Street, Jacksonville, IL
Your first visit

No surprises. Here’s what Sunday looks like.

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  1. Just under an hour

    We start right on time. Live worship music, then a practical message from the Bible.

  2. Kids have their own rooms

    Infant – 5th grade at Thursday 6:00pm and Sunday 9:15 & 10:30am, with background-checked, trained volunteers.

  3. Come as you are

    Jeans and hoodies, shorts and flip-flops, dress clothes. You’ll see it all.

  4. Your first coffee’s on us

    Coffee in the foyer is free for first-time guests.

Times & entrance

Pick a time. We’ll take it from there.

Thursdays

  • 6:00pmContemporary

Sundays

  • 8:00amTraditional
  • 9:15amContemporary
  • 10:30amContemporary

Come in the north main doors. The kids wing is just to the left.

A greeter holding open the glass Welcome doors at 1C's main entrance
The north entrance. A-Team greeters wear lanyards.
Watch online

Not ready to visit? Watch first.

Every Sunday service streams live at 8:00am, 9:15am & 10:30am, and each week’s message is posted here afterward.

Latest: That's Not The Whole Story
Every Thought Captive · November 2, 2026

A crowded lobby of all ages greeting each other after church
Since 1966

“It’s not the building. It’s the people.”

In 2010 a fire took our sanctuary. That Christmas Eve, nearly 500 people lit candles in a junior high gym and sang anyway. Our mission hasn’t changed: connecting unconnected people to Jesus Christ.

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Christmas at 1C

Celebrate Christmas with us

Christmas is about Jesus bringing real joy into real life. Here’s everything happening at 1C this season.

  • Live NativityFriday, December 11 · 6:00pm
  • Kids Christmas Sing AlongThursday, December 17 & Sunday, December 20
  • Christmas Eve servicesThursday, December 24 · 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00pm
  • It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasSundays in December
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Events

Coming up at 1C

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Good Samaritan Inn | One Day Mission Trip

Saturday, November 7 · 9:00am–1:00pm

+ 2 more dates

Good Samaritan Inn

Following the example of Jesus, we believe serving is a way of life, not just something we do. This fall we have four chances to live that out at Good Samaritan Inn in Decatur: October 3, November 7, November 12, and November 28. Two ways to help: PREP team (3 to 5 people, age 10 and up): helps prepare the meal from 9:00am to 11:00am. SERVE team (5 to 7 people, age 13 and up): serves the meal from 11:00am to 1:00am and should be ready to stand for about two hours. Volunteers will need to drive themselves to Decatur. To register, email [email protected] directly rather than signing up online. A short conversation ahead of time helps confirm things like transportation, standing for the full two hours, and the age requirements, so please expect a reply before your name is added to the list.

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Music Bingo - Through the Decades

Monday, November 9 · 6:00pm–7:30pm

1C

Music Bingo- Through the Decades Monday, November 9, 2026 6:00–7:30 PM From the 1960s through the 2000s, each round brings a new decade, new songs, and a new chance to win. $6 per person includes... Pizza Supper Five Decade Rounds Prizes Every Round A Fun Night for Men and Women Think you can name that tune? Think you can get Bingo first? Click "Register" and join us! Childcare is available upon request. (Registration is required for both adults and children)

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Legacy Builder Christmas Party

Wednesday, December 2 · 11:30am–1:30pm

Legacy Builder Christmas Party! Wednesday, December 2nd at 11:30 a.m. Legacy Builders come and enjoy a wonderful Christmas lunch catered by Bella's Table (Autumne Willner) and then relax and enjoy the music from Mark & Pam Fisher after. A great way to kick off your Christmas Season!

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2106 S. Main Street

Jacksonville, IL 62650

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