First Christian Church Greensboro

We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.

Did you notice?

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by Woody Faulkner, Music Director and Organist– Did you notice that during the season of Lent there were no “Alleluias” sung or spoken in worship?  During Lent, the liturgy of worship often reflects a more solemn and introspective quality represented in the 40 days of the life of Christ leading up to Palm Sunday, Holy… Read More →

Midweek Message: Easter people all year long

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by Melissa Guthrie Loy– I called a few of you out by name on Easter morning. I asked if you have seen the Lord. ——- Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have the seen the Lord,” and she told them that he had said these things to her. John 20:18 ——- At… Read More →

May 5 Guest Preacher

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Rev. Dr. Laura Johnson joins us Sunday, May 5. Dr. Johnson is the NC Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Chair of the Commission on Ministry. She served as Senior Pastor of Broad Street CC in New Bern, Hood Memorial CC in Dunn, and Sharon Baptist in Smithfield. Her M. Div. with languages emphasized Chaplaincy/Pastoral Counseling,… Read More →

Easter Offering

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“I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 NRSV As Disciples, we all benefit from the fruit, the gifts, of our general ministries. These fruits are made possible only through the connections… Read More →

Holy Week Devotions

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“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.” John 11:25-26 These Holy Week Devotions will guide you through Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. The devotions were prepared by Barton College. Join us in worship… Read More →

Really good news…

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We will shout our hosannas in a palm parade on April 14. We will revisit the night of the Last Supper on April  18. We will gather in quiet contemplation on April 19. We will join together in fanfare and celebration April 21. Join us for good stories and good music and really, really good… Read More →

Midweek Message: Loss and Possibility

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by Baylee Smith– Do you ever find it interesting how things that you don’t think have any connection can be a perfect match? Like peanut butter and jelly. Or like jazz and rock music. Or dogs and elephants? (Don’t believe me? Check out this link to see some unusual animal friendships!) As I have been… Read More →

Midweek Message: Mortal and Beloved

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by Baylee Smith — We love labels, don’t we? Nutrition labels tell us what is in the food we consume. Warning labels tell us how to stay safe and avoid danger. Price labels tell us what to value and what something may cost us. Labels can be really helpful. They can make things so much… Read More →

Midweek Message: Good question

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by Melissa Guthrie Loy– My littlest one is now one (how did that happen?!). Her vocabulary is increasing and she recently learned to say, “No. No! No!” Please pray for me. Before I know it she’ll be asking all the questions. Do you remember that stage? Why is the sun hot? Where is God? (A… Read More →