CONNECT
WAYS TO CONNECT WITH FIRST ST. CHARLES
Worship
There are many ways to worship with First St. Charles UMC! Join us for either in-person or live stream worship (on YouTube and Facebook) with communion on the first Sunday of the month at 9:00am & 11:00am.
Giving
Your generosity is critical to our ministries during this time. Thank you to all of you who have started giving, continued giving or increased giving so our ministries can keep serving the community and connecting people to Christ. You can automate your monthly or weekly giving. You can learn more and give any time online to support First St. Charles. Contact Patti Adams with any questions.
Small Groups
Small groups are a great way to stay connected with others and grow in Christ. Small groups meet in-person and via Zoom. Contact Katie Roam for more information.
Kids
Sharing community with other kids and hearing the comforting words of Christ are so important now more than ever. All children in kindergarten-5th grade are invited to join us for Sunday School at 10:00am in-person or online. Contact Pastor Kate Hanch to learn more.
Youth
All youth in 6th-12th grades are invited to stay connected with friends and continue their faith journey in-person or online. Youth meet Sunday mornings at 10:00am. Contact Pastor Kate Hanch to learn more.
Prayer
Our pastors, staff and prayer team continue to pray throughout the week for those on our prayer list. You can submit your prayer request here.
Food Collection
On Wednesdays, 8:00am-11:00am, we will collect food for a few of our ministry partners in bins in our parking lot. If you are already going out during that time, please consider picking up the requested items and dropping them off. Requested Items: canned soup-any kind, canned vegetables (including canned peas and canned carrots), and canned fruit.
KIDS
At First St. Charles, kids grow in their understanding of God's love and become young disciples of Jesus Christ. We offer several programs for kids of all ages throughout the year. Your child will have fun while growing in their faith!
FIRST KIDS Early Childhood Center
First Kids Early Childhood Center (previously known as First Kids Learning Center) provides early childhood education in a Christian environment for children age six weeks through five years-old. For 40 years, First Kids has provided high-quality, Christian early childhood education. As a unique child of God, your child will experience early childhood education at First Kids based on the Christian principles of love and sharing.
YOUTH
Youth Ministries provide a vital and dynamic way for students in grades 6 - 12 to grow in their Christian discipleship. Worship is essential to a life of faith. We have three worship services every Sunday where youth can worship and witness their faith to others.
Bible Study and discussion with peers equips young men and women to interpret the Bible and live their faith. Sunday School meets at 10:00am Sundays and youth group happens Sunday evenings. Christian Community is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.
SMALL GROUPS
We want to help you grow as you learn about Christ and how to live a grace-filled life. Small groups meet for a few weeks to study the Bible, learn more about relationships, and discuss current social topics such as Race and Faith.
ADULTS
We have many programs emphasizing both education and fellowship. The purpose of all programs is to provide an opportunity for personal growth in the Christian faith and to enable all persons to experience the warmth and care of this church family.
We celebrate the fact that so many families make up the total church family. Because we affirm each kind of family, a variety of activities and studies are planned and held each year.