First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

About this church

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Athens, Alabama, gathers for worship every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 400 West Market Street. The early service is described as more informal, and the later service is the one shown in the video on the church's worship page. Both include singing and prayer, a message for adults and a message for children, and Communion around the table each week. The congregation uses the phrase "Open Hands, Open Hearts, An Open Table" and identifies with the Disciples of Christ, a non-creedal tradition with roots in the American frontier.

School-age children can take part in Worship and Wonder. They start in the upstairs worship space with the larger congregation and leave together after the Children's Moment. Those who cannot attend in person can watch the service on the church's Facebook livestream. The website also has pages for outreach and an online church calendar, and it offers online giving and a prayer request form. The church's mailing address is a P.O. box, so visitors using a map should look for the street address above. The office can be reached at 256-232-5611. Service times may change, so confirm them on the website or by phone before a first visit.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: address, phone, Sunday service times · Worship page: two services, children's message, livestream · Beliefs page: Disciples of Christ, open table Communion

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