First Christian Church

About this church

Adel First Christian Church begins Adult Sunday School at 8:45 a.m., worships from 9:30 to 10:30, and gathers for fellowship afterward at 218 North 9th Street. Worship is traditional, with hymns accompanied by organ or piano, a choir anthem, printed bulletins, and service text projected on front screens. Communion is shared every Sunday with all believers in Jesus invited to the table. An audio service can be heard live or later by phone. The building is accessible, with an elevator at the east parking-lot entrance and street parking near the west entrance.

This Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation was organized May 2, 1847, making it the oldest church in Dallas County. It began in a log cabin and moved to its present location in 1868. That long history now includes Monday and Wednesday Bible studies, Family Unity Nights with a 5:30 meal and 6:00 youth groups, choir, Christian Women Fellowship, and a quilting group that supplies hospitals and nursing homes. A free children’s clothing closet opens on the first Saturday or by appointment. Together, weekly Communion, accessible traditional worship, phone audio, and concrete family and community ministries give the historic congregation a current, practical identity.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sunday schedule and verified 218 North 9th Street address · Official newcomer page, worship, Communion, audio, fellowship, parking, and acce · Official about page, Disciples beliefs and 1847 history · Official ministries page, studies, family nights, choir, quilting, and clothing

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Children’s clothing closet: first Saturday or by appointment

Location