Though it's called "Contemporary" Worship at FCC, modern isn't all we do in the room! In fact, one service we've come to be known for, and love sharing, is a traditional Ash Wednesday observance. Our next one is Feb 18 at 6 pm.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the church season that leads us to Easter, and is labelled Lent. (That's a lot of church lingo at once, if you don't come from a mainline background.... But the basics, we bet you know!) Many churches spend several weeks leading up to Easter, by talking about the things Jesus did on earth and the themes Jesus preached here, namely returning to God, and the call to change one's heart and mind. That time of preparation has an official start in the universal church calendar, and it begins on the morning after a traditional feast and revel, called Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday.

Ash Wednesday around FCC is marked in 2 ways — as a short moment during the day, and as a half-hour service early in the evening. You’re invited into either or both.

• Drop by FCC’s Sanctuary during the lunch hour, between noon – 1, for a moment of contemplation, candle lighting and ashes. Expect this to take about 5 minutes, come and go.

Enter through the Broadway-facing doors, turn right, and come inside.

• Gather at our Ash Wednesday service, 6 pm in Contemporary Worship. Expect live music, Scripture reading, Communion and the imposition of ashes, all in 30 minutes.

However you can, we urge you to engage in the changing church season. Do something new to you. Read something you wouldn't otherwise read. Participate in the age-old tradition of ashes and the acknowledgement that we are all, only human — and that our shared humanity calls us back to God and neighbor, both.

All those 55+ are invited to join Generation Great at 11:30 AM for lunch and Bingo! This month’s meeting will be a free potluck with fried chicken as the provided main meat.

Join ProFuture Friends of Tyler and Open Table Faith for a very special FREE community screening of Future Council, a powerful and hopeful documentary about young people shaping a better future for our planet.

Directed by Damon Gameau (2040, That Sugar Film), Future Council follows eight children on an epic journey across Europe in a biofuel-powered school bus. Along the way, they explore real-world climate solutions and take their voices beyond protest—into boardrooms and conversations with some of the world’s most influential companies. The result is the creation of a “Future Council”: young changemakers partnering with big business to imagine and build a more sustainable world.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Location: Tyler Public Library – Taylor Auditorium
Cost: FREE (registration requested)

This screening is sponsored by ProFuture Friends of Tyler and Open Table Faith.
Please note: this event is not sponsored by the Tyler Public Library.

Admission is free, but registration is encouraged so organizers know how many people to expect. Donations are welcome to help cover event costs and support ongoing local ProFuture conversations.

👉 Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../future-council-film...

👉 Watch the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLPQxANfoxo

Start the night with comforting food and fellowship before the concert, then enjoy throwback worship hits from the 90s and 2000s. Join our Contemporary Worship musicians collectively called "Abide" for a night of  CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) hits! Gather together as we worship, reflect, and connect through the power of worshipful music.

Mark your calendar for our second workday this year! 💪 Just like before, this will be a family event, so bring the kids. Our #1 goal is to close down the Pumpkin Patch, but there’s plenty more on our to-do list, including yard work, painting, organizing, kitchen cleaning, etc.

Meet in the Pumpkin Patch at 9 AM on Saturday, November 1st, and stay for lunch at noon in the CLC Pavilion.

Just in case you missed it, a few photos as a reminder of how much fun we had at our Spring Cleaning Workday. We’ll see you there! 😊

On this day we will make our financial pledges to FCC for 2025 then after worship, we will enjoy an all-church picnic at 11:00 at the FCC Pavilion. Proper Times and Events TBD.

PumpkaPalooza will feature a Trunk or Treat time, followed by attractions such as a chili cook-off and a not-so-scary haunted house! And there’s more fun planned! 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies and medals will be given to the winners of our Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-Off, so bring your A-game! Times and extra Events to be determined.

Join us at the Peace of Mind Luncheon on October 1, 2025, as we welcome renowned self-compassion expert Kristin Neff, Ph.D, as the keynote speaker. A pioneering researcher, aurthor, and co-founder of the Centter for Mindful Self-Compassion, Dr. Neff will share groundbreaking insights on the power of self-compassion to transform our well-being.

Join us as we come together with our church family and friends and unload the pumpkins for our pumpkin patch season!

Join this group, for caregivers for our next meeting on September 21 at 3:30 PM in the library. We use this time to either listen to a professional speak about caregiving or to meet and speak openly and honestly with one another. Either way, a peaceful and reinvigorating time will be had by all.

Join the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans Committee on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 12–1 p.m. at First Christian Church (4202 S. Broadway, Tyler) for a press conference announcing the official designation of Veterans Memorial Highway—a portion of U.S. Highway 69 from Tyler to Bullard.

This designation honors all U.S. Veterans and was made possible by unanimous support from local leaders and the passage of SB 1229 and HB 2914, effective September 1, 2025.

“This is a lasting tribute to the courage and sacrifice of our Veterans,” said Jackie Clay-Robertson, Committee Co-Chair.

We will have a
combined worship service in the sanctuary on this day.  Come for a "toe-tappin'" good time in worship.

Join this group at 5 PM in Disciples Hall for an evening of fun and good eats. Bring some food items to share and join a trivia team to match wits with others.

Join us at 11:45 AM until 1:30 PM in the CLC for a joyful day full of games, crafts, food, and fun for ages Pre-K - 5!  We’re also looking for volunteers to help with activities, setup, and more as we celebrate and support the youngest in our church family.

Join us on July 31 at 2 PM in Contemporary Worship! Ages 55+ are invited to enjoy ice cream, banana splits, and the classic film King David
movie. Bring a friend and come soak up the nostalgia!