First Christian Church - Disciples of Christ

[Auntie]

I did a search at OCA.org and found two EO churches in Alabama, both of them over 200 miles away from me.

But anyway, right now my brain needs to rest. I've been studying the Catholic church for a long time, and my brain is tired.

The First Christian church seemed like a nice place to rest for a while .

 

[SoulFly51]

What part of Alabama are you in ?

 

[Auntie]

Hi Wes,

I live in Lower Alabama - aka - L.A.

 

[Praying4Peace]

Hi,


I am trying to find people here at CF who are members of the First Christian Church - Disciples of Christ.


Is this the right place?

I was married in and attend a Disciples of Christ church.

For the poster who was wanting to know more about the denomination, check out disciples.org.

 

[Auntie]

I was married in and attend a Disciples of Christ church.

For the poster who was wanting to know more about the denomination, check out disciples.org.

Thank you Praying4Peace!

I will check that out, thanks!

 

[SoulFly51]

The major difference between the disciples of Christ and the Christian church is the role of women in ministry is it not?

 

[Auntie]

The major difference between the disciples of Christ and the Christian church is the role of women in ministry is it not?

The Christian Church and the Disciples of Christ are ONE and the same church, are they not?

I believe the official name is:

Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)

One church, not two.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[88Devin07]

your not wrong, but there is a denomination that broke from the Disciples of Christ

 

[SoulFly51]

The Christian Church and the Disciples of Christ are ONE and the same church, are they not?

I believe the official name is:

Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)

One church, not two.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

DoC Christian Churches are not the same as Christian Churches just like Churches of Christ aren't the same as the International Churches of Christ.

I checked it out and I believe that to be correct.

 

[Historicus]

I believe we have a "Christian Church", which has Holy Communion weekly, but is not part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

I actually have a few questions about the DoC Church.

Do you use/follow/have a liturgy?
Does your church follow the Christian Year (Advent, Christmastide, Lent, Eastertide, ect)?
What is your worship style similar to (denomination)?

Thanks in advance.

 

[88Devin07]

no
Some of those, Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Lent isn't really a fasting time.
Umm... We are blend of Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, etc... (we have ppl from all kinds of denominations except Catholics, Anglicans and Eastern Orthodox since we don't have the Eucharist or Divine Liturgy)

 

[Auntie]

Devin, if you don't mind me asking, I would also like to know more about the FCC/DOC.

Because it has been so many years since I attended a FCC/DOC, I want to know how much have they changed in the last 20 years?

To get right to the point, do they have women Pastors? (I hope not)

Do they consider homosexual behavior to be a sin? (I hope so)

Do they speak in tongues during services?

Do they regularly use drums, guitars, etc., during worship services?
Or do they pretty much stick to piano and organ?

I am wanting to go to a church service, but I don't want to be surprised when I get there. I always loved the FCC/DOC, and I sincerely HOPE they haven't changed too much over the years.

Thanks .

 

[88Devin07]

Dunno b/c i'm just 17
Not sure, i haven't heard of any in the DOC
Yes
No
Not many unless it's a special service (our church has a time for special music) by one of the members. From what i've seen, mostly piano and organ.

 

[Auntie]

Thanks Devin

It sounds like everything is pretty much the same, to my delight

 

[PaladinValer]

First off, here's a website of a DoCer that I find myself using for its usually orthodox content and other info-packed pages: http://www.kencollins.com/

They are from the "Restorationist" Movement but are far more mainline and moderate than most others.

 

[Historicus]

I also use that resource quite often, as I find it very helpful in many areas of the faith.

 

[Praying4Peace]

I believe we have a "Christian Church", which has Holy Communion weekly, but is not part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

I attend a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that serves Communion weekly. My previous CC (DoC) did the same.

I actually have a few questions about the DoC Church.

What is your worship style similar to (denomination)?

I was raised a Catholic and find similarities in my CC (DoC) services. There are also a lot of what I would call standard Protestant elements, like the "Children's Moment" where the children gather at the front for a short lesson then proceed to Children's Church.

Here's the structure of our services...

Opening Hymn
Sign of Peace (Catholic-like, shake hands, "Peace be with you")
Children's Moment
Prayers of the People (addresses prayer requests from the congregation)
Pastoral Prayer
Song from the Choir
Psalm sung by one member and Response sang by the congregation (Another Catholic-like moment)
Bible Reading and Sermon (Sort of like the Catholic Homily)
Another Hymn
Prayer followed a short sung response
Offering
Prayer said partially by minister and partially as a congregation
Communion all come to the front of the church (Catholic-like) break off a piece of bread and dip it in grape juice or wine - your choice, children may take communion
The Lord's Prayer (in unison)
Prayer of Thanksgiving (in unison)
Closing Hymn
Join hands and sing in unison (same song each week)
Benediction

We have three services. The 1st and 3rd are more traditional while the second is more "folksy". I attend the more traditional service.

 

[Historicus]

I attend a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that serves Communion weekly. My previous CC (DoC) did the same.


I was raised a Catholic and find similarities in my CC (DoC) services. There are also a lot of what I would call standard Protestant elements, like the "Children's Moment" where the children gather at the front for a short lesson then proceed to Children's Church.

Here's the structure of our services...

Opening Hymn
Sign of Peace (Catholic-like, shake hands, "Peace be with you")
Children's Moment
Prayers of the People (addresses prayer requests from the congregation)
Pastoral Prayer
Song from the Choir
Psalm sung by one member and Response sang by the congregation (Another Catholic-like moment)
Bible Reading and Sermon (Sort of like the Catholic Homily)
Another Hymn
Prayer followed a short sung response
Offering
Prayer said partially by minister and partially as a congregation
Communion all come to the front of the church (Catholic-like) break off a piece of bread and dip it in grape juice or wine - your choice, children may take communion
The Lord's Prayer (in unison)
Prayer of Thanksgiving (in unison)
Closing Hymn
Join hands and sing in unison (same song each week)
Benediction

We have three services. The 1st and 3rd are more traditional while the second is more "folksy". I attend the more traditional service.

Thank you!

 

[Praying4Peace]

Hey, glad I could help. Let me know if you have any more questions I might try to help you with.

 

[Lawless]

hello