Get Connected

This is a place where FirstChurch members and non-members alike can learn about volunteer opportunities and what is involved in church membership. There are numerous ways in which you can volunteer at FirstChurch. Be a part of our prayer ministry, participate in Sunday School or lend your talents and skills to our Wednesday Night 4 Families.

In this section you can also meet a few members of FirstChurch. Our members are active within the church, but also heavily involved in the local community and around the nation and world. Here we share their stories—how God is using them as agents of change to transform culture for him.

We also want this to be a place for getting and staying connected with one another. We have introduced message boards to allow you to communicate on a variety of topics with people near and far. While you are here, stop by the forums and exchange a few thoughts and ideas with people.

Connect & Send

A ChristCare Small Group Ministry

Connect & Send small groups are an excellent opportunity to explore a deeper understanding of God's guidelines, develop a closer relationship with others and to show others less fortunate that we care about them.  Here are the Connect & Send groups that are now available:

  • Caring Bible Study - Thursday mornings at church
  • Disiple Bible Study - Wednesday evenings at church
  • A Path to Peace (exploring educational opportunities in Pakistan) - Thursday early evenings at church
  • A Look at the Book of Confessions - Wednesday evenings at church
  • Presbyterian Women Circles - fourth Thursday of every month various locations
  • Opening Your Heart to God - Wednesday evenings at church
  • Christian Connection for Young Mothers - TBA
  • Marin's Love Is An Orientation - Wednesdays in member's homes
  • Monday Night Bible Study in member's homes
  • Connecting to the Presbyterian Reformed Church or Cuba - Tuesday evenings at church
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Group - date and time TBA
  • Friday Night Lights in member's homes
  • Prayer Ministry Team - monthly at church
  • Krannert Book Study - Tuesdays at noon at Krannert
  • Sermon based small groups - Southwest Campus

For more information, contact Chuck Carlson at the church office or Margaret Martin at

The Launch (Southwest Campus) is a "community of small groups"

Small groups are designed to connect people to Jesus Christ and one another in authentic community that will promote life-transformation through relationships, the study of God's Word, prayer and service together.  As a result, we will be ready to engage the world as God's kingdom agents, inviting others into connection with the love and grace of Jesus Christ.  For more information on small groups at the Southwest Campus, contact