Contact & Location for First Christian Church
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Service Times for First Christian Church
Sunday 9:15 AM
Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Classes & weekly gatherings
Sunday
10:45 AM · Sunday SchoolMonthly
Children in preschool through 3rd grade
What their website says
Sunday School Children in preschool through 3rd grade are invited to join Aubrey for a Sunday School lesson on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month, immediately following the sermon - 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM · Youth GroupSeasonal
youth
What their website says
Youth Group Join us on Wednesday evenings during the school year from 5:45-6:45 pm
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026. Schedules change, so please confirm with the church.
Leadership
Rev. John Sowers
Pastor
What their website says
Rev. John Sowers Pastor
Programs & Ministries at First Christian Church
About First Christian Church
First Christian Church in Albia is a First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation with more than 175 years of history. The church gathers for Sunday service at 9:15 AM and has a Wednesday youth group at 5:45 PM. Its life includes children’s ministry and youth group, offering ways for younger members and families to take part. The congregation celebrates communion every Sunday and welcomes all to the Lord’s Table. It practices believer baptism, and its Sunday livestream is broadcast on YouTube.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Christian Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday service includes weekly communion, and all are welcomed to the Lord’s Table. Services are livestreamed on YouTube. Visitor Tips: Sunday service is at 9:15 AM, and youth group meets Wednesday at 5:45 PM. Families may want to note the children’s ministry and youth group opportunities.
Groups & programs
VBSVacation Bible School
What their website says
Join us every summer for our annual vacation bible school event.
History & building
Founded in 1847
The church says its recorded history began in 1847. It also says the congregation has "175+ years of history" and that a church was soon organized.
What their website says
the recorded history of the Christian Church at Albia, Iowa has its beginning in the year 1847
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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