An Inclusive Church with a Passion for Justice
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1620 Donaghey Conway, Arkansas 72034 Office hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday Sunday School 9:45 AM (except during school holidays) Worship 10:45 AM Phone: (501) 329 6142 Email: [email protected] Facebook Page: First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Conway, Ar |
And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. (Matthew 2:12 NRSVUE)
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
also called Transfiguration Sunday
Lectionary* Readings for this Sunday
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2 or Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
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* The Lectionary is a listing of biblical texts, spread out over a three-year period. The texts are listed for each Sunday of that three-year cycle, and include a text from the Hebrew Scriptures, a Psalm, a reading from one of the Gospels, and a reading from one of the epistles.
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
also called Transfiguration Sunday
Lectionary* Readings for this Sunday
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2 or Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
Scroll Down for information about Pastor Jim's Sermon
* The Lectionary is a listing of biblical texts, spread out over a three-year period. The texts are listed for each Sunday of that three-year cycle, and include a text from the Hebrew Scriptures, a Psalm, a reading from one of the Gospels, and a reading from one of the epistles.
Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday, February 18
Join us for
Ashes for All ~ All Are Invited
Come & Go
...spend personal time in prayer and meditation
...receive Ashes, recognizing our human limitations
...receive Communion, remembering Christ who accepts us as we are.
OUR MINISTER AND AN ELDER OF THE CHURCH WILL BE THERE TO WELCOME YOU
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We invite everyone in our community to join us for this special observance of Ash Wednesday.
Come as you are, during your lunch hour or after work, and take part in this meaningful experience.
Join us for
Ashes for All ~ All Are Invited
Come & Go
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 5:00 to 6:30 PM
...spend personal time in prayer and meditation
...receive Ashes, recognizing our human limitations
...receive Communion, remembering Christ who accepts us as we are.
OUR MINISTER AND AN ELDER OF THE CHURCH WILL BE THERE TO WELCOME YOU
***
We invite everyone in our community to join us for this special observance of Ash Wednesday.
Come as you are, during your lunch hour or after work, and take part in this meaningful experience.
Lenten Discussion Group
Each Tuesday during Lent, February 24 through March 31, at 10:00 AM our Lenten Discussion Group will gather to discuss the book, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power by Brian Kaylor.
Many people of faith are heartbroken and angry watching scripture distorted to justify political power grabs, exclusion, and even violence. A troubling number of Christian groups, having failed through witness and evangelism to convert the world to their high-demand version of Christianity; in fact, having run off more people than they attracted, have turned to the power of government to enforce their dogma. Christian Nationalists blur the line between faith and politics, replacing the Gospel’s liberating message with a dangerous ideology that undermines both democracy and discipleship.
But the Bible doesn’t belong to extremists. It belongs to God’s people.
Each Tuesday during Lent, February 24 through March 31, at 10:00 AM our Lenten Discussion Group will gather to discuss the book, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power by Brian Kaylor.
Many people of faith are heartbroken and angry watching scripture distorted to justify political power grabs, exclusion, and even violence. A troubling number of Christian groups, having failed through witness and evangelism to convert the world to their high-demand version of Christianity; in fact, having run off more people than they attracted, have turned to the power of government to enforce their dogma. Christian Nationalists blur the line between faith and politics, replacing the Gospel’s liberating message with a dangerous ideology that undermines both democracy and discipleship.
But the Bible doesn’t belong to extremists. It belongs to God’s people.
Schedules
Visit the "What's Happening" page to see what's going on in our "Amazing Little Church"
Office Hours: 8:30 - 4:00 Monday and Tuesday
Sunday School Classes: 9:45 AM [Classes will not meet this Sunday, but will resume February 22]
WORSHIP SERVICES ~ 10:45 AM ~ (live streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
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Visit the "What's Happening" page to see what's going on in our "Amazing Little Church"
Office Hours: 8:30 - 4:00 Monday and Tuesday
Sunday School Classes: 9:45 AM [Classes will not meet this Sunday, but will resume February 22]
WORSHIP SERVICES ~ 10:45 AM ~ (live streamed on Facebook and YouTube)
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February 15, 2026 ~ Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Sermon Scripture: Mark 2:1-5
Sermon Title: "A New Way"
Sermon Scripture: Mark 2:1-5
Sermon Title: "A New Way"
The story of Jesus healing the man whose friends let him down through the roof demonstrates that (1) sometimes the people closest to Jesus are the ones keeping others away and (2) sometimes it takes "A New Way" to exercise our faith in Jesus.
We invite you to join us in worship, either in person or on You Tube (First Christian Church, Conway, Arkansas - YouTube), or you can view the recorded service later on this website--just click on the "Worship Videos" link at the left of the page. You also can view past worship services on the same page of this website.
If you prefer reading (as I often do), and/or want to check out the footnotes that credit and document my sources, click on "Sermon Manuscripts" on the left margin of this page.
We also have an active Sunday School program for all ages! Visit our Christian Education page to see what's going on this semester!
I look forward to greeting you soon, hopefully face-to-face, but virtually, if necessary!
Together in the Walk,
Pastor Jim
We invite you to join us in worship, either in person or on You Tube (First Christian Church, Conway, Arkansas - YouTube), or you can view the recorded service later on this website--just click on the "Worship Videos" link at the left of the page. You also can view past worship services on the same page of this website.
If you prefer reading (as I often do), and/or want to check out the footnotes that credit and document my sources, click on "Sermon Manuscripts" on the left margin of this page.
We also have an active Sunday School program for all ages! Visit our Christian Education page to see what's going on this semester!
I look forward to greeting you soon, hopefully face-to-face, but virtually, if necessary!
Together in the Walk,
Pastor Jim
A Quote for Challenging Times:“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” — Maya Angelou
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