WE'RE GLAD
YOU'RE HERE!
WE'RE GLAD
YOU'RE HERE!
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You are invited to join us for traditional Sunday worship. We hope you will explore the life of our church through our other activities, as well. First Community Church is an inclusive and welcoming congregation.
First Community Church (FCC) is made up of people with diverse experiences and perspectives. We believe that God uses our differences to create a greater, more beautiful unity in Christ. For this reason, you are welcome to worship and minister with us regardless of where you have been or where you are going in life. We will greet you with a warm spirit but never single you out or make you feel uncomfortable.
At FCC, you are encouraged to move at your own pace as you get to know us. Our worship is traditional and includes a weekly celebration of the Communion Meal. All are invited to participate, and no one is excluded. Here at FCC, we give people the space to explore their own spiritual journeys, even as we come together around our deeper commitments to walk in the steps of Jesus, our Greatest Common Denominator.
We look forward to meeting you!
Rev. Russell Willoughby
BROUGHT TOGETHER BY THE GREATEST COMMON DENOMINATOR
BROUGHT TOGETHER BY THE GREATEST COMMON DENOMINATOR
July 3, 2026 Celebration!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came out to celebrate our nation’s monumental 250th birthday! This special day was filled with joy, fellowship, worship, and a vibrant sense of community, all of which we owe to you, our valued congregation members.
Your presence made this event truly unforgettable, and your involvement reflects the strength and unity of our community. Thank you for making this day a remarkable celebration!
UPCOMING EVENTS
EVERY SUNDAY:
Sunday School 9AM | Worship Service 10AM
AUGUST
August 5th
Choir Practice, 6PM
August 11th
Board Meeting, 6PM
August 12th
Choir Practice, 6PM
August 16th
Choir is BACK!
Fiber Folks, 2PM
August 19th
Choir Practice, 6PM
August 26th
Choir Practice, 6PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
EVERY SUNDAY:
Sunday School 9AM
Worship Service 10AM
AUGUST
August 5th
Choir Practice, 6PM
August 11th
Board Meeting, 6PM
August 12th
Choir Practice, 6PM
August 16th
Choir is BACK!
Fiber Folks, 2PM
August 19th
Choir Practice, 6PM
August 26th
Choir Practice, 6PM
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Mahjong
We are so grateful to FCC for opening its Fellowship Hall to the Mahjong group. By providing a welcoming place to learn, laugh, and build friendships, the church truly demonstrates what it means to be a community church. It is a blessing to have a place where people can gather, connect, and enjoy fellowship together. Thank you for sharing your hospitality and helping strengthen the bonds of our community. Contact Linda Unser or Janet Emmert for additional information.
MSSU Choral Society
For almost fifty years the MSSU Choral Society has held its concerts at First Community Church. The concerts are presented in the Sanctuary toward the end of each semester. The Choral Society is one of the classes offered at MSSU as part of its Continuing Education program and is sponsored by the Missouri Southern Foundation. The concerts feature both sacred and secular music related to themes of the seasons during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The size of the group varies from 50 to 75 voices, including several members from the congregation as singers, and FCC’s organist Clint Newby as the choir’s accompanist and FCC’s choir director, Kaden Propps as the conductor of the summer concert. The beauty of the Sanctuary and the acoustical design of the room all contribute to the sound and rewarding musical experience the audience continues to enjoy every year.
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FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH
2007 E 15TH ST
JOPLIN, MO 64804
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Every Sunday at 10:00am
Everyone is welcome!