Community
At First Christian Church, we think of ourselves as a nest, offering a home and support to various communities and organizations in the interest of advancing human values.
Weekly Events from First Christian Church
Bible Study……………………………………………………………………….Sundays at 9am
Worship Services*…………………………………………………………..Sunday 10:15 am
Spiritual Practices………………………………………………………………Thursday, 9 am
Men’s Breakfast (contact for location)………………………Wednesday, 9 am
Monthly Events from First Christian Church
Contemplative Worship………………………………………..First Sunday, 6:30 pm
Potluck…………………………………………………………………Third Sunday, 11:30 am
Brown Bag Lunch………………………………………..Third Wednesday, 11:30 am
Community Groups That Meet at FCC
FCC is committed to helping local groups, nonprofits and other organization have affordable, safe spaces to meet. If you or your group are interested in information about meeting here at FCC you can contact our Office Administrator at lbrink@fcclc.org. Unless noted these groups are not owned, run by, or associated with First Christian Church
St John’s Catholic Church of Antioch
St. John’s Catholic Church of Antioch is a dynamic community advancing the marriage of Catholic liturgical traditions with progressive values, under the guidance of Fr. Ronald Catherson. St. John’s meets for worship every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the southeast chapel at First Christian Church.
Visit St. John’s Catholic Church of Antioch to learn more.
Mesilla Valley Big Band
The Mesilla Valley Big Band, part of Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society meets to rehearse here.
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society meets on the third Sunday of each month at Alma D’Arte to promote the appreciation of Jazz and Blues art forms and to create increased opportunities for established and aspiring musicians.
For more information about the Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society, visit their website or Facebook page.
Backyard Farms
Backyard Farms is a unique farm model that encompasses a network of small farm plots including urban farming throughout the City of Las Cruces and more traditional farm plots across Doña Ana County in southern New Mexico to produce healthy local food.
For more information about Backyard Farms, visit their website or Facebook page.
HIV/AIDS Foodbank
An initiative of FCC to help serve those in our community living with HIV/AIDS. Requires a medical referal for services.
New World Drummers / Dancers
Singing Out Las Cruces
Singing Out Las Cruces is New Mexico’s first, and so far, only LGBTQIA2S+ Mixed Voice Choir.
MISSION:
Singing Out Las Cruces (SOLC) is a mixed voice, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally/friends non-profit organization that performs choral works for the appreciation, inspiration, and education of our community. SOLC is an active member of GALA Choruses.
VISION:
Using the power of music to entertain, heal, inspire, SOLC gives voice to our community and strives for a society where all people are respected and appreciated.
COMMITMENT:
Singing Out Las Cruces is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space where everyone can make and enjoy music together. We are committed to supporting and helping promote the growth and success of ourselves and our fellow LGBTQIA+ organizations and organizations committed to social justice for all in the Las Cruces and surrounding areas.
You can find out more about Singing Out Las Cruces you can visit their website at www.singingoutlascruces.org or by following them on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Tik Tok, and Youtube.