We gather together in many ways. Whether sharing food, traveling, serving, creating, or just socializing, our groups share goals and interests with each other. There is something for any age and it's easy to get involved!
Youth groups
JYF
More information in 2025
The Junior Youth Fellowship is the elementary
youth group grades 3-5.
youth group grades 3-5.
CHi-Rho
Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm
Chi-Rho is the middle school (grades 6-8) youth group that meets in Yonker Fellowship Hall every other Sunday. Chi-Rho takes a short mission trip at the end of the summer season, serving in communities in Missouri and neighboring states. Often these trips focus on serving the elderly, food bank distribution, community gardening, and inner city serving programs.
cyf
Sundays, 5:00-6:00pm
The Christian Youth Fellowship is the high school youth group (grades 9-12) that meets weekly for study, fellowship, service and community. The CYF takes an annual summer mission trip where they assist in disaster recovery, community building, and home repair for many groups and communities across the United States.
s.t.a.r.s.
S.T.A.R.S is the 55+ fellowship group of First Christian Church. STARS = SeniorsTogetherAffirmingReachingServing. The STARS group meets on a monthly basis for adventures in travel, touring, meals, entertainment, education, and service. We regularly use the church bus and always have a good time together!
ladies book club
Morris Parlor, 2nd Wednesday, 11:30am
The Ladies’ Book Club is a gathering of women (FCC members and friends) who love to read and participate in book discussions. The Ladies’ Book Club meets each month, except December, June and July. The women gather in August for lunch at a local restaurant and to select 8 books for the coming months. All ages are represented and all genres are considered, including Columbia’s One Read. All women are most welcome!
shawl ministry
This group meets once a month to knit or crochet and share fellowship. Although the group began by just making shawls and throws for church members who were experiencing sorrow or celebrations, it has expanded to include hats and scarves for the homeless, hats and scarves for Operation School Bell, twiddle muffs for Alzheimer’s patients, lap robes for nursing homes, and dish cloths for True North. Each item is made with love and a prayer. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners who want to learn.
Christian women's fellowship
Women of the church join together through several different ministry groups in worship, bible study, issue & mission study, service/action, fellowship & networking, leadership training, and stewardship.
brotherhood of men
Men of the church gather in this group for fellowship, fundraising, and acts of service.