First Church of Christ
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About First Church of Christ
First Church of Christ is a Church of Christ congregation in Altoona. Churches of Christ are non-denominational in identity, emphasizing New Testament Christianity, a cappella worship, and weekly communion. Most congregations meet Sunday morning and evening as well as Wednesday for Bible study. Schedules and programs vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
A cappella congregational singing with expository preaching; no instrumental music in worship
Quick facts
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Church of ChristLocation
Service Times
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VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Church of Christ churches · not specific to First Church of Christ
A cappella congregational singing (no instruments), expository sermons, and weekly communion. A strong emphasis on restoring New Testament Christianity.
Church of Christ congregations place Scripture as their sole guide and are known for their deep commitment to biblical teaching. You'll find a sincere, scripture-focused community.
What Churches of Christ generally believe
Churches of Christ believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, and aim to follow the pattern of the New Testament church without creeds beyond the Bible. Baptism by immersion of believers is taught as part of responding to the gospel, the Lord's Supper is shared every Sunday, singing is often a cappella, and each congregation is led by its own elders.
Compared with Catholics: both celebrate communion weekly and see baptism as important to salvation, but Churches of Christ baptise only believers, have no creeds, clergy hierarchy or Pope, and look to the New Testament alone. Compared with Baptists, they differ mainly on the role of baptism and weekly communion.
General guidance, not specific to First Church of Christ. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Church of Christ churches →
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
3 service times on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM
Sunday Worship (Traditional)
10:00 AM
The Middle Hour
11:00 AM
Contemporary Worship Service
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FCC Altoona Sunday Service Livestream 10-25-26
Published October 26, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from First Church on YouTube · checked November 1, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 5 sermons a month
Recently preaching from Proverbs
Last 4: Proverbs 11:23–12:12, then 30:18–20, then 25:1–5, then 31:1–31
- The Creative Power of the Spirit (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Genesis 1:1–5 · Oct 11, 2026
- A Mother's Wisdom (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Proverbs 31:1–31 · Oct 11, 2026
- The Way of Discovery (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Proverbs 25:1–5 · Oct 4, 2026
- The Way We Cannot See (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Proverbs 30:18–20 · Sep 27, 2026
- The Way of Discernment (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Proverbs 11:23–12:12 · Sep 27, 2026
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Groups & Ministries
3 groups across 3 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupPreschool
Weekly · ask the church for times
Church-operated preschool program
The Collective
Sunday · 6:00 PM · Weekly
Student ministry gathering for grades 7-12, during the school year.
Other
1 groupThe Middle Hour
Sunday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Fellowship and discipleship hour between services with Sunday School classes for all ages, including a group for grades 7-12.
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
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outreach
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