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First Open Bible

Cedar Rapids, IA2 services a week4 groups & ministries

Overview

About First Open Bible

First Open Bible is a non-denominational Christian church in Cedar Rapids. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.

What to expect here

Worship style

Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching

Tradition

Non-denominational

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Modern worship music with a band, a practical and engaging sermon (often in a series), and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Strong small group culture.

Non-denominational churches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background. They tend to be contemporary, casual, and genuinely welcoming to first-time guests.

Weekly rhythm

Service Times

2 service times across 2 days

Verified by the church · May 29, 2026

Sun

Sunday

8:30 AM10:30 AM

Sunday Worship

Wed

Wednesday

6:30 PM

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Latest message

Watch a message

Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.

Watch this message on YouTube ↗

Tuned In Ep 2 | Word of God, Speak | Pastor Mark Culham

Published September 14, 2026 · Posts weekly

More from First Open Bible CR on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026

Sermons

What they're preaching

Posts about 3 sermons a month

Recently preaching from Romans

Last 4: Romans 14, then 15, then 16, then 16

Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.

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Groups & Ministries

4 groups across 4 categories

Verified by the church · May 29, 2026

All listed groups welcome newcomers

Youth1Bible Study1Recovery1Get Involved1

Youth

1 groupMore in Cedar Rapids →

FOB Youth

Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly

Youth ministry for grades 6-12

Bible Study

1 groupMore in Cedar Rapids →

Connect Groups

Weekly · ask the church for times

Small groups organized around life stages and interests, with interactive Bible discussion complementing sermons

Recovery

1 group

Celebrate Recovery

Tuesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly

Recurring recovery ministry meeting

Get Involved

1 group

Food Pantry

Saturday · 10:00 AM · Weekly

Recurring food pantry open to the community

Serve board

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Your account

  • 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

    Join local serve projects the church already runs.

    outreach

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