First Christian Church is an independent, nondenominational church located in Keswick, Virginia-just outside of Charlottesville.
We seek unity with the Scriptures as they direct our faith. Our church leadership structure follows the example set forth in the New Testament: Through God’s Word and Spirit we select our leaders, call and support our ministers, decide where the mission resources will go, and to determine the ministry of the church. FCC is dedicated to helping people find their way to God and supporting that relationship as it grows and blossoms. It is our goal to provide an environment that will immediately make you feel at home and encourage you as you grow and challenge you as you learn.
Our Mission:
To Know him…
We have a deep desire to be like Christ. The only way to accomplish this is to become acquainted with who He is and what He teaches through worship, study, fellowship with other believers, and service within the body.
…And to make him known
It’s about reaching others — Jesus commanded us to make disciples.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Our vision
Based on Matthew 7:24-25, we as Christians are called to listen to and live out the word of God.
Listen – Listening to God can happen in a number of ways. The Bible is the primary source by which we can listen to God. At FCC, we offer a number of ways to learn from the Bible: Sunday morning sermons, Sunday school classes, home- group studies (called VineLifes), and mentoring classes. Prayer is also a common way that we hear from God. Prayer is very much a part of the ministry of FCC, and all ministries, activities, and decisions are bathed in a time of prayer.
Live – Listening to God almost always causes us to take a next step in our faith walk. We call this living out God’s word, and it manifests itself in areas such as service, evangelism, and a genuine concern for others. Our role as a church is to help you discover your gifts and put them to use. We welcome you and hope you hear from God as you seek out His will for your life.