Prayer, scripture, and liturgy
The service includes liturgy, prayer, scripture, preaching, and space to listen for God together.
Gathered around word and table
Sunday Worship
Worship begins at 11:30 a.m. with liturgy, prayer, scripture, music, preaching, and communion.
Join the congregation on Sunday
Plan your first visit or listen to recent sermons before you arrive. Worship begins Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
A shared rhythm of faith
Worship makes room for welcome, reflection, and the Spirit’s guidance
At First Christian Church, Anniston, our worship service is primarily in English, with Spanish included regularly as part of our commitment to a more welcoming and inclusive worshiping community. For example, our Words of Institution are spoken in Spanish and translated into English in the order of worship.
We believe the Kingdom of God is multicultural, multiracial, multilingual, multigenerational, and fully inclusive. We are always open to suggestions that help our worship better reflect that calling.
Our service includes liturgy, prayer, scripture, music, and preaching. The music may include traditional hymns, contemporary songs, gospel music, and other styles. We also use visual elements such as videos when they support the theme of the day. At times, we worship outside in our Prayer Garden.
Each service is shaped by the scripture for the day and by our desire to leave room for the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Above all, we want our worship to honor God and create space for each person to worship with sincerity.
We celebrate communion every Sunday. As part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we understand the Lord’s Supper as one of the most unifying moments in worship.
At the table and in song
What shapes Sunday worship
Worship begins at 11:30 a.m. with liturgy, prayer, scripture, music, preaching, and communion.
A multilingual welcome
Spanish is included regularly as part of the church’s commitment to a multicultural and multilingual worshiping community.
Weekly communion
All are welcome at Christ’s table as we remember and celebrate what God has done for all people through Jesus Christ.
Music and visual elements
Traditional hymns, contemporary songs, gospel music, other styles, and occasional videos support the theme of the day.
At the table and in song
People and practices that support worship
Every service is shaped by scripture, careful preparation, collaborative leadership, and openness to the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
An open table
Communion at the center
The Lord’s Supper is one of the most unifying moments in worship. Everyone is welcome at Christ’s table as we remember and celebrate God’s love for all people through Jesus Christ.
Organ, piano, and choir
Gerald Roberts
Gerald has served the church through organ, piano, choir, and musical coordination since 1987, understanding music as a sacred expression of faith and community.
Worship leadership
Jason Wright
Jason guides the congregation in joyful song and brings musical, theatrical, and visual creativity to an inviting and participatory worship experience.