Welcome to First Christian Palestine

Welcome to First Christian Church of Palestine, a Disciples of Christ church located in historic Old Town. Our mission is to be united as faithful disciples by following Christ's example of love and service to God and our community. We are constantly seeking out the best ways to serve Christ and our community, and we have a place for you.

A Word From The Church Members

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) continues more than 150 years of ministry and witness in this community. Our mission as the body of Christ in Palestine, Texas, is to "Be united as faithful disciples by following Christ's example of love and service to God and our community." As a congregation, we strive to live up to these words each day. 

I hope that you will find what many others have found here at First Christian Church:

• An open and loving group of people who share a common goal - to love and serve Christ and our neighbors.
• A variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and share in your faith through study, fellowship, worship, and service. 

Come and be a part of Christ’s Church where all who seek the call of Christ in their lives have a place to worship and serve.

Father's Day 2022

Read more Children enrich our worship experience. During our worship service, children are invited to join Reverend Byrd at the front of the church for a “children’s sermon” and prayer. Adult worshippers often join in the prayer response that ends the children’s sermon. After the prayer, the children leave with an adult ...

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Acolytes

Read more At First Christian Church, we encourage younger children to participate in the order of worship by serving as acolytes. Each Sunday the children who are selected to serve as acolytes light the altar candles at the beginning of the service during the Introit; at the end of the service, they ...

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