We are an independent church affiliated with the Christian
     Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination:
      Although we are linked with the CC (DoC), we own our own
      property and make independent decisions via an elected board
      consisting of Elders/Deacons/Jr. Deacons and members at large
      in the congregation.  We also receive a variety of support
      resources from the Disciples Regional Office.

      More information about the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
      is available on line at www.disciples.org.  More information about
      Disciples in Kentucky is available in the church office or on line at
      www.ccinky.net. 

   We observe and practice two ordinances:
      We serve Communion each week and at other special occasions.
      There are no restrictions on participating.

       We baptize by immersion.  We also accept the form of baptism
       from other churches and do not require re-baptism for membership.

   We are ecumenical:
       Our membership is made up from people who grew up in the
       denomination, people who made their profession of faith and were
       baptized here, as well as people who have transferred from other
       churches, i.e. Southern Baptist, Methodist, Roman Catholic,
       Independent Christian Churches, Lutheran, Church of Christ and
       other churches.

       We participate with other churches for joint worship services.  We
       are a member of the Kentucky Council of Churches.  The
       denomination has established a covenant with the United Church
       of Christ and shares many joint ministries including missionaries
       both in the United States and around the world.

   We strive for equal opportunity in all areas:
       Children have a special time during the morning worship.  Older
       youth are included in the lay leadership on Sundays and also
       serve as Junior Deacons and have a voice on church business.
       Women serve in leadership positions at all levels and as Elders in
       the church.  We recognize the ordination of women in the ministry.

   We consider music to be a vital part of worship:
       The pipe organ is the only pipe organ in Owen County and was
        installed in 1918.  We utilize both piano and organ in worship
        service.  There is opportunity to sing in the choir.  We have
        both a children's choir and an adult choir.

   We have a variety of worship services:
       Worship each Sunday, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday,
       Community Christmas Eve, Blessing of Children, Youth, and Holy
       Humor Sunday are among the types of worship services conducted
       at FCC.

  We have various opportunities for local, national and
     international outreach:
       Project graduation, Owen Co. Ministerial Association, Owen Co.
       Community Services, Owen Co. Clothing Store, disaster relief, and
       special requests.  We take five special offerings during the year;
       Week of Compassion, Easter, Pentecost, Thanksgiving and
       Christmas.  These offerings include outreach to the poorest of
       poor, emergency relief, new church starts, educational institutions,
       regional work, homes for children and older adults, plus much more.
       Detailed information can be obtained in the church office or by the
       links already listed.

  We have a variety of church programs:
      Sunday School classes, Vacation Bible School, church camps, bible
      studies, opportunities for volunteer work, carry-in dinners, parties
      and special events.

  We are working to remove any barrier to worship and
     activities:
      A new sound system has been installed and individual assisted
      hearing devices allow those with hearing impairment to hear
      anywhere in the church.  Access to the church has been initiated
      and more ramps are scheduled to be built.  There is a committee
      actively working with architects to improve facilities even more.

  1855 - Owenton Christian Church founded - services held in homes
             and courthouse.

  1869  & 70 - Lot purchased to build church and church built.

  1893 - Bro. Donaldson hired as preacher at $950 per year - amount to
             be collected by subscription.

  1914 - Church destroyed by fire.

  1915 - Present Sanctuary built.  Stained glass windows installed
             $495 (now priceless).

  1918 - Dedication of pipe organ on Easter Sunday.

  1920 - Church shows religious films at Dixie Theater. Some in town
             disapprove.

  1940 - Dedication of addition, second floor added.

  1949 - Dedication of annex and basement.

  1955 - 100th Anniversary - Mattie Young oldest member with 70 
             years of service.

  1983 - Incorporation of Church name changed to First Christian 
             Church.

  2001 - Bourne House purchased.

  2003 - Architectural Consultation from Board of Church Extension.
             Bourne House taken down.

  2005 - Congregation approves hiring Pearson & Peters Architects.
             By the middle of 2009 we hope to have completed a 
             renovation of the center section of the church which will
             include a new fellowship hall and an entrance into the
             sanctuary without any steps or ramps.

             October 2005 the church celebrated 150 years as a congregation.
                There were services each night with great attendance.  Several
                 former ministers and members returned to be a part of the
                 celebration.

  2007  -   Capital Campaign launched to raise money to renovate the
                  center section of the church.  The Board of Church Extension
                  of the Christian Church (DoC) assisted with materials and
                  consultation.

   2008   -  Renovation began in August to raise the center portion of the
                  church and build back into its place a more flexible space for the
                  congregation plus a new church office.     

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