On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, First Community Church celebrated Easter with four services, beginning with at 6:30am at FC South.
Photographs by Michael Barber
Andy Frick starts a small bonfire at the base of the steps of the church. Temperatures hovered around 40 degrees, and the light winds felt like 32 degrees.
Paul Jansons, a member of the Facilities Staff, prepares hot coffee ahead of the service.
Alan Morris, right, reads scripture during the Sunrise service, using the flashlight from his phone.
A young family enjoys donuts under a blanket, seated close to the small fire for warmth.
As dawn breaks, temperatures warm slightly but not enough to keep some from bundling up.
Rev. Sarah Kientz, who led the Sunrise Service, takes a traditional 'selfie' with the congregation.
FC NORTH, 9AM CONTEMPORARY
At 9am, Rev. Dr. Glen Miles welcomes nearly 300 in Wing Grace Hall to begin the Contemporary Worship Service.
Michelle Schroeder, singer in the Common Grace Band, performs during the opening of worship.
Parishioners lift hands in praise during a hymn.
Children pray following the Children's Moment, led by Rev. Sarah Kientz.
Rev. John Girard and Rev. Sarah Kientz share a light moment during the service.
Glen preaches With Fear and Great Joy from the Wing Grace Hall stage.
Parishioners sing hymns from the front row.
Nearly 300 attended the 9am Contemporary service in Wing Grace Hall.
FC NORTH, 11AM TRADITIONAL
Children laugh in anticipation as Sarah reveals the contents of a large, plastic egg.
Making his way from FC South to FC North, Glen enters the Sanctuary at North Campus.
Director of Music Andy Blosser leads choir and brass in an anthem.
Cantor Keith Levell leads the congregation in a Gospel Acclamation.
A very attentive Jordan Thomas Johnson prepares to be baptized.
Glen preaches his last sermon of the day.
Soprano Jennie Blosser has the last note in a sung benediction, Death Came a-Knockin', along with alto Gwen Carmack and mezzo-soprano Aria Cadeau.
After worship, Glen greets Barbara and Terry Davis.
Just baptized in front of 900 witnesses, Jordan Thomas Johnson shows signs of a very involved Easter Sunday.