First Christian Church United
First Christian Church United is a vibrant and welcoming faith community within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Rooted in love and compassion, we are a congregation that seeks to meet people where they are on their journey with Jesus, offering support, care, and acceptance.
Our church is dedicated to walking alongside those facing life’s challenges. We are actively building a care ministry to support individuals navigating difficult seasons, including young mothers, those experiencing grief, divorce, or other transitions. With many in our congregation in recovery, we understand the importance of grace and healing. We are also excited to expand our ministry to serve those who have experienced trauma, offering hope and restoration.
Formed through the merging of First Christian Church, Lewisville, and First Christian Church, Carrollton, we are united in our mission to serve Denton County. Our commitment is to love and care for others, providing a safe space where all are welcome, just as they are. If you are seeking a community of faith that embraces you with open hearts and open arms, we invite you to join us in worship, fellowship, and service.
Won’t you come join us?
Staff
Rev Shannon Grubbs, Pastor
Rev. Shannon Grubbs currently serves as Senior Pastor of First Christian Church United in Lewisville, TX. She has been serving this congregation since October 2021. Prior to serving in Lewisville, she served as Senior Pastor of First Christian Church in Moore, Oklahoma; Solo Pastor of First Christian Church in Stephenville, Texas; Associate Pastor of First Christian Church in Plano, Texas and Children’s Pastor of East Ridge Park Christian Church in Mesquite, Texas.
She received her Master of Divinity from Texas Christian University and was ordained in June 2016. Throughout her 23 years in ministry, Rev. Grubbs has served the Southwest Region of the Christian Church faithfully as a member of the North Texas Area Camp and Conference Committee, a board member of the Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat Center, chairperson of the North Texas Area Christian Education committee, as the Central Area representative on the Christian Church of the Southwest Disciples Women Executive Board, and as the secretary of the Central Area Council. She has served as a volunteer chaplain at Texas Health Harris Hospital and is a trained Stephen Leader/Minister.
Rev. Grubbs’ main goal is to help people develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as well as encourage them to allow Christ to be the center of their life and family. She and her husband, Paul, married in 1999. Together they have raised three sons: Todd, Ian, and Trey; and she is the proud “Nana” of her grandsons, Jett and Everett, and granddaughter, Ivy.
Connie Thiessen, Pastoral Administrative Assistant
Pastoral Administrative Assistant
Miriam Fung, Pianist
Pianist
Barbara Amond, Parish Nurse
Parish Nurse
