Love, Joy, Peace...
Join Us In Worship
At the Niantic Christian Church (D.O.C.), we focus on deepening our faith and living according to God's word. We gather to worship, learn, and serve together. If you're looking to grow spiritually and connect with others who share your commitment to a Christ-centered life, we invite you to join us.
Find Us Here

270 Broadway, Niantic, IL 62551

What is worship like?
Our Sunday service begins at 10:45. Our hymns are a mix of old and new. Some you will know, some you won't. Be comfortable and make a joyful noise. We occasionally have guest musicians who share their gifts with us in song or with instruments. We welcome your gifts, too! We take Communion in each service. It is our central belief that Jesus welcomes all to the Table, so we do also. There is a Children’s time (see more below). The sermon is Biblically based and emphasizes methods for spiritual growth. The sermon generally lasts about 15-20 minutes. It focuses on how to incorporate faith into your daily life. Prior worship services are available on our YouTube channel. We pass offering plates around during the service. Many share an offering once a month. Some give online. The "Types Of Financial Gifts" playlist on our YouTube channel outlines how we use offerings. We are grateful for any amount you would like to share, but it won't be awkward if you don't place anything in the offering plate.
What's available for my children?
Worship includes a Children’s moment with a brief message for them, singing & playing instruments, and a prayer. They are invited to either stay in the sanctuary for worship (there are activity bags in the back to bring to their seat) or to go to the nursery with an attendant. We always begin our services with the kids, those who want to, carrying lanterns to place in the front of our worship space signifying the Light of Christ with us. Sunday school for children begins downstairs at 10:15 Sunday mornings.
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What should I expect?
People of all ages People of all ages attend worship with us. You will be warmly greeted as you come in and will be given a bulletin with info about the service, announcements, and a QR code to connect. The building is accessible and restrooms. We sing traditional, but lively hymns in worship. We enjoy a time of visiting with coffee and goodies beforehand the first Sunday of the month.
How should I dress?
Formally, informally, somewhere in between - you will see all of these. Dress in what's comfortable and appropriate to you and you will fit right in.
What does (D.O.C.) mean?
Niantic Christian Church (DOC), or NCC for short, is a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), founded on American soil in the early 1800s, is uniquely equipped to live up to its identity that it is a "Movement for wholeness in a fragmented world." The denomination was born in the 1800s, and continues to be influenced by its founding ideals of unity in Christ with openness and diversity in practice and belief. You can recognize a (DOC) church by it’s Chalice symbol:
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Meet the Pastor
Worship Leader
Rev. Melissa Ebken
Pastor
Melissa has been serving the Illiopolis Christian Church (D.O.C.) since July 2, 2001. She lives with her husband, Andy, and teenage son, Devon.