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The First Baptist Church of Christ at Macon nurtures authentic faith and belonging, loves and serves courageously, and affirms the image of God in all people.
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Installation Service for Rev. Julie Whidden Long
Personnel Committee Announces July Leadership Plan
On Sunday, June 23, our congregation voted to call Julie Long as our next pastor, beginning August 1, 2024. Julie will conclude her tenure as our Interim Director of Staff and Congregational Life on June 30 and will take the month of July away before beginning as...
Rev. Julie Whidden Long elected as Pastor of First Baptist Church of Christ
The First Baptist Church of Christ today elected its first woman pastor in the church’s almost 200-year history, calling Rev. Julie Whidden Long as Pastor of the church, which is located at the top of Poplar Street in downtown Macon. Rev. Long has most recently been...
Pastor Search Committee Recommends Rev. Julie Whidden Long as Candidate for Pastor
Join us for the following congregational conversations hosted by the Pastor Search Committee. Note: Church members who cannot attend these two question-and answer sessions in person may attend them via Zoom. Zoom links can be acquired by emailing the church office. ...
“The Summer of Small” Small Group Offerings
This year our congregation has been doing BIG things – navigating staff transitions, holding congregational conversations around our future, conducting a pastor search, facilities master planning, and more. This summer, we are going to celebrate the SMALL! Gathering...
Pentecost Potluck at Amerson Park, May 19 at 5 p.m.
Update from Pastor Search Committee
The Pastor Search Committee, after reviewing and discussing the comments we received last fall in listening sessions and then the notes from the Congregational Conversations in February and March, have prepared a profile of our church and a profile of the...
Jennifer Graham to serve as Interim Director of Youth Ministries this Summer
Dr. Jennifer Graham will serve as Interim Director of Youth Ministries while Allie takes a leave of absence to serve this summer as the PASSPORT Choices Worship Coordinator. Jennifer is the Associate Dean of Students for Student Inclusion and Belonging at Georgia...
Needs at Daybreak
Volunteers are needed in all the stations-tech room, snack bar, showers, and laundry. An orientation for new volunteers is at 9:00 every Monday morning. Donations requested are: $10 gift cards to WEAR, McDonalds, Kroger Canned fruit, fresh fruit Snack foods Vinegar...
“The Summer of Small” Small Group Offerings
This year our congregation has been doing BIG things – navigating staff transitions, holding congregational conversations around our future, conducting a pastor search, facilities master planning, and more. This summer, we are going to celebrate the SMALL! Gathering...
Hannah Service, May 9, 6 p.m.
Community-Wide Yard Sale May 4
Help Spread the Word about our Community-Wide Yard Sale! Indoor Yard Sale Saturday, May 4 8 am-12 NN First Baptist Church of Christ 511 High Place Macon, GA 31201 *parking/entrance on High Street between St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Joseph's School *furniture...