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Holy Week Schedule, April 2-8
Holy Week, April 2-8 Join us as we observe Holy Week at the First Baptist Church of Christ. Palm Sunday: Worship at 11am, with Egg Hunt in park to follow Maundy Thursday: Supper and worship in fellowship hall, 5:30pm Good Friday: Art and meditation in...
Children’s Sunday, February 26!
Join us this coming Sunday, February 26, for Children's Sunday! Our children will lead us in every part of worship as we enter the holy season of Lent. If your child is not signed up to participate but would like to, please reach out to Kelsey.
Ash Wednesday Service, Feb. 22: 6:30pm
Join us Wednesday, February 22, at 6:30pm in the sanctuary for our Ash Wednesday Service, with the imposition of ashes.
Wednesday Night Bible Study in February, 6:30pm
Supper at 5:30pm, Bible Study at 6:30p Join us for these next two Wednesday nights for a crash course in biblical literacy. We'll talk about how the canon came to be and look at some important questions about the nature of scripture. Series based on a wonderful book...
Around the Table Returns!
Around the Table returns! We are excited to once again offer these opportunities to gather for a meal around each other's tables. For those new to this tradition, on three different Saturday evenings in Lent, members of the congregation will open their homes to...
Search for Interim Director of Children’s Ministries
The First Baptist Church of Christ is searching for a new Interim Director of Children's Ministries. A full list of responsibilities can be found below. This position will be part time, between 15-20 hours a week. Compensation is $300 a week. Our interim director must...
Baptist Heritage Sunday, Feb. 5
The Director of Global Missions Church Engagement for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Reverend Ellen Sechrest, will lead us in worship as our guest preacher. Attend the joint Sunday School class in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 am for breakfast and to hear more from...
Wednesday Bible Study Resumes, Jan 11
Deacon Orientation Breakfast, Jan 22
All incoming and active deacons are invited to join us this Sunday, Jan 22, at 9am in the fellowship hall for breakfast and our first meeting of the year!
Deacon Installation this Sunday, Jan 22
Join us this Sunday in 11am worship as we install and bless our incoming class of deacons.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Dec. 24, 5pm
Join us on Christmas Eve for our annual candlelight service! There will be no nursery so all are welcome to remain in the sanctuary.
Service for the Longest Night, Dec. 21, 6pm
Join us on December 21, the longest night of the year, for this simple, contemplative service to lift up the tenderness this season so often brings.
Lessons and Carols, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11am
Join us Sunday, December 11, during the 11 o'clock worship hour for this beloved seasonal tradition, led by our Sanctuary Choir under the direction of Dr. Stanley L. Roberts.
Celebrating Scott’s 10 Years as Pastor
Join us after worship this Sunday in the fellowship hall as we celebrate Scott's 10 year anniversary as pastor!
Children’s Choir Program, Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6pm
It isn't Christmas until the children sing! Join us this Sunday at 6pm!
Advent 2022
Join us as we make our way to the light this Advent season!
Thanksgiving Covered Dish with First Baptist on New St., Nov. 20
Join us Sunday evening, Nov. 20, at 5:30pm in the fellowship hall as we resume our tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving with our friends and neighbors at First Baptist Church on New St. Bring a side or dessert to share!
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Nov. 17
Join us, Thursday, Nov. 17, at Mulberry Street United Methodist Church as we gather with other downtown houses of faith to celebrate the blessings of a God whom we know by many different names and through many different experiences.
All Saints and Commitment Sunday, Nov. 6
We are thrilled to welcome Chuck Poole back to First Baptist as our guest preacher for Commitment Sunday on November 6. Chuck served as pastor of our congregation from the mid 1980s to mid 1990s. Most recently, he served as pastor of Northminster Baptist Church in...
A Future That’s Bigger Than the Past: Stewardship 2022
As we enter stewardship season, we continue with our theme from the past month, looking ahead to what it will take to ensure a future that is as big as the past. We will hear testimonies in worship, and continue in our series on both Sunday mornings and Wednesday...