Nov 12, 2023 | Now. Here. This.
Written by Allie Ford, Interim Director of Youth Ministries Last weekend, 11 youth and 4 chaperones piled into cars and made the 3-hour trek to CBF’s Fall Retreat in Dahlonega, Georgia. With its theme of Illuminate, the retreat challenged our group to embrace God’s...
Nov 6, 2023 | Now. Here. This.
Written by Julie Long, Interim Director of Staff and Congregational Life Many of us enjoyed the fun of Halloween this past week, whether we dressed up in costume, took the kids out trick or treating, or handed out candy at the door. However you celebrated, I hope you...
Oct 30, 2023 | Announcements
Thursday, November 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Temple Beth Israel Mark your calendars for a service of Thanksgiving as we join with our neighbors from other downtown congregations. Following the brief service of worship, we will work together to make sandwiches to provide...
Oct 30, 2023 | Now. Here. This.
Written by Julie Long, Interim Director of Staff and Congregational Life In early August, our church “climbing tree” fell. While the tree had been dead for some time, its branches finally succumbed to the strong winds of a storm that rolled through town and split...
Oct 30, 2023 | Announcements
On All Saints’ Sunday, November 5, we will join together, as is our tradition, to process to our sanctuary’s altar to pledge our commitments to this church and the ministry we share together. We will remember those saints who have come before us and give thanks to...
Oct 19, 2023 | Now. Here. This.
Written by Julie Long, Interim Director of Staff and Congregational Life This week our church membership received a mailing that included a copy of the 2024 proposed budget and a letter from the finance committee chair that expressed the full and hard reality of our...
Oct 19, 2023 | Now. Here. This., Uncategorized
Written by Julie Long, Interim Director of Staff and Congregational Life Each of us brings our own individual stories of why FBCX is “my” church. Our stories are as unique as we are and come out of different seasons in our church’s life over the span of several...
Oct 19, 2023 | Announcements
Creating Community through Conversations Sunday, November 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join a small group for dinner hosted in church member homes for a chance to eat together, build community, and have conversations about our shared lives and our community of faith. Members of...
Oct 12, 2023 | Now. Here. This.
Written by Julie Long, Interim Director of Staff and Congregational Life I spent my first semester as a Mercer student visiting churches around town with friends. On the first Sunday of my second semester, I came alone to First Baptist. Gladys Giddens found me...
