Advent Sunday School Begins November 30
This year’s Advent Sunday School series for adults begins Sunday, November 30. The four-week series will meet on Sunday mornings in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am. The series will explore the birth story of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew with an emphasis on the latter half of the story. What happens to Jesus, Mary […]
Advent Poinsettias
The First Sunday of Advent is November 30. As a faith family, we will celebrate the symbolism of the decorations in our Sanctuary during the Hanging of the Green Service that morning. Don’t miss this meaningful service! If you are interested in helping decorate our spaces, be in contact with Charmaine Fuller or Leah Wynn, […]
Holiday Hours for Your Pre- and Post-Thanksgiving Festivities
Monday 11/248am-8pm Tuesday 11/258am-8pm Wednesday 11/26CLOSED Thursday 11/27CLOSED Saturday 11/298am-12pm Saturday 11/298am-12pm Sunday 11/3011:30am-2pm
Engaging the Holidays!
Looking for some festive plans to help kick off the holiday season? On Friday, December 5, our Engaged Aging Lunch & More gathering will feature a Christmas sing-along with classic favorites and a few fun twists. We begin at 10:30am with Games & More and Book Club (Trish McGarrahan will present her debut novel, Saint […]
Celebrate Advent at MidWeek@First this December
Mark your calendars for two special Wednesday night gatherings in December! On Wednesday, December 3, all adults are invited to our MidWeek Gathering for Hope and Healing in the Fellowship Hall at 6pm. We will dedicate time to reflection and prayer, acknowledging the heaviness that often accompanies the holiday season. This gathering will also include […]
From the Senior Minister (November 17, 2025)
Our theme for the year is Invited, based on Romans 15:7: “So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory. Jesus did it; now you do it!” Each of us has an important role to play in creating a spirit of hospitality here at First Baptist: inviting people to church, greeting people warmly, getting […]
The Branch—November 17, 2025
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Stephen Ministry Training Program
The Stephen Ministry is an international Christian caregiving program where trained laypeople (Stephen Ministers) provide one-on-one, confidential care to individuals experiencing difficult times. It’s a way for members of our congregation to offer support to those facing challenges like grief, illness or other life crises. A Stephen Minister typically meets with a care receiver once […]
Ministry Through the MinisTREE
MinisTREE, which is our Christmas giving program that supports United Ministries families in their supportive housing program, has officially begun! This is a great way to help our neighbors experience Christmas as a family during a period of housing uncertainty. There is still time to participate! 1. Choose an ornament from the MinisTREE at the […]
The Healing Power of Our Tears
“Time heals all wounds” ain’t in the Bible; it’s just an old saying that needs revision. Like the love we feel, we don’t ever “get over” our grief like a head cold! However, the sharpness of the pain eases when we express and share it, learn new ways to carry and incorporate it, and allow […]