Fall into Fitness at the AYMC
Fall is the perfect time of year for a mini-reset, with so many of us getting back into our post-summer church and school year routines. What better time to create some new habits and routines to improve your overall wellness?! The Activities & Youth Ministry Center (AYMC) is entering the new fall season filled with […]
Youth Ministry Kicks Off a Joyful New School Year
What an incredible start to our Youth Family’s school year! Recently, we had the joy of gathering with new and familiar faces as we launched into another exciting season together. Our Block Party was full of energy as we welcomed many new families and celebrated the return of our youth families. The laughter, conversations and […]
FBG Bake-Off!
We had a blast at our Wednesdays@First Bake-Off on August 20! Congratulations to our category winners: Peggy Paul (Cookies & Brownies), Candy Cochran (Pie & Cobbler), Boggs Howard (Cake), and Edith Hardaway (Allergy-Friendly). —Camille Loomis Rehnborg, Minister of Spiritual Formation & Outreach
September Fun
Engaged Aging Fall Kickoff and Trivia Night Friday, September 5 at 4:30 pm All in our Engaged Aging community are invited to a fun evening at the Fall Kickoff. The evening begins at 4:30pm with a reveal of the new fall lineup and a reflection on the past year. A delicious dinner catered by Uptown […]
Good Grief
Have you noticed that the standard-issue advice people tend to give to grieving people is the same advice they give to adolescents? We say: “It gets better.” With apologies to everyone who ever said that with good intentions, I keep that kind of advice in my “half-truth” file. The struggles of young adults are not […]
The Branch—September 2, 2025
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FBG YOUTH Family 2025-2026
Together, we can create a space where everyone feels invited, included and at home in this family of faith. Week after week, we gather knowing we belong to God, to each other, and to our Youth Family. Our hope is that both youth and parents will find joy, purpose, and belonging here. Parents are an […]
FBG Kids Is Back for Another Amazing Year!
Get ready to dive into our theme of Making Space as we learn, grow and have so much fun together. Check our yearly calendar to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities! —Bridget Kokolis, Minister of Children
Hygiene Kits & United Ministries Fruit: September Monthly Collections
Last spring, some of our youth met with me for a MidWeek brainstorming session about ways to care for our neighbors in the community. After some great questions, suggestions and conversation, what resulted was a plan to collect hygiene items. We would pack them into small baggies and keep them on hand for the congregation […]
From the Senior Minister (August 24, 2025)
Our theme for the year is Invited, based on Romans 15:7. We are invited by God into grace, belonging, service and purpose. In turn, we invite others into faith, friendship and the life of the church. To reflect on this theme, I’ve invited newcomers to share their experiences. —Carol Reflection by Cliff and Jeanette Christian, […]