Find Your Next Great Read at FBG!
Coming and going from the sanctuary, you may have noticed a new cart standing in the Narthex or reception area, filled with books for all ages! Pastor Carol recently suggested that some people might like to check out a book without walking through multiple hallways, to another building, and down two levels to the Media […]
Step Into the Circle of Care
The causes of spiritual malaise can be varied and complex, but a good starting place is to discern whether they come from a lack of fulfillment or—to play with words a bit—“fillment.” While the Christian life is one of service, we can suffer when our basic human needs are not met. These needs range from […]
Affinity Groups Continue by Popular Demand
FBG piloted affinity groups this summer and they were a smashing success! An affinity group is a small group of people that share a common interest or an “affinity” in a wide range of hobbies, activities or life stages. This summer, we experimented with arts and crafts, birding, book groups, meet-ups at the dog park […]
From the Senior Minister (September 7, 2025)
This week, I am excited to travel to Turkey with a group from First Baptist to sail along the coast, following in the footsteps of Paul. We will be visiting Ephesus and other significant sites from his missionary journeys. While I am away, you are in for a special treat! On Sunday, September 14, Kyle […]
The Branch—September 8, 2025
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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 […]