Youth Ministry Fundraising Week
Our Youth Family is kicking off Youth Ministry Fundraising Week, a time when our church—and community—come together to laugh, play, give generously, and support the incredible ministry happening with our youth. This isn’t just our biggest fundraiser of the year. It’s a chance for youth to build relationships and for our congregation to witness their […]
From the Senior Minister (February 2, 2026)
The well-known psychiatrist and author Elisabeth Kübler-Ross once wrote, “There are really only two emotions: love and fear.” All the emotions we think of as positive flow from love —happiness, contentment, peace, and joy. All the emotions we think of as negative grow out of fear—anger, hatred, anxiety, guilt, and jealousy. In other words, if […]
The Branch—February 2, 2026
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Newcomer Class This Spring: First Baptist 101
Do you want to learn more about the history of First Baptist Greenville or how to get involved in church life? First Baptist 101 is a class for you! This three-part series is designed for visitors, new church members or anyone considering church membership seeking a broad overview of the life of the church. First […]
From the Senior Minister (January 26, 2026)
As many of you know, Matt Rollins, our Minister of Community Engagement, has accepted a position with Village Engage. Matt’s last day in the office was January 15. We are grateful for his years of service and dedication and look forward to what this next chapter holds for him. We will recognize Matt during worship […]
The Branch—January 26, 2026
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Our Engaged Aging Ministry Is Off to a Great Start!
Our Games & More gathering was a hit! Many thanks to Kathy Barksdale and Deb Willingham for their leadership and teaching. We have two more special events (weather permitting) coming up that promise to be lots of fun. Signup information is below. If you’re looking for meaningful ways to connect, share meals, laugh and enjoy […]
Deacon Ordination and Installation
We are grateful for the newest class of deacons that were ordained or installed in worship on January 11, 2026. Their servant leadership will be valuable to our church. Ordained: Patrick Bairefoot, Katherine Gallagher-King, Anna Goldston, Walt Herbert, Jamie Kaltenbach, Brian Marshall, Julie Moniot, Sarah Ramsey-Smith, Doug Stout and Zachary Sutton Installed: Cassandra Bray, Lora […]
Parent Education Initiative
On Sunday, January 11, we hosted a Parent Education Night for families of children and youth. We welcomed six knowledgeable and compassionate panelists who shared insight into body safety, sexuality and other meaningful topics that support parents as they navigate important, sometimes challenging, conversations with their children. The evening included extended Q&A, where parents asked […]
Authentic Engagement?
Before he became Pope John Paul II, then Cardinal Wojtyla wrote a book—The Acting Person—which described church participation as either authentic or inauthentic. The two kinds of authentic engagement, he wrote, are solidarity and protest. We expect him to say solidarity. But he says there also must be a space for protest in communities where […]