Family Faith Every Day Parenting Circle Cohort Recap
The past four months have been a meaningful journey with the five families in our Parenting Circle. Together, we explored ways to nurture faith practices at home and along the way, we watched a beautiful sense of community grow among both parents and children. We are deeply grateful for the support of the Family Faith […]
From the Senior Minister (December 15, 2025)
During Advent, we make room for Christ in our hearts and our lives. Christine Rogers captures this beautifully in her poem, “A Clearing”: Help me make a space for you emptying myself to create a place for you spreading the straw on the floor of my soul in joyful expectation of your coming. This season […]
The Branch—December 15, 2025
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Newcomers at FBG
Fall has brought many new faces to FBG! Thirty newcomers participated in our recent First Baptist 101 class. We spent three Sunday afternoons getting to know each other over food and conversation, learned about Baptist identity at FBG, explored the values animating our Children and Youth Ministries, and discussed the many ways to participate in […]
First Baptist Helps Here and Around the World
There are many ways that First Baptist supports those in need, from the local level to the global. There are three specific ministries we’d like to highlight for you: our Local Relief Fund, which offers assistance to community members in need; Mission Backpack, which provides food to students whose families face food insecurity; and our […]
God’s Peaceable Kin-dom
Our Advent theme, God’s Peaceable Kin-dom, is inspired by imagery from Isaiah. Advent devotionals featuring reflections written by First Baptist folks are available in print version and on our website. Below is an extended version of Michael McEntyre, Minister of Engaged Aging’s devotional. —Carol The book of Isaiah finds the prophet calling out the nation […]
High School and College Missions Immersion in Costa Rica
Our High School and College missions experience is a highlight of every summer. During a student’s time in the Youth Family, we offer an opportunity to experience local, regional and international missions. This summer, we will travel to Costa Rica for our High School and College Mission Immersion Experience on Saturday, June 13, to Friday, […]
A Gift that Keeps On Giving
As the Christmas season approaches, we often struggle in our search for just the right gift to give the ones we love. This year, the AYMC invites you to consider a gift that will keep on giving, nurturing mind, body, and spirit: an AYMC Membership or Personal Training package! Whether you gift one month, three […]
Celebrate the Season with Music!
Gather with your church family on December 7, the Second Sunday of Advent, when we will light the Advent Candle of Peace and celebrate with a Sunday of music. Our Sanctuary Choir will be joined by Vocare (youth) and our Children’s Choirs as service choirs. A string ensemble and clarinetist from the Greenville Symphony will […]
Youth Winter Retreat 2026
What could be a better Christmas gift than giving your youth a weekend away with their friends, followed by a day filled with winter fun? All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our annual ski trip! This year we are heading back to Winterplace Ski Resort in West Virginia for a […]