Mar 29, 2026 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
Holy Week, the most sacred week of the Christian year, has begun. From Palm Sunday through Easter, we journey with Jesus through the final, powerful days of his earthly life: his arrival in Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his arrest, and ultimately the cross and...
Mar 15, 2026 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
First Baptist, I want to celebrate some wonderful news: we ended 2025 with a revenue surplus of $245,837 over expenses! Our congregation’s giving was very strong, and we met our contribution goal. This speaks to the deep level of commitment we have to our shared life...
Mar 8, 2026 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
Like many of you, I have followed the disturbing reports surrounding the Epstein case. Behind each headline are women who were exploited and abused. Many have shown extraordinary courage in coming forward and seeking justice. Because powerful people across the...
Feb 16, 2026 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
Lent is a special 40-day season in the Christian calendar that helps prepare our hearts for Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. The 40 days (not counting Sundays) recall the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and praying in...
Feb 1, 2026 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
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...
Jan 25, 2026 | Church News, From the Senior Minister
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...
