"O taste and see how good God is..."
Psalm 34:8
The months ahead at First Baptist Church bring a host of opportunities to worship, grow, give, and connect as we open ourselves to God and one another.
OCTOBER
World Communion Sunday
Sunday, October 1
In conjunction with other Christian communions and believers worldwide, we participate in communion to recognize our unity in Jesus Christ. Benevolence offering and potluck lunch after worship.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 8
Join Pastor Julie on Zoom at 2:30pm for the Blessing of the Animals. Each beloved creature—cats, dogs, ferrets, parakeets, iguanas, etc.—will receive a blessing.
Young Adult Sunday Night Fellowship
Sunday, October 15
Meet for fellowship and food from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, October 25
Volunteer to give blood or help others give; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall.
Premier of "Sacred Earth"
Thursday, October 26
FBC’s Sanctuary Choir premiers new music by composer Ken Medema at the “Service of Celebration: Creation Justice Ministries” at 7:00 pm at Foundry United Methodist Church.
NOVEMBER
All Saints Sunday
Sunday, November 5
We remember our sisters and brothers who died in the past year and celebrate communion together. Benevolence offering and potluck lunch after worship, followed by the last quarterly congregational meeting of 2023.
Ministry Architects Visit
Saturday and Sunday, November 4-5
Mark and Aqueelah will work with First Baptist to launch the strategic process, identify systems priorities, examine current governance documents, and address immediate pressure points.
Dr. Lawrence P. Schreiber Organ Recital featuring Jan Kraybill
Sunday, November 12 | 4:00 pm
GRAMMY-nominated artist Jan Kraybill is a concert organist; a dynamic speaker, educator, and church musician; and an enthusiastic cheerleader for the power of music to change lives for the better.
This recital is made possible through a generous gift by friends of Dr. Schreiber.
Gratitude Sunday
Church Family Thanksgiving Lunch
Young Adult Sunday Night Fellowship
Sunday, November 19
Gratitude Sunday: all worshipers will be invited to bring forward their pledge cards; Thanksgiving lunch by Chef Laval Sanks following worship (modest fee)
Young Adult Sunday Night Fellowship: meet for Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Rob Marus and James Adams, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
DECEMBER - ADVENT
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 3
"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel..." On this day we begin the great season of Advent, a time of remembering God's coming to be with us in Christ, celebrating Christ's presence with us now in the Holy Spirit, and anticipating Christ's return to set all things aright.
The 2023 Advent sermon series is titled "Those Who Dream," based on the opening line of Psalm 126: “When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.” Throughout Advent, Scripture will ask of us, "What does it look like to live as those who dream?"
65th Annual Candlelight Carols
Sunday, December 10
Capture the joy of the season with a beloved First Baptist tradition featuring FBC's Sanctuary Choir, organ, and other singers and instrumentalists beginning at 4:00 pm.
Blue Christmas: A Service of Consolation
Young Adult Christmas Party
Sunday, December 17
Service of hope, healing and comfort at 4:00 pm
Young Adult Christmas Party: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Christmas Eve Worship Service
Sunday, December 24 @ 4:00 pm only
"O Come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!" Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through music, Scripture, communion and candle lighting. (No Sunday morning activities on December 24)
Faith Formation Classes
Stories That Shape
Sundays, 10:00 - 10:40 am in Sacristy (Mezzanine)
Join adults of all ages for “Stories that Shape.” This is a great chance to meet and get to know other FBC folk, hear one another’s stories, and reflect together on our lived experiences with God, church, family, vocation, relationships, etc.
Tapestry Class
Sundays, 9:30 - 10:30 am in Parlor
You are welcome to join this intergenerational group that is led by different group members. We meet in person for Bible Study, discussing texts from the Revised Common Lectionary, particularly those that are being used in that morning’s worship service.
Crossroads Class
Tuesdays, 11:00 - noon online via Zoom
Adults meet for fellowship & bible study, often reading and discussing a recently published book.
For questions or more information about any of these classes, contact the church office at office@firstbaptistdc.org
