a creative, progressive, welcoming, and affirming American Baptist congregation in McMinnville, OR
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FBC Rummage SaleSupporting Mission ProjectsSept 16, 17, 18 ALL sale proceeds will go to these two amazing organizations: Safe Families for Children, Yamhill County and AMOS Health & Hope, Nicaragua Several ways to support this project…. >> DONATE ITEMS FOR THE SALE! (NO clothes please) If you can’t make one of the following times, please make alternative arrangements with…
Dear Friends, I’ve drafted this letter many times in my head – and now, finally, I actually get to put the words on paper and send them to you… After 68 weeks (and 72 services!) of virtual worship, the staff and the church board invite you to return to the sanctuary, in person, for our…
Join us for Vacation Bible School 2021! Compassion Camp: Changing the World with LovingkindnessAs we look around the world, our deep need for compassion becomes more evident with each passing day, perhaps now more than ever. At VBS this summer we will explore different ways and places in our lives where we can cultivate compassion.…
Everyone is invited to gather to mark the beginning of the Lenten season. Together we’ll pray; listen to an original song by Rob Porter and a children’s story, both about ashes; hear scripture; trace a labyrinth; set intentions; and mark ourselves with ash and glitter. A liturgy and ash are in your Lenten bag. The service is…
We’re offering a new class for all youth in 2021 called Dialogues on Sexuality (a curriculum by Spark House) in which we will discuss a wide range of topics, including:-The Church and the Pervasive Problem of Patriarchy-How Women Can Overcome Shame and Reclaim Ourselves-Language, Identity, and the Power of Words-What Does It Mean to Be…
What do you want to burn from 2020? Write it down and bring it to the FBC Courtyard, Thursday, Dec. 31, between 4 and 7 pm. Wear a mask, drop your card into the fire, say a prayer, and watch it burn. Here’s to a better NEW YEAR in 2021
Virtual Christmas Pageant Thursday, December 24 – 6:30 pm on Facebook Live FBC families present Do Not Be Afraid from Illustrated Ministry, a compilation of videos retelling the Christmas story. Virtual Lessons & Carols Service Thursday, December 24 – 7 pm on Facebook Live Experience the story, the music, the beauty of Christmas Eve from…
The promises of Advent are hope, peace, joy, and love. How are those promises coming true in your life these days? And how are their shadow sides – doubt, anxiety, sorrow, and fear – also making themselves known? How do you navigate the space in between those shadow sides and the promises? Each Wednesday from…
In November of 2016, as FBC was approaching its 150th Anniversary year, Charlie Walker inspired a group of church members to help lead a capital campaign to address major deferred maintenance issues. It was a time to celebrate the past and put the church building in a better physical condition to continue our mission of…
by Debbie Harmon Ferry Lord, you know this is a time of great anxiety for many in this community and in this country. It feels like there is much at stake this week and people are worried. Your Word says to be anxious for nothing, but in everything to come to You; I ask that…