In the Gospels of John and Mark, Jesus is accused of taunting those who threaten him, “Tear down this temple, and in three days I will build it again.” Like most of what’s attributed to Jesus, it’s not clear that he actually said it. The Gospel of Mark tells us that “even their (the accusers’) […]
Community
Every month, we’re highlighting two events – one service event, and one social event – as especially crafted for our “Building Community” theme. All are welcome at these events, so join in, bring friends and family, and let’s celebrate FBC and reach out to our neighbors! FEBRUARY EVENTS: Sunday, February 4 (Service), before & after […]
Eldering Workshop – Saturday, November 18th 9:00 am-4:00 pm, in the Fireplace Room “Conscious Aging: Awakening the Sage Within” This workshop is to discover and enhance the spirituality of our elder years. Sage-ing (Conscious aging, or Spiritual Eldering) provides a model for living one’s elder years more consciously, more joyfully, and more compassionately towards self […]
Join us as we hear SONGS of CELEBRATION, COURAGE, PEACE, LAUGHTER, and COMPASSION. Saturday, Feb. 11 – 7:00 pm – First Baptist Church sanctuary, Featuring Song writers, Poets, and Musicians, MIKE STERN & BILL JOLLIFF Mike Stern has traveled the world extensively while singing for PEACE and JUSTICE. He has visited Hiroshima & Nagasaki in Japan; Malawi & […]
Ruminate Magazine says of Brian Doyle: “His lyrical prose, even when working with weighty, difficult topics, carries a timbre of grace that leaves you full-hearted and stunned.” You’re invited to join a BOOK GROUP to explore Doyle’s work with friends in October and November, and then to listen to him and lunch with him the […]
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of First Baptist McMinnville, the church will hold a series of concerts throughout the year. Friday, October 14 – 7pm – Organ Concert by Paul Klemme, Professor of Organ at Willamette University plus trumpet and piano Sunday, November 20 – 4pm – Jazz Concert by Darrell Grant (Head of Jazz […]
The Portland Story Theater is coming to FBC! They’re offering two sessions of their Storytelling Starter, a workshop designed to give you a taste of the fabulous art form of storytelling in less than two hours. It’s interactive. Fast-paced. Fun! Their approach teaches participants to trust the story and speak extemporaneously from the heart. You’ll get […]
Join us Sunday, September 11 as we begin our celebration of 150 Years of Engaging Community! We’ll remember our earliest days as a community – hearing the words and songs of our foremothers and fathers in faith, enjoying the foods they would’ve feasted on, and marveling at the quilts that tell the stories of their […]
First Baptist Church, what a legacy you have of standing on the right side of history. Though there are differences of opinion in our congregation about how to interpret particular scriptures, in practice we have been a welcoming and affirming congregation for many years. The LGBTQIA group Together Works has been meeting at First Baptist […]
FBC’s Sew ‘n Sos quilting ministry began over 15 years ago. It started in one of the lower level classrooms on the First Street side of the building. Most of you know the ministry leader, Lucita Duke, passed away on June 1, 2016. During these years, over 100 quilts a year were produced by 20 […]