Posts by Sean Williams

build trust: a six-week nonviolent communication practice series offered at fbc this spring

A six-week Nonviolent Communication (NVC) practice series will be offered this spring at First Baptist Church of McMinnville, providing community members with practical tools for transforming relationships through compassionate communication. The series runs on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM (with one Tuesday session) on the following dates: Monday, April 27, 2026Tuesday, May 5, 2026Monday, May…

Tell about It

SPRING STORY NIGHT in the FBC Fireplace Room Saturday, April 18, 7pm THEME: Blooming Prepare a five-minute story about blooming. Interpret that however you like, or consider these prompts to get you started: When did you feel fully alive – growing up through the dirt, reaching toward the sun, flowers blossoming as you bravely embraced…

HOOTENANNY for PEACE

Let’s Make a Joyful Noise for Justice & Freedom for All FREE – All Are Welcome Here! Monday, January 19, 2026MLK Day7:00-8:30pmDownstairs Social Hall(Enter on Washington Street) Hootenanny is defined as “…gathering at which folk singers entertain often with the audience joining in.” This, our 5th FBC Hootenanny, will be devoted to justice & freedom…

Word of Intention 2026

Sunday, January 11, 20261:00pm – 3:30pmFirst Baptist Church, Social Hall125 SE Cowls Street, Enter on Washington Love Offering Appreciated to Cover Materials Are you ready to step off the edge of 2025 to a new edge that is one of your choosing? That’s what January is for! In this this fun and meaningful workshop—this year…

Christmas Concert

Everybody’s welcome to FBC’s annual Christmas Concert and Candlelight Dessert Buffet on Sunday, December 7! Prelude by the Yamhill County Brass begins at 3:45pm, followed by the concert at 4. FBC is located at 125 SE Cowls Street, with entrances on First Street and Washington Street (accessible).

Financial Report – OCTOBER 2025

Important Financial Update:We appreciate each and every gift. If you are in a position to help us close the deficit gap, that will be helpful. Thank you for your support. You may check on your financial contributions to First Baptist Church through our secure church software database, Realm. If you need assistance or have questions,…

Suppers for Six in 2026

You are invited to be part of our next season of Suppers for Six, a series of small group dinners to be held from January through June in 2026. Why sign up? This is an opportunity to connect with other friends of FBC in a deeper way through sharing conversations over a meal – an opportunity to…