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Start collecting items to take to the Fair Grounds on June 4th from 10 am to 2 pm. James Recycling is collecting items that are typically difficult to recycle. How many bottle tops and Styrofoam packages have your thrown away because they couldn’t be recycled through Recology? Please see the following page for what can be…
The Climate Action Group invites you to join in reading a local author’s reflections, one each day this week, as we move toward Earth Sunday. Randy Woodley’s Becoming Rooted is an invitation to reflect on our interconnectedness to all life and to recommit ourselves to care for all that is. Then join us for Earth Sunday worship…
The McMinnville Youth Collective is hosting a screening of the documentary, “YOUTH v GOV” and anyone is welcome to join. Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 5pmSanctuary at First Baptist Church, McMinnvilleWe will provide dinner during the film, as well as a time of discussion following. Contact Sean P. Williams (sean@fbcmac.org) if you have question or…
Good Friday, April 15 Meditative Walk – 6:30 pmSimple Service – 7:15pm Meet at 6:30 pm in the FBC Courtyard to join with friends from First Presbyterian Church and McMinnville Cooperative Ministries for a guided meditative walk around our neighborhood, pausing to remember Jesus’ journey to the cross and ending with a brief service of…
with AMOS Health & HopeFebruary 27 – March 13 A mission trip that everyone can join! Take part in a small group that travels to the rural communities in Nicaragua. Via videos, hear stories from community leaders and reflect on their faith and their work. As is true of every mission trip, conclude with a…
Mask Policy Change Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Dear Friends, As you know, the mask mandate in Oregon ends this weekend. Many have asked what we at the church will do. We know some of you are eager to be rid of the requirement, and others are a bit wary; we all have our own sets…
“Everybody pretends that you only die once. But that’s not true. You can die to a thousand possible futures in the course of a single, stupid life.” Kate Bowler’s new book, No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear) – a follow-up to her Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other…
Friday, December 247 pm – Candlelight ServiceA traditional service of lessons, carols, & candlelight.In the Sanctuary & Streaming Live on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistmac/ 9 pm – Outdoor Fireside ServiceSinging & Candlelight around the Courtyard Firepit.Wear a Mask and dress warm.
REGISTER HERE FBC invites you to a screening of Mission: JOYSunday, December 5 at 11:30am (following worship)in the FBC Sanctuary, snacks and drinks provided The entire FBC community is invited to be part of this gathering;we’ll watch the film together followed by a conversation about the movie. Deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny, Mission: JOY is…
The Lock Out is back!Instead of ALL night it will just be LATE night this year, but you don’t want to miss it!Here are all the details, register here. 6th-12th grade youth and friends Friday, November 5 @ 5pmdrop off at FBCTOFriday, November 5 @ midnightpick up at McMinnville Cinema $40 (financial assistance available if…