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Our very own Sew & So’s are a part of this amazing effort! https://newsregister.com/article?articleTitle=life-savers-locals-cut-and-sew-to-help-front-line-workers–1585883066–36708–
Dear Friends, It’s hard to know where to begin this letter. Everything is changing all around us, and as a church, we’re changing, too. These days feel very improvisational. We’re learning as we go. And the rule of improv, as theologian/Saturday Night Live veteran Tina Fey passed on, is always, “Yes, And.†We take in…
Dear Friend in Christ, A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook Puerto Rico at 4:24 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The southwest part of the island received the worst part. Immediately after the seism, the whole island was without electricity. At least one person died, as walls collapsed around the area, and many others were injured. The majority…
First Friday Forum Friday, December 6th at 7 pm in the Social Hall Good Vibrations: Benefits of Sound Healing Presenter Rachel Hayward brings the power of sound to her healing work and community drum gatherings to help people better understand how sound can be used to heal and to connect to each other and to…
Below is a list of the special events happening at FBC during Advent. We hope you will be a part of these meaningful ways to connect in this season. And be sure to also check out our Advent theme and resources available. Sunday, December 1 at 11:15am – Church Family Holiday Gathering All are invited…
Beginning Sunday, November 3, members & friends of First Baptist Church are invited to be a part of the BOXES of HOPE program, an alternative way to give this Christmas. A Family Place (AFP) is the Relief Nursery of Yamhill County, which supports 60 families in McMinnville. AFP runs early childhood classrooms, offers parent education,…
Our all night adventure is back… the McMinnville Youth Collective Lock Out 2019 It’s Friday, November 8 at 7 pm to Saturday, November 9 at 7 am and the cost is $30. We will be traveling around the area for games, food, movies, and more, final details coming! You can register online now, the deadline…
The McMinnville Youth Collective is doing our first ever Fall Beach Retreat! We’ve got a big house just a half block from the beach in Pacific City, OR the weekend of September 20-22. And you can be part for just $100! Space is limited so register ASAP, the deadline is Sunday, September 15 if we…
Join us for Summer Camp 2019 at Camp Arrah Wanna! We’ll spend a week in the beauty of the mountains with amazing leaders, staff and campers. Our week will be filled with swimming in the pool, archery, games, worship, campfires, cabin time, amazing food, and more! It doesn’t matter where you are from, if you go our…
We’ve got lots happening this summer for children, youth, and families! Check out our Summer 2019 Calendar! And subscribe to our weekly enews or text group for more details and to get any updates/changes. You can learn more about VBS and register here. And all the details about summer camp and registration are here. Plus we…