We are excited to present this introductory training on Effective Communication based on Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a practice rooted in humanistic psychology and developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. NVC is designed to catalyze efficient and empathetic interpersonal dynamics, emotional intelligence, and effective conflict resolution. When applied in community and organizational settings, NVC accelerates and clarifies…
Tell me, writes Mary Oliver in her poem, “The Summer Day,” What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? It’s a question full of energy and promise, even though at its center is a recognition of mortality… making it just the right question for this season. During Lent, we are…
… a worship series for Epiphany … Epiphany – the season that dawns when we celebrate the Magi’s recognition of Jesus, and takes us to the beginnings of Lent – is a time to consider what we know, and how we know it. It is a season of curiosity and revelation, of exploring and discovering,…
If you have signed up for Realm (Church Software Database) you may view a secure page that lists all your financial contributions to First Baptist Church. If you have questions, please contact Martha VanCleave (mvcleave@linfield.edu), Don Watson (donjw@comcast.net) or Barbara Burr (barbaracoleburr@gmail.com FBC Finance Committee,Barbara Burr, Judee Kunze, Martha VanCleave, Don Watson, Roger Dell, Jane…
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…
Congregational Fellowship via ZoomSundays at 11:00 AM JOIN BY VIDEO:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84167771310?pwd=ZXFpUFpoV2ZiYUdlQ3IvRXdiRkYyQT09 JOIN BY PHONE:1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 84167771310 Password: 297765
FBC will offer an opportunity for mid-week connection on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm. Each week will have a loose theme to center our conversation, though we’ll be free to wander from that focus if/as the group desires. You’re invited to check out the themes below and to come (virtually) with a story or some thoughts to…
Virtual Children’s Chapel Children’s Chapel in now happening online via Zoom (access info below) on Sunday mornings at 11am! We’ll meet following worship for music, a story, some creative reflection time, and a feast. Before we meet, gather some art supplies to use as a way to respond to the story, and have a snack…
All are invited to be part of FBC worship on Sunday mornings via Facebook Live (you don’t need to have a Facebook account to join us). Instructions below, and check out the Virtual Church Resources page to find everything you need to participate. Visit www.facebook.com/firstbaptistmac at 10am, or anytime during/following the service. If needed, select “More”…
A conversation with friends about the promises and challenges of each week’s Scripture, its promises and challenges, and its connection to our lives. Wednesdays at 11amin-person in the Fireplace Every Wednesday at 11am, people gather to discuss the passage of Scripture that will be the focus of the coming Sunday’s sermon. Together they read various versions of the…