FBCP Families | 07.26.2025

Beloved Families,

Last weekend at our youth retreat, we explored the theme of joy and connection. Our winter retreat had focused on expanding our capacity to hold suffering, so this retreat was a kind of companion to that. We asked questions about how joy and connection are related and what the difference is between happiness and joy. We named the hurts we are carrying and then wondered how we might honor suffering while also nurturing joy with one another. We spent one evening affirming the ways we see joy present in one another and the ways each person brings joy to others. It was a powerful time of sharing, so I offer that as a prompt for your own families as you gather around tables or take long car rides. What makes you light up and feel joy? When has joy been a companion to your suffering? What are ways we see you bringing joy to others? I am so thankful to Jensen, Michael M, and Tina for being part of the retreat and offering such profound love and care for our youth. We had a blast! May we continue to nurture joy and connection in all seasons. 

Youth Pool Hangout Tomorrow!

In lieu of our regular youth gathering, this Sunday we will head over to the Powell's house after church for a fun afternoon by the pool and wrap up at 3PM. Lunch will be provided, and youth can bring their swimsuits and towels to church with them that morning. We will have a lifeguard present to keep it safe and fun. Email me if you need me to send the address again.

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM. This week our nursery kids will explore Jacob and Esau and how God loves and honors differences. 

ELEMENTARY

Last Sunday the kids got to think about kindness, and they wrote some kind notes to pass on to Friends In Deed with the backpack supplies we collected. This week Pastor Andrew and the kids will explore Goodness as they continue to learn about the Fruit of the Spirit. 

Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home

• What does it mean that God is good?

• When have you experienced or seen goodness in the world?

YOUTH

See you at the Powell's for lunch and swimming! We’ll be on for our regular youth gathering next week.

Sending much love to all of you. We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Lindsay and Andrew

Weekly Updates 07.25.2025

Friday

Thanks to our Community Dinner hosts Anya, Brian, Chris J, Jason E, Jenn Y, Jonathan, Kirk, Laski, Matt, Natalee, Sara, and Susan! Enjoy your dinners tonight around the city! If you missed the sign-up to attend this round, keep a lookout for another one this Fall.

Saturday

We could use a couple more people to help our Youth tomorrow at Friends In Deed from 9am-11:30am. We’ll be organizing school supplies to help get them ready for distribution to the families served by Friends In Deed. Breakfast burritos will be provided! Email Pastor Lindsay if you want to join us.

Sunday

• Because our Sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service in these coming summer weeks.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is 1 Kings 19:1-18. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship, and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• The youth are invited to a Pool Hangout this Sunday after worship at Dave & Kara’s house. This will take the place of the regular youth gathering, and lunch will be provided. Happy splashing! Email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• Join us after worship in the Parlor this Sunday for thirty minutes of prayer for our American Baptist global servants. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette or Judy. This will enable us to send you an email about the specific matters for which we will be praying.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is tomato pasta sauce, tomato sauce, and/or diced tomatoes.

• Special note this week: Urgent need at The Women’s Room at Friends In Deed! They’re running low on women’s underwear (all sizes) and shower robes—essentials that help their guests feel clean, comfortable, and cared for. You can bring items to church on Sunday or you can donate directly through their Amazon Wish List. Thank you for supporting the dignity of the women they serve.

Coming Up

• Close out the summer with a movie night with our FBCPride Group on Friday, August 1st, at 6pm! All are invited. We narrowed it down to a couple of great movie choices, and those who show up can vote on the final choice. Pizza will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack and a friend. Text “movie” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Our partners at LA Voice will be holding a Fire Recovery Action on Tuesday, August 5, in the evening.  The aim is to hold insurance carriers accountable for making good on their obligations, and to address issues of inequity in coverage and response after the Eaton fire. Additional information will be posted on the FBCP Engagement page as it becomes available.

• Our newest SPARKY Group outing on Friday, August 8, from 6-8pm at Cindy’s Restaurant, 1500 Colorado Blvd. in Eagle Rock.  Join Kevin for dinner–no need to RSVP or tell the restaurant you’re with FBCP.  Just show up, order, and eat to support this local business whose owners were affected by the Eaton fire.

• We invite anyone from the congregation to join us for a Celebration of Life for Cindy Mcalister on Saturday, August 9th, from 10-11am at Silverlake Community Church. Cindy was a beloved woman in our community, a member of our FBCPride Group, and a dear friend to Jerry and others. We hope you can join us, and please reach out to Sally if you’d like to join a carpool from FBCP.

• We will have our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, August 10th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room for those who are interested in learning more about our church and/or becoming a member. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church and what it means to be part of the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• Save the Date for a Dodgers vs. Padres baseball game on Friday, August 15th. Tickets are $30. Click here to purchase tickets and read more about it. Email Pastor Chip with any questions. Play ball!

Pasadena

• Keep an eye on our Community Engagement page for the latest ways to stay involved in supporting our neighbors.

Six Weeks at a Glance

7/26 - Youth Backpack Sorting
7/27 - Prayer for Global Servants
7/27 - Youth Pool Hangout
8/01 - FBCPride Movie Night
8/05 - LA Voice Fire Recovery Action
8/08 - SPARKY! Dinner at Cindy’s
8/09 - Cindy’s Celebration of Life
8/10 - Basics Lunch
8/13-15 - Youth Girls Retreat
8/15 - Dodger Game
8/16 - Family Ministry Training (Elementary)
8/17 - Small Group Leader Training I
8/17 - Promotion Sunday + Student/Teacher Blessing
8/22 - 55+ Crowd Event
8/23 - Family Ministry Training (Nursery)
8/24 - Small Group Leader Training II

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

Weekly Updates 07.18.2025

Friends In Deed Drive

Our Friends In Deed's Backpack + School Supply Drive ends this Sunday! If you are able, please consider bringing any of these items to the north side of the chancel this Sunday. The pastors will incorporate items into a blessing during service. Thank you for your generosity!

Saturday

• Join us tomorrow, July 19th, at 9am for our quarterly Men’s Breakfast in the Park off Union St. You won’t want to miss the meal or the time of fellowship together. Text “bacon” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP, or just walk on in!

• Thanks to all who have been supporting local restaurants as they recover from the wildfires with our SPARKY Group (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all!). Join Kevin for lunch at Fair Oaks Burger at 12pm tomorrow, July 19th. No need to RSVP or tell the restaurant you’re with FBCP. Just show up, order, and eat! You’ll likely run into a familiar face and support our local neighbors, too!

Sunday

• Because our Sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service in these coming summer weeks.

• Our Grief Group will meet this Sunday at 9am in the Parlor. It is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. Reach out to Jon Rinkus if you have questions, or just walk right in. Jon is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and provides a rich space for folks to process grief. 

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is 1 Kings 18:20-40. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship, and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. Our youth group will be at their summer retreat this Sunday (please keep them in your prayers). The Prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is peanut butter & jam.

Coming Up

• Community Dinners are happening around the city next Friday, July 25th! Thanks to everyone who signed up to host or attend. Hosts will be contacting attendees in the next few days to let you know their address and start time. Contact Pastor Chip if you have any questions, and text “dinner” to 626.727.9498 to join the waitlist!

• Our youth (grades 6-12) are invited to organize and pack all the donated backpack supplies at Friends In Deed on Saturday, July 26th, from 9am-11:30am. We'll have breakfast burritos as always, and it will be a great time serving together! This time of organizing school supplies helps get them ready for distribution to the families served by Friends In Deed. Email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• The youth are also invited to a Pool Hangout on Sunday, July 27th, after worship at Dave & Kara’s house. This will take the place of the regular youth gathering, and lunch will be provided. Happy splashing! Email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• Join us after worship in the Parlor on Sunday, July 27th, for thirty minutes of prayer for our American Baptist global servants. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette or Judy. This will enable us to send you an email about the specific matters for which we will be praying.

• Close out the summer with a movie night with our FBCPride Group on Friday, August 1st, at 6pm! All are invited. We narrowed it down to two movie choices, and those who show up can vote on the final choice. Pizza will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack and a friend. Text “movie” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• We invite anyone from the congregation to join us for a Celebration of Life for Cindy Mcalister on Saturday, August 9th, from 10-11am at Silverlake Community Church. Cindy was a beloved woman in our community, a member of our FBCPride Group, and a dear friend to Jerry and others. We hope you can join us, and please reach out to Sally if you’d like to join a carpool from FBCP.

• We will have our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, August 10th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room for those who are interested in learning more about our church and/or becoming a member. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church and what it means to be part of the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• Save the Date for a Dodgers vs. Padres baseball game on Friday, August 15th. Tickets are $30. Click here to purchase tickets and read more about it. Email Pastor Chip with any questions. Play ball!

Pasadena

• Keep an eye on our Community Engagement page for the latest ways to stay involved in supporting our neighbors.

Six Weeks at a Glance

7/17-7/20 - Youth Retreat
7/19 - Men’s Breakfast
7/20 - Grief Group
7/25 - Community Dinners
7/26 - Youth Backpack Sorting
7/27 - Prayer for Global Servants
7/27 - Youth Pool Hangout
8/01 - FBCPride Movie Night
8/09 - Cindy’s Celebration of Life
8/10 - Basics Lunch
8/15 - Dodger Game
8/16 - Family Ministry Training (Elementary)
8/17 - Small Group Leader Training I
8/17 - Promotion Sunday + Student/Teacher Blessing
8/22 - 55+ Crowd Event
8/23 - Family Ministry Training (Early Childhood)
8/24 - Small Group Leader Training II

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 07.12.2025

Beloved Families,

I am eager to be with you in worship tomorrow. We have a youth choir from out of state who will be with us to share some songs in worship, and then our youth will get to spend time over lunch with them after service. I know they will experience the special warmth and kindness of our congregation, and their singing will be a gift in return. Thanks for being a community who welcomes new folks so well. I have missed you and can't wait to see you Sunday morning! 

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS

Youth Retreat | July 17-20

We are excited to spend time on retreat with the youth this coming week. You can still sign your youth up with this registration link, open to all current and rising youth. We will plan to depart from church at 2:00 PM on Thursday and return Sunday afternoon. We'll be staying in the Vista/Oceanside area. A packing list and more information will be sent to all registered youth.  As always, please do not let cost be a prohibiting factor; let me know if you want to talk about scholarship options.

Friends In Deed Backpack Sorting | Saturday, July 26

Per tradition, our youth are invited to organize and pack all the donated backpack supplies at Friends In Deed. (I believe this is our fourth or fifth year participating!) We'll meet at Friends In Deed on Saturday, July 26th, from 9am-11:30am. This helps get all the supplies ready for distribution to the families served by Friends In Deed. Breakfast burritos are included (also tradition!).  Please let me know if your youth can join us. 

Pool Hangout | Sunday, July 27
In lieu of our regular youth gathering, that Sunday we will head over to the Powell's house after church for a fun afternoon by the pool and wrap up at 3PM. Lunch will be provided, and youth can bring their swimsuits and towels to church with them that morning. I'll send out the address to parents directly. We will have a lifeguard present to keep it safe and fun.

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM. This week our nursery kids will explore how God cares for our families.

ELEMENTARY

Last Sunday we hope your kids were able to engage in worship in the sanctuary with their church family. As a follow up to Pastor Riley's sermon, you might ask your kids what their gifts are and how they might use them more powerfully for good. This week the kids will explore Patience as they continue to learn about the Fruit of the Spirit. 

Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home

• When has being patient paid off?

• When have you needed someone to be patient with you?

YOUTH

This Sunday our youth are on for their regular gathering after worship, joined by our visiting youth choir. We'll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30 PM. It's going to be a great day of worship and fellowship with new friends!

Sending much love to all of you. We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Lindsay and Andrew

Weekly Updates 07.11.2025

Friends In Deed Drive

Our Friends In Deed's Backpack + School Supply Drive is in full swing! If you are able, please consider bringing any of these items to the Connections Desk on Sundays from now until July 20th. If you prefer to donate money, visit fbcpasadena.com/giving by July 13th, select “Friends In Deed” from the drop down menu, and Shawn will gladly shop for you.

Sunday

• Because our Sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service in these coming summer weeks.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is 1 Kings 12:1-24. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship, and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is beans and rice.

Coming Up

• Our youth (kids 6th-12th grades) are invited to attend our summer youth retreat from July 17-20th in the Oceanside/Vista area. Register here and let Pastor Lindsay know if you have any questions!

• Join us on Saturday, July 19th, at 9am for our quarterly Men’s Breakfast in the Park off Union St. You won’t want to miss the meal or the time of fellowship together. Text “bacon” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Thanks to all who have been supporting local restaurants as they recover from the wildfires with our SPARKY Group (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all!). Join Kevin for lunch at Fair Oaks Burger at 12pm on Saturday, July 19th. No need to RSVP or tell the restaurant you’re with FBCP. Just show up, order, and eat! You’ll likely run into a familiar face and support our local neighbors, too!

• Our Grief Group will meet on Sunday, July 20th, at 9am in the Parlor. It is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. Reach out to Jon Rinkus if you are interested in joining this group. Jon is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and provides a rich space for folks to process grief. 

• Community Dinners are happening around the city on Friday, July 25th! This is a favorite FBCP tradition and a chance to get to know a small group of folks around the table. Thank you to the hosts that volunteered their homes. To sign up to attend, please text “dinner” to 626.727.9498!

• Our youth (grades 6-12) are invited to organize and pack all the donated backpack supplies at Friends In Deed on Saturday, July 26th, from 9am-11:30am. This helps get all the supplies ready for distribution to the families served by Friends In Deed. Email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• The youth are also invited to a Pool Hangout on Sunday, July 27th, after worship at Dave & Kara’s house. This will take the place of the regular youth gathering, and lunch will be provided. Happy splashing! Email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• Join us after worship in the Parlor on Sunday, July 27th, for thirty minutes of prayer for our American Baptist global servants. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette or Judy. This will enable us to send you an email about the specific matters for which we will be praying.

• We invite anyone from the congregation to join us for a Celebration of Life for Cindy Mcalister on Saturday, August 9th, from 10-11am at Silverlake Community Church. Cindy was a beloved woman in our community and member of our FBCPride Group and friend to Jerry and others. We hope you can join us, and please reach out to Sally if you’d like to join a carpool from FBCP.

• Save the Date for a Dodgers vs. Padres baseball game on Friday, August 15th. Tickets are $30. Click here to purchase tickets and read more about it. Email Pastor Chip with any questions. Play ball!

Pasadena

• Keep an eye on our Community Engagement page for the latest ways to stay involved in supporting our neighbors.

Six Weeks at a Glance

7/17-7/20 - Youth Retreat
7/19 - Men’s Breakfast
7/20 - Grief Group
7/25 - Community Dinners
7/26 - Youth Backpack Sorting
7/27 - Prayer for Global Servants
7/27 - Youth Pool Hangout
8/01 - FBCPride Movie Night
8/09 - Cindy’s Celebration of Life
8/10 - Basics Lunch
8/15 - Dodger Game
8/16 - Family Ministry Training (Elementary)
8/17 - Small Group Leader Training I
8/17 - Promotion Sunday + Student/Teacher Blessing
8/22 - 55+ Crowd Event
8/23 - Family Ministry Training (Nursery)
8/24 - Small Group Leader Training II

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 07.05.2025

Beloved Families,

I am in North Carolina visiting Gavin's family this week, so I will miss being with you tomorrow for worship. I am looking forward to time at the beach. The ocean is always a place where I experience God in distinct ways, so I will be praying for you and our city while I am there. It is hard to be away in the midst of so much going on, but I am trying to remember God's insistence that we make rest part of our practice. The past few weeks have required deep presence and prayer with our neighbors, and our local clergy are considering the ways we can continue to show up without burning out. I feel that across our congregation for our families, too. With John Jay on sabbatical, we have a timely reminder of the rhythms of rest that we all need. I recently came across a resource from the creators of The Book of Belonging, which has some practical ways to consider sabbath practices as a family. I hope it has some helpful ideas or inspiration. However your family enjoys rest and play, I pray that you experience moments of true replenishment in the coming weeks of summer.

YOUTH POOL DAYS | NEW DATES

We are excited to announce two Youth Pool Hangouts at the lovely home of the Powells. Due to some scheduling changes, we please note the new dates:

Sunday, July 27 | 12-3PM
We'll head over to the Powell's house after church and wrap up at 3PM. Lunch will be provided, and youth can bring their swimsuits and towels to church with them that morning. 

Saturday, Aug 23 | 12-3pm
Lunch will be provided, and youth can come anytime during that window. 

I'll send their address to the youth parents directly as we get closer. Thanks so much to Kara and Dave for their amazing hospitality!

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM. This week our nursery kids will explore how God cares for our families.

ELEMENTARY

Last Sunday Pastor Andrew explored peace as part of the summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit. They got to ponder what peace looks like in the middle of storms and chaos. This week the kids get to stay in worship since it's the first Sunday of the month. Make sure they pick up a follow-along sheet and some snacks in the lobby from Pastor Andrew!

Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home

• What part of worship caught your attention the most this week?

• What places make you feel most connected to God?

YOUTH

This Sunday our youth are on for their regular gathering after worship. Pastor Riley will be leading in my absence, and it's going to be a great day of worship and fellowship!

Sending much love to all of you. We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Lindsay and Andrew

Weekly Updates 07.03.2025

Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service in these coming summer weeks.

• Join us for worship at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free)! Our scripture this week is 1 Kings 10:1-13. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Please note that because this will be the first Sunday of the month, our kids five years old and up will join us in the Sanctuary for service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Each year the FBCP Foundation awards scholarships to FBCP members for post-secondary education. Church members interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year can apply here. Applications are due this Sunday, July 6th.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is granola bars or other single-serve items.

Friends In Deed Drive

Our Friends In Deed's Backpack + School Supply Drive starts this Sunday! If you are able, please consider bringing any of these items to the Connections Desk on Sundays between July 6th and July 20th. If you prefer to donate money, visit fbcpasadena.com/giving by July 13th, select “Friends In Deed” from the drop down menu, and Shawn will shop for you.

Coming Up

• Keep an eye on our Community Engagement page for the latest ways to stay involved in supporting our neighbors.

• First Baptist will be hosting the Clergy Community Coalition this Wednesday, July 9th. It's an opportunity for us to give back to clergy and public servants who give tirelessly to the Pasadena community. Let Pastor Chip know if you're interested in helping setup for breakfast at 7am this Wednesday and/or clean up around 10:30am.

• Our youth (kids 6th-12th grades) are invited to attend our summer youth retreat from July 17-20th in the Oceanside/Vista area. Register here and let Pastor Lindsay know if you have any questions!

• Join us on Saturday, July 19th, at 9am for our quarterly Men’s Breakfast in the Park off Union St. You won’t want to miss the meal or the time of fellowship together. Text “bacon” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Our Grief Group will meet on Sunday, July 20th, at 9am in the Parlor. It is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. Reach out to Jon Rinkus if you are interested in joining this group. Jon is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and provides a rich space for folks to process grief. 

• Community Dinners return on Friday, July 25th! This is a favorite FBCP tradition and a chance to sign up and be assigned to a dinner at a host’s home around the city and get to know about six other folks around the table. Thank you to the hosts that volunteered their homes last week. If you would like to host, please let Pastor Chip know. We could use a couple more. Signups to attend will start on July 11th.

Medical Expertise

We are looking to identify people in our congregation who have professional medical training and are willing to assist should a medical need arise on a Sunday. If you meet this criteria and would be willing to assist us on Sundays, will you please email Pastor Chip and let him know of your availability? Thanks for your consideration.

Volunteer Squad

Thanks to everyone who helped set up and take down last Sunday’s potluck lunch! Anica, Cindie, Dave, Gaby, Greta, Joshua, Kirk, Mary W, Michael S, and everyone who helped with the tables and chairs—we appreciate your helping hand!

Six Weeks at a Glance

7/06 - Friends In Deed Backpack Drive Begins
7/06 - Foundation Scholarship Deadline
7/09 - Host CCC Meeting
7/17-7/20 - Youth Retreat
7/19 - Men’s Breakfast
7/20 - Grief Group
7/25 - Community Dinners
7/26 - Youth Backpack Sorting
7/27 - Prayer for Global Servants
7/27 - Youth Pool Hangout
8/01 - FBCPride Movie Night
8/10 - Basics Lunch
8/15 - Dodger Game

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 06.28.2024

Beloved Families,

We are excited for our potluck tomorrow where we get to hang out and share a meal as a whole church family! In times when things feel so heavy around us, our communal practices of worshipping, being together, and breaking bread remain vital to our health as a community. I am incredibly thankful that you are the community where I can be replenished with God's hope, peace, and strength. I pray that you sense that encouragement tomorrow as we come together to worship a loving and powerful God. 

KINDER PREVIEW DAY

As a reminder, our rising kindergarteners are invited to preview the elementary class tomorrow. Pastor Andrew will stop by the nursery on the way up to the elementary class and invite any kindergarteners who want to join the elementary class for the day. This is optional, and any kids who decide to join can be picked up in the upstairs classroom after worship ends. Pastor Andrew will make sure they get home with their parents!

YOUTH POOL DAYS

We are excited to announce two Youth Pool Hangouts on July 13 and 27! We'll head over to the Powell's house after church and wrap up at 3PM. Lunch will be provided, and youth can bring their swim suits and towels to church with them that morning. I'll send their address to the youth parents directly as we get closer. Thanks so much to Kara and Dave for their amazing hospitality!

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM. This week our nursery kids will explore all the amazing things God created. 

ELEMENTARY

Last Sunday Pastor Andrew explored Joy as part of the summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit, complete with a tambourine! This week the kids will look at how to access the Peace of God by examining the way Jesus did that in challenging times.

Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home

• What does peace look like to you?

• How does your body let you know when it needs peace?

YOUTH

This Sunday our youth are invited to join our all-church potluck. We will resume our regular youth gathering with lunch next Sunday.

Sending much love to all of you. We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Andrew and Lindsay

P.S. See the flyer below for more information about tutoring services offered by our own Judah Alvaro!

Weekly Updates 06.27.2025

Medical Expertise

• We are looking to identify people in our congregation who have professional medical training and are willing to assist should a medical need arise on a Sunday. If you meet this criteria and would be willing to assist us on Sundays, will you please email Pastor Chip and let him know of your availability? Thanks for your consideration.

Saturday

• Join Pastors Chip and Lindsay at 7am at Pasadena Covenant Church to help setup for a Immigration Solidarity event. Click here to read more and sign up. Thanks!

• Our next SPARKY! (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all!) event is happening at Miya in Altadena tomorrow, June 28th, at 12pm. Let Kevin know you’ll be there (and let him know if a business you love was affected by the fires and needs support)! No need for a flyer or code. Just show up, order, and eat!

Sunday

• The Chapel will be open this last Sunday of June from 9-10am before worship. Come to light a candle, sit and pray, or ask a prayer team member to pray with you in this space and process the lament of current events.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is 1 Kings 8:27-30. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship, and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. Our youth are invited to join us in the gym for the all-church potluck after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Stay for our All-Church potluck this Sunday, June 29th, after worship in the gym. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a main dish (A-J), a side or salad (K-R), or dessert (S-Z) of about 8-10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. We recommend dropping off dishes thru the glass doors on Union St before worship. Thanks!

• Dribble with us this Sunday, June 29th, with our Easy-Going Basketball Group at 7pm in the Gym. Headed by Jason C, this team is for everyone who loves the game but loves taking it easy, too. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is canned meats.

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Coming Up

• Keep an eye on our Community Engagement page for the latest ways to stay involved in supporting our neighbors.

• Join us on Saturday, July 19th, at 9am for our quarterly Men’s Breakfast in the Park off Union St. You won’t want to miss the meal or the time of fellowship together. Text “bacon” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Our Grief Group will meet on Sunday, July 20th, at 9am in the Parlor. It is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. Reach out to Jon Rinkus if you are interested in joining this group. Jon is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and provides a rich space for folks to process grief. 

• Community Dinners return on Friday, July 25th! This is a favorite FBCP tradition as folks gather in host homes around the city. Let Pastor Chip know if you’d like to host a dinner this time around. We’ll start sign-ups for participants in July. Hope you can make it!

MISSIONS UPDATE

Read the latest updates from our global servants here.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year the FBCP Foundation awards scholarships to FBCP members for post-secondary education. Church members interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Sunday, July 6, 2025. The Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years.

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/28 - SPARKY! Lunch at Miya
6/29 - All-Church Potluck
7/04 - 4th of July | Office Closed
7/06 - Friends In Deed Backpack Drive Begins
7/06 - Foundation Scholarship Deadline
7/09 - Host CCC Meeting
7/17-7/20 - Youth Retreat
7/19 - Men’s Breakfast
7/20 - Grief Group
7/25 - Community Dinners
7/26 - Youth Backpack Sorting
7/27 - Prayer for Global Servants
8/01 - FBCPride Movie Night
8/10 - Basics Lunch

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 06.21.2025

Beloved Families,

This past week it was a beautiful gift to see our kids, youth, and adults learning and playing together at camp. A huge thanks to Ada, Asher, Caleb, Chip, Cindie, Esther, Jean, Jessica, John Jay, Judah, Kathy, Kimi, Leslie, Lindsay, Lulu, Michael M, Moop, Noah, Nolan, Rebekah, Roman, Riley, Ruthie, Sally, Sebastian, Shawn, Sofia, Warren, and Will! You all did such an amazing job showing up for our kids and extending the love of Jesus to them in magical everyday moments. Our theme was Lock In, and we studied the ways that Jesus was attuned to God, himself, creation, and the marginalized. May we continue to lock in on the way Jesus led with love, clarity, strength, and wisdom, that we would be empowered to walk that path, too.

Summer Transitions

It is a blessing to watch our kids grow and learn over time, and we cherish moments of transition in the life of our ministry. We are excited to help them enter new spaces and to meet more of our Family Ministry team as they move up. We know these moves can be exciting for some kids and a bit intimidating for others. All of those feelings are normal, and we are here to shepherd them as they continue to grow. To help these changes go as smoothly as possible, we have some opportunities for our rising kindergarteners and sixth graders to get to know the leaders and kids before Promotion Sunday on August 17. If you haven't had a chance to update your child's grade level for next year, you can do so here.

RISING KINDERS

Our rising kindergarteners are invited to preview the elementary class on June 29 and July 27. On those Sundays, Pastor Andrew will stop by the nursery on the way up to the elementary class and invite any kindergarteners who want to join for that preview day. Then on August 10, parents can come with their kindergarteners to tour the classrooms before worship. On August 17, they will have their official first day in the elementary level. More information will come before each of those dates, but you can mark your calendars now!

RISING YOUTH

Our youth gather each Sunday after worship for lunch, fellowship, and formation. Our rising sixth graders are invited to join our youth for preview days on June 29 and July 27. Pastor Andrew will accompany any rising youth on those days to help with the transition. Throughout the summer, rising youth are welcome to continue joining the kids class if they like and to try out the youth gatherings if they want. On August 17, any rising sixth graders will make the official move from the kids class to the youth group. Pastor Lindsay will share more information about a summer youth retreat they are invited to attend and the girls/guys youth groups that will start back up in the fall. 

We hope these preview days will help orient our kids and youth to their new spaces and groups. Please feel free to reach out with any questions in the meantime. We are so excited to see our kids and youth continue to grow and learn!

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM. This week our nursery kids will explore all the amazing things God created. 

ELEMENTARY

Last Sunday Pastor Andrew explored Love as part of the summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit. This week the kids will look at how to cultivate Joy.

Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home

• What do we mean when we talk about the Fruit of the Spirit?

• What brings you joy? How do you feel joy in your body?

YOUTH

This Sunday we will have our regular youth gathering with lunch for all youth who are able to join us. They can be picked up at 1:30 PM in the park as usual. We are praying for a safe trip home for all the boys traveling with Jensen and Riley this weekend!

Sending much love to all of you. We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Andrew and Lindsay

P.S. See the flyer below for more information about tutoring services offered by our own Judah Alvaro, who is tutoring this summer before heading off to college!

Weekly Updates 06.20.2025

Saturday

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 4th annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration tomorrow, June 21st, from 6-9pm at Pasadena City Hall. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase. Stop by and visit the FBCP booth for a cookie and blessing!

Sunday

• The past few weeks have been cause for deep lament as we continued to witness suffering in our city. We hope you had a chance to hear Pastor John Jay’s audio update on this week’s immigration happenings and how we are feeling called to respond. Our spiritual practices will remain critical as we engage with this work, and we know many of you could use a contemplative space to pray and process. The Chapel will continue to be open from 9-10am before worship for the next couple of Sundays. Come to light a candle, sit and pray, or ask a prayer team member to pray with you in this space.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is 1 Kings 2:1-12 (13-46). The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship (and help us sing a song from Kids Camp!), and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is cereal.

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Thank you Volunteers

Pastor Andrew would like to thank all the Kids Camp helpers who brought the week to life! Thank you to Ada, Asher, Caleb, Chip, Cindie, Esther, Jean, Jessica, John Jay, Judah, Kathy, Kimi, Leslie, Lindsay, Lulu, Michael M, Moop, Noah, Nolan, Rebekah, Roman, Riley, Ruthie, Sally, Sebastian, Shawn, Sofia, Warren, and Will! Together they helped the kids learn about locking in with God, others, creation and themselves by exploring how to attune, abide, be grounded and focused—via lots of fun activities. Thank you and thank you!!

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Coming Up

• Keep an eye on our Community Engagement page for the latest ways to stay involved in supporting our neighbors.

• 55+ Crowd, join us for a lunch gathering this coming Wednesday, June 25th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. It’s always a fun time together, and we look forward to the fellowship. If you are able, you are invited to bring a potluck item to share (apologies about the misinformation last week). Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• Our next SPARKY! (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all!) event is happening at Miya in Altadena, June 28th, at 12pm. Let Kevin know you’ll be there (and let him know if a business you love was affected by the fires and needs support)! No need for a flyer or code. Just show up, order, and eat!

• Our next All-Church potluck is coming up on Sunday, June 29th, after worship in the gym. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a main dish (A-J), a side or salad (K-R), or dessert (S-Z) of about 8-10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. Sign up in the lobby to join our amazing Volunteer Squad and help with set up or clean up.

• Join us on Saturday, July 19th, at 9am for our quarterly Men’s Breakfast in the Park off Union St. You won’t want to miss the meal or the time of fellowship together. Text “bacon” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year the FBCP Foundation awards scholarships to FBCP members for post-secondary education. Church members interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Sunday, July 6, 2025. The Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years.

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/19-6/22 - Youth Boys’ Trip
6/21 - Pasadena City Pride
6/25 - 55+ Group Lunch
6/28 - SPARKY! Lunch at Miya
6/29 - All-Church Potluck
7/04 - 4th of July | Office Closed
7/09 - Host CCC Meeting
7/17-7/20 - Youth Retreat
7/19 - Men’s Breakfast

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 06.14.2025

Beloved Families,

I know many of you are attending protests around the city today, and I pray you feel encouraged by these gatherings and the power of nonviolent resistance. Last week some of us were able to attend a vigil hosted by LA Voice and other local partners. Our own Zach Hoover offered a powerful word about maintaining our spiritual practices so that we can show up deeply grounded in love. It is a gift to be a community where we can engage in rhythms of prayer, fellowship, and contemplative practices so that we can engage in work with stamina and clarity. Tomorrow morning you are invited to enter a space of prayer in our Chapel at 9AM before our worship service. You are welcome to pray individually or with others—whatever your soul needs in this moment. If you missed any of our updates on ways to help in the coming days, you can check out an update from Pastor John Jay and information about upcoming local action here.

I am with  my dad this weekend and grateful for the chance to thank him in person for his generous and sacrificial love in my life. I will miss seeing you tomorrow, but I pray it is a powerful time of worship together. Much love to all the father figures in our community; thank you for the love and presence you offer as a witness to God's love in our midst. 

Summer Transitions

It is a blessing to watch our kids grow and learn over time, and we cherish moments of transition in the life of our ministry. We are excited to help them enter new spaces and to meet more of our Family Ministry team as they move up. We know these moves can be exciting for some kids and a bit intimidating for others. All of those feelings are normal, and we are here to shepherd them as they continue to grow. To help these changes go as smoothly as possible, we have some opportunities for our rising kindergarteners and sixth graders to get to know the leaders and kids before Promotion Sunday on August 17. If you haven't had a chance to update your child's grade level for next year, you can do so here.

RISING KINDERS

Our rising kindergarteners are invited to preview the elementary class on June 29 and July 27. On those Sundays, Pastor Andrew will stop by the nursery on the way up to the elementary class and invite any kindergarteners who want to join for that preview day. Then on August 10, parents can come with their kindergarteners to tour the classrooms before worship. On August 17, they will have their official first day in the elementary level. More information will come before each of those dates, but you can mark your calendars now!

RISING YOUTH

Our youth gather each Sunday after worship for lunch, fellowship, and formation. Our rising sixth graders are invited to join our youth for preview days on June 29 and July 27. Pastor Andrew will accompany any rising youth on those days to help with the transition. Throughout the summer, rising youth are welcome to continue joining the kids class if they like and to try out the youth gatherings if they want. On August 17, any rising sixth graders will make the official move from the kids class to the youth group. Pastor Lindsay will share more information about a summer youth retreat they are invited to attend and the girls/guys youth groups that will start back up in the fall. 

We hope these preview days will help orient our kids and youth to their new spaces and groups. Please feel free to reach out with any questions in the meantime. We are so excited to see our kids and youth continue to grow and learn!

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore how to help a friend who is hurting.

ELEMENTARY

Last Sunday Pastor Andrew began a new summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit. This week the kids will focus on Love as they take a look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep. 

Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home

• What do we mean when we talk about the Fruit of the Spirit?

• What does love look like to you in everyday moments?

YOUTH

This Sunday we will not have our regular youth gathering so that families can spend time together on Father's Day. We will resume our youth lunch next Sunday.

Sending you much love. We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Andrew and Lindsay

Weekly Updates 06.13.2025

Saturday

• Join us tomorrow at 3pm at the Altadena Main Library for the 4th annual Pride Walkabout. Members from our church will have a booth. Read Pastor Riley’s blessing at /pride. Thank you to Angel B, Bea, Charles, Chip, Clara, Iris, Judy, Justine, Kathy, Lorenzo, Mary W, Michael M, Michael S, Natalee, Riley, Ruthann, and Stephen for helping with everything from baking cookies to transporting tables to manning our booth!

Sunday

• The last week has been cause for deep lament as we continued to witness suffering in our city. We hope you had a chance to hear an audio update from Pastors John Jay and Lindsay on the immigration happenings and how we are feeling called to respond. Our spiritual practices will remain critical as we engage with this work, and we know many of you could use a contemplative space to pray and process. This Sunday the Chapel will be open from 9-10am. Come to light a candle, sit and pray, or ask a prayer team member to pray with you in this space.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth will not be meeting this week to provide extra time with families on Father’s Day. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is fruit or vegetable juice.

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Kids Camp starts Mon!

This year’s theme is "Lock In" where we’ll be exploring what it looks like to attune, abide, ground and focus just like Jesus did. Campers and volunteers, don’t forget your sunscreen, water bottle and active wear. Contact Pastor Andrew with any questions!

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Coming Up

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 4th annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 21st, from 6-9pm at Pasadena City Hall. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

• 55+ Crowd, join us for our next lunch gathering on Wednesday, June 25th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. It’s always a fun time together, and we look forward to the fellowship. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• Our next SPARKY! (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all!) event is happening at Miya in Altadena, June 28th, at 12pm. Let Kevin know you’ll be there (and let him know if a business you love was affected by the fires and needs support)! No need for a flyer or code. Just show up, order, and eat!

• Our next All-Church potluck is coming up on Sunday, June 29th, after worship in the gym. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a main dish (A-J), a side or salad (K-R), or dessert (S-Z) of about 8-10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. Sign up in the lobby to join our amazing Volunteer Squad and help with set up or clean up.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year the FBCP Foundation awards scholarships to FBCP members for post-secondary education. Church members interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, July 6, 2025. The Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years.

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/14 - Altadena Pride Event
6/15 - Father’s Day Massages
6/16-6/20 - Kids Camp!
6/19-6/22 - Youth Boys’ Trip
6/21 - Pasadena City Pride
6/25 - 55+ Group Lunch
6/28 - SPARKY! Lunch at Miya
6/29 - All-Church Potluck
7/04 - 4th of July | Office Closed
7/12 - Men’s Breakfast
7/17-7/20 - Youth Retreat

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 06.07.2025

Beloved Families,

We are so excited for tomorrow! As a reminder, our elementary kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during service. Tomorrow we are asking kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 AM for a final rehearsal with the choir. Parents, we'll have some churros and plantains from Amara in the courtyard so that you can enjoy some hangout time before worship. Kids can use these lyrics and this video to practice one more time at home. See you then!

Summer Transitions

It is a blessing to watch our kids grow and learn over time, and we cherish moments of transition in the life of our ministry. We are excited to help them enter new spaces and to meet more of our Family Ministry team as they move up. We know these moves can be exciting for some kids and a bit intimidating for others. All of those feelings are normal, and we are here to shepherd them as they continue to grow. To help these changes go as smoothly as possible, we have some opportunities for our rising kindergarteners and sixth graders to get to know the leaders and kids before Promotion Sunday on August 17. If you haven't had a chance to update your child's grade level for next year, you can do so here.

RISING KINDERS

Our rising kindergarteners are invited to preview the elementary class on June 29 and July 27. On those Sundays, Pastor Andrew will stop by the nursery on the way up to the elementary class and invite any kindergarteners who want to join for that preview day. Then on August 10, parents can come with their kindergarteners to tour the classrooms before worship. On August 17, they will have their official first day in the elementary level. More information will come before each of those dates, but you can mark your calendars now!

RISING YOUTH

Our youth gather each Sunday after worship for lunch, fellowship, and formation. Our rising sixth graders are invited to join our youth for preview days on June 29 and July 27. Pastor Andrew will accompany any rising youth on those days to help with the transition. Throughout the summer, rising youth are welcome to continue joining the kids class if they like and to try out the youth gatherings as well if they want. On August 17, any rising sixth graders will make the official move from the kids class to the youth group. Pastor Lindsay will share more information about a summer youth retreat they are invited to attend and the girls/guys youth groups that will start back up in the fall. 

We hope these preview days will help orient our kids and youth to their new spaces and groups. Please feel free to reach out with any questions in the meantime. We are so excited to see our kids and youth continue to grow and learn!

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore how to help a friend who is hurting.

ELEMENTARY

Last Sunday Pastor Andrew preached on what is possible when we are truly seen by Jesus. It was a great time to reflect on how Jesus can help us use our gifts to bless others for the kingdom of God. This coming Sunday our kids will begin a new summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Follow-Up Questions for the Table at Home

• What does it feel like to be truly seen and valued?

• How can you help others feel seen?

YOUTH

This Sunday our youth are invited to join us for our regular youth gathering after worship. We'll wrap up at 1:30 PM, and youth can be picked up on Union Street. 

Have a beautiful weekend! We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Andrew and Lindsay

Weekly Updates 06.06.2025

Sunday Happenings

• Our Spring Sunday School classes end this Sunday. Thanks to Rich and Kris Laski, Rene Scheys, and Pastor Lindsay Dorman for teaching a meaningful session of classes! Our next Sunday School classes will begin in September. Stay tuned.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Acts 2:1-13. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Our Yarn Crafts Group has one last meeting after worship this Sunday before taking a summer break. All levels of knitters, crocheters, or other crafters are welcome to join the fun. Bring a water bottle and snacks to share if you’d like. Click here to email Justine and Whitney.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is pasta and pasta sauce.

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Kids Camp starts 6/16!

Register now! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. This year’s theme is "Lock In" where we’ll be exploring what it looks like to attune, abide, ground and focus just like Jesus did. Be sure to let Pastor Andrew know asap if you want to be involved and haven’t signed up!

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🌈Pride Events

We hope you can join us for these fun Pride events in June. Also, check out the Connections Desk for a free gift this month:

• Read an article here from “Pasadena Now” that mentions First Baptist Church of Pasadena and Pastor John Jay’s thoughts on inclusion.

• Altadena Pride Walkabout is happening for the fourth year! Join us on June 14th from 3-6pm at the Altadena Main Library. Many of the locations that we previously walked by have sadly burned; however, a shorter walkabout will start and end at the library (walk starts at 3pm). FBCP will also be participating in the spiritual event options at 4:30pm where Altadena leaders are providing healing spaces and resource booths. Click here to read more. If you’ve never been, this is a lovely event! Chaplains and retired ministers, please let us know if you’re interested in offering prayers and blessings at our booth. Email Pastor Chip if you can help.

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 4th annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 21st, from 6-9pm at Pasadena City Hall. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

Coming Up

• 55+ Crowd, join us for our next lunch gathering on Wednesday, June 25th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. It’s always a fun time together, and we look forward to the fellowship. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• Our next SPARKY! (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all!) event is happening at Miya in Altadena, June 28th, at 12pm. Let Kevin know you’ll be there (and let him know if a business you love was affected by the fires and needs support)! No need for a flyer or code. Just show up, order, and eat!

• Our next All-Church potluck is coming up on Sunday, June 29th, after worship in the gym. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a main dish (A-J), a side or salad (K-R), or dessert (S-Z) of about 8-10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. Sign up in the lobby to join our amazing Volunteer Squad and help with set up or clean up.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year the FBCP Foundation awards scholarships to FBCP members for post-secondary education. Church members interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, July 6, 2025. The Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years.

Name that pet

The pet photos are up in the lobby! If one of the pets is in your family, please take a moment to fill out a post-it and let us know your sweet furry or feathery friend’s name.

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/08 - Yarn Crafts Group
6/14 - Altadena Pride Event
6/15 - Father’s Day Massages
6/16-6/20 - Kids Camp!
6/21 - Pasadena City Pride
6/25 - 55+ Group Lunch
6/28 - SPARKY! Lunch at Miya
6/29 - All-Church Potluck
7/04 - 4th of July | Office Closed
7/12 - Men’s Breakfast
7/17-7/20 - Youth Retreat

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

06.01.2025 Announcements

FBCP News…

6/01 - Blood Drive
6/01 - Prayer for Global Servants
6/01 - Action with LA Voice
6/08 - Spring Sunday School Ends
6/08 - Yarn Crafts Group
6/14 - Altadena Pride Event
6/15 - Father’s Day Massages
6/16-6/20 - Kids Camp!
6/21 - Pasadena City Pride
6/25 - 55+ Group Lunch
6/28 - SPARKY! Lunch at Miya
6/29 - All-Church Potluck
7/04 - 4th of July | Office Closed
7/12 - Men’s Breakfast

Today

• June 1 Blood Drive is here in the gym until 3pm (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

• Prayer for Global Servants is happening after worship in the Parlor for 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome.

• Join LA Voice at Fair Oaks Burger at 3pm to advocate for just practices in the fire recovery efforts.

Coming Up

• Our Yarn Crafts Group meets next Sunday, June 8th, after worship in the Parlor. Then, the group will be taking a summer break.

• Altadena Pride Walkabout is happening on June 14th from 3-6pm. Email Pastor Chip if you can help with our booth.

• Register now for Kids Camp! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. This year’s theme is "Lock In" where we’ll be exploring what it looks like to attune, abide, ground and focus just like Jesus did.

• The Pasadena Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration is happening on Saturday, June 21st, from 6-9pm at Pasadena City Hall. Email Pastor Chip if you can help with our booth.

• Our next SPARKY! (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all) event is happening at Miya in Altadena, June 28th, at 12pm.

Other

• The pet photos are up in the lobby! If one of the pets is in your family, please take a moment to fill out a post-it and let us know your sweet furry or feathery friend’s name.

• Will you be in college or grad school this fall? Apply for an FBCP Foundation scholarship here.

FBCP Families | 05.31.2025

Beloved Families,

Summer is almost here! We are praying for our students, teachers, and parents as they finish up school years and prepare for some time of rest and refreshment. This Sunday we will be honoring our graduates of high school level and above during worship. It is a gift to mark these milestones of members in our community. We hope you can join us as we speak words of blessing and power over them while they reflect on their growth and look ahead to what is next. As we head into June, next week we will share more about the plan for our rising kindergartners and youth and their transition over the summer. It continues to be a blessing to mark time and growth of our young people, and we are excited to deepen our practices around honoring these transitions as they enter new stages of growth and development. 

Kids & Youth Singing in Service

Our elementary kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during service next Sunday, June 8. We are asking kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 AM that morning for a final rehearsal with the choir. We’ll have pastries for parents in the courtyard during that early hour. Our choirs will be singing a song called "The Blessing," which is a musical version of the benediction we share at the end of worship each week. You can use these lyrics and this video to help your kids practice at home.

Kids Camp 

We are excited for camp this summer, and registration is still open! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. We are looking forward to this special intergenerational experience where we get to encounter God's love with people from our church family. Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. Adults, let Pastor Andrew know if you want to be part of camp in any way this year. It is always an intergenerational time of learning and fun!

Walk & Play L.A.

Walk & Play L.A. is an annual fundraiser and community event to support Children's Hospital Los Angeles. It’s a day full of family friendly activities, highlighted by a 3K walk to the Santa Monica Pier. Our own Jon Rinkus is a chaplain at CHLA, and he is participating in the event with the Spirit Sprinters team. Spirit Sprinters support CHLA's Spiritual Care Department, which provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, families and staff. You can support his team and participate by signing up here. It takes place at the Santa Monica Pier on June 7. Go, Jon!

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. This week our nursery kids will explore how to help a friend who is hurting.

ELEMENTARY

Last Sunday we focused on the older brother in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. We explored how when we focus on what others have, we can forget what we have.

This coming Sunday is Family Sunday, and Pastor Andrew will be preaching during service. We’d love to see all your awesome faces there! Don't forget to pick up a follow-along sheet and some snacks on your way into the sanctuary.

Discussion Question for the Table at Home

• What does it feel like to be left out?

• When has comparing yourself to someone made you forget your own gifts or blessings?

YOUTH

This Sunday our youth are invited to join us for our regular youth gathering after worship. Parents make sure to check your email for information about summer youth retreat dates. We are excited to plan some casual hangouts for youth over the summer, so stay tuned for more information! 

Have a beautiful weekend! We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Andrew and Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.30.2025

SATURDAY

• A reminder that our Family Ministry Training is happening tomorrow, Saturday, May 31st, from 10am-12pm. This training is for volunteers who work with kids ages 0-4 or for folks interested in helping. Our LMFT member and friend Mady Snyder will provide useful tips for working with all children. Light refreshments provided. Let Pastor Andrew know if you have any questions.

Sunday Happenings

• Help give the gift of life! Sign up to participate in the American Red Cross’ Blood Drive this Sunday, June 1st, from 9am-3pm. Schedule here for this urgent need: June 1 Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

• Join us for worship in the Sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free) and bless our graduates! Our scripture this week is Luke 19:1-9. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Please note that because this will be the first Sunday of the month, our kids five years old and up will join us in the Sanctuary for service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The pastoral staff will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Join us after worship in the Parlor this Sunday, June 1st, for thirty minutes of prayer for our American Baptist global servants. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette or Judy. This will enable us to send you an email about the specific matters for which we will be praying.

• Join the community for an opportunity for action at 3pm this Sunday, June 1st, led by Zach Hoover and LA Voice. Meet at Fair Oaks Burger and march to advocate for just practices in the fire recovery efforts.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is buyer’s choice.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

• Each year the FBCP Foundation awards scholarships to FBCP members for post-secondary education. Church members interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, July 6, 2025. The Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years.

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Coming Up

• Our Yarn Crafts Group meets next on Sunday, June 8th, after worship in the Parlor. All levels of knitters, crocheters, or other crafters are welcome to join the fun. Bring a water bottle and snacks to share if you’d like. Click here to email Justine and Whitney. After the June 8th meeting, this group will be taking a summer break until after Labor Day.

• Our next SPARKY (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all) event is happening at Miya in Altadena, June 28th, at 12pm. Let Kevin know you’ll be there (and let him know if a business you love was affected by the fires and needs support)! No need for a flyer or code. Just show up, order, and eat!

🌈Pride Events

We hope you can join us for these fun Pride events in June. Also, check out the Connections Desk for a free gift this month:

• Altadena Pride Walkabout is happening for the fourth year! Join us on June 14th from 3-6pm at the Altadena Main Library. Many of the locations that we previously walked by have sadly burned; however, a shorter walkabout will start and end at the library (walk starts at 3pm). FBCP will also be participating in the spiritual event options at 4:30pm where Altadena leaders are providing healing spaces and resource booths. Click here to read more. If you’ve never been, this is a lovely event! Chaplains and retired ministers, please let us know if you’re interested in offering prayers and blessings at our booth. Bakers, we need two more folks to bake two dozen giant cookies each. Email Pastor Chip if you can help.

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 4th annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 21st, from 6-9pm at Pasadena City Hall. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

Name that pet

The pet photos are up in the lobby! If one of the pets is in your family, please take a moment to fill out a post-it and let us know your sweet furry or feathery friend’s name.

Kids Camp is around the corner!

Register now! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. This year’s theme is "Lock In" where we’ll be exploring what it looks like to attune, abide, ground and focus just like Jesus did. Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. Adults and youth, let Pastor Andrew know if you’d like to help out!

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/31 - Family Ministry Training (Nursery)
6/01 - Blood Drive
6/01 - Prayer for Global Servants
6/01 - Action with LA Voice
6/08 - Spring Sunday School Ends
6/08 - Yarn Crafts Group
6/14 - Altadena Pride Event
6/15 - Father’s Day Massages
6/16-6/20 - Kids Camp!
6/21 - Pasadena City Pride
6/25 - 55+ Group Lunch
6/28 - SPARKY! Lunch at Miya
6/29 - All-Church Potluck
7/04 - 4th of July | Office Closed
7/12 - Men’s Breakfast

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 05.24.2025

Beloved Families,

Next Saturday we are hosting a training for our nursery volunteers, and our own Mady Snyder will be there to share her wealth of experience and expertise. As we look forward to that time for our team, I remain grateful for the gifts in our community and am reminded of the generosity you all nurture from week to week. Our upcoming summer camp is another place we get to see your many gifts in action to create space for intergenerational learning. Our Sunday School classes are also an example of the wisdom carried by members of our community. And that is certainly not an exhaustive list! In all our gatherings, it is a joy to integrate people's passions for things like hiking, crocheting, gardening, cooking, landscape architecture, and gymnastics—just to name a few. Thank you for the ways you bless our community with the ways God has created you. May our sense of belonging increase in our shared spaces of learning and discovery. 

Honoring Grads 

Help us prepare for our Blessing of Graduates on Sunday, June 1st, as we take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages. Please fill out this form for anyone in your family graduating at any level high school or above so we can include you in the blessing!

Kids & Youth Singing in Service

Our elementary kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during service on June 8. On that Sunday, we are asking kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 AM that morning for a final rehearsal with the choir. They will be singing a song called "The Blessing," which is a musical version of the benediction we share at the end of worship each week. You can use these lyrics and this video to help your kids practice at home.

Kids Camp 

We are excited for camp this summer, and registration is still open! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. We are looking forward to this special intergenerational experience where we get to encounter God's love with people from our church family. Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. Adults, let Pastor Andrew know if you want to be part of camp in any way this year. It is always an intergenerational time of learning and fun!

Walk & Play L.A.

Walk & Play L.A. is an annual fundraiser and community event to support Children's Hospital Los Angeles. It’s a day full of family friendly activities, highlighted by a 3K walk to the Santa Monica Pier. Our own Jon Rinkus is a chaplain at CHLA, and he is participating in the event with the Spirit Sprinters team. Spirit Sprinters support CHLA's Spiritual Care Department, which provides emotional and spiritual support to patients, families and staff. You can support his team and participate by signing up here. It takes place at the Santa Monica Pier on June 7. Go, Jon!

SUNDAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the power of telling the truth.

ELEMENTARY

This past Sunday we learned about the Parable of the Prodigal Son with an emphasis on the younger brother. Through games and wondering together, we explored how it feels when we mess up and how we can let kindness enter the situation.

This coming Sunday we will continue to dig into the Parable of the Prodigal Son, this time with an emphasis on the older brother and his feelings. We will also be recognizing our kids with May birthdays!

Discussion Question for the Table at Home

• During last Sunday’s lesson, one of the children wondered why the father chose to interrupt his son, which would be a great question to explore as a family. 

• We can all relate to interrupting others and even interrupting our children. What are the reasons we interrupt others? What are examples of times we should listen instead? When might it be a loving thing to interrupt someone?

YOUTH

This Sunday our youth are invited to join us for lunch and a chance to hear from Sithy Bin, who has a remarkable story to share about his journey and how we can ally with immigrants. Text "Sithy" to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for you and/or your youth.

Have a beautiful weekend! We remain…

Less without you,

Pastors Andrew and Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.23.2025

FRIDAY

• Join local churches for the fourth Palestine/Israel film screening tonight, May 23rd, at 7pm at PazNaz Church in Pasadena (with a bake sale starting at 6:30pm). The series is sponsored by the Clergy Community Coalition, the Center for Restorative Justice, and Brehm Film of Fuller Seminary. Register for this free screening here.

SATURDAY

• Our next SPARKY (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all) event is happening at El Patron Restaurant tomorrow, May 24th, at 12pm. Let Kevin know you’ll be there (and let him know if a business you love was affected by the fires and needs support)! No need for a flyer or code. Just show up, order, and eat!

Sunday Happenings

• Spring Sunday School continues with three class choices starting at 9am on Sundays. Click here for more information.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Romans 6:1-14. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for the lunch for Sithy Bin. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the Sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• The pet photos are up in the lobby! If one of the pets is in your family, please take a moment to fill out a post-it and let us know your sweet furry or feathery friend’s name.

• After worship this Sunday, we have a special opportunity to have lunch with Sithy Bin, a Cambodian immigrant struggling to remain in this country. He has a remarkable story to share about his journey and how we can ally with immigrants. Text "Sithy" to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is peanut butter and other nut butters.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

• Each year the FBCP Foundation has awards scholarships to FBCP members for post-secondary education. Church members interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, July 6, 2025. The Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years.

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Coming Up

• Save the date for a Family Ministry Training for those volunteering with our younger kids ages 0-4 on Saturday, May 31st, from 10am-12pm. Let Pastor Andrew know you’re in! Light refreshments provided.

• Help us prepare for our Blessing of Graduates on Sunday, June 1st, as we take time to honor and celebrate our graduates. Please fill out this form if you are graduating at any level high school or above so we can include you in the blessing!

• Help give the gift of life! Sign up to participate in the American Red Cross’ Blood Drive. FBCP is hosting a drive on Sunday, June 1st, in the Gym from 9am-3pm. Schedule an appointment here for this urgent need: June 1 Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

• Join us after worship in the Parlor on Sunday, June 1st, for thirty minutes of prayer for our American Baptist global servants. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette or Judy. This will enable us to send you an email about the specific matters for which we will be praying.

• More info coming soon about a community action opportunity after worship on Sunday, June 1st, led by Zach Hoover and LA Voice to advocate for just practices in relation to fire recovery.

• Our Yarn Crafts Group meets next on Sunday, June 8th, after worship in the Parlor. All levels of knitters, crocheters, or other crafters are welcome to join the fun. Bring a water bottle and snacks to share if you’d like. Click here to email Justine and Whitney. After the June 8th meeting, this group will be taking a summer break until after Labor Day.

• Altadena 🌈Pride Walkabout is happening for the fourth year! Join us on June 14th from 3-6pm at the Altadena Main Library. Many of the locations that we previously walked by have sadly burned; however, a shorter walkabout will start and end at the library (walk starting at 3pm), and FBCP will also be participating in the spiritual event options at 4:30pm where Altadena leaders are providing healing spaces and resource booths. Click here to read more. If you’ve never been, this is a lovely event!

Kids Camp is only 3 Weeks Away!!

Register now! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. This year’s theme is "Lock In" where we’ll be exploring what it looks like to attune, abide, ground and focus just like Jesus did. Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. Adults and youth, let Pastor Andrew know if you’d like to help out!

Missions Corner

Please see our Missions Update page for the latest information and prayer requests from the IM global servants we specifically support as a congregation.

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/23 - Palestine/Israel Film Series
5/24 - SPARKY! @El Patron
5/25 - Lunch with Sithy Bin
5/26 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
5/31 - Family Ministry Training (Nursery)
6/01 - Blood Drive
6/01 - Prayer for Global Servants
6/08 - Spring Sunday School Ends
6/08 - Yarn Crafts Group
6/14 - Altadena Pride Event
6/16-6/20 - Kids Camp!
6/22 - All-Church Potluck

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.