Sunday
We invite all women to enjoy a five-minute complimentary massage this Sunday. Massage chairs will be set up in the back of the sanctuary and will be available throughout the service.
Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary! 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 spend extra time with families in honor of Mother’s Day, and we will resume our regular lunch and fellowship next Sunday. 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.
This week, the Friends In Deed food pantry item is pasta and pasta sauce.
Meals for Tyler
Our dear friend Tyler could use extra love as she nurses her knee back to full strength after an injury last week. She is not able to leave her home and we ask for your generous consideration of helping her and her husband Galvin this week with meals. Sign up at this link.
Coming Up
The Public Theology Group invites the church to attend a rally this Tuesday, May 16th, at 5:30 p.m. at Pasadena City Hall to learn about Senate Bill (SB) 567. This bill expands tenant protections and helps preserve existing affordable housing. To learn more about our Public Theology group, text “local” to 626.727.9498, and to learn more about the rally, click here for a flyer.
We hope you can join us Wednesday, May 17th, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel to honor and remember our beloved church member Kathy Danowsky. Kathy was part of the FBCP Choir, and they will be offering a piece in her memory. There will be a reception following the service in the Southside Room.
Community Dinners are happening next Friday, May 19th! Spots are full and we hope you signed up, but if not there will be another chance on September 8th!
At our next FBCPride gathering, Pastor John Jay will be sharing some thoughts on desire, embodiment and the masculine/feminine archetypes. We will also explore how repressive forms of religion may have wounded our self-understanding in these areas. Join us on Sunday, May 21st, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new. Dinner provided, though optional donation is appreciated through this link. We hope to see you!
We hope everyone ages 55+ can join us on Wednesday, May 24th, at 12:30 p.m. for a potluck lunch in the church park area off Union St. We’ll be planning ideas for summer fun while we eat!
We'll be hosting a Blood Drive in the Gym on Friday, June 2nd, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you or someone you know is able and willing to donate, please sign up here. We greatly appreciate you joining forces with us to generously give the gift of life.
Pastor John Jay will be leading three sessions this summer on “Healing the Masculine.” These sessions build upon one another, so it is best to attend all three. This work is not limited to men, but it is geared toward people exploring the masculine side of their humanity. We welcome anyone 14 and older because it is better to learn these practices early. Space is limited, so consider if you are ready to explore this kind of deep work before signing up. The sessions will be held on June 3rd, July 8th and August 5th at 10 a.m. in the Chapel. Sign-up and payment information is found on the link above.
Our men’s ministry hopes you can join us for breakfast tacos on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9-10 a.m. before Pastor John Jay’s “Healing the Masculine” seminar. It will be a great time of food and fellowship, and we promise to have coffee, too!
We would like to invite any new folks to enjoy a cup of coffee and scone with Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. on Sunday, June 4th, in his office (enter on Holly St.). Sign up by texting “coffee” to 626.727.9498. Come with any questions or comments, and get to know more about our church through this casual conversation.
The FBCPride Group invites the church to attend the Altadena Walkabout on Saturday, June 10th. This event is an LGBTQ pride month celebration, which promotes resources and acceptance in the local community. For more information about the pride group, text “pride” to 626.727.9498, and for more information about the event, click here for a schedule of the day and here for a map of the route.
The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2023-24 academic year can apply here. Due June 26.
Weekly + Biweekly Happenings
Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25 | Locations vary
Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor
Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | 5/21 in the Parlor
Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | 5/28 in the Gym
Six Weeks at a Glance
5/14 - Mother’s Day (Massage!)
5/16 - City Hall Housing Rally
5/17 - Kathy Danowsky’s Memorial Service
5/19 - Community Dinners
5/21 - Public Theology
5/21 - FBCPride Meeting
5/24 - Senior Event
5/29 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
6/2 - Blood Drive
6/3 - Men’s Breakfast
6/3 - Healing the Masculine
6/4 - Coffee + Coversation
6/10 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/17 - Women’s Brunch
6/18 - Father’s Day (Massage!)
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
