Good Friday
Join us tonight for our Good Friday service, 6pm in the Chapel. This reflective service features the reading of scripture, our FBCP Choir, and a silent recession out of the Chapel as we reflect on Christ’s death on the cross. Childcare will be provided for nursery-aged children.
Easter Sunday, starting with flowers 🌸
Snip and bring in some flowers from all around the city! Attach the flower(s) to the FBCP Cross when you enter the park on Union St. for brunch at 10am on Easter morning, March 31st. For information about parking and where activities are happening, see this map.
Easter Brunch
We will celebrate Easter Sunday on March 31st beginning with a potluck brunch and mariachi band at 10am in the gym on Union St! Based on your last name, if you’re able, we’re asking you to bring about 10 servings of something savory (A-Q) or sweet/fruit (R-Z) to eat and share with your friends here. Due to the potential for rain, food will be set up in the Fellowship Hall next to the kitchen. If you have allergies, keep an eye out for a table dedicated to allergy-sensitive dishes (gluten-free, vegan, etc).
Egg Hunt
Pastors Lindsay and Mary are planning an egg hunt for the kids during the Easter Brunch! Our first egg hunt will happen at 10:30am for kids 6 years old and younger. At 10:45am, we will have an egg hunt for kids ages 7-10 years old/5th grade. Due to the potential for rain, these egg hunts will take place in the nursery (one floor above the gym). Bring an Easter basket from home if you have one, and we will have some available for anyone who wants one.
Easter Worship Service
Our Easter worship service will follow the brunch and starts at 11am with the children joining us for service to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Nursery care will be provided for ages four and under.
April
The biweekly Grief Group meets next on April 7th at 9am in Room 214. 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.
Pastors Lindsay and Mary are planning a night of fun for kids so parents can enjoy an evening out (also known as "Parent Night Out"). You can drop off and pick up your child anytime between 5:30-8:30 PM on Friday, April 12th, and then go do whatever you want. We'll serve dinner and provide activities for your kids! You can register your kid(s) with this link.
Our new Spring Sunday School classes are open for sign-ups! We have three to choose from: 1) Bible Basics 2) Seeing the Sacred: Film Reflections on God’s Presence in Everyday Life and 3) Spiritual Values in Literature: Lila. Details can be found here (or text “school” to 626.727.9498 and we’ll send you the link). Email Pastor Chip with questions. We hope to see you for six weeks starting April 14th from 9-10am. Please email Pastor Lindsay if you’re planning to attend and need childcare.
Calling all families with kids or youth to join us in the Park after worship on Sunday, April 14th, for a potluck lunch to hang out and get to know one another better. It takes a village to raise kids, and it’s nice to find some friends as you raise your own. Bring a dish to share and enjoy some time with other families! Text “village” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this event.
We will have our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, April 21st, 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.
You’re invited to our next FBCPride Group Meeting on Sunday, April 21st from 5-7pm in the Southside Room. Our speaker this month will share his story growing up genderqueer, and we hope to learn how to best love others processing their gender identity. Our dinner is potluck style, so please consider bringing a dish if you are able. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP if you are new,s and email Kevin and Sally if you have any questions. This group is open to the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16+.
Our yummy Community Dinners will return on Friday, April 26th, around the city in various homes. If you would like to host a dinner for 5-6 other folks from FBCP, please contact Pastor Chip soon and let him know. Keep an eye out for sign-ups to attend these special dinners in a few weeks! They are always a great time for new and seasoned folks to meet.
Anyone new-ish to the church (or anyone who has been around but thought of some questions for our lead pastor) is invited to Lunch for Newer Folks with Pastor John Jay after worship on Sunday, April 28th. Bring your curiosity and conversation, and enjoy lunch and fellowship in the Southside Room. Text “new” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.
Check out our new Inclusion Language on the FBCP website. We love our LGBTQ+ members and want to make clear our love and support.
Thanks to Michael for continuing to update our staff photos. Read about our building attendant Ryan’s college major, Kathy’s favorite pet, Dave’s favorite thing to look at from the choir loft, and Kenny’s favorite hobbies!
Regular-ish Happenings
Grief Group | 4/7 at 9am | Room 214
Yarn Crafts Group | 4/7 at 12pm | Parlor
Spring Sunday School | Starts 4/14 | 9-10am
Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 4/14 at 7pm | Gym
Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 4/27 | Time + Place TBA
Six Weeks at a Glance
3/31 - Easter Potluck Brunch + Service
4/12 - Parent Night Out
4/14 - Spring Sunday School Begins
4/14 - Family Lunch Hangout
4/21 - FBCP Basics Lunch
4/21 - FBCPride Group Meeting
4/26 - Community Dinners
4/28 - Lunch for Newer Folks
5/03 - All-Church Game Night
5/05 - All-Church Potluck
5/10 - All-Church Movie Screening
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
