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.)
We are blessing graduates this Sunday! Please fill out this form if you are graduating at any level high school or above so we can include you in the blessing!
Join us for worship in the Sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free)! 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 after worship this Sunday, June 1st, led by Zach Hoover and LA Voice to advocate for just practices in relation to fire recovery. Refer to Zach’s voice memo from Thursday for more information.
The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is buyer’s choice.
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.
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.
