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 gather and partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free)! We will be starting a new series this week based on Richard Rohr’s book Breathing Under Water. Each week corresponds to a different topic and scripture, and this week’s focus is on Powerlessness. Our scripture this week is 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. 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.
The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is canned tuna.
Fall Sunday School
Join us for seven weeks starting September 21st on Sundays from 9-10am! Classes include: Theology of Hospitality: Gifts of Food and Presence taught by Kathy Oliver, Cindie Ekstrand, and friends, Theology of Song taught by Riley Taylor, and Theology of Resistance and Resilience: Building the Beloved Community taught by John Williams and Nancy Stiles. We hope you can join us! Click here to read more about our classes and sign up! We hope you can join us!
Coming Up
Folks ages 55+, join us for our next potluck lunch on Wednesday, September 10th, at 12:30pm in Room 228 (it’s air-conditioned!). It’s always a fun time together, and we look forward to the fellowship. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.
Register now to attend a pilgrimage of Pasadena with The Center on Saturday, September 13th, from 8:30am - 4:30pm. This immersive excursion invites participants to examine the City of Pasadena's rich and complex racial history. Along the way, we will visit historically significant sites and engage with local historians, storytellers, and organizers who bring the past to life. Together, we will examine how the city's history has shaped its present and explore the enduring impact of its racial dynamics.
Women are invited to enjoy ice cream and fellowship at the Laski Home on Saturday, September 13th, at 2pm. Bring a pint of your favorite ice cream and enjoy fellowship on the Laski’s back patio. Text “scoop” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP, and Rebekah will be in touch with you with details.
Join us after worship next Sunday, September 14th, in the Parlor 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.
Also on Sunday, September 14th, our Yarn Crafts Group returns! Join these crafty folks for knitting or crocheting projects (or any crafty project you’d like to bring). All ages and genders are welcome to attend whether you have experience or not! You can bring your own materials or Whitney will provide yarn and needles to get started. Email Whitney for details.
On Mondays starting September 15th, Pastor John Jay will begin hosting a weekly study and discussion on the upcoming sermon text and theme. We will gather in the Parlor from 12pm-1pm for a wild time of interpretation, imagination, theological training, storytelling, and general merriment. Pastor John Jay will lead the discussions (in collaboration with Riley). No prep is required to join the fun. Bring a printed Bible if you have one (we have extras), a pen and notebook, and all the curiosity you can muster. There is no need to RSVP for this group, just show up as you are able. Can't wait to study together! Email Pastor John Jay with questions.
Clothing Swap
On Saturday, September 20th, at 11am in the Parlor, you are invited to bring your unwanted clothes and accessories (and a snack to share) and enjoy searching for new treasures to take home! See flyer below and contact Rebekah with questions.
Also in September
Stay for our All-Church potluck on Sunday, September 21st, after worship in the Gym. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a dessert (last name A-G), main dish (H-R), or a salad or side dish (S-Z) of about 8-10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. If you’re free to help set up or clean up, please let Pastor Chip know you’re in for the Volunteer Squad. Thanks!
We 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 6-9pm on Friday, September 26th. We'll serve snacks and provide activities for your kids, while you eat dinner, shop, or take a nap! You can register your kid(s) with this link.
Parents of kids ages 0-10: Join Pastor Andrew for a Vision Casting session on Saturday, September 27th (new date), from 10am-12pm. Our volunteers have gone through this training (we could use 10 more volunteers; email Pastor Andrew if you are interested!), and Andrew would love to share the same hopes and dreams for the year with parents. RSVP via the Evite link he sent you in his weekly email.
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
9/13 - Women’s Ice Cream Social
9/13 - Pasadena Pilgrimage with The Center
9/20 - Clothing Swap
9/21 - Fall Sunday School Begins
9/21 - Oaxaca Bake Sale I
9/21 - All-Church Potluck
9/26 - Parent Night Out
9/27 - Parent Meeting with Andrew
9/28 - Oaxaca Bake Sale II
10/5 - Family Park Hangout
10/11-10/18 - Oaxaca Missions Trip
10/19 - 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.
