Weekly Updates 05.17.2024

Tomorrow

FBCP Work Day—Saturday, May 18th, from 9am-1pm

• Option #1: Text “paint” to 626.727.9498 to help freshen up the youth room! Wear old clothes as you’ll be pulling up carpet, painting walls and re-imagining this beloved space. Thanks to Jonathan and Edwin for providing lunch for the helpers, and thanks to many of you who have brought frames in! We could still use more helpers for the work day.

• Option #2: Text “plant” to 626.727.9498 to help Renee and Brian update our landscape with some of their beautiful plants! Bring a shovel or gardening tools if you have any, and get ready to roll up your sleeves. We need everyone!

Sunday

• Our Spring Sunday School classes finish up this Sunday, May 19th. Thanks to Rene, Sally, John Jay, Charles, Brian Y, Alex and Bailey for teaching this round. We are taking a summer break from Sunday School classes but keep an eye out for new options in the fall.

• Join us at 10:30am 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 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 FBCPride Group invites the LGBTQ+ community and allies to hear our own Mary Glenn, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Chaplaincy and Community Development at Fuller Seminary, this Sunday, May 19th, from 5-7pm in the Southside Room. Mary will speak to us about knowing ourselves, our belovedness, and our giftings, all of which help us to be a loving presence in Pasadena for the LGBTQ+ community. Text "pride" to 626.727.9498 if it's your first time to the group. And lastly, if you can help out with the potluck, please sign up here :).

• This week we invite you to consider giving beyond your contributions to FBCP by supporting a special offering called One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). When you give to OGHS, your funds support disaster relief around the world including the crisis in Gaza. Gifts also support development projects and refugee ministries of the American Baptist Churches and its partners. You may give online or use the OGHS envelopes on the pews this Sunday.

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

Looking Ahead

• Help us prepare for our Blessing of Graduates on Sunday, June 2, as we take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages. Please fill out this form if you are graduating from high school or any higher education so we can include you in the blessing!

Next Week

• Calling all service-oriented folks to our final recruitment meeting for our October missions trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. Pastor John Jay would love for you to join him on this trip! We’ll gather for lunch after worship on Sunday, May 26th, for about an hour to nail down details and solidify our team. The cost for this week-long trip will be about $1000 plus your airfare. Text “Oaxaca” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for the team lunch on the 26th.

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world for 30 minutes after worship on Sunday, May 26th, in the Parlor. We use this time to remember our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

• Join us for our next Passive-Aggressive Pickleball Group practice at 7pm on Sunday, May 26th, in the gym off Union St. Bring a sweater and water, and text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 if you haven’t already. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available to use.

Treasure Exchange

• The 55+ Group is having a "Spring Treasure Exchange Party" on Friday, May 31, at 6:30pm. To celebrate the Spring season, we're asking everyone who attends to bring 2-3 gardening or kitchen items from your home. This can be an opportunity for you to do some Spring cleaning and to discover a new treasure. Be sure not to purchase anything. We will also be having a potato bar potluck—we’ll furnish the potatoes and ask you to bring a topping if you can! Email Pastor Chip with questions.  

June

• Give the gift of life! Sign up to participate in the American Red Cross’ Blood Drive FBCP is hosting on Sunday, June 2nd, in the Gym from 9am - 3pm. Schedule an appointment here: June 2nd Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

• Instruments of Praise is a community nonprofit organization based in Pasadena and is part of the Clergy Community Coalition. They would like to invite any musically talented teens to a training week on the APU campus. To learn more, check out their website and share this flyer with a friend!

Kids Camp Registration

• We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together 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. Also!  At FBCP, we do a special version of camp which has a general theme but is made up from lessons taught by a combination of our pastors and lay leaders like you. If you have a love of gymnastics, painting, butterflies or anything that you might want to share with the kids, please talk to us and we’ll figure out how to incorporate your lesson into camp. We are less without you. 

Pride Events

We hope you can join us for these fun Pride events in June:

• On Saturday, June 1, from 12:30-1:00pm the City of Pasadena will raise a Pride flag at 100 N. Garfield Ave (City Hall) in honor of Pride Month. Stop by if you have time! More details can be found here.

• Join us at the Altadena Walkabout in Altadena on Saturday, June 8th, with activities from 10am-6pm. FBCP will participate in an 11:30am Spiritual Event at the Altadena Baptist Church, and have a booth at the Altadena Senior Center from 2pm-6pm. Contact pride@fbcpasadena.com if you would like to volunteer for a 2-hour shift.

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. 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.

Gift from Pastor John Jay

• Did you get your copy of Ordinary Theology? John Jay’s first published booklet is a condensed treatment of the core beliefs motivating the leadership of our church community, written from the context of the primary teaching pastor. We printed these booklets small enough to fit in your back pocket or purse/fanny pack, and the costs have been covered by the Foundation (many thanks). If you love what you read, take a second copy and share with a friend. Yay books!

Ways to Serve

• Join us in providing meals for Bea as she recuperates from knee surgery at her home in Temple City. Check out her Meal Train.

• Ian is also having knee surgery on Monday due to a ski accident. Please consider providing a meal to him in the Hastings Ranch area. Check out his Meal Train.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Sundays through 5/19 | 9-10am

• Grief Group | 5/19 at 9am | Room 214

• Yarn Crafts Group | 5/19 at 12pm | Parlor

• FBCPride Group Meeting | 5/19 at 5pm | Southside Room

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 5/25 | 9am | TBD

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 5/26 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/18 - Work Day: Gardening + Youth Room Renovation
5/19 - Spring Sunday School Ends
5/19 - FBCPride Group Meeting
5/26 - Oaxaca Meeting
5/26 - Prayer for Global Servants
5/31 - 55+ Group Event
6/01 - Pasadena Pride Flag-Raising Event
6/02 - Blessing for Graduates
6/08 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/16 - Father’s Day Massages
6/19 - Juneteenth
6/22 - Men’s Breakfast
6/22 - Pasadena Pride Event

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

Weekly Updates 05.10.2024

Tonight

• Watch the movie Why in the World with us tonight, May 10th, at 6pm in the Sanctuary (note: change from the Chapel). This movie explores the deeper questions of life as two friends follow a wise, slightly eccentric homeless man who they hope will show them the meaning of life.  Armed with nothing in their quest but five basic questions, they cross more than 50 countries in search of answers, piling one uproarious misadventure on top of another as they seek to crack the code of existence. See you soon!

Sunday

• Our Spring Sunday School classes continue through May 19. This Sunday, the Reconstructing Bible Basics class will be on a break for Mother’s Day, but Spiritual Values in Literature: Lila will meet as usual.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary this Sunday! 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 regular youth gathering is postponed this week due to Mother’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.

• We invite all women to enjoy a five-minute complimentary massage on Mother’s Day, May 12th. Massage chairs will be set up in the back of the sanctuary and will be available throughout the service.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is toiletries, including baby items and feminine products.

Gift from Pastor John Jay

• Did you get your copy of Ordinary Theology? John Jay’s first published booklet is a condensed treatment of the core beliefs motivating the leadership of our church community, written from the context of the primary teaching pastor. We printed these booklets small enough to fit in your back pocket or purse/fanny pack, and the costs have been covered by the Foundation (many thanks). If you love what you read, take a second copy and share with a friend. Yay books!

Elbow Grease

FBCP Work Day—Saturday, May 18th, from 9am-1pm

• Option #1: Jessica H and Jensen are so excited to begin fixing up the youth room to make it more inviting and useful for gatherings. Here are a few ways you can help. First, we are collecting used (but in good condition) picture frames of various sizes and styles. Second, they are planning a work day to rip out carpet and paint the walls. Lastly, if you would like to prepare some lunch or snacks for the work day, that's another way you could join the fun. Text “paint” to 626.727.9498 to let us know you want to help. Thanks for supporting our growing youth as they reimagine their space and all the ways they can share it with the congregation at large! 

• Option #2: On Saturday, May 18th, also from 9am-1pm, we invite you to join us for a landscape beautification project. We especially need strong diggers and folks with shovels on the front end of the time frame. We are grateful for Renee and Brian leading this venture. Text “plant” to 626.727.9498 if you can make it for any amount of time. Mark your calendars!

• The FBCPride Group invites the LGBTQ+ community and allies to hear our own Mary Glenn, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Chaplaincy and Community Development at Fuller Seminary, on Sunday, May 19th, from 5-7pm in the Southside Room. Mary will speak to us about knowing ourselves, our belovedness, and our giftings, all of which help us to be a loving presence in Pasadena for the LGBTQ+ community. She will facilitate a conversation and exercises for growing our self-awareness and self-kindness, and emphasize that everyone is needed. As Pastor John Jay closes his emails, we are "less without you," and we hope you can join us for this meeting--and for the continued journey of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Pasadena. Text "pride" to 626.727.9498 if it's your first time to the group. And lastly, if you can help out with the potluck, please sign up here :).

• Calling all service-oriented folks to our final recruitment meeting for our October missions trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. Pastor John Jay would love for you to join him on this trip! We’ll gather for lunch after worship on Sunday, May 26th, for about an hour to nail down details and solidify our team. The cost for this week-long trip will be about $1000 plus your airfare. Text “Oaxaca” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for the 26th.

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world for 30 minutes after worship on Sunday, May 26th, in the Parlor. We use this time to remember our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

• Join us for our next Passive-Aggressive Pickleball Group practice at 7pm on Sunday, May 26th, in the gym off Union St. Bring a sweater and water, and text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 if you haven’t already. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available to use.

• The 55+ Group is having a "Spring Treasures Exchange Party" on Friday, May 31, at 6:30pm. To celebrate the Spring season, we're asking everyone who attends to bring 2-3 gardening or kitchen items from your home. This can be an opportunity for you to do some Spring cleaning and to discover a new treasure. Be sure not to purchase anything. We will also be having a potato bar potluck—we furnish the potatoes and ask you to bring a topping if you can! Email Pastor Chip with questions.  

June

• Help us prepare for our Blessing of Graduates on Sunday, June 2, as we take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages. Please fill out this form if you are graduating from high school or any higher education 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 on Sunday, June 2nd, in a mobile clinic parked on Holly St. from 9 am - 3 pm. Schedule an appointment here: June 2nd Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

Pride Events

We hope you can join us for these fun Pride events in June:

• On Saturday, June 1, from 12:30-1:00pm the City of Pasadena will raise a Pride flag at 100 N. Garfield Ave (City Hall) in honor of Pride Month. Stop by if you have time! More details can be found here.

• Join us at the Altadena Walkabout in Altadena on Saturday, June 8th, with activities from 10am-6pm. FBCP will participate in an 11:30am Spiritual Event at the Altadena Baptist Church, and have a booth at the Altadena Senior Center from 2pm-6pm. Contact pride@fbcpasadena.com if you would like to volunteer for a 2-hour shift.

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. 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.

Scholarships Available

• 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 2023-2024 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, June 24, 2024.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Sundays through 5/19 | 9-10am

• Grief Group | 5/19 at 9am | Room 214

• Yarn Crafts Group | 5/19 at 12pm | Parlor

• FBCPride Group Meeting | 5/19 at 5pm | Southside Room

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 5/25 | 9am | TBD

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 5/26 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/12 - Mother’s Day Massages
5/18 - Work Day: Gardening + Youth Room Renovation
5/19 - Spring Sunday School Ends
5/19 - FBCPride Group Meeting
5/25 - Holy Walkamolies Hike
5/26 - Oaxaca Meeting
5/26 - Prayer for Global Servants
5/26 - Passive-Aggressive Pickleball
5/31 - 55+ Group Event
6/01 - Pasadena Pride Flag-Raising Event
6/02 - Blessing for Graduates
6/08 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/16 - Father’s Day Massages
6/19 - Juneteenth
6/22 - Men’s Breakfast
6/22 - Pasadena Pride Event

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

Weekly Updates 05.03.2024

Tomorrow

• Our gardening project has been postponed to Saturday, May 18th, from 9am-1pm. We especially need strong diggers and folks with shovels on the front end of the time frame. We are grateful for Renee and Brian leading this fun time of communal landscape beautification. Text “plant” to 626.727.9498 if you can make it for any amount of time. Mark your calendars!🌸🌵

• Ready for fun while you serve in our nursery or kids classes? Join the Family Ministry Training on Saturday, May 4th, from 11am-1pm in the Southside Room. Pastors Lindsay and Mary will go over how they thoughtfully connect with kids of all ages during worship. Lunch provided. Thanks for considering this fun way to partner in nurturing the community at FBCP! Text “train” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for the training, and email Pastors Lindsay and Mary with questions.

• End the afternoon with some music in the front yard of the Ellis home. Bennett shared a gratitude last week about the excitement of putting on a musical show with other neighborhood kids, and his family was kind enough to share this flyer if anyone is interested in attending from 3-6pm. Bring a blanket and enjoy!

Sunday

• Our Spring Sunday School classes continue through May 19. Details can be found here. Email Pastor Chip with questions.

• Come get a copy of Pastor John Jay’s first book(let)! Ordinary Theology is a condensed treatment of the core beliefs motivating the leadership of our church community, written from the context of the primary teaching pastor. We printed these booklets small enough to fit in your back pocket or purse/fanny pack, and the costs have been covered by the Foundation (many thanks). We printed a few hundred in this first run, so plenty to go around. This booklet is just the beginning in a series of public writings for our church community and beyond, so keep your eyes peeled for more writings in the months ahead. If you love what you read, take a second copy and share with a friend. Yay books!

• Name Tag First Sundays—we invite you to find the table in the lobby on each first Sunday of the month and write out your name as a step towards learning new faces and meeting new friends.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free)! 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 the all-church potluck in the gym after worship this week. 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 Sunday, May 5th, is our all-church potluck after worship in the gym. Thank you to our Volunteer Crew Kathy, Carol, Susan, Matt, Cindy, Michael S, Mary W, Rich, Dave E, Cindie and Eric. The church will provide drinks and desserts for this Cinco de Mayo potluck, and we encourage you to bring a main dish for 8-10 people to share if you can.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is soup/chili/stew.

Coming Up

• Movie producer and FBCP member Bruno invites us all to a sneak peek showing of his latest project Why in the World on Friday, May 10th, at 6pm in the Chapel. This movie explores the deeper questions of life, and Bruno can’t wait to hear your thoughts!  In it, two friends follow a wise, slightly eccentric homeless man who they hope will show them the meaning of life.  Armed with nothing in their quest but five basic questions, they cross more than 50 countries in search of answers, piling one uproarious misadventure on top of another as they seek to crack the code of existence. Text “movie” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. See you there!

Also in May

• We invite all women to enjoy a five-minute complimentary massage on Mother’s Day, May 12th. Massage chairs will be set up in the back of the sanctuary and will be available throughout the service.

• Pastor Lindsay and team are so excited to begin fixing up the youth room to make it more inviting and useful for gatherings. If you want to help, we could use some help in a few ways. First, we are collecting used (but in good condition) picture frames of various sizes and styles. If you have any you don't want anymore, they would gladly take them! And if you're a pro at thrift stores and happen to see any there, they would gladly take those, too. Second, they are planning a work day to rip out carpet and paint the walls. Lastly, if you would like to prepare some lunch or snacks for the work day, that's another way you could join the fun. If you're up for helping, join the group on May 18th! More details to come, but you can text “paint” to 626.727.9498 to let Pastor Lindsay know you want to help. Thanks for supporting our growing youth as they reimagine their space and all the ways they can share it with the congregation at large! 

• You’re invited to our next FBCPride Group Meeting on Sunday, May 19th, from 5-7pm in the Southside Room. We always enjoy our potluck together, so please sign up here if you are able. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP if you are new, and email Kevin and Sally if you have any questions. This group is open to the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16+.

• Calling all service-oriented folks to our final recruitment meeting for our October missions trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. Pastor John Jay would love for you to join him on this trip! We’ll gather for lunch after worship on Sunday, May 26th, for about an hour to nail down details and solidify our team. The cost for this week-long trip will be about $1000 plus your airfare. Text “Oaxaca” to RSVP for the 26th.

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world for 30 minutes after worship on Sunday, May 26th, in the Parlor. We use this time to remember our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

June

• Help us prepare for our Blessing of Graduates on Sunday, June 2, as we take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages. 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 on Sunday, June 2nd, in a mobile clinic parked on Holly St. from 9 am - 3 pm. Schedule an appointment here: June 2nd Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

Regular-ish Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Sundays through 5/19 | 9-10am

• Grief Group | 5/5 at 9am | Room 214

• Yarn Crafts Group | 5/19 at 12pm | Parlor

• FBCPride Group Meeting | 5/19 at 5pm | Southside Room

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 5/25 | 9am | TBD

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 5/26 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/05 - All-Church Potluck
5/10 - All-Church Movie Screening
5/12 - Mother’s Day Massages
5/19 - Spring Sunday School Ends
5/19 - FBCPride Group Meeting
5/26 - Prayer for Global Servants
5/31 - 55+ Group Event
6/01 - Pasadena Pride Flag-Raising Event
6/02 - Blessing for Graduates

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

Weekly Updates 04.26.2024

Tonight

• Community Dinners are happening around town tonight! Thanks to our hosts—Christophers, Chiu-Kawanos, Berry-VanStelle, Ekstrands, Linscotts, Looses and Powells. We hope you all enjoy breaking bread together!

Tomorrow

• It’s not too late to join our Holy Walkamolies hiking group tomorrow morning, Saturday, April 27th, at 9am. Park near the Casting Pond for the Lower Arroyo Trail in South Pasadena. This 3-mile hike is accessible for beginners and is even dog-friendly. Email Matt and Susan with any last-minute questions and don’t forget your sunscreen and water!

Sunday

• Our new Spring Sunday School classes continue through May 19! Details can be found here. Email Pastor Chip with questions.

• Join us at 10:30am 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 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.

• Anyone new-ish to the church is invited to Lunch for Newer Folks with Pastor John Jay after worship this Sunday, April 28th! Bring your curiosity and conversation, and enjoy lunch and fellowship in the Southside Room. It’s a great way to meet others and speak to our lead pastor in a smaller setting. Text “new” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Join us for our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball Group this Sunday, April 28th, at 7pm in the gym off Union St. Bring a sweater and water, and text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 if you haven’t already. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available to use.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is canned tuna/chicken.

Planting Project

• Our friends Renee and Brian are kindly donating some succulents from their property. We are excited for the opportunity to beautify our space, but we need your help! Text “plant” to 626.727.9498 if you’re free to help on Saturday, May 4, anytime between 10am-2pm. Bring gloves, gardening tools you may have, a hat and a water bottle. If anyone has shovels and pitchforks we can borrow, please email Kathy. Thanks! 🌸🌵

Cinco de Mayo Potluck Next Week

• Next Sunday, May 5th, is our next all-church potluck after worship in the gym. Sign up in the lobby Sunday to help Pastor Chip with set-up or clean-up. The church will provide drinks and desserts for this cinco de mayo potluck, and we encourage you to bring a main dish for 8-10 people to share if you can.

Also Around the Corner

• Next Thursday, May 2nd, is the Pasadena Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast from 7:30-9:00am at the Pasadena Convention Center. You may email Pastor Chip to see if any seats are available or purchase individual tickets via this link. This is an interfaith breakfast hosted by Friends In Deed that coincides with the National Day of Prayer.

• Ready for fun while you serve in our nursery or kids classes? Join the Family Ministry Training on Saturday, May 4th, from 11am-1pm in the Southside Room. Pastors Lindsay and Mary will go over how they thoughtfully connect with kids of all ages during worship. All staff and volunteers go through a background check process, and we take our family ministry seriously so they receive the best care we can give them. Thanks for considering this fun way to partner in nurturing the community at FBCP! Text “train” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for the training, and email Pastors Lindsay and Mary with questions.

• Movie producer and FBCP member Bruno invites us all to a sneak peek showing of his latest project Why in the World on Friday, May 10th, at 6pm in the Chapel. This movie explores the deeper questions of life and Bruno can’t wait to hear your thoughts!  In it, two friends follow a wise, slightly eccentric homeless man who they hope will show them the meaning of life.  Armed with nothing in their quest but five basic questions, they cross more than 50 countries in search of answers, piling one uproarious misadventure on top of another as they seek to crack the code of existence. See you there!

• We invite all women to enjoy a five-minute complimentary massage on Mother’s Day, May 12th. Massage chairs will be set up in the back of the sanctuary and will be available throughout the service.

• You’re invited to our next FBCPride Group Meeting on Sunday, May 19th, from 5-7pm in the Southside Room. We always enjoy our potluck together, so please sign up here if you are able. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP if you are new, and email Kevin and Sally if you have any questions. This group is open to the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16+.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Sundays through 5/19 | 9-10am

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 4/27 | 9am | Lower Arroyo Trail

• Yarn Crafts Group | 4/28 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 4/28 at 7pm | Gym

• Grief Group | 5/5 at 9am | Room 214

• FBCPride Group Meeting | 5/19 at 5pm | Southside Room

Six Weeks at a Glance

4/28 - Lunch for Newer Folks
5/02 - Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
5/04 - Succulent Planting Day
5/05 - All-Church Potluck
5/10 - All-Church Movie Screening
5/12 - Mother’s Day Massages
5/19 - Spring Sunday School Ends
5/19 - FBCPride Group Meeting
5/26 - Prayer for Global Servants
5/31 - 55+ Group Lunch
6/01 - Pasadena Pride Flag-Raising Event
6/02 - Blessing for Graduates

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

Weekly Updates 04.19.2024

Sunday

• Our new Spring Sunday School classes continue this week! “Reconstructing Bible Basics” meets in the Southside Room and “Spiritual Values in Literature: Lila” meets in the Parlor. Details can be found here. Email Pastor Chip with questions.

• Join us at 10:30am 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 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 Basics Class will meet after worship this Sunday, April 21st, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room for those who are interested in learning about our church. Pastors John Jay and Chip will walk you through our church history, our American Baptist denomination, and the meaning behind some of our practices like baptism, communion and membership. 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 potluck this month is Taco Bar themed, so please sign up here if you are able. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP if you are new, and email Kevin and Sally if you have any questions. This group is open to the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16+.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is baking items (oil, small bags of flour or sugar, etc).

Next Week

• Community Dinners are happening Friday night, April 26th, at various times around the city in host homes. Let Pastor Chip know if you RSVP’d but haven’t received an email from your host. We hope you all enjoy breaking bread together!

• Our Holy Walkamolies hiking group will enjoy their second hike on Saturday, April 27th, at 9am. Susan and Matt will be leading this hike, and they have chosen the Lower Arroyo Trail in South Pasadena. This 3-mile hike is accessible for beginners and is even dog-friendly. We hope you can join the group, and to make sure you’re on the church hiking text thread, text “hike” to 626.727.9498 if you have not yet joined. Email Matt and Susan if you would like to carpool from the church for this hike at 8:30am. Nicole will be planning future hikes for the fourth Saturday of each month.

• Anyone new-ish to the church 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.

• Our next All-Church potluck is coming up on Sunday, May 5th, after worship in the gym. Sign up in the lobby to help Pastor Chip with set-up or clean-up. The church will provide drinks and desserts for this cinco de mayo potluck, and we encourage you to bring a dish for 8-10 people to share if you can.

• Are you energized by hangin’ with kids? Join the Family Ministry Training on Saturday, May 4th, from 11am-1pm in the Southside Room. Pastors Lindsay and Mary will go over how they thoughtfully care for kids of all ages during worship. All staff and volunteers go through a background check process, and we take our family ministry seriously so they receive the best care we can give them. Thanks for considering this fun way to partner in nurturing the community at FBCP! Text “train” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for the training, and email Pastors Lindsay and Mary with questions.

Bring in your old glasses! 👓

• Kathy Oliver, our Operations Admin, has partnered with the Pasadena Lions Club to collect used glasses via a box at the Hospitality Desk. The Lions Club offers free vision screenings to raise awareness of eye disease. They also make eye exams and prescription glasses more affordable for everyone in the community.  Please bring in glasses only—no cases, no cleaning cloths and no accessories; broken glasses are fine. Thank you for considering new life for your old lenses!

Regular-ish Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Sundays through 5/19 | 9-10am

• Grief Group | 4/21 at 9am | Room 214

• FBCPride Group Meeting | 4/21 at 5pm | Southside Room

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 4/27 | 9am | Lower Arroyo Trail

• Yarn Crafts Group | 4/28 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 4/28 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

4/21 - FBCP Basics Lunch
4/21 - FBCPride Group Meeting
4/26 - Community Dinners
4/28 - Lunch for Newer Folks
5/05 - All-Church Potluck
5/10 - All-Church Movie Screening
5/12 - Mother’s Day Massages
5/17 - 55+ Event
5/19 - Spring Sunday School Ends
5/19 - FBCPride Group Meeting

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

Weekly Updates 04.12.2024

Tonight

• Thank you to our Parent Night Out volunteers for providing a fun evening for kids tonight while parents get time for a date (or a nap). Thanks to our volunteers Ada and Michael for helping the staff!

Sunday

• Our new Spring Sunday School classes start this week! “Reconstructing Bible Basics” will meet in the Southside Room and “Spiritual Values in Literature: Lila” will meet in the Parlor. Details can be found here (or text “school” to 626.727.9498, and we’ll send you the link). Email Pastor Chip with questions. Please email Pastor Lindsay if you’re planning to attend and need childcare.

• Join us at 10:30am 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 and their parents are invited to join the Family Potluck after service in the Park. 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.

• Families with babies, kids or youth, join us in the park after worship this 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 simple dish to share, a picnic blanket if you have one, and enjoy some time with other families! Drinks and dessert will be provided. Feel free to show up even if you haven’t RSVP’d, and email Natalee or Saskia with any questions.

• Join us for our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball Group this Sunday, April 14th, at 7pm in the gym off Union St. Bring a sweater and water, and text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 if you haven’t already. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available to use.

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

Join in the Fun

• Community Dinners are happening on Friday, April 26th, thanks to our host homes! If you would like to attend a dinner around the city with other folks from FBCP, please text “dinner” to 626.727.9498. These dinners fill up, so reserve your spot today. They are always a great time for connecting with others old and new. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• Pastor Leslie invites anyone interested in singing to join in the fun for these last couple months of the season. Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 7pm, and they finish up in mid-June to enjoy a summer break before starting up rehearsals again Labor Day weekend. Email Pastor Leslie to let her know you’re interested!

Coming Up

• 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 potluck this month is Taco Bar themed, so please sign up here if you are able. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP if you are new, and email Kevin and Sally if you have any questions. This group is open to the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16+.

• Our Holy Walkamolies hiking group will enjoy their second hike on Saturday, April 27th, at 9am. Susan and Matt will be leading this hike, and they have chosen the Lower Arroyo Trail in South Pasadena. This 3-mile hike is accessible for beginners and is even dog-friendly. We hope you can join the group, and to make sure you’re on the church hiking text thread, text “hike” to 626.727.9498 if you have not yet joined. Email Matt and Susan if you would like to carpool from the church for this hike at 8:30am. Nicole will be planning future hikes for the fourth Saturday of each month.

• 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.

Bring in your old glasses! 👓

• Kathy Oliver, our Operations Admin, has partnered with the Pasadena Lions Club to collect used glasses via a box at the Hospitality Desk. The Lions Club offers free vision screenings to raise awareness of eye disease. They also make eye exams and prescription glasses more affordable for everyone in the community.  Please bring in glasses only—no cases, no cleaning cloths and no accessories; broken glasses are fine. Thank you for considering new life for your old lenses!

Race + Place

• The Center for Restorative Justice invites all of you to join a local “race + place” tour of Pasadena from 8:30am-4:30 on Saturday, April 27th. The tour focuses on the racial history of our city and how we can and should play a part in restoration of love and justice among our neighbors. Check out this link for more information and registration. Scholarships available upon request.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Starts 4/14 | 9-10am

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 4/14 at 7pm | Gym

• Grief Group | 4/21 at 9am | Room 214

• Yarn Crafts Group | 4/21 at 12pm | Parlor

• FBCPride Group Meeting | 4/21 at 5pm | Southside Room

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 4/27 | 9am | Lower Arroyo Trail

Six Weeks at a Glance

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
5/05 - All-Church Potluck
5/10 - All-Church Movie Screening
5/12 - Mother’s Day Massages
5/15 - 55+ Event
5/19 - Spring Sunday School Ends
5/19 - FBCPride Group Meeting

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

Weekly Updates 04.05.2024

Sign up today—classes start next week

• Our new Spring Sunday School classes are open for sign-ups! We have three to choose from: 1) Reconstructing 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.

Sunday

• Join the biweekly Grief Group this Sunday, 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.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free)! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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.

• Join our Yarn Crafts Group this Sunday in the Parlor for knitting, crocheting, and beyond. If you have materials, bring them with you! If not, let us know and we'll bring yarn, needles, and crochet hooks. Light snacks provided. Bring your own water bottle. Text "yarn" to 626.727.9498 if you’re new!

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

Coming Up

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Join us for our next Passive-Aggressive Pickleball Group practice at 7pm on Sunday, April 14th, in the gym off Union St. Bring a sweater and water, and text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 if you haven’t already. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available to use.

• 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, 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.

In the news

• Check out this recent Easter story about our friends Renee Dominique, Brian Smith, and their dog, Kirby. They have shared in service about their house fire and this article chronicles their hope and new beginnings, written by Steve Scauzillo.

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

• FBCPride Group Meeting | 4/21 at 5pm | Southside Room

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 4/27 | Time + Place TBA

Six Weeks at a Glance

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
5/05 - 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

Weekly Updates 03.29.2024

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.

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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

Weekly Updates 03.22.2024

Tomorrow

• Our new hiking group, the Holy Walkamolies, has its first hike tomorrow, March 23rd! Meet at the Millard Canyon Campground Parking Lot at 8:30am. Text “hike” to 626.727.9498 if you would like to join in the fun and get information about future monthly hikes.

Sunday

• Our Lenten Sunday School finishes up this Sunday at 9am in the Parlor. Pastor Chip will finish the discussion on Prayer, and you may attend even if you missed previous weeks.

• Join us at 10:30am for Palm Sunday worship in the Sanctuary this Sunday! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old have special instructions from Pastor Lindsay this week (parents have received info via email) and after their triumphant palm participation they 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 for this Sunday is peanut butter and other nut butters.

Monday

• The Center for Restorative Justice extends a special invitation to FBCP folks to join a book club starting this coming Monday, March 25th, from 7-8:30pm in Room 314. The book club will run a total of five Mondays in a row and serves as an opportunity to think critically about the intersection of race and Christianity in the history of our country. $20 fee. For more information, click here.

Holy Week Next Week

Maundy Thursday

Join us at 6pm on Thursday, March 28th, for our Maundy Thursday service in the Chapel. This is an intimate service that includes a reflective time of prayer, communion and foot washing. Childcare will be provided for nursery-aged children.

Good Friday

Our Good Friday service on Friday, March 29, at 6pm in the Chapel will serve as an invitation to listen to scripture and our wonderful FBCP Choir as we remember Christ’s crucifixion and His death on the cross. The service ends with a procession out of the Chapel in silence. Childcare will be provided for nursery-aged children.

Flowers for the Cross

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.

Easter Brunch + Egg Hunt

We will celebrate Easter Sunday on March 31st beginning with a potluck brunch and mariachi band at 10am in the Park 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. 

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. 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.

We look forward to Holy Week with you!

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Coming Up

• The Grief Group meets next on April 7th at 9am in Room 214 and biweekly after that. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 3/23 at 8:30am

• Lenten Sunday School | 3/24 | 9-10am | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | 3/24 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 3/24 at 7pm | Gym

• Grief Group | 4/7 at 9am | Room 214

Six Weeks at a Glance

3/24 - Lenten Sunday School Ends
3/24 - Palm Sunday Service
3/28 - Maundy Thursday Service
3/29 - Good Friday Service
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

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

Weekly Updates 03.15.2024

Sunday

• Our Lenten Sunday School meets for two more Sundays at 9am in the Parlor to explore spiritual practices with a book by Henri Nouwen called The Way of the Heart.  Bailey will begin the topic of Prayer this week, and you may attend even if you missed previous weeks. More information can be found here. Please let Pastor Lindsay know if you need childcare.

• The Grief Group meets this Sunday, March 17th, at 9am in Room 214 and biweekly moving forward. 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.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary this Sunday! 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 FBCPride Group invites everyone to join them for a showing of the movie Milk this Sunday, March 17th, at 5pm in the Chapel. Milk is a 2008 American biographical drama film based on the life of gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk, who was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California, as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Email Sally and Kevin with questions.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is buyer’s choice.

Coming Up

• Folks ages 55+, join us for our next potluck lunch this Wednesday, March 20th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. It’s always a yummy spread of food and a fun time together, and we look forward to the fellowship. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• Our new hiking group, the Holy Walkamolies, has its first hike scheduled to meet at the Millard Canyon Campground Parking Lot at 8:30am on Saturday, March 23rd. Nicole hopes to plan about one hike per month in different areas around LA. Text “hike” to 626.727.9498 if you would like to RSVP and join in the fun. The weather is looking perfect for time outdoors!

Holy Week

Palm Sunday | March 24 | Regular Worship Time @10:30am

Join us as we hear the children and youth sing with the FBCP Choir and welcome Holy Week with palms waving.

Maundy Thursday | March 28 | 6pm in the Chapel

This will be an intimate service that includes a reflective time of prayer, communion and foot-washing. Childcare will be provided for nursery-aged children.

Good Friday | March 29 | 6pm in the Chapel

This special service will serve as an invitation to listen to scripture and our wonderful FBCP Choir as we remember Christ’s crucifixion and His death on the cross. The service ends with a procession out of the Chapel in silence. Childcare will be provided for nursery-aged children.

Flowers for the Cross

Help us decorate the cross on Easter with greenery from all over our city! Snip and bring in some flowers when you come for brunch at 10am on March 31st.

Easter Brunch + Service | March 31 @10am

We will celebrate Easter Sunday on March 31st beginning with a potluck brunch and mariachi band at 10am in the Park 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. Worship service will be immediately afterward at 11am with the children joining us for service to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Nursery care will be provided for ages four and under. We hope you can join us for both!

Coming Up

• 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 7th. Bring your curiosity and conversation, and enjoy lunch and fellowship in the Southside Room. Text “new” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• 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.

• After our Lenten Sunday School ends on March 24th, we’ll have a two-week break and then begin a set of Spring Sunday School Classes. Stay tuned for the class options!

• 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.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Grief Group | 3/17 at 9am | Room 214

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 3/23 at 8:30am

• Lenten Sunday School | Sundays thru 3/24 | 9-10am | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | 3/24 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 3/24 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

3/17 - FBCPride Group Meeting
3/20 - 55+ Event
3/24 - Lenten Sunday School Ends
3/24 - Palm Sunday Service
3/28 - Maundy Thursday Service
3/29 - Good Friday Service
3/31 - Easter Potluck Brunch + Service
4/07 - Lunch for Newer Folks
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

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

Weekly Updates 03.08.2024

TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD SAT. NIGHT

Sunday

• Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday, so don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead and make an extra cup of coffee for yourself!

• Our Lenten Sunday School continues this Sunday at 9am in the Parlor to explore spiritual practices with a book by Henri Nouwen called The Way of the Heart.  Jon will continue the topic of Silence this week, and you may attend even if you missed previous weeks. More information can be found here. Please let Pastor Lindsay know if you need childcare.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary this Sunday! 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.

• Join Nori for a 30-minute informational meeting after service this Sunday, March 10th, in Room 214 to learn about this year's Oaxaca trip (October 20-26th). At this meeting, we'll give details about securing a good price on your flight. Text “Oaxaca” to 626.727.9498 if you’re interested, or email Nori if you have questions.

• Sunday after service we have our Yarn Crafts Group. Join these crafty folks in the Parlor to knit or crochet your own project or a charity project. A couple members are almost done putting together blankets to be donated. You are welcome to attend whether you have experience or not! Email Whitney and Justine if you have any questions.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is granola bars or any other single serve items.

Coming Up

• The church office will be closed next Monday and Tuesday (March 11th & 12th) due to a staff retreat. Pray for this spiritual formational time to be meaningful for our pastors and support staff~thanks!

• The Winter Sunday School Grief Group will continue meeting biweekly. It is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. The group will continue to meet every other Sunday morning at 9am in Room 214. The next group meeting will be March 17th. Reach out to Jon Rinkus if you are interested in joining this group. He is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and has provided a rich space for our folks to process grief.

• Our FBCPride Group will meet on March 17th at 5pm in the Chapel for a movie showing this month. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group. We welcome the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16 & up. Email Sally and Kevin with questions.

• Folks ages 55+, join us for our next potluck lunch on Wednesday, March 20th, 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.

Holy Week

• Check out our Lenten Happenings page to stay up-to-date on the latest Lenten schedule and flowers for the Cross. Thanks to our pastors John Jay, Leslie, Lindsay and Chip for working hard to bring meaning and moments of reflection to this special season. Our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be held in the Chapel, and check out the link to find out more about our Easter Brunch (note the expanded alphabet request for savory breakfast items).

Holy Walkamolies

• We are excited that about 20 people expressed interest in our new hiking group, the Holy Walkamolies! The first hike will meet at the Millard Canyon Campground Parking Lot at 8:30am on Saturday, March 23rd. Nicole hopes to have about one hike per month in different areas around LA. Text “hike” to 626.727.9498 if you would like to RSVP and join in the fun. The weather is looking perfect for time outdoors!

April

• 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.

• 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.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Lenten Sunday School | Sundays thru 3/24 | 9-10am | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | 3/10 at 12pm | Parlor

• Grief Group | 3/17 at 9am | Room 214

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 3/24 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

3/10 - Oaxaca Interest Meeting
3/11-12 - Office Closed | Staff Retreat
3/17 - FBCPride Group Meeting
3/20 - 55+ Event
3/24 - Lenten Sunday School Ends
3/24 - Palm Sunday Service
3/28 - Maundy Thursday Service
3/29 - Good Friday Service
3/31 - Easter Potluck Brunch + Service
4/12 - Parent Night Out
4/14 - Spring Sunday School Begins
4/14 - Family Lunch Hangout

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

Weekly Updates 03.01.2024

Sunday

• Our Lenten Sunday School continues this Sunday at 9am in the Parlor to explore spiritual practices with a book by Henri Nouwen called The Way of the Heart.  Tyler will lead the study of Silence this week, and you may join even if you missed previous weeks. More information can be found here. Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or signup via this link. Please let Pastor Lindsay know if you need childcare.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (crackers are gluten-free)! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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.

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world on Sunday, March 3rd, after worship in the Parlor. We invite you for thirty minutes of prayer for our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

• Our traditional Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay event is changed to lunch after worship this Sunday in the Parlor. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. This is a great time to get to know others and our lead pastor better, especially if you are newer to our community. We hope you can join us!

• Join our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball Group at 7pm this Sunday, March 3rd, in the Gym and Park. Bring a sweater and water, and text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to get text reminders. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available to use.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is soup/chili/stew.

Holy Walkamolies

• Our own Nicole Ochi has offered to help form a new hiking group, so let her know about your interest so she can get you all the details. The Pasadena area is drive-able to so many beautiful hikes, and this time of year has such great weather—you won’t want to miss (and let Nicole know if you need a ride)!

Coming Up

• Join us for a 30-minute informational meeting after service on Sunday, March 10th, in the Parlor to learn about this year's Oaxaca trip (October 20-26th). At this meeting, we'll give details about securing a good price on your flight. Text “Oaxaca” to 626.727.9498 if you’re interested!

• Our FBCPride Group will meet on March 17th at 5pm in the Southside Room. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group. We welcome the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16 & up. Email Sally and Kevin with questions.

• Save the Date, folks ages 55+! We are having our next potluck lunch on Wednesday, March 20th, 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.

Holy Week

• Check out our Lenten Happenings page to stay up-to-date on the latest Lenten schedule. Thanks to our pastors John Jay, Leslie, Lindsay and Chip for working hard to bring meaning and moments of reflection to this special season. Our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be held in the Chapel, and check out the link to find out more about our Easter Brunch.

April

• 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.

• Join us for a casual Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay on April 14th at 9am in his office. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. This is a great hour to get to know others and our lead pastor better, especially if you are newer to our community. 

• 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 know one another better. It takes a village to raise kids, and it’s nice to find some friends as you raise your own little ones. Bring a dish to share and enjoy some time with other families! Text “village” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this event.

Local Engagement

• Fuller invites everyone to a public reading of scripture on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:30am. This is part of Fuller's Public Reading of Scripture project, which centers the Bible for Christian training and living. It is also about promoting biblical literacy in an age in which Christians usually know the Bible only in fragments. If you've found yourself struggling with any New Year's Resolutions to read the Bible this year, join others in listening to the entire Bible together in 2024. The read aloud group meets at Travis Auditorium (180 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA  91101). Free coffee and pastries.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Lenten Sunday School | Sundays thru 3/24 | 9-10am | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | 3/10 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 3/3 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

3/03 - Prayer for Global Servants
3/03 - Lunch with Pastor John Jay
3/10 - Oaxaca Interest Meeting
3/17 - FBCPride Group Meeting
3/20 - 55+ Event
3/24 - Lenten Sunday School Ends
3/24 - Palm Sunday Service
3/28 - Maundy Thursday Service
3/29 - Good Friday Service
3/31 - Easter Potluck Brunch + Service
4/12 - Parent Night Out
4/14 - Spring Sunday School Begins
4/14 - Family Lunch Hangout

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

Weekly Updates 02.23.2024

Saturday

• Our friend Iris let the church staff know that there is going to be a protest and support rally for the tragedy unfolding in Palestine and we are passing that along to you all. If you would like to attend, you can contact Iris to coordinate and join her at the event. The rally will be held at Pasadena City Hall at 12:30pm and the purpose is to call for a ceasefire. Contact Iris for more information.

Sunday

• If you are new here and wondering more about FBCP, join us this Sunday for casual Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay at 9am in his office. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. This is a great hour for newer folks to get to know a few others and chat with our lead pastor. Come with all your questions!

• Our Lenten Sunday School continues this Sunday at 9am in the Parlor to discuss a book by Henri Nouwen called The Way of the Heart.  Mady will continue the study of solitude this week, and you may join even if you missed last week. More information can be found here. Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or signup via this link. Please let Pastor Lindsay know if you need childcare.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary this Sunday! 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 in Big Bear this week, so their regular fellowship time will continue next week 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.

• Sunday after service we have our Yarn Crafts Group. Join these crafty folks in the Parlor to knit or crochet your own project or a charity project. You are welcome to attend whether you have experience or not! Email Justine if you have any questions.

• Also this Sunday, join us for our FBCPride Group meeting. We’ll meet from 4-6pm in the Southside Room (an hour earlier this month) and focus on where society has made progress with inclusion and where we can encourage growth and love. Ken Fong will be sharing on church inclusion, and others are welcome to share from their own unique contexts. We would love to have your voice.  Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group. We welcome the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16 & up. Email Sally and Kevin with questions.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is canned tuna or other canned meats.

Pray for the Big Bear Retreat

• Thanks to Angel, Cindy F-W, Jonathan, Marcie, Mary W, Stormie, Susan and Tina for helping out with the meals and snacks, and thanks to Jensen, Bri, Michael and Pastor Lindsay for chaperoning and creating a meaningful time for the youth to reflect on Relationships–with self, others and God. It takes a village! We ask for your prayers this weekend as they travel (with snow expected Sunday!) and spend time together.

Coming Up

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world on Sunday, March 3rd, after worship in the Parlor. We invite you for thirty minutes of prayer for our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

• Our FBCPride Meeting on March 17th at 5pm will be a special time hearing from a panel of parents-of-LGBTQ+-kids about what they have learned about God through their LGBTQ+ child. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group. We welcome the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16 & up. Email Sally and Kevin with questions.

• Save the Date, folks ages 55+! We are having our next potluck lunch on Wednesday, March 20th 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.

Holy Week

• Check out our Lenten Happenings page to stay up-to-date on the latest Lenten schedule. Thanks to our pastors John Jay, Leslie, Lindsay and Chip for working hard to bring meaning and moments of reflection to this special season. Our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be held in the Chapel, and check out the link to find out more about our Easter Brunch.

Date Change

• Calling all families with kids or youth to join us in the Park after worship on Sunday, April 14th (note the date change), for a potluck lunch to hang out and get know one another better. It takes a village to raise kids, and it’s nice to know what other parents and families are in this church community and might be a source of encouragement or friendship as you raise your own little ones. Text “village” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this event.

Local Engagement

• Fuller invites everyone to a public reading of scripture on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:30am. This is part of Fuller's Public Reading of Scripture project, which centers the Bible for Christian training and living. It is also about promoting biblical literacy in an age in which Christians usually know the Bible only in fragments. If you've found yourself struggling with any New Year's Resolutions to read the Bible this year, join others in listening to the entire Bible together in 2024. The read aloud group meets at Travis Auditorium (180 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA  91101). Free coffee and pastries.

• Atherton Baptist Homes is hosting a night where their own resident speakers who lived through the time of the Japanese internment camps can share their stories at 7pm on February 27th in Miriam Chapel. Arrive early to park, and sign in first at the main office before heading to the chapel.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Lenten Sunday School | Sundays thru 3/24 | 9-10am | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | 2/25 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 3/3 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

2/23-2/25 - Youth Winter Retreat
2/25 - Coffee + Conversation with John Jay
2/25 - FBCPride Group Meeting
2/29 - Leap Year
3/03 - Prayer for Global Servants
3/17 - FBCPride Group Meeting
3/20 - 55+ Event
3/24 - Palm Sunday Service
3/28 - Maundy Thursday Service
3/29 - Good Friday Service
3/31 - Easter Potluck Brunch + Service

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

Weekly Updates 02.16.2024

Tomorrow

• All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch tomorrow, February 17th, at 10am in the Southside Room! It will be a time to share a delicious meal, get to know some awesome ladies and hear Shawn share about her life and story of faith. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• The City of Pasadena and the Black History Planning Committee are pleased to announce the 42nd annual Black History Parade and Festival on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, 10am-4pm with the theme “Past, Present, Future: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson.” The parade begins at Fair Oaks Avenue and Mountain View Street. See flyer for more details.

Sunday

• Our Lenten Sunday School begins this Sunday at 9am in the Parlor. We invite you to study a book by Henri Nouwen called The Way of the Heart, that focuses on solitude, silence and prayer. More information can be found here. Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or signup via this link. The church will purchase copies of the book for you, and childcare will be available. Please let Pastor Lindsay know if you plan to bring your kids to this new series so she can prepare.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary this Sunday! 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.

• You are invited to a lunch with Tim and Patti Long, American Baptist global servants, after worship in the Southside Room. FBCP has supported them for years and as they look towards their own retirement, this is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate their service spreading God’s love to those around them and learn how we can do the same in Pasadena. Please text “Longs” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this lunch. We hope you can join us!

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is baking supplies.

Coming Up

• Join us next week, February 25th, for a casual Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay at 9am in his office. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. This is a great hour to get to know a few others and chat with our lead pastor. Come with all your questions!

• Also on February 25th, join us for our FBCPride Group meeting. We’ll meet from 4-6pm in the Southside Room (an hour earlier this month) and focus on where society has made progress with inclusion, and where we can encourage growth and love. We would love to have your voice.  Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group. We welcome the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16 & up. Email Sally and Kevin with questions.

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world on Sunday, March 3rd, after worship in the Parlor. We invite you for thirty minutes of prayer for our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

• Calling all families with kids or youth to join Pastor Lindsay and friends in the Park after worship on Sunday, March 17th, for a potluck lunch to get to know one another better. It takes a village to raise kids, and it’s nice to know what other parents and families are in this church community and might be a source of encouragement or friendship as you raise your own little ones. Text “village” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this event.

Vehicle + Meals for FBCP Youth

• Thanks to those who reached out to help with snacks and meals for our Big Bear Youth Retreat this February 23rd-25th! We are grateful for you, Angel, Cindy, Jonathan, Marcie, Mary, Stormie, Susan and Tina!

• We are also in need of a van or car to transport the group up the mountain. Please contact Pastor Lindsay if the group can borrow your vehicle next weekend. Thank you for considering this big ask—we’ll take good care of it!

Local Engagement

• Fuller invites everyone to a public reading of scripture on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:30am. This is part of Fuller's Public Reading of Scripture project, which centers the Bible for Christian training and living. It is also about promoting biblical literacy in an age in which Christians usually know the Bible only in fragments. If you've found yourself struggling with any New Year's Resolutions to read the Bible this year, join others in listening to the entire Bible together in 2024. The read aloud meets at Travis Auditorium (180 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA  91101). Free coffee and pastries.

• Atherton Baptist Homes is hosting a night where their own resident speakers who lived through the time of the Japanese internment camps can share their stories at 7pm on February 27th in Miriam Chapel. Arrive early to park, and sign in first at the main office before heading to the chapel.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Lenten Sunday School | Begins this Sunday | 9-10am | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | 2/25 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 3/3 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

2/17 - Women’s Brunch
2/18 - Lenten Sunday School Begins
2/19 - President’s Day | Office Closed
2/23-2/25 - Youth Winter Retreat
2/25 - Coffee + Conversation with John Jay
2/25 - FBCPride Group Meeting
2/29 - Leap Year
3/03 - Prayer for Global Servants
3/17 - Family Ministries Potluck Lunch
3/17 - FBCPride Group Meeting
3/20 - 55+ Event
3/24 - Palm Sunday Service
3/28 - Maundy Thursday Service
3/29 - Good Friday Service
3/31 - Easter Potluck Brunch + Service

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

Weekly Updates 02.09.2024

Tomorrow

• Celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10th, with others in the City of Pasadena at the USC Pacific Asia Museum on Los Robles Ave. This event goes from 11am-3:30pm and features traditional dances, storytelling, calligraphy and food trucks.

Sunday

• Join us at 10:30am 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 join in our all-church Mardi Gras Potluck lunch after service in the Gym. 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 Sunday, February 11th, kicks off the Lenten season with our Mardi Gras potluck in the gym after worship. 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 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. Thank you to our Volunteer Squad who signed up to help!

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is cereal.

Coming Up

• Join us for a special worship service this Ash Wednesday, February 14th, at 6pm in the Chapel. The service includes a time of intercessory prayer, confession and absolution, and it will conclude with the imposition of ashes. See Pastor Chip’s special invitation to the Lenten Season here. Childcare for children four years old and younger will be provided; please let Pastor Lindsay know if you plan to bring young children so that she can ensure enough workers for that evening.

• All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch on Saturday, February 17th, at 10am in the Southside Room! It will be a time to share a delicious meal, get to know some awesome ladies and hear Shawn share her story of faith. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• Next Sunday, February 18th, our Lenten Sunday School begins at 9am in the Parlor. We invite you to study a book by Henri Nouwen called The Way of the Heart, that focuses on solitude, silence and prayer. More information can be found here. Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or signup via this link. The church will purchase copies of the book for you, and childcare will be available. Please let Pastor Lindsay know if you plan to bring your kids to this six-week series.

• Join us in two weeks for a casual Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay, on February 25th, at 9am in his office. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. This is a great hour to get to know others and our lead pastor better, especially if you are newer to our community. 

• Also on February 25th, join us for our FBCPride Group meeting. We’ll meet from 4-6pm in the Southside Room (an hour earlier this month) and focus on where society has made progress with inclusion, and where we can encourage growth and love. We would love to have your voice.  Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group. We welcome the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16 & up. Email Sally and Kevin with questions.

Vehicle + Meals for FBCP Youth

• Thanks to those who reached out to help with food for our Big Bear Youth Retreat February 23rd-25th! If you have time to jump into the fun of feeding teens, we could still use a breakfast, lunch and dinner for 25. This is a chance for kindness to be shared. Trust me when I say that food is one of their biggest love languages, and we will receive anything on this sign-up sheet as a great act of generosity.

• We are also in need of a van or car to transport the group up the mountain. Please contact Pastor Lindsay if the group can borrow your vehicle for the weekend of February 23-25. Thank you for considering this big ask—we’ll take good care of it!

Local Engagement

• The City of Pasadena and the Black History Planning Committee are pleased to announce the 42nd annual Black History Parade and Festival on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, 10am-4pm with the theme “Past, Present, Future: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson.” The parade begins at Fair Oaks Avenue and Mountain View Street. See flyer for more details.

• Atherton Baptist Homes is hosting a night where their own resident speakers who lived through the time of the Japanese internment camps can share their stories at 7pm on February 27th in Miriam Chapel. Arrive early to park, and sign in first at the main office before heading to the chapel.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Winter Sunday School | Ends this Sunday | 9-10am

• Yarn Crafts Group | 2/25 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 3/3 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

2/10 - Lunar New Year
2/11 - Winter Sunday School Ends
2/11 - Church Potluck
2/14 - Ash Wednesday Service
2/17 - Women’s Brunch
2/18 - Lenten Sunday School Begins
2/19 - President’s Day | Office Closed
2/23-2/25 - Youth Winter Retreat
2/25 - Coffee + Conversation with John Jay
2/25 - FBCPride Group Meeting
2/29 - Leap Year

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

Weekly Updates 02.02.2024

Tomorrow

• Men, you are invited to join us for a time of fellowship tomorrow, February 3rd, at 9am in the Park off Union St. We will share coffee and a tasty breakfast meal. You won’t want to miss this time of fellowship and encouragement, and feel free to bring a friend.

Sunday

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (crackers are gluten-free)! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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.

• American Baptists minister as God’s heart and hands, healing the broken and the downtrodden. You can contribute to the American Baptist mission efforts in the United States and Puerto Rico by contributing to the America For Christ Offering this week. Your gift will impact thousands—through ministries with marginalized children, disaster response, prisoner re-entry and aftercare, immigration and refugee resettlement, chaplains who bring comfort to those in hospitals and nursing homes, and so much more. You can give online (choose America For Christ in the drop-down menu), by check (with "AFC" on the memo line), or cash on Sunday. You can find special envelopes for this offering in the pews on Sunday morning. Thank you in advance!

• Name Tag First Sundays—we invite you to find the table in the lobby on each first Sunday of the month and write out your name on the blank labels. Decorate the tags to your heart’s content.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is buyer’s choice.

Coming Up

• Sunday, February 11th, kicks off the Lenten season with our Mardi Gras potluck in the gym after service. 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 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. We also need several volunteers to set up and take down the potluck, so please see the Volunteer Squad sign-up poster in the lobby.

• Join us for a special worship service on Ash Wednesday, February 14th, at 6pm in the Chapel. The service includes a time of intercessory prayer, confession and absolution, and it will conclude with the imposition of ashes. Childcare for children four years old and younger will be provided; please let Pastor Lindsay know if you plan to bring young children so that she can ensure enough workers for that evening.

• All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch on Saturday, February 17th, at 10am in the Southside Room! It will be a time to share a delicious meal, get to know some awesome ladies and hear Shawn share her story of faith. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• Our Lenten Sunday School session will begin Sunday, February 18th, from 9-10am before worship in the Parlor. The class will run for six weeks and conclude on Palm Sunday, March 24th.

Snacks + Meals for FBCP Youth

• Our youth are headed to Big Bear for their Winter Youth Retreat February 23rd-25th! If you are looking for ways to spread some love to our youth and you enjoy cooking, then we would welcome a contribution from your kitchen to take up to Big Bear! We will also be bringing some bulk store-bought snacks and other food, so we don't expect you to feed us the whole trip. This is really a chance for kindness to be shared. Trust me when I say that food is one of their biggest love languages, and we will receive anything on this sign-up sheet as a great act of generosity.

Local Engagement

• Celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10th, with others in the City of Pasadena at the USC Pacific Asia Museum on Los Robles Ave. This event goes from 11am-3:30pm and features traditional dances, storytelling, calligraphy and food trucks.

• The City of Pasadena and the Black History Planning Committee are pleased to announce the 42nd annual Black History Parade and Festival on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, 10am-4pm with the theme “Past, Present, Future: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson.” The parade begins at Fair Oaks Avenue and Mountain View Street. See flyer for more details.

• Atherton Baptist Homes is hosting a night where their own resident speakers who lived through the time of the Japanese internment camps can share their stories at 7pm on February 27th in Miriam Chapel. Arrive early to park, and sign in first at the main office before heading to the chapel.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Winter Sunday School | 9-10am thru 2/11 | Nurturing Communal Practices: Lectio Divina in the Parlor, A Theology of Storytelling in Room 211, Processing Grief through Faith and Community in Room 214, and Deep Dive Into Matthew 22: Loving God and Loving Your Neighbor in the Southside Room

• Yarn Crafts Group | 2/25 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 2/4 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

2/03 - Men’s Breakfast
2/10 - Lunar New Year
2/11 - Winter Sunday School Ends
2/11 - Church Potluck
2/14 - Ash Wednesday Service
2/17 - Women’s Brunch
2/18 - Lenten Sunday School Begins
2/19 - President’s Day | Office Closed
2/23-2/25 - Youth Winter Retreat
2/25 - Coffee + Conversation with John Jay
2/25 - FBCPride Group Meeting
2/29 - Leap Year
3/03 - Family Lunch Hangout

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

Weekly Updates 01.26.2024

Tonight

• Enjoy Community Dinners tonight around the city! Thank you to the Brandow, Ekstrand, Laski, Loose, Lumpkin/Oliver, Perry and Stiles Households for hosting this round of dinners. We hope you all form new and/or stronger friendships with one another and have some laughs along the way.

Tomorrow

• Congrats to our very own Lorenzo Hurtado Segovia’s artwork displayed at the Diane Rosenstein Gallery through February 17th. Read a wonderful review about his work here, and join Lorenzo and the curator for a conversation and walk through the gallery tomorrow between 2-3:30pm.

Sunday

• Winter Sunday School classes continue this Sunday at 9am. Feel free to attend one of our four classes, which run through February 11th—Nurturing Communal Practices: Lectio Divina (Parlor) by Natalee Ellis, A Theology of Storytelling (Room 211) by Chris Manus, Processing Grief through Faith and Community (Room 214) by Jon Rinkus, and Deep Dive Into Matthew 22: Loving God and Loving Your Neighbor (Southside Room) by Jerry Brown. Email Pastor Chip with questions and feel free to just show up!

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary this Sunday! 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 Oaxaca Interest Meeting is postponed—stay tuned for the new date.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is fruit & vegetable juice.

Next Week

• Men, you are invited to join us for a time of fellowship on Saturday, February 3,  at 9am in the Park off Union St. These men’s breakfasts happen a few times a year, and they always turn out to be a great time to share a meal and hear a story of faith. Thanks to Pastor Chip, Rich, Brandon and Rene for organizing a great time of breakfast tacos and sharing. Faith and food—win-win!

Coming Up

• Sunday, February 11th, kicks off the Lenten season with our Mardi Gras potluck in the gym after service. 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 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. We also need several volunteers to set up and take down the potluck, so please see the Volunteer Squad sign-up poster in the lobby.

• Join us as we begin the Lenten season on Wednesday, February 14th. We will gather at 6:00pm in the Chapel for a worship service which will conclude with the imposition of ashes. Childcare for those four years and younger will be provided.

• All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch on Saturday, February 17th, at 10am in the Southside Room! It will be a time to share a delicious meal, get to know some awesome ladies, and hear a personal story of faith. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.

Opportunities to Serve

• Our Meal Ministry Team is made up of folks in our community who generously share God’s love through the tangible means of food. Lately, they are helping out the Salcido household with meals after the exciting arrival of their baby, and they are also providing frozen meals for our Maintenance Supervisor, Marco Echuary, after he fractured two bones in a car accident last week. If you would like to participate in this ministry, please email Pastor Lindsay, and we will be happy to get you more information.

Local Engagement

• Celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10, with others in the city of Pasadena at the USC Pacific Asia Museum on Los Robles Ave. This event goes from 11am-3:30pm and features traditional dances, storytelling, calligraphy and food trucks.

• Atherton Baptist Homes is hosting a night where their own resident speakers who lived through the time of the Japanese internment camps can share their stories at 7pm on February 27th in Miriam Chapel. Arrive early to park, and sign in first at the main office before heading to the chapel.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Winter Sunday School | 9-10am | Sundays

• Yarn Crafts Group | Sunday at 12pm | Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Sunday at 7pm | Gym

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 2/4 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

2/03 - Men’s Breakfast
2/10 - Lunar New Year
2/11 - Winter Sunday School Ends
2/11 - Church Potluck
2/14 - Ash Wednesday Service
2/17 - Women’s Brunch
2/18 - Lenten Sunday School Begins
2/19 - President’s Day | Office Closed
2/23-2/25 - Youth Winter Retreat
2/25 - Coffee + Conversation with John Jay
2/25 - FBCPride Group Meeting

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

Weekly Updates 01.19.2024

Sunday

• Allow a few extra minutes driving this Sunday morning due to street closures for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon. See this map for more details.

• Winter Sunday School classes continue this Sunday at 9am. Feel free to catch one of our four classes, which run through February 11th—Nurturing Communal Practices: Lectio Divina (Parlor) by Natalee Ellis, A Theology of Storytelling (Room 211) by Chris Manus, Processing Grief through Faith and Community (Room 214) by Jon Rinkus, and Deep Dive Into Matthew 22: Loving God and Loving Your Neighbor (Southside Room) by Jerry Brown. Click here for descriptions of classes. Email Pastor Chip with questions and feel free to just show up!

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary this Sunday! 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.

• Join us for our FBCP Basics Class after worship service this Sunday, January 21st, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. This is a great space for those who have been coming for a while and 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 you’ll have a chance to ask any questions you may have about the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details.

• We invite you to join the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies for our FBCPride Group monthly gathering this Sunday, January 21st, at 5pm in the Southside Room. This month we will hear Pastor John Jay and Kevin share about their friendship and the intersection of theophanies, trauma, and church life. Join us for a potluck meal, and if you are able to bring an item (no pressure), check out what we need at our Potluck Sign-up. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is pasta + sauce.

Opportunities to Serve

• Our Meal Ministry Team is made up of folks in our community who generously share God’s love through the tangible means of food. Lately, they are helping out the Salcido household with meals after the exciting arrival of their baby, and they are also providing frozen meals for our Maintenance Supervisor, Marco Echuary, after he fractured two bones in a car accident earlier this week. If you would like to participate in this ministry, please email Pastor Lindsay, and we will be happy to get you more information.

Coming Up

• We invite you to join us as a church family to remember the life of Joe Hamilton with his family, including his wife Rose and his daughter Aisha. The service will be held at 10am on Friday, January 26th, in the Sanctuary. Rose and Joe served at First Baptist Pasadena for many years as deacons, and their daughter was baptized here. We are so thankful for the legacy Joe leaves and the investment of time and love he generously gave to the community.

• Our Community Dinners have filled up for this Friday night, January 26th, but feel free to email Pastor Chip at chip@fbcpasadena.com to be on the waitlist. Also, email Chip if you haven’t yet been confirmed as part of a dinner. These beloved dinners are a great way to get to know other folks at FBCP in groups of about 6-8 people.

• We are having an informational meeting for this year's Oaxaca trip (October 20-26th), after service next Sunday, January 28th. At this meeting, we'll share more about how last year's trip went as well as discuss details for this year's trip. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP by Thursday, Jan 25th. Text “Oaxaca” to 626.727.9498 if you want to know more. This photo shows a colorful street the group saw last year:

Next Oaxaca Trip: Oct. 20-26

A colorful street view in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca

Men’s Breakfast

• Men, you are invited to join us for a time of fellowship on Saturday, February 3,  at 9am in the Park off Union St. These men’s breakfasts happen a few times a year, and they always turn out to be a great time to share a meal and hear a story of faith. Thanks to Pastor Chip, Rich, Brandon and Rene for organizing a great time of breakfast tacos and sharing. Faith and food—win-win!

Lunar New Year

• Celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10, with others in the city of Pasadena at the USC Pacific Asia Museum on Los Robles Ave. This event goes from 11am-3:30pm and features traditional dances, storytelling, calligraphy and food trucks.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 1/28 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 1/21 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

1/20 - Youth Girls Hangout
1/21 - FBCP Basics Meeting & Lunch
1/21 - FBCPride Meeting
1/26 - Joe Hamilton’s Memorial
1/26 - Community Dinners
1/28 - Oaxaca Interest Meeting
2/03 - Men’s Breakfast
2/10 - Lunar New Year
2/11 - Winter Sunday School Ends
2/11 - Church Potluck
2/14 - Ash Wednesday Service
2/17 - Women’s Brunch
2/18 - Lenten Sunday School Begins
2/23-2/25 - Youth Winter Retreat
2/25 - FBCPride Group Meeting

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

Weekly Updates 01.12.2024

Sunday

• Winter Sunday School classes continue this Sunday at 9am, and it’s not too late to join. Classes include Nuturing Communal Practices: Lectio Divina (Parlor) by Natalee Ellis, A Theology of Storytelling (Room 211) by Chris Manus, Processing Grief through Faith and Community (Room 214) by Jon Rinkus, and Deep Dive Into Matthew 22: Loving God and Loving Your Neighbor (Southside Room) by Jerry Brown. Classes will run through February 11, 2024. Click here for descriptions of classes. Email Pastor Chip with questions and feel free to just show up!

• Join us for Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay this Sunday, January 14th, at 9am. This is a great time for newer folks to chat with our lead pastor about any questions you may have, share how you found FBCP, and meet other people also newer to the community. Coffee and pastries will be served, and the group will meet from 9-10am in his office off Holly St. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary this Sunday! 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.

• Help give the gift of life at our American Red Cross Blood Drive this Sunday, January 14th, in a mobile clinic parked on Holly St. from 9am - 3pm. Schedule an appointment here: January 14th Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world this Sunday, January 14th, after worship in the Parlor. We invite you for thirty minutes of prayer for our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

• The Yarn Crafts Group will meet in Room 214 after worship this Sunday. Join this creative bunch of people ages 7 & up who are working on charity projects and personal knitting + crocheting projects as they have fun, too. Snacks provided. BYO water and lunch (if you’d like).

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is canned chicken/tuna.

A Special Invitation

• We would love to incorporate new vocalists into our beautiful FBCP choir as 2024 begins. Practices resume Wednesday, January 17th, at 7pm. Email Pastor Leslie to let her know if you’re interested. No prior experience is required to participate.

Next Week

• Folks ages 55+ are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 17th, at 12:30pm for a potluck lunch in the Southside Room! It will be great to continue getting to know one another, and we will have some fun activities planned. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

Coming Up

• We will have our FBCP Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, January 21st, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. This is a great space for those who have been coming for a while and 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 you’ll have a chance to ask questions you may have about the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details.

• We invite you to join the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies for our FBCPride Group monthly gathering on Sunday, January 21st, at 5pm in the Southside Room. This month we will hear Pastor John Jay and Kevin share about their friendship and the intersection of theophanies, trauma, and church life. Join us for a potluck meal, and if you are able to bring an item (no pressure), check out what we need at our Potluck Sign-up. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group and want to receive our emails.

• We invite you to join us as a church family to remember the life of Joe Hamilton with his family, including his wife Rose and his daughter Aisha. The service will be held at 10am on Friday, January 26th, in the Sanctuary. Rose and Joe served at First Baptist Pasadena for many years as deacons, and their daughter was baptized here. We are so thankful for the legacy Joe leaves and the investment of time and love he generously gave to the community.

• Save the Date for our beloved Community Dinners!  Groups of folks will gather in host homes around the city on Friday, January 26th. To sign up, text “dinner” to 626.727.9498. These dinners are a wonderful time to share a meal, and it is a great way to get to know other church members better. Don’t wait to sign up. We hope you can participate whether you are new or seasoned!

• Join Nori in the Southside Room after worship on Sunday, January 28th, if you’re interested in considering a missions trip to Oaxaca this fall. You will hear stories of the trip this past October and the wonderful opportunities that the team had to serve the people through medical clinics and the distribution of chickens. You won’t want to miss the next trip!

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 1/14 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 1/21 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

1/14 - Mobile Blood Drive
1/14 - Coffee with Pastor John Jay
1/14 - Prayer for Global Servants
1/17 - 55+ Event
1/20 - Youth Girls Hangout
1/21 - FBCP Basics Meeting & Lunch
1/21 - FBCPride Meeting
1/26 - Joe Hamilton’s Memorial
1/26 - Community Dinners
1/28 - Oaxaca Interest Meeting
2/03 - Men’s Breakfast
2/10 - Lunar New Year
2/11 - Winter Sunday School Ends
2/11 - Church Potluck
2/14 - Ash Wednesday Service

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

Weekly Updates 01.05.2024

Happy New Year!

Sunday

• Winter Sunday School classes start this Sunday, January 7th, at 9am. Classes include Nuturing Communal Practices: Lectio Divina (Parlor) by Natalee Ellis, A Theology of Storytelling (Room 211) by Chris Manus, Processing Grief through Faith and Community (Prayer Chapel on 2nd Floor) by Jon Rinkus, and Deep Dive Into Matthew 22: Loving God and Loving Your Neighbor (Southside Room) by Jerry Brown. Classes will run for six weeks from January 7 through February 11, 2024. Click here for descriptions of classes and sign ups, or text “school” to 626.727.9498. Email Pastor Chip with questions.

• Name Tag First Sundays—a pre-covid tradition revamped for 2024—we invite you to find the table in the lobby on each first Sunday of the month and write out your name on the blank labels. Decorate the tags to your heart’s content. We hope to get to know one another better as we learn names and faces. Find Pastor John Jay’s chalkboard for ideas.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (crackers are gluten-free)! 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 worship and Taking Down the Greens afterward. 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.

• Join us after service this week for the Taking Down of the Greens as we pack away our Christmas decorations and get our Sanctuary ready for the new year. First, we’ll have lunch together provided by the church (email Pastor Lindsay if you have dietary restrictions). We hope you can stay for this fun communal experience!

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is canned chicken/tuna.

A Special Invitation

• We would love to incorporate new vocalists into our beautiful FBCP choir as 2024 begins. Practices resume Wednesday, January 17th, at 7pm. Email Pastor Leslie to let her know if you’re interested. No prior experience is required to participate.

Next Week

• Our next Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay is set for Sunday, January 14th, at 9am. This is a great time for any of you to chat with our lead pastor about any questions you may have, or share with him how you found FBCP and meet other people also newer to the community. Coffee and pastries will be served, and the group will meet from 9-10am in his office off Holly St. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Limited to the first 8 people.

• Help give the gift of life! Sign up to participate in the American Red Cross’ Blood Drive FBCP is hosting on Sunday, January 14th, in a mobile clinic parked on Holly St. from 9 am - 3 pm. Schedule an appointment here: January 14th Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world next Sunday, January 14th, after worship in the Parlor. We invite you for thirty minutes of prayer for our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

Coming Up

• Folks ages 55+ are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 17th, at 12:30pm for a potluck lunch in the Southside Room! It will be great to continue getting to know one another, and we will have some fun activities planned. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• We will have our FBCP Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, January 21st, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. This is a great space for those who have been coming for a while and 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 you’ll have a chance to ask questions you may have about the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details.

• We invite you to join the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies for our FBCPride Group monthly gathering on Sunday, January 21st, at 5pm in the Southside Room. This month we will hear Pastor John Jay and Kevin share about their friendship and the intersection of theophanies, trauma, and church life. Join us for a potluck meal, and if you are able to bring an item (no pressure), check out what we need at our Potluck Sign-up. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group and want to receive our emails.

• Save the Date for our beloved Community Dinners!  Groups of folks will gather in host homes around the city on Friday, January 26th. To sign up, text “dinner” to 626.727.9498. These dinners are a wonderful time to share a meal, and it is a great way to get to know other church members better. Don’t wait to sign up. We hope you can participate whether you are new or seasoned!

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Thursday Bible Study | Returns 1/11 | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | 1/14 at 12pm | Parlor

• Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 1/21 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

1/7 - Winter Sunday School Begins
1/7 - Taking Down of the Greens
1/14 - Mobile Blood Drive
1/14 - Coffee with Pastor John Jay
1/14 - Prayer for Global Servants
1/17 - 55+ Event
1/20 - Youth Girls Hangout
1/21 - FBCP Basics Meeting & Lunch
1/21 - FBCPride Meeting
1/26 - Community Dinners
1/28 - Oaxaca Interest Meeting
2/10 - Lunar New Year

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