Weekly Updates 11.04.2022

DON’T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK!

This Sunday

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together! 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.

• Immediately after Sunday service there will be a Town Hall meeting in the sanctuary to present the 2023 budget proposal and board nominees to the congregation for consideration as we prepare to vote on them at our Gratitude Night potluck on Sunday, November 20th. Click here for more information.

• As an American Baptist Church, we share in the long history of global servants who have been called to work cross-culturally to show people the love of Christ and proclaim God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation. This month you can give to the World Mission Offering (WMO) in support of International Ministries (IM), the organization that sends and supports the American Baptist global servants. We hope you will step into the flow of generosity as you consider how you might give above and beyond your regular offering to support God’s work around the world through the WMO. Click here to give online (select WMO from the drop down menu), or make your offering during Sunday worship.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is non-perishable Thanksgiving foods.

Future Happenings & Other News

You’ll find a list of our regular weekly happenings and the upcoming events for the next six weeks at the very bottom of this page. Event details will be provided as its date nears.

• All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch on Saturday, November 12th, at 10 a.m. in the Southside room! It will be a time to share a delicious meal, get to know some awesome ladies, and hear Saskia Pallais share her story of faith with us. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• Thanks to everyone who signed up to watch the movie Black Panther, Wakanda Forever after church on Sunday, November 13th, at 1:30 p.m. at the AMC Theaters at the Americana at Brand in Glendale! Currently, all forty seats have been signed up for, but you can add your name to the wait list if you are still interested in going. Email Pastor Chip if you would like to be added to the wait list.

• Thanks to everyone who signed up to watch the movie Black Panther, Wakanda Forever after church on Sunday, November 13th, at 1:30 p.m. at the AMC Theaters at the Americana at Brand in Glendale! Currently, all forty seats have been signed up for, but you can add your name to the wait list if you are still interested in going. Email Pastor Chip if you would like to be added to the wait list.On Sunday, November 13, at 12:10 PM, a group will be gathering in the parlor for twenty minutes of prayer for our global servant Melanie Baggao. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette (jscholer@fuller.edu) or Judy (jsutterlin@hotmail.com) if you have not already done so. This will enable us to send you an email next week about the specific matters about which we will be praying on the 13th.

• Parents, mark your calendars for Parent Night Out on November 18th from 5:30-8:30 p.m.! Pastors Lindsay and Mary are planning a night of fun for all kids so that parents can have an evening to themselves. We will provide programming, food, and fun for kids so that you can have a few hours to use as you wish (dinner out? a nap? a movie? Christmas shopping?). Kids can come for the full time or any fraction of it. Click here to RSVP so we can plan for food and care accordingly.

• Join us after worship on Sunday, November 20th, for the Oaxaca Missions Information Lunch. Our own Nori Ochi has a longstanding relationship with the director of Adventures in Life Mission, and you can join us if you would like to hear information about ministry opportunities to Oaxaca, Mexico, or if you have any questions about Adventures In Life in general. Lunch is provided. The deadline to sign up is Friday, November 18th. Text “missions” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip if you have any questions.

• Gratitude Night will be another time for potluck (yum, yum)! We’ll meet in the gym at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 20th, as noted above. Based on your last name, as you’re able, please bring a side or salad (A-G), dessert (H-O), or main dish (P-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your FBCP friends and family. We hope you join us for a wonderful time of fellowship, food, and friendship!

• Join us here at FBCP for an art therapy workshop led by Kit Ripley on Saturday, December 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kit is one of the global servants we support who works with women and girls in Thailand. She’ll share how she uses art therapy to help people heal from trauma before we eat lunch and Kit leads us in a hands-on art therapy workshop. She'll take you through a creative and contemplative exercise designed to help you take stock of where God has you in your current season of life and process what God might be inviting you to next. No artistic abilities required—this workshop is not about creating a polished product! We value the way that creative practices can connect us to God, and this will be a really rich time of listening and creating together. Text "art" to 626.727.9498 to sign up. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any questions.

Opportunities to Love Our Pasadena Neighbors

• If you are looking for a different way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, consider volunteering with one of our local partners, Union Station Homeless Services, at their annual Dinner in the Park that is quickly approaching! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities to make each of their Dinner in the Park programs possible, including food sorting, preparation, cooking, packaging, and serving. Volunteer registration is now open on their website through the Volunteer Portal.

• Hoving Home, another local partner we support, is having their Christmas Tea on Friday, December 2nd, from 6-8 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. There will be a silent auction as well as performances from the Hoving Home Choir with all proceeds from the evening going to provide women struggling with addiction and abuse a safe and loving community to rebuild their lives and fulfill their God-given purpose. Click here to learn more and purchase event tickets (early bird pricing until November 4th).

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 Happenings

Fall Sunday School (9-10 a.m.; until 11/13)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

11/6 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
Town Hall
11/12 - Women’s Brunch
11/13 - Church Movie Day
11/18 - Parent Night Out
11/20 - Gratitude Night Annual Meeting & Potluck
Friends in Deed Christmas Gift Drive Begins
Oaxaca Missions Information Lunch
11/21, 23-24 - Union Station Dinner in the Park
11/24 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (no Noon Bible Study)
11/27 - Advent Sunday School Series Begins
Hanging of the Greens
FBCPride Monthly Meeting
12/2 - Red Cross Blood Drive
12/3 - Art Therapy Workshop with Kit Ripley
12/4 - Public Theology: LA Voice Introduction
12/11 - Candlelight Carol Service
Friends In Deed Gift Drive Ends

Weekly Updates 10.28.2022

This Sunday

• Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Please note that because this will be an all church Sunday, our kids five years old and up will join us in the sanctuary for service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular youth gathering after worship. 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. Please note that after the sermon, our kids will be dismissed for a song rehearsal as we prepare for the Candlelight Carol service.

• The FBCP Foundation invites you to a free estate planning seminar led by attorney David Russell after service on Sunday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. Lunch and childcare are provided. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about creating a will/trust as a means of taking care of your loved ones. Email Mary Winchell to RSVP or if you have any questions.

• Our new LGBTQ pride group, FBCPride, has its next monthly meeting this Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. The group is open for ages 18+, and all allies, parents, and the queer Christian community are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information or visit the group’s website here.

• As an American Baptist Church, we share in the long history of global servants who have been called to work cross-culturally to show people the love of Christ and proclaim God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation. This month and next, you can give to the World Mission Offering (WMO) in support of International Ministries (IM), the organization that sends and supports the American Baptist global servants. We hope you will step into the flow of generosity as you consider how you might give above and beyond your regular offering to support God’s work around the world through the WMO. Click here to give online (select WMO from the drop down menu), or make your offering during Sunday worship.

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

Future Happenings & Other News

You’ll find a list of our regular weekly happenings and the upcoming events for the next six weeks at the very bottom of this page. Event details will be provided as its date nears.

• Daylight Savings Time will be ending on Sunday, November 6th. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour!

• Immediately after Sunday service on November 6th, there will be a Town Hall meeting in the sanctuary to present the 2023 budget proposal and board nominees to the congregation for consideration as we prepare to vote on them at our Gratitude Night potluck on Sunday, November 20th. Mark your calendars for these important dates as we give thanks and remember God’s faithfulness this past year while also looking toward what God has for us in the months ahead.

• All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch on Saturday, November 12th, at 10 a.m. 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 from one of the women in our community. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• Thanks to everyone who signed up to watch the movie Black Panther, Wakanda Forever after church on Sunday, November 13th, at 1:30 p.m. at the AMC Theaters at the Americana at Brand in Glendale! For those who signed up last Sunday, please note that your seat is not guaranteed until payment has been received. Currently, all forty seats have been reserved, but you can add your name to the wait list if you are still interested in going. Email Pastor Chip if you would like to be added to the wait list.

• Parents, mark your calendars for Parent Night Out on November 18th from 5:30-8:30 p.m.! Pastors Lindsay and Mary are planning a night of fun for all kids so that parents can have an evening to themselves. We will provide programming, food, and fun for kids so that you can have a few hours to use as you wish (dinner out? a nap? a movie? Christmas shopping?). Kids can come for the full time or any fraction of it. Click here to RSVP so we can plan for food and care accordingly.

Opportunities to Love Our Pasadena Neighbors

• If you are looking for a different way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, consider volunteering with one of our local partners, Union Station Homeless Services, at their annual Dinner in the Park that is quickly approaching! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities to make each of their Dinner in the Park programs possible, including food sorting, preparation, cooking, packaging, and serving. To learn more and to sign up to volunteer, visit their website here. Please note that volunteer registration will open on November 1st at 9 a.m. through their website’s Volunteer Portal. If this is your first time volunteering for Dinner in the Park, please complete and submit a volunteer application by October 28th.

• Hoving Home, another local partner we support, is having their Christmas Tea on Friday, December 2nd, from 6-8 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. There will be a silent auction as well as performances from the Hoving Home Choir with all proceeds from the evening going to provide women struggling with addiction and abuse a safe and loving community to rebuild their lives and fulfill their God-given purpose. Click here to learn more and purchase event tickets (early bird pricing until November 4th).

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 Happenings

Fall Sunday School (9-10 a.m.; until 11/13)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

10/30 - All Saints Sunday
FBCP Foundation Estate Planning Seminar
FBCPride Monthly Meeting
11/6 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
Town Hall
11/12 - Women’s Brunch
11/13 - Church Movie Day
11/18 - Parent Night Out
11/20 - Gratitude Night Annual Meeting & Potluck
11/21, 23-24 - Union Station Dinner in the Park
11/24 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11/27 - Advent Sunday School Series Begins
Hanging of the Greens
FBCPride Monthly Meeting
12/2 - Red Cross Blood Drive
12/3 - Art Therapy Workshop with Kit Ripley

Weekly Updates 10.21.2022

This Sunday

• Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary as we witness the child dedication of Elliot Young! 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 youth gathering after worship. 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.

• John Jay and Lindsay will each be facilitating separate Q&A times for the next couples class on Sunday, October 23rd, at 5 pm in the parlor. Text “couples” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email Pastor Lindsay.

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

Future Happenings & Other News

You’ll find a list of our regular weekly happenings and the upcoming events for the next six weeks at the very bottom of this page. Event details will be provided as its date nears.

• As an American Baptist Church, we share in the long history of global servants who have been called to work cross-culturally to show people the love of Christ and proclaim God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation. This month and next, you can give to the World Mission Offering (WMO) in support of International Ministries (IM), the organization that sends and supports the American Baptist global servants. We hope you will step into the flow of generosity as you consider how you might give above and beyond your regular offering to support God’s work around the world through the WMO. Next week we will share a link to give online, or you can make your offering during worship starting this Sunday.

• On All Saints Sunday, October 30th, we will pause to remember those who have died in the past year by saying their names out loud. It is our tradition to hold our loss and grief together as the body of Christ in this sacred practice. Please use the button below to share their names with us.

• The FBCP Foundation invites you to a free estate planning seminar led by attorney David Russell after service on Sunday, October 30th, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. Lunch and childcare are provided. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about creating a will/trust as a means of taking care of your loved ones. Email Mary Winchell to RSVP or if you have any questions.

• Our new LGBTQ pride group, FBCPride, has its next monthly meeting on Sunday, October 30th, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. The group is open for ages 18+, and all allies, parents, and the queer Christian community are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information or visit the group’s website here.

• Immediately after Sunday service on November 6th, there will be a Town Hall meeting in the sanctuary to present the 2023 budget proposal and board nominees to the congregation for consideration as we prepare to vote on them at our Gratitude Night potluck on Sunday, November 20th. Mark your calendars for these important dates as we give thanks and remember God’s faithfulness this past year while also looking toward what God has for us in the months ahead. We will share some supporting materials ahead of these meetings so you can pray and prepare.

• Join us after church on Sunday, November 13th, for an afternoon at the movies! We've reserved an entire theater to watch Black Panther, Wakanda Forever. Meet us at the AMC Theaters at the Americana at Brand in Glendale at 1:30 PM to catch all the action! We only have a limited number of spaces, and sign ups will begin on Sunday. Email Pastor Chip if you have any questions.

In the Spotlight

• Our own Astyn Turr was recently a backup singer for Omar Apollo on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show (what a lucky audience!). You can check her out here!

• This week Jessica Henson gave a guest lecture for the USC School of Architecture fall lecture series called “Architecture Engaged.” If you haven’t had a chance to hear her speak about all things architecture, environment, and justice, then you are missing out. You can watch the lecture here. It’s well worth your time!

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 Happenings

Fall Sunday School (9-10 a.m.; until 11/13)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

10/23 - Couples Class
10/30 - All Saints Sunday
FBCP Foundation Estate Planning Seminar
FBCPride Monthly Meeting
11/6 - Town Hall
11/12 - Women’s Brunch
11/13 - Church Movie Day
11/18 - Parent Night Out
11/20 - Gratitude Night Annual Meeting & Potluck
11/24 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11/27 - Advent Sunday School Series Begins
Hanging of the Greens

Weekly Updates 10.14.2022

This Sunday

• Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular youth gathering after worship. 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 will have our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Southside room for those who are interested in baptism, 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. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is pasta and/or pasta sauce.

Future Happenings & Other News

Starting this week, you’ll find a list of our regular weekly happenings and the upcoming events for the next six weeks at the very bottom of this page. Event details will be provided as its date nears.

• Last week John Jay and Lindsay wrote a congregational letter on public theology, which you can read here. In light of recent local news, we encourage you to read this letter if you have not already done so for opportunities to engage in public theology in meaningful ways.

• Some of the folks in our FBCPride group will be representing our church in a booth at the San Gabriel Valley Pride event this Sunday. Please pray for them as they bring a presence of love and generosity to our local community. May all who encounter them experience the kindness of this congregation as an extension of the love of Christ.

• John Jay and Lindsay will each be facilitating separate Q&A times for the next couples class on Sunday, October 23rd, at 5 pm in the parlor. Text “couples” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• The FBCP Foundation invites you to a free estate planning seminar led by attorney David Russell after service on Sunday, October 30th, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. Lunch and childcare are provided. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about creating a will/trust as a means of taking care of your loved ones. Email Mary Winchell to RSVP or if you have any questions.

• Our new LGBTQ pride group, FBCPride, has its next monthly meeting on Sunday, October 30th, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. The group is open for ages 18+, and all allies, parents, and the queer Christian community are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information or visit the group’s website here.

• On All Saints Sunday, October 30th, we will pause to remember those who have died in the past year by saying their names out loud. It is our tradition to hold our loss and grief together as the body of Christ in this sacred practice. Please use the form link below to share their names with us.

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 Happenings

Fall Sunday School (9-10 a.m.; until 11/13)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

10/16 - Basics Class
10/23 - Couples Class
10/30 - All Saints Sunday
FBCP Foundation Estate Planning Seminar
FBCPride Monthly Meeting
11/6 - Town Hall
11/11 - Movie Night
11/12 - Women’s Brunch
11/18 - Parent Night Out
11/20 - Gratitude Night Annual Meeting & Potluck

Weekly Updates 10.07.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan during these last weeks of the early fall heat.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! 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 all-church potluck in lieu of our regular youth gathering. 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 potluck lunch after service on Sunday! Just so none of us overloads on yummy baked goods, we’d like to ask based on your last name, if you’re able, to bring a main dish (A-J), a side/salad (K-R), or a dessert (S-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here. Potlucks are a special time here at FBCP, so we hope you can make it for some fantastic food and fellowship.

• Thanks to everyone who signed up to help with our potluck set up beforehand and clean up afterward!

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is peanut butter and/or jelly/jam.

Future Happenings & Other News

• As mentioned in this past Sunday’s service, there are some great resources we want to suggest if you want to dive more into Proverbs 31.

  • A tribute to Rachel Held Evans by a close friend and former pastor.

  • One of the early treatments of Proverbs 31 by Rachel Held Evans. 

  • This article is more loosely connected, but it’s from one of the best places on the internet!

• We will have our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, October 16th, at 12:30 pm 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. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• Join us for the next couples class on Sunday, October 23rd, at 5 pm in the chapel. Text “couples” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email Pastor Lindsay.

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 09.30.2022

Tomorrow

Goodbye for Now: Joel Wilsey’s Funeral and Worship Service

All are welcome to attend this service tomorrow as we honor the life of Joseph “Joel” Wilsey at 1 pm in the sanctuary. We hope you join us as we remember this dearly loved and special member of our congregation. There will be a fellowship meal in the gym immediately following the service.

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together! 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.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is rice (5 lb bag or smaller).

Future Happenings

• It’s time for potluck again on Sunday, October 9th! Just so none of us overloads on yummy baked goods, we’d like to ask based on your last name, if you’re able, to bring a main dish (A-J), a side/salad (K-R), or a dessert (S-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here. Potlucks are a special time here at FBCP, so we hope you’ll join us that day for some fantastic food and fellowship.

• Our potlucks are great fun, but they are a lot of work, too! We need your help to fill a few slots we still have for help with set up beforehand on October 9th. This is a one-time commitment and an easy way to serve here, so if you have an hour to give, then we are looking for you! You can sign up in the lobby space on Sunday.

• We will be having our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, October 16th, at 12:30 pm 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. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

Community News

• We want to take a moment to celebrate our very own Astyn Turrentine, who recently recorded with Omar Apollo for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Check out the concert here to enjoy some music wherever you are!

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 09.23.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

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

• Fall Sunday School classes started this past Sunday, but you are welcome to join any of the classes at 9 am on Sunday morning if you’d still like to participate. Contact Chip if you have any questions and/or plan to attend and need childcare.

• John Jay will be co-leading the next couples class with Rich and Kris Laski on Sunday at 5 pm in the chapel. Text “couples” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email Pastor Lindsay.

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

Future Happenings

• Goodbye for Now: Joel Wilsey’s Funeral and Worship Service

  All are welcome to attend this service as we honor the life of Joseph “Joel” Wilsey on Saturday, October 1st, at 1 pm in the sanctuary. We hope you join us as we remember this dearly loved and special member of our congregation. There will be a fellowship meal in the gym immediately following the service.

• Thank you for your continued prayers and support for John Sanchez and his sons Nathaniel and Leonidas. One of the additional ways you can care for them in this season of grief is to provide a meal in the coming weeks. There are still a few open slots left if you’d like to support them in this way. You can sign up to drop off a meal or have food delivered using this link. It's a calling and a privilege to walk with them as their church family, so thank you for loving them well.

• It’s time for potluck again on Sunday, October 9th! Just so none of us overloads on yummy baked goods, we’d like to ask based on your last name, if you’re able, to bring a main dish (A-J), a side/salad (K-R), or a dessert (S-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here. Potlucks are a special time here at FBCP, so we hope you’ll join us that day for some fantastic food and fellowship.

• Our potlucks are great fun, but they are a lot of work, too! We need your help to fill a few slots to help with set up beforehand and to clean up afterward on October 9th. This is a one-time commitment and an easy way to serve here, so if you have an hour to give, then we are looking for you! You can sign up in the lobby space on Sunday.

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 09.16.2022

Tomorrow

Beach day is tomorrow, September 17th, from 3-8 pm at Bolsa Chica Beach! If you are interested in going but did not sign up and/or have any questions, email Chip.

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am for a special teaching with Lindsay and Melanie Baggao! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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.

• Melanie Baggao is one of the global servants we support who serves in Lebanon. We are excited to have her share in worship this Sunday and to hear what God has been teaching her! You are invited to join Melanie for lunch and discussion after worship to get to know her better and learn more about her work in Lebanon. You can RSVP with this link or text the word "Mel" to (626) 727-9498.

• Fall Sunday School classes will start this Sunday, and classes will end on Sunday, November 13th. Classes will meet from 9-10 am before service, and childcare will be available so parents can attend, too. We’ll be offering the following three classes:

  • God, the Loving Parent | Led by Iris Chen

  • Spiritual Values in Literature | Led by Rene Scheys

  • Exploring the Enneagram | Led by Natalee and Jason Ellis

  You can read more about each class and sign up online here.

• We are excited to be launching FBCP's new LGBTQ pride group on Sunday night from 5-6:30 pm in the Southside Room! The group is open for ages 18+, and all allies, parents, and the queer Christian community are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information or visit the group’s website here.

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

Future Happenings & Other News

• The funeral service for beloved member Joseph “Joel” Wilsey will be on Saturday, October 1st, at 1 pm in the sanctuary. There will be a fellowship meal in the gym immediately following the service. All are welcome, and we hope you join us for this service as we honor a dearly loved and special member of our congregation.

• Thank you for your continued prayers and support for John Sanchez and his sons Nathaniel and Leonidas. One of the additional ways you can care for them in this season of grief is to provide a meal in the coming weeks. You can sign up to drop off a meal or have food delivered using this link. It's a calling and a privilege to walk with them as their church family, so thank you for loving them well.

• Our youth are heading up to Big Bear next weekend for a retreat, and we are looking for anyone who has a van or SUV they are willing to let us use. We will leave church on Friday afternoon and return Sunday afternoon. If you have a vehicle you don't mind sharing for this event, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• John Jay will be co-leading the next couples class with Rich and Kris Laski on Sunday, September 25th, at 5 pm in the chapel. Text “couples” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• Community dinners will be Friday, September 30th. There are still a few spots remaining, so don’t miss this great opportunity to get to know others in our church in an intimate and relaxed setting outside of Sunday mornings. Text “dinner” to 626.727.9498 or stop by the Connections Desk on Sunday to sign up.

• Preparations for Advent are underway, and you are invited to participate! We are assembling an Advent Handbell Choir for the Candlelight Carol Service. We are looking for 8-11 people to participate. It will involve weekly rehearsals beginning Monday, October 3rd, at 7 pm, dress rehearsal on December 10th, and the performance on December 11th. You do not need prior handbell experience to participate, though some basic music knowledge will be helpful. Email Pastor Leslie to sign up.

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 09.09.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! 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. This week in lieu of our regular youth gathering, they are invited to the lunch and book reading after service. 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’re invited to join us for a special book reading after worship on Sunday. Our own Brianna Johnson-Rinkus wrote a children’s book, and Corrie Alvaro illustrated it. They are excited to share this special story about finding our true worth. We’ll serve a light lunch and then gather in the chapel for the reading and book signing. Text “book” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• FBCP will host LA Voice and partner congregations in the sanctuary on Sunday at 4 pm for LA Voice’s Season of Action Rally related to their city-wide listening campaign and strategic planning for the year. This service is open to all, and we would love to see FBC folks there to learn and support the work LA Voice has identified as the most critical for the thriving of all people in our region. FBC recently decided to officially partner with LA Voice as part of our local missions strategy, so this is a great opportunity for you to see the unique way LA Voice functions in collaboration with partner congregations and communities. Doors open at 3:30 pm.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is granola bars or other single-serving snacks.

Future Happenings

• Come and join our Noon Thursday Bible Study in the parlor as we resume meeting together on Thursday, September 15th.

• Join us for a beach day on Saturday, September 17th, from 3-8 pm at Bolsa Chica Beach for games, hanging out, s’mores, and more! A group will be carpooling from the church. Click here for more information and/or to sign up. You can also sign up on Sunday at the Connections Desk in the lobby.

• Fall Sunday School classes will be starting on Sunday, September 18th, and classes will end on Sunday, November 13th. Classes will meet from 9-10 am before service, and childcare will be available so parents can attend, too. We’ll be offering the following three classes:

  • God, the Loving Parent | Led by Iris Chen

  • Spiritual Values in Literature | Led by Rene Scheys

  • Exploring the Enneagram | Led by Natalee and Jason Ellis

  You can read more about each class and sign up online here. We will also have sign-ups at the Connections Desk in the church lobby.

• We are excited to be launching FBCP's new LGBTQ pride group on Sunday, September 18th, from 5-6:30 pm in the Southside Room! The group is open for ages 18+, and all allies, parents, and the queer Christian community are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information or visit the group’s website here.

• Community dinners will be Friday, September 30th. This is a great opportunity to get to know others in our church in an intimate and relaxed setting outside of Sunday mornings. We will begin taking sign ups this Sunday, September 11th, in the lobby or you can text “dinner” to 626.727.9498.

• John Jay will be leading the next couples class on Sunday, September 25th, at 5 pm in the chapel. Text “couples” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• Preparations for Advent are underway, and you are invited to participate! We are assembling an Advent Handbell Choir for the Candlelight Carol Service. We are looking for 8-11 people to participate. It will involve weekly rehearsals beginning Monday, October 3rd, at 7 pm, dress rehearsal on December 10th, and the performance on December 11th. You do not need prior handbell experience to participate, though some basic music knowledge will be helpful. Email Pastor Leslie to sign up.

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 09.02.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together! 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. 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 hearty soup/chili.

Future Happenings

• We will be taking a break from our Thursday Noon Bible Study this coming Thursday, September 8th, and we will resume on Thursday, September 15th.

• You’re invited to join us for a special book reading after worship on Sunday, September 11th. Our own Brianna Johnson-Rinkus wrote a children’s book, and Corrie Alvaro illustrated it. They are excited to share this special story about finding our true worth. We’ll serve a light lunch and then gather in the chapel for the reading and book signing. Text “book” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• FBCP will host LA Voice and partner congregations in the sanctuary on Sunday, September 11th, at 4 pm for LA Voice’s Season of Action Rally related to their city-wide listening campaign and strategic planning for the year. This service is open to all, and we would love to see FBCP folks there to learn and support the work LA Voice has identified as the most critical for the thriving of all people in our region. We recently decided to officially partner with LA Voice as part of our local missions strategy, so this is a great opportunity for you to see the unique way LA Voice functions in collaboration with partner congregations and communities. Doors open at 3:30 pm.

• Join us for a beach day on Saturday, September 17th, from 3-8 pm at Bolsa Chica Beach for games, hanging out, s’mores, and more! A group will be carpooling from the church. Click here for more information and/or to sign up. You can also sign up on Sunday at the Connections Desk in the lobby.

• Fall Sunday School classes will be starting on Sunday, September 18th, and classes will end on Sunday, November 13th. Classes will meet from 9-10 am before service, and childcare will be available so parents can attend, too. We’ll be offering the following three classes:

  • God, the Loving Parent | Led by Iris Chen

  • Spiritual Values in Literature | Led by Rene Scheys

  • Exploring the Enneagram | Led by Natalee and Jason Ellis

  You can read more about each class and sign up online here. We will also have sign-ups at the Connections Desk in the church lobby this Sunday, September 4th.

• We are excited to be launching FBCP's new LGBTQ pride group on Sunday, September 18th, from 5-6:30 pm in the Southside Room! The group is open for ages 18+, and all allies, parents, and the queer Christian community are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information or visit the group’s website here.

• Community dinners will be Friday, September 30th. This is a great opportunity to get to know others in our church in an intimate and relaxed setting outside of Sunday mornings. We will begin taking sign ups on Sunday, September 11th, so save the date!

• Preparations for Advent are underway, and you are invited to participate! We are assembling an Advent Handbell Choir for the Candlelight Carol Service. We are looking for 8-11 people to participate. It will involve weekly rehearsals beginning Monday, October 3rd, at 7 pm, dress rehearsal on December 10th, and the performance on December 11th. You do not need prior handbell experience to participate, though some basic music knowledge will be helpful. Email Pastor Leslie to sign up.

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 08.26.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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.

Future Happenings

• Choir Retreat is almost here! On Saturday, September 3rd, at 9 am we will have a half-day retreat here at FBCP for a time of reflection and rehearsal. We will have coffee and snacks in the morning and will conclude our time together with lunch at noon. If you have never been involved in choir, now is the time to check things out. Wednesday rehearsals at 7 pm will resume on September 7th as well. For more information and to register, click here.

• You’re invited to join us for a special book reading after worship on Sunday, September 11th. Our own Bri Johnson-Rinkus wrote a children’s book, and Corrie Alvaro illustrated it. They are excited to share this special story about finding our true worth. We’ll serve a light lunch and then gather in the chapel for the reading and book signing. It’s a story for all ages, and we are so glad to share it with the congregation!

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 08.19.2022

Tomorrow

• The memorial service for Hank Rave is tomorrow Saturday, August 20th, at 11 am in the chapel. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the breezeway and sanctuary lobby. All are welcome as we remember Hank, who was a beloved part of our FBCP family for many years. At the family’s request, any financial gifts given in lieu of flowers can be directed to FBCP’s Deacons Fund.

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. You can listen to the tracks we made of songs in our series by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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 pasta and pasta sauce.

Future Happenings

• Choir Retreat is almost here! On Saturday, September 3rd, at 9 am we will have a half-day retreat here at FBCP for a time of reflection and rehearsal. We will have coffee and snacks in the morning and will conclude our time together with lunch at noon. If you have never been involved in choir, now is the time to check things out. Wednesday rehearsals at 7 pm will resume on September 7th as well. For more information and to register, click here.

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 08.12.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. You can listen to the tracks we made of songs in our series by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we witness the child dedication of Nathaniel and Leonidas Sanchez-Wilsey! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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 we are taking up a special offering called the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO). The RMMO acknowledges and shares our collective appreciation for the extraordinary commitment of those who serve God’s people. By participating in the RMMO, all congregants can celebrate the strength and perseverance of ministers, missionaries, and their widowed spouses by contributing to provide emergency assistance and “Thank You” checks. We are blessed to have many retired ministers and missionaries in our congregation, and their faithful service is a reminder of all those who have served in American Baptist churches. Through RMMO, we hope you are inspired to give to those who continue to transform and embody the spirit of Christ—and may we each be transformed by the opportunity to be generous in giving. To give, go here (select “RMMO” from the drop down menu).

• We will be having our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday at 12:30 pm 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. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

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

Future Happenings

• The memorial service for Hank Rave will be next Saturday, August 20th, at 11 am in the chapel. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the breezeway and sanctuary lobby. All are welcome as we remember Hank, who was a beloved part of our FBCP family for many years. At the family’s request, any financial gifts given in lieu of flowers can be directed to FBCP’s Deacons Fund.

• Choir Retreat is almost here! On Saturday, September 3rd, at 9 am we will have a half-day retreat here at FBCP for a time of reflection and rehearsal. We will have coffee and snacks in the morning and will conclude our time together with lunch at noon. If you have never been involved in choir, now is the time to check things out. Wednesday rehearsals at 7 pm will resume on September 7th as well. For more information, contact Pastor Leslie.

Exciting Community News

All of you are such a quirky and amazing group of people. Some of you do some really cool work out in the larger culture that we want to highlight for our congregation to celebrate and learn from. This week Bunny and Ken deserve a special mention.

• Bunny was invited to preside at a wedding in Santa Barbara for her granddaughter and fiancé. Turns out the wedding was a big deal in the celebrity world, so a bridal magazine did a full write up. Check out the pictures of Bunny officiating with an epic view behind her and the couple. So proud of her! See Bunny’s feature here: Exclusive: Marielle Scott & Ryan Bergara’s Santa Barbara Wedding

• Ken Fong, whose podcast keeps him about as busy as when he was pastoring, has released an episode that features Hannah-Kalea Enriquez talking about Jo Koy’s new movie “Easter Sunday.” Listen to Ken’s episode here: Ep 380: Jo Koy, Lydia Gaston & Hannah-Kalea Enriquez - Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast

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 08.05.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. You can listen to the tracks we’ve made of songs in our series by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together! 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. 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 want to invite all of our students and educators to bring your backpack, briefcase, folios, and pencil cases to worship on Sunday. We will be sharing a blessing for the upcoming school year during service.

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

Future Happenings & Other News

• We will be having our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, August 14th, at 12:30 pm 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. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• The memorial service for Hank Rave will be Saturday, August 20th, at 11 am in the chapel. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the breezeway and sanctuary lobby. All are welcome as we remember Hank, who was a beloved part of our FBCP family for many years. At the family’s request, any financial gifts given in lieu of flowers can be directed to FBCP’s Deacons Fund.

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 07.29.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. As we are able, we will be making listening tracks to go along with each week. Listen to the tracks we have so far by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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/or jelly/jam.

Future Happenings & Other News

• We will not have noon Bible study this coming Thursday, August 4th. We will resume the study the following week on Thursday, August 11th.

• Kids Camp is next week from August 1st-5th from 9 am - 12 pm each day. All kids five years old and up are invited to attend. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them, too. You can register your camper here.

• We want to invite all of our students and educators to bring your backpack, briefcase, folios, and pencil cases to worship next Sunday, August 7th. We will be sharing a blessing for the upcoming school year during service.

• We will be having our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, August 14th, at 12:30 pm 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. Email Pastor Chip for more details.

• The memorial service for Hank Rave will be Saturday, August 20th, at 11 am in the chapel. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the breezeway and sanctuary lobby. All are welcome as we remember Hank who was a beloved part of our FBCP family for many years. At the family’s request, any financial gifts given in lieu of flowers can be directed to FBCP’s Deacons Fund.

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 07.22.2022

This Sunday

• Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. As we are able, we will be making listening tracks to go along with each week. Listen to the tracks we have so far by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• For those of you coming in from the east, please expect and plan accordingly for reduced traffic flow on 210 Westbound from Irwindale to 605 South until next Tuesday morning due to road work and lane closures.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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.

• John Jay and Corrie are leading the next couples class this Sunday, July 24th, at 5 pm in the chapel. To sign up, you can text “couples” to (626) 727-9498. Please email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is rice (max 5 lb bag).

Future Happenings & Other News

• Due to some COVID cases on staff, Kids Camp is being postponed one week so we can be sure to have a healthy team ready to serve our kids. The new dates are August 1st-5th from 9 am - 12 pm each day. This year we will explore what it means to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder as we reflect on how we are wonderfully made! We are so excited to hang out, learn, and create as we deepen our relationships with one another. All kids five years old and up are invited to attend. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them, too. We hope that through all of our activities during the week, our kids will tap into their sense of wonder and curiosity at all of God's creation. You can register your camper here.

• We need your help to make Kids Camp a special time for our kids! Email Pastors Lindsay and Mary if you’re interested in volunteering for this year’s camp.

• We will be having our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, August 14th, at 12:30 pm 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. Email Pastor Chip for more details.

• The memorial service for Hank Rave will be Saturday, August 20th, at 11 am in the chapel. There will be light refreshments afterwards in the breezeway and sanctuary lobby. All are welcome as we remember Hank who was a beloved part of our FBCP family for many years.

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 07.15.2022

This Sunday

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. As we are able, we will be making listening tracks to go along with each week. Listen to the tracks we have so far by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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 are collecting donations for Friends In Deed’s School Supply Drive! This Sunday is the last day we will collect supplies. If you would like to help out, here are some things to consider:

  • Please avoid all red and all blue backpacks. This is very important to Friends In Deed.

  • Backpacks should be sturdy enough to handle the rigors of a student's day and the crazy amount of books they heft around, especially for our high school students.

  • The supplies needed are recommended by the Pasadena/Altadena area schools and the list can be found here.

  • They need more supplies for upper grades (6th-12th) than for lower grades.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is hearty soup or chili.

Future Happenings & Other News

• John Jay and Corrie are leading the next couples class on Sunday, July 24th, at 5 pm in the chapel. To sign up, you can text “couples” to (626) 727-9498. Please email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• Kids Camp is July 25th-29th from 9 am - 12 pm each day. This year we will explore what it means to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder as we reflect on how we are wonderfully made! We are so excited to hang out, learn, and create as we deepen our relationships with one another. All kids five years old and up are invited to attend. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them, too. We hope that through all of our activities during the week, our kids will tap into their sense of wonder and curiosity at all of God's creation. You can register your camper here.

• We need your help to make Kids Camp a special time for our kids! Email Pastors Lindsay and Mary if you’re interested in volunteering for this year’s camp.

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 07.08.2022

This Sunday

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. As we are able, we will be making listening tracks to go along with each week. Listen to the tracks we have so far by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as Pastor Lindsay shares a teaching with us! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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 are collecting donations for Friends In Deed’s School Supply Drive! You can bring supplies for the next two weeks until July 17th or you can donate money until this Sunday, July 10th, so Shawn Mann can purchase supplies. If you would like to help out, here are some things to consider:

  • Please avoid all red and all blue backpacks. This is very important to Friends In Deed.

  • Backpacks should be sturdy enough to handle the rigors of a student's day and the crazy amount of books they heft around, especially for our high school students.

  • The supplies needed are recommended by the Pasadena/Altadena area schools and the list can be found here.

  • They need more supplies for upper grades (6th-12th) than for lower grades.

  • If you want to donate money, you can do so here (select “Friends In Deed”).

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is baking supplies (flour, sugar, oil).

Future Happenings & Other News

• John Jay and Corrie are leading the next couples class on Sunday, July 24th, at 5 pm in the chapel. To sign up, you can text “couples” to (626) 727-9498. Please email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• Kids Camp is July 25th-29th from 9 am - 12 pm each day. This year we will explore what it means to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder as we reflect on how we are wonderfully made! We are so excited to hang out, learn, and create as we deepen our relationships with one another. All kids five years old and up are invited to attend. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them, too. We hope that through all of our activities during the week, our kids will tap into their sense of wonder and curiosity at all of God's creation. You can register your camper here.

• We need your help to make Kids Camp a special time for our kids! Email Pastors Lindsay and Mary if you’re interested in volunteering for this year’s camp.

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 07.01.2022

This Sunday

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. As we are able, we will be making listening tracks to go along with each week. Listen to the tracks we have so far by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together and send Brede, Rachel, and Linda off! 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. 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 will be collecting donations for Friends In Deed’s School Supply Drive starting Sunday, July 3rd. You can bring supplies from July 3rd-17th or donate money by July 10th for Shawn Mann to purchase supplies. If you would like to help out, here are some things to consider:

  • Please avoid all red and all blue backpacks. This is very important to Friends In Deed.

  • Backpacks should be sturdy enough to handle the rigors of a student's day and the crazy amount of books they heft around, especially for our high school students.

  • The supplies needed are recommended by the Pasadena/Altadena area schools and the list can be found here.

  • They need more supplies for upper grades (6th-12th) than for lower grades.

  • If you want to donate money, you can do so here (select “Friends In Deed”).

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

Future Happenings & Other News

• Join us for fun and fellowship at the Dodgers game against the Cubs next Friday, July 8th, at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each. You can drive and meet us at the game or join a group of us gathering at the church at 5:30 pm to ride the metro train in together. Sign up for the game here by no later than 9 pm this Sunday, July 3rd. Email Pastor Chip if cost is a concern or if you have any questions.

• Kids Camp will take place July 25th-29th from 9 am - 12 pm each day. This year we will explore what it means to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder as we reflect on how we are wonderfully made! We are so excited to hang out, learn, and create as we deepen our relationships with one another. All kids five years old and up are invited to attend. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them, too. We hope that through all of our activities during the week, our kids will tap into their sense of wonder and curiosity at all of God's creation. You can register your camper here.

• We need your help to make Kids Camp a special time for our kids! Email Pastors Lindsay and Mary if you’re interested in volunteering for this year’s camp.

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 06.24.2022

Friends at FBCP,

Here are the updates and announcements you need for the week.

Tomorrow

Women’s Brunch is tomorrow, June 25th, at 10 am in the Southside room! It will be a time to share a delicious meal, get to know some awesome ladies, and hear Vivian Silla share her story of faith with us. All women and girls are welcome. Enter through the glass doors on Union Street. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to register. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any questions.

This Sunday

• Our current teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. As we are able, we will be making listening tracks to go along with each week. Listen to the tracks we have so far by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! 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 worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• This week we invite you to consider giving beyond your contributions to FBCP by supporting a special offering called One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). We take up this offering each year to support urgent needs around the world in partnership with our American Baptist global servants. When you give to OGHS, your funds support disaster relief, development projects, and refugee ministries of the American Baptist Churches and its partners. Thank you for considering how you might partner with this important work.

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is fruit juice or vegetable juice (V8).

• John Jay and Corrie will be leading the next couples class (potluck) on Sunday, June 26th, at 5 pm in the Southside room. To sign up, you can text “couples” to (626) 727-9498. Please email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

Future Happenings & Other News

• 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 2022-2023 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, June 27, 2022.

• We will be collecting donations for Friends In Deed’s School Supply Drive starting Sunday, July 3rd. You can bring supplies from July 3rd-17th or donate money by July 10th for Shawn Mann to purchase supplies. If you would like to help out, here are some things to consider:

  • Please avoid all red and all blue backpacks. This is very important to Friends In Deed.

  • Backpacks should be sturdy enough to handle the rigors of a student's day and the crazy amount of books they heft around, especially for our high school students.

  • The supplies needed are recommended by the Pasadena/Altadena area schools and the list can be found here.

  • They need more supplies for upper grades (6th-12th) than for lower grades.

  • If you want to donate money, you can do so here (select “Friends In Deed”).

• Join us for fun and fellowship at the Dodgers game against the Cubs on Friday, July 8th, at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each. You can drive and meet us at the game or join a group of us gathering at the church at 5:30 pm to ride the metro train in together. Sign up for the game here. Email Pastor Chip if cost is a concern or if you have any questions.

• Kids Camp will take place July 25th-29th from 9 am - 12 pm each day. This year we will explore what it means to cultivate a sense of awe and wonder as we reflect on how we are wonderfully made! We are so excited to hang out, learn, and create as we deepen our relationships with one another. All kids five years old and up are invited to attend. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them, too. We hope that through all of our activities during the week, our kids will tap into their sense of wonder and curiosity at all of God's creation. You can register your camper here.

• We need your help to make Kids Camp a special time for our kids! Email Pastor Lindsay if you’re interested in volunteering for this year’s camp.

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