Weekly Updates 12.16.2022

This Sunday

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we celebrate the fourth week of advent! 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 a special Christmas party 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.

• Rene Scheys will teach the final session of our Advent Sunday School this Sunday at 9 a.m. in the parlor. The class will focus on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• Stop by the Connections Desk in the lobby to pick up a free Advent devotional from SALT (or click here to download a digital copy) based on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Also at the Connections Desk, pick up a copy of FBCP’s The Advent Album. Optional donation of any amount for the album is appreciated but not required.

• Join us this Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. for our monthly pride group in the Southside Room. This month will feature gingerbread houses, a Christmas potluck, fun and games! We invite the LGBTQ community, parents and allies alike. Enter through the glass doors on Union St. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to sign up if you’re new!

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

Advent Season Calendar

• On Christmas Eve join us as we share the candlelight of Christ at 6:00pm in our Chapel. Then come back on Christmas Day Sunday for a family service of lessons and carols at 10:30am in the sanctuary.

• Please note that we will not have children's classes for kids ages 5-10 for two Sundays, December 25th and January 1st, so our teachers can have a holiday break. Kids are invited to join their parents in the sanctuary for Sunday worship on these days.

Future Happenings

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.

• The memorial service for Ron Shultis will be Monday, December 19th, at 1 pm in the chapel. Ron was the beloved partner of Jerry Brown, a current member of our congregation. They were together for 50 years and made a large impact in the gay Christian community. There will be a light reception afterwards.

• Planning on checking out the Rose Bowl Parade this year? We have a handful of free parking passes for our garage available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Rose Bowl Parade happening on January 2nd. If you’d like one of the passes, please email our office for more details.

• We would like to invite any new folks to enjoy a cup of coffee with Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. on Sunday, January 8th, in the parlor. Come with any questions or comments, and get to know more about our church through this casual conversation.

• Also on January 8th is the start of a new basketball group. This group, headed by Jason C, is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. The group will meet every other Sunday at 7 p.m. in the gym. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

• Winter Sunday School classes will start January 15, and classes will end on Sunday, February 19. 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:

  • Escribio Divino | Led by Tyler & Galvin Brewington-Mathis

  • Passover & the Crucifixtion of Jesus | Led by Jerry Brown

  • Gilead | Led by Rene Scheys

  • Learning from MLK Jr.’s The Letter from Birmingham Jail | Led by Nori Ochi

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

• Our next Public Theology meeting will be held on Sunday, January 15th, following the worship service. How fitting to meet on MLK weekend as we remember the life and work of this beloved baptist preacher. We will review the listening campaign that we launched in 2022 and look at ways to more deeply involve the greater church community in this ongoing conversation. Our hopes are to set some goals around potential local organizing opportunities and harness our power to serve the least of these. Lunch is provided and childcare is available for those who need it. To RSVP text “local” to 626.727.9498 and please email lindsay@fbcpasadena.com if you need childcare.

• Save the Date for an exciting new group starting at FBCP! The Yarn Crafts Group, led by Whitney and Justine, invites all crafty folks ages 7 & up (all skill levels) to our initial interest meeting after service on January 22nd in the Southside Room. The purpose of the group will be fellowship, fun, and charity projects created by 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. Lunch is provided. Text "yarn" to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

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

Advent Sunday School (9 a.m. through December 18th)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

12/18 - Last Advent Sunday School Class
12/18 - FBCPride Group Christmas Potluck
12/19 - Ron Shultis’ Memorial Service
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service
12/25 - Christmas Day Service
12/29 - No Noon Bible Study
1/2 - Limited Rose Parade Parking Available
1/8 - Coffee with Pastor John Jay
1/8 - Prayer Circle for Global Servants
1/8 - Taking down of the Greens
1/8 - Easy-Going Basketball
1/15 - Winter Sunday School Begins
1/15 - Public Theology Meeting
1/22 - Yarn Crafts Group

Weekly Updates 12.09.2022

This Sunday

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we celebrate the third week of advent! 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.

• Thank you to everyone who signed up for the Friends In Deed Christmas for the Kids gift drive! Together we covered all 80 names, and we are grateful for your outpouring of generosity. Don’t forget to bring your unwrapped gifts this Sunday with the child’s name & family number attached to each gift. Please read full instructions on the link.

• Rene Scheys will teach the third session in our 4-week Advent Sunday School this Sunday at 9 a.m. in the parlor. The class will focus on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• We invite you to drop off cookies this Sunday morning to share with all our guests, family, and friends after the Candlelight Carol Service Sunday evening. Our hospitality team will accept your cookie donations at the Connections Desk.

• Join us this Sunday at our 79th Candlelight Carol Service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary! This will include reflections on scripture from our pastors as well as music from the choir, handbells, and children! Childcare for toddlers and infants (4 years and under) will be provided.

• Stop by the Connections Desk in the lobby to pick up a free Advent devotional from SALT (or click here to download a digital copy) based on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Also at the Connections Desk, pick up a copy of FBCP’s The Advent Album. Optional donation of any amount for the album is appreciated but not required.

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

Advent Season Calendar

• Celebrate Christmas Eve with us on Saturday, December 24th, at 6 p.m. in the chapel for our special service.

• Join us in the sanctuary on Christmas Day for an all-church worship service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 25th. We are excited for Christmas to fall on a Sunday this year, and we hope you can join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

Future Happenings

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.

• Join us on December 18th from 5-6:30 p.m. for our monthly pride group in the Southside Room. This month will feature gingerbread houses, a Christmas potluck, fun and games! We invite the LGBTQ community, parents and allies alike. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to sign up if you’re new!

• The memorial service for Ron Shultis will be Monday, December 19th, at 1 pm in the chapel. Ron was the beloved partner of Jerry Brown, a current member of our congregation. They were together for 50 years and made a large impact in the gay Christian community. There will be a light reception afterwards.

• Planning on checking out the Rose Bowl Parade this year? We have ten free parking passes for our garage available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Rose Bowl Parade happening on January 2nd. If you’d like one of the passes, please email our office for more details.

• Save the Date for an exciting new group starting at FBCP! The Yarn Crafts Group, led by Whitney and Justine, invites all crafty folks ages 7 & up (all skill levels) to our initial interest meeting after service on January 8th in the Southside Room. The purpose of the group will be fellowship, fun, and charity projects created by 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. Lunch is provided. Text "yarn" to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Also on January 8th is the start of a new basketball group. This group, headed by Jason C, is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. The group will meet every other Sunday at 7 p.m. in the gym. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

• We’ll be starting a winter session of Sunday School classes on Sunday, January 15th. Similar to before, classes will meet from 9-10 am before service. Childcare will be available so parents can attend, too. More information about the classes will be coming soon.

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

Advent Sunday School (9 a.m. through December 18th)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

12/11 - Candlelight Carol Service
12/11 - Friends In Deed Gift Drive Ends
12/18 - Last Advent Sunday School Class
12/18 - FBCPride Group Christmas Potluck
12/19 - Ron Shultis’ Memorial Service
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service
12/25 - Christmas Day Service
12/29 - No Noon Bible Study
1/2 - Limited Rose Parade Parking Available
1/8 - Yarn Crafts Group
1/8 - Easy-Going Basketball
1/15 - Winter Sunday School Begins

FBCP Families | 12.09.2022

Hi Friends,

This week we will light the Advent candle for joy, and that feels like a fitting theme as we look forward to our annual Candlelight Carol Service. We are so excited to reflect on the season of Advent and worship God together at this special service. Our kids and youth always are a joyful part of the evening, so be ready for a beautiful time together! I pray that we all encounter Christ this season as we ponder the mystery of his birth and presence on earth. 

Parents, remember that tomorrow (Saturday) is the Carol Service rehearsal for kids and youth from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please meet us in the chapel and be ready for a fun morning together as we finalize our preparations for Sunday. We will provide some snacks to help everyone get through the morning. 

On Sunday evening, kids and youth can be dropped off at the chapel at 5:30 PM. We will provide substantial finger foods for dinner, and kids will remain under our supervision until the service is over. 

SUNDAY

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM.

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship, and then they will be dismissed with their leaders to their classrooms. They are welcome to start service with their parents or to join Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week we will continue to explore the season of Advent and focus on the theme of peace. We'll make some peaceful decorations to hang up at home to remind us of the peace of Christ. Here are some questions to ponder together as a family.

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• Where do you feel most peaceful?

• How can we be peacemakers in the world?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth programming after worship this Sunday! They can gather in the front pews and then head up to the youth room together for lunch and small group time. We’ll wrap up at 1:30 PM, and parents can pick up their youth at the park entrance off Union Street.

Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families. 

So much love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

FBCP Families | 12.03.2022

Hi Friends,

Last week our kids made their own candles to use at home during the Advent season. Parents have sent photos showing us various practices their families have taken up with these candles. I pray that each of you find moments to ponder the themes of Advent, especially in the simple moments families share at home.

This week we will light the candle of peace during worship, and I have found myself grateful for the reminder and comfort of God's peace. Even the simple act of sitting in the presence of candlelight for a few minutes and slowing down to breathe can ground us in the peace we are always promised in Christ. I look forward to worship tomorrow as we continue to move through Advent together!

Kids Choir

We are so excited for our kids to help lead us in worship at our annual Candlelight Carol Service on December 11th. As a reminder, our kids above nursery age will be singing two songs at this special program, as well as participating in our nativity. For now we are focusing on the first song. Here is a song sheet and here is a recording so they can practice at home. Our hand-motion guru, the fabulous Cynthia, made this video to help kids practice their movements at home, too. Please mark your calendars for the dates:

• December 10 — Carol Service Rehearsal for kids from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

• December 11 — Carol Service (kids should arrive at 5:30 PM)

Public Theology and Local Partnerships Interest Meeting

You are invited to find out more about our partnerships with LA Voice and the Clergy Community Coalition before worship tomorrow at 9 AM in the Southside Room. Pastor John Jay, Andrea Vocos from LA Voice, and our own Cynthia Kirby will be there to share more about what these partnerships mean and ways for you to get involved with local outreach and initiatives to create a more just and thriving city. Breakfast will be served, and we will have childcare available at that hour for those with kids. Please let us know if you plan to attend and need childcare. 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join their families in the sanctuary for worship. We love their presence in worship and the chance to be together to share in communion. You might want to have some discussion this week about how your kids are experiencing church and our worship service. It's a great time to let them ask questions, too!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What is the meaning of the Advent candle we light?

• What is one part of worship that you enjoyed? 

• What are you still wondering about after being in worship this week?

YOUTH

This week our youth will gather for our regular lunch and discussion after worship. Yay! We are so excited to hang with our youth. Parents can pick them up at the park gate at 1:30 PM. 

Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families. 

So much love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 12.02.2022

Tomorrow

• We are looking forward to the art therapy workshop led by Kit Ripley from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please enter through the Marengo Ave gates. It will be a creative and meaningful time together. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any questions.

• The memorial service for Joseph Champion Singleterry will be tomorrow at 3 pm in the sanctuary. There will be a reception and meal afterwards in the gym. We hope you join us as we remember this dearly loved and special member of our congregation.

This Sunday

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together and celebrate the second week of advent! 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.

• Rene Scheys will teach the second session in our 4-week Advent Sunday School this Sunday at 9 a.m. in the parlor. The class will focus on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• We invite you to join Pastor John Jay, Andrea Vocos and Cynthia Kirby at 9 a.m. in the Southside Room for our Public Theology and LA Voice Interest Meeting. You will learn about opportunities to engage with public theology through our partnerships with LA Voice and the Clergy Community Coalition, which strive to create a more just and thriving community for all. There will be time for questions and discussion as we engage our theology in these meaningful ways together. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. Text “local” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• Stop by the Connections Desk in the lobby to pick up a free Advent devotional from SALT (or click here to download a digital copy), based on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. This devotional has wonderful ideas for individuals or families to reflect during this special Christmas season, and this material and more is being used in our Advent Sunday School class, as well!

• Also at the Connections Desk, we invite you to pick up a copy of FBCP’s The Advent Album. Optional donation of any amount is appreciated but not required.

• 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.

• Partner with us in generosity through Friends In Deed’s annual Christmas for the Kids gift drive. Every year we get the honor of helping to provide gifts for Friends In Deed’s families with kids as we are reminded of God’s generous gift of Jesus to our world. We have 22 gift requests left and only 9 days until the gift drive ends! Click the button below to sign up to bring a gift. Unwrapped gifts should be dropped off at the church no later than Sunday, December 11th, and they should include the child's name and family number. Please read full instructions on the link.

• Join us on December 18th from 5-6:30 p.m. for our monthly pride group in the Southside Room. This month will feature gingerbread houses, a Christmas potluck, fun and games! We invite the LGBTQ community, parents and allies alike. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to sign up!

• The memorial service for Ron Shultis will be Monday, December 19th, at 1 pm in the chapel. Ron was the beloved partner of Jerry Brown, a current member of our congregation. They were together for 50 years and together made a large impact in the gay Christian community. There will be a light reception afterwards.

Advent Season Calendar

• Candlelight Carol Service—Come and bring your friends Sunday, December 11th, to join in our 79th Candlelight Carol Service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary! Help us celebrate the Christmas season as we sing together and are reminded of hope made real in the birth of Jesus. Childcare for toddlers and infants (4 years and under) will be provided, and there will be a cookie reception after the service.

• Call for Cookies—We need your help with providing the cookies for the reception after the Candlelight Service! If you’re able, please bring 2-3 dozen cookies to share with all our guests, family, and friends. You can drop them off at the Connections Desk on Sunday, December 11th, before morning worship.

• Christmas Eve Service—Celebrate with us on Saturday, December 24th at 6 p.m. in the chapel for this special intimate program

• Christmas Day Service—Join us in the sanctuary for regular (but shortened) service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 25th.

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

Advent Sunday School (9 a.m. through December 18th)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

12/3 - Art Therapy Workshop with Kit Ripley
12/3 - Champ’s Memorial Service
12/4 - Public Theology & LA Voice Interest Meeting
12/11 - Candlelight Carol Service
12/11 - Friends In Deed Gift Drive Ends
12/18 - Last Advent Sunday School Class
12/18 - FBCPride Group Christmas Potluck
12/19 - Ron Shultis’ Memorial Service
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service
12/25 - Christmas Day Service
12/29 - No Noon Bible Study

FBCP Families | 11.26.2022

Hi Friends,

I am so excited to begin the season of Advent with you tomorrow! Our worship services will include a litany for the lighting of our Advent wreath each Sunday, and this week we light a candle for hope. I have been pondering the possibility of hope and its ability to resist the powers and principalities. Hope goes against scarcity and fear, inviting us into a relationship of trust and imagination with God. You certainly give me hope for what is possible through the love of God in community. You may want to have your own candle-lighting practice at home with your kids as a way to move through Advent together. May we be a people of hope in our relationships and in the spaces we go as we intentionally wait for the birth of Christ this season. 

Kids Choir

We are so excited for our kids to help lead us in worship at our annual Candlelight Carol Service on December 11th. Could you please respond here and let us know if your child is able to attend and participate that evening? 

As a reminder, our kids above nursery age will be singing two songs at this special program, as well as participating in our nativity. For now we are focusing on the first song. Here is a song sheet and here is a recording so they can practice at home. Our hand-motion guru, the fabulous Cynthia, made this video to help kids practice their movements at home, too. Please mark your calendars for the dates:

• December 10 — Carol Service Rehearsal for kids from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

• December 11 — Carol Service (kids should arrive at 5:30 PM)

Attention Nursery Families!

We are preparing for our upcoming services on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Could you please take a minute to fill out this quick survey to help us understand your plans? We know that there may be lots going on for families and various traditions they have, so we want to make sure we have a sense of our childcare needs coming up. Thank you!

Public Theology and Local Partnerships Interest Meeting

You are invited to find out more about our partnerships with LA Voice and the Clergy Community Coalition on Sunday, December 4th, at 9 AM. Pastor John Jay, Andrea Vocos from LA Voice, and our own Cynthia Kirby will be there to share more about what these partnerships mean and ways for you to get involved with local outreach and initiatives to create a more just and thriving city. Breakfast will be served, and we will have childcare available at that hour for those with kids. Please let us know if you plan to attend and need childcare. 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then head to their classrooms together. This week we will begin the season of Advent together with some tangible creations to help us pause and reflect on Jesus in the coming weeks. (Hint: It's a warm and comforting Parents, please send your children in warm clothing in these colder months as our building can get a little chilly.

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What does it mean to have hope and to live from a perspective of hope?

• What are some ways we want to prepare for the birth of Jesus as a family this year?

YOUTH

This week our youth will gather for a brief meeting over lunch to talk about plans for the carol service, and then they are invited to help with the hanging of the greens. They can meet in the sanctuary down in front where the youth sit. It will be a fun and festive time together after worship, and we are looking forward to being together!

Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families. 

So much love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 11.25.2022

This Sunday

• Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary as we begin the Advent calendar! 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.

• Rene Scheys will begin our 4-week Advent Sunday School this Sunday at 9 a.m. The class will focus on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• This is the last week for our World Mission Offering (WMO), which supports 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. Click here to give online (select WMO from the drop down menu), or make your offering during this Sunday’s worship.

• It’s time for Hanging of the Greens following service this week! Join us for a fun time hanging garlands and putting up lights to get our church ready for the Christmas season. We’ll have lunch first before getting to work.

• Join us this Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. for our monthly FBCPride group in the Southside Room. We will hear JT share about theology that he has studied throughout his journey as a young gay man. He will give some resources and information that will be helpful to the LGBTQ community, parents, and allies alike. Text “pride” to 626-727-9498 to RSVP, or email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information.

• Stop by the lobby this Sunday to pick up a free advent devotional (or click here to download a digital copy), written by E. E. Cummings. This devotional has wonderful ideas for individuals or families to reflect during this special Christmas season, and this material is being used in our Advent Sunday School class, as well!

• The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is baking items (flour, sugar, mixes, etc).

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.

• A reminder that our liturgy audio recording will now be emailed on Tuesdays.

• Partner with us in generosity through Friends In Deed’s annual Christmas for the Kids gift drive. Every year we get the honor of helping to provide gifts for Friends In Deed’s families with kids as we are reminded of God’s generous gift of Jesus to our world. We are over halfway filled with our 80 gift requests, but we still need your help! Click the button below to sign up to bring a gift. Unwrapped gifts should be dropped off at the church no later than Sunday, December 11th, and they should include the child's name and family number. Please read full instructions on the link.

Future Happenings & Other News

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

• 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 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. Text "art" to 626.727.9498 to sign up. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any questions.

• The memorial service for Joseph “Champ” Singleterry will be Saturday, December 3rd, at 3 pm in the sanctuary. There will be a reception and meal afterwards in the gym. We hope you join us as we remember this dearly loved and special member of our congregation.

• Join us on December 4th at 9 a.m. for our Local Partner Interest Meeting. You are invited to learn more about opportunities to engage with public theology through our partnerships with LA Voice and the Clergy Community Coalition. Andrea Vocos and Cynthia Kirby will be there to share more about the work of these organizations and how you can join their initiatives in creating a more just and thriving community for all. There will be time for questions and discussion as we engage our theology in these meaningful ways together. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email lindsay@fbcpasadena.com. Text “local” to 626-727-9498 to sign up.

• The memorial service for Ron Shultis will be Monday, December 19th, at 1 pm in the chapel. There will be a light reception afterwards in the Southside Room.

Advent Season Calendar

• Candlelight Carol Service—Come and bring your friends Sunday, December 11th, to join in our 79th Candlelight Carol Service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary! Help us celebrate the Christmas season as we sing together and are reminded of hope made real in the birth of Jesus. Childcare for toddlers and infants (4 years and under) will be provided, and there will be a cookie reception after the service.

• Call for Cookies—We need your help with providing the cookies for the reception after the Candlelight Service! If you’re able, please bring 2-3 dozen cookies to share with all our guests, family, and friends. You can drop them off at the Connections Desk on Sunday, December 11th, before morning worship.

• Christmas Eve Service—Celebrate with us on Saturday, December 24th at 6 p.m. in the chapel

• Christmas Day Service—Join us in the sanctuary for regular (but shortened) service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 25th.

• Families with kids—please let Pastor Lindsay know your Christmas plans so she can adequately prepare for childcare needs.

Opportunities to Love Our Pasadena Neighbors

• 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.

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

Advent Sunday School (9 a.m. through December 18th)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

11/27 - Advent Sunday School Series Begins
11/27 - Hanging of the Greens
11/27 - FBCPride Monthly Meeting
12/2 - Red Cross Blood Drive
12/3 - Art Therapy Workshop with Kit Ripley
12/3 - Champ’s Memorial Service
12/4 - Public Theology & LA Voice Interest Meeting
12/11 - Candlelight Carol Service
12/11 - Friends In Deed Gift Drive Ends
12/19 - Ron Shultis’ Memorial Service
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service
12/25 - Christmas Day Service

Weekly Updates 11.18.2022

This Sunday

• Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary as we witness the baptism of Steven Loose! 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.

• Our boiler is fixed and we will have heat in the sanctuary this Sunday!

• Join us after worship for the Oaxaca Missions Information Lunch in the Southside Room. 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 today. Text “missions” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip if you have any questions.

• Join us for Gratitude Night on Sunday, November 20 at 6 p.m. in the gym! As possible, based on your last name, 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 important business.

• Interested in learning more about the Foundation of FBCP? Members of the Foundation help to steward a long-standing endowment, which supports the church financially when assistance is needed for projects that go above and beyond the regular church operating budget. More information about the Foundation’s mission and how to become a member can be found at fbcpasadena.com/foundation.

• 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 invite you to 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 this week or next.

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

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.

• Starting this coming week, our liturgy audio recording will be emailed on Tuesdays rather than Mondays moving forward.

• Partner with us in generosity through Friends In Deed’s annual Christmas for the Kids gift drive. Every year we get the honor of helping to provide gifts for Friends In Deed’s families with kids as we are reminded of God’s generous gift of Jesus to our world. We will be taking sign-ups this Sunday for 80 gift requests! Click the button below to sign up to bring a gift. Unwrapped gifts should be dropped off at the church no later than Sunday, December 11th.

• Next week, on November 27th, we’ll start our 4-week Advent Sunday School series led by Rene Scheys. The class will meet at 9 a.m. and will focus on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• Join us on Sunday, November 27th, from 5-6:30 p.m. for our monthly FBCPride group from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. We will hear one member share about theology that he has studied throughout his journey as a young gay man. He will give some resources and information that will be helpful to the LGBTQ community, parents, and allies alike. Text “pride” to 626-727-9498 to RSVP, or email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information.

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

• 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 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. Text "art" to 626.727.9498 to sign up. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any questions.

• The memorial service for Joseph “Champ” Singleterry will be Saturday, December 3rd, at 3 pm in the sanctuary. There will be a reception and meal afterwards in the gym. We hope you join us as we remember this dearly loved and special member of our congregation.

• In addition to praying for Ruth Singleterry and her family, please pray for Carroll Ropp and her family, as she lost her husband Bill Ropp on November 2nd. Also pray for Jerry Brown, as he lost his partner of 50 years, Ron Schultis, on November 11th.

• Join us on December 4th at 9 a.m. for our Public Theology and LA Voice Interest Meeting. You are invited to learn more about opportunities to engage with public theology through our partnerships with LA Voice and the Clergy Community Coalition. Andrea Vocos and Cynthia Kirby will be there to share more about the work of these organizations and how you can join their initiatives in creating a more just and thriving community for all. There will be time for questions and discussion as we engage our theology in these meaningful ways together. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served, and childcare is available. Text “local” to 626-727-9498 to RSVP.

Advent Season Calendar

• Hanging of the Greens—Sunday, November 27th, immediately following service: It’s Christmas decoration time! Come hang garlands and put up lights! We’ll have lunch first before getting to work.

• Candlelight Carol Service—Come and bring your friends Sunday, December 11th, to join in our 79th Annual Carol service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary! Help us celebrate the Christmas season as we sing together and are reminded of hope made real in the birth of Jesus. Childcare for toddlers and infants (4 years and under) will be provided, and there will be a cookie reception after the service.

• Christmas Eve Service—Celebrate with us on Saturday, December 24th at 6 p.m. in the chapel

• Christmas Day Service—Join us in the sanctuary for regular (but shortened) service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 25th.

Opportunities to Love Our Pasadena Neighbors

• Thank you to those who have already partnered with Union Station Homeless Services for their annual Dinner in the Park! As they prepare for their meal next week, they are in need of a few crucial items: canned corn, boxed mashed potatoes, and stuffing mix. If you are interested in helping out, these items can be dropped off at their Admin Office (825 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91104) Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Volunteer registration also remains 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.

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

Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)

Upcoming Events 2022

11/18 - Parent Night Out
11/20 - Gratitude Night Annual Meeting & Potluck
11/20 - Friends in Deed Christmas Gift Drive Begins
11/20 - 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
11/27 - Hanging of the Greens
11/27 - FBCPride Monthly Meeting
12/2 - Red Cross Blood Drive
12/3 - Art Therapy Workshop with Kit Ripley
12/3 - Champ’s Memorial Service
12/4 - Public Theology & LA Voice Interest Meeting
12/11 - Candlelight Carol Service
12/11 - Friends In Deed Gift Drive Ends
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service
12/25 - Christmas Day Service

FBCP Families | 11.18.2022

Hi Friends,

With Thanksgiving and Advent around the corner, I pray that you and your families find ways to balance the busyness of the coming season with moments to slow down and enjoy simple moments. This post has some fun ways to bring a fresh gratitude practice into your own family rituals if you are looking for a new tradition around thankfulness. I am always amazed at the ways that gratitude impacts our bodies and minds and our overall health. Thank you for being a congregation who is willing to ground our worship in gratitude each week. I look forward to our time together on Sunday morning and at our potluck that evening!

Gratitude Night

This Sunday is our Gratitude Night potluck and church business meeting. Please note that childcare will be available for kids 18 months and younger. Our toddlers and preschool-age children are invited to join us in the gym for the evening, and we welcome the fullness of their presence! 

Kids Choir

We are so excited for our kids to help lead us in worship at our annual Candlelight Carol Service on December 11th. Could you please respond here and let us know if your child is able to attend and participate that evening? 

As a reminder, our kids above nursery age will be singing two songs at this special program, as well as participating in our nativity. For now we are focusing on the first song. Here is a song sheet and here is a recording so they can practice at home. Our hand-motion guru, the fabulous Cynthia, made this video to help kids practice their movements at home, too. Please mark your calendars for the dates:

• December 10 — Carol Service Rehearsal (kids needed from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM )

• December 11 — Carol Service (kids should arrive at 5:30 PM)

Attention Nursery Families!

We are preparing for our upcoming services on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Could you please take a minute to fill out this quick survey to help us understand your plans? We know that there may be lots going on for families and various traditions they have, so we want to make sure we have a sense of our childcare needs coming up. Thank you!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will open at 10:20 AM. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to their classrooms together. This week we will be creating tangible reminders that we are living tabernacles, and we are so excited to see the creativity and imagination of our amazing kids. Parents, please send your children in warm clothing in these colder months as our building can get a little chilly.

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What comes to mind when you think of being a living tabernacle?

• What kind of a God wants to dwell within people? In other words, what does God's desire to dwell in you tell you about God's character and how you are made?

YOUTH

This week we have a special youth happening after worship! Steven Loose will be baptized on Sunday, and he has invited all youth to attend a special celebration lunch at Mama's Brick Oven Pizza after church. Youth can be picked up at Mama's at 2PM. Let me know if your youth needs a ride to or from lunch. Address: Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta, 1007 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families. 

So much love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

FBCP Families | 11.12.2022

Hi Friends,

Thanks to all the parents who were able to bring their kids early for music practice last Sunday! We are so excited for our kids to help lead us in worship at our annual Candlelight Carol Service on December 11th. Could you please respond here and let us know if your child is able to attend and participate that evening? 

As a reminder, our kids above nursery age will be singing two songs at this special program, as well as participating in our nativity. For now we are focusing on the first song. Here is a song sheet and here is a recording so they can practice at home. Our hand-motion guru, the fabulous Cynthia, made this video to help kids practice their movements at home, too. Please mark your calendars for the dates:

• December 10 — Carol Service Rehearsal for kids from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

• December 11 — Carol Service (kids should arrive at 5:30 PM)

Parents' Night Out

It’s almost here! Parent’s Night Out is this Friday, November 18th, from 5:30-8:30 PM. Pastor Mary and I 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. It's a win-win for kids and adults. Yay! Please RSVP here to help us plan all the fun.

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:55 AM for those whose parents are attending a Sunday School class. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then head to their classrooms together. This week we will wrap up our study of the tabernacle and explore the ways that we are created to be living tabernacles, too. We'll make space for a special visitor to share his story of being a tabernacle, and then we'll have time for creating and building together!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• Who in your life makes you feel God's love and presence? This week, tell them they are a living tabernacle!

• How has God made you unique, and how can those special traits help you show God’s love?

YOUTH

This week the youth will not meet after worship so that youth can attend our all-church movie day. If your youth is planning to attend the movie, there will be lunch provided for them after service. We will be back on for our regular youth gathering next Sunday. 

Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families. 

So much love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 11.11.2022

Tomorrow

• Our Women’s Brunch is tomorrow 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.

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.

• Thanks to everyone who signed up to watch the movie Black Panther, Wakanda Forever after church at 1:30 p.m. at the AMC Theaters at the Americana at Brand in Glendale! We have a few tickets left for $10 each. Email Pastor Chip to claim your ticket today. It’s more fun when you’re there!

• Join us at 12:10 p.m. 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 about the specific matters for which we will be praying.

• 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.

• Parents, mark your calendars for Parents’ 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. 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!

• On Sunday, November 27th, we’ll start our 4-week Advent Sunday School series led by Rene Scheys. The class will meet at 9 a.m. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.

• Join us on Sunday, November 27th from 5-6:30 p.m. for our monthly FBCPride group from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. We will hear one member share about theology that he has studied throughout his journey as a young gay man. He will give some resources and information that will be helpful to the LGBTQ community, parents, and allies alike. Text “pride” to 626-727-9498 to RSVP, or email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information.

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

• The memorial service for Joseph “Champ” Singleterry will be Saturday, December 3rd, at 3 pm in the sanctuary. There will be a reception and meal afterwards. We hope you join us as we remember this dearly loved and special member of our congregation.

• 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 begin by sharing how she uses art therapy to help people heal from trauma. Then we will eat lunch before 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.

• Save the Date for our Candlelight Carol Service on Sunday, December 11th, at 6 p.m. This special annual service will include music from the choir, handbells, and children!

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. If you want to donate food to their meals in the park, you can purchase through their Amazon and Target wish lists. 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.

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

11/12 - 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
Champ Singleterry’s Memorial Service
12/4 - Public Theology & LA Voice Interest Meeting
12/11 - Candlelight Carol Service
Friends In Deed Gift Drive Ends
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service

FBCP Families | 11.05.2022

Hi Friends,

Happy November! Tomorrow is a regular all-church Sunday, so kids above nursery age can join us in service. We will have communion and share in a rich time of worship together. Tomorrow we are also asking kids to come at 10:00 AM to practice our advent songs before worship starts. Parents, please bring your kids to the chapel and then head to the courtyard, where we'll have pastries waiting so parents can hang out and connect before worship. I know it makes for a slightly earlier morning, but it will be a special and important time for kids and parents alike. Thanks for helping us prepare for our special advent service. 

Parent Night Out

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 18th, from 5:30-8:30 PM! Pastor Mary and I 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. It's a win-win for kids and adults. Yay! Please RSVP here to help us plan all the fun.

Carol Service  

I know it's hard to believe that advent is approaching, but we are excited to prepare for the season and our special Candlelight Carol Service! Our kids above nursery age will be singing two songs at this special program, as well as participating in our nativity. For now we are focusing on the first song. Here is a song sheet and here is a recording so they can practice at home. Please mark your calendars for these dates:

• December 10 — Carol Service Rehearsal for adults and kids

• December 11 — Carol Service 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:55 AM for those whose parents are attending a Sunday School class. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for worship. This is the first Sunday of the  month, so our kids will get to experience our choir singing, communion, and a teaching on generosity and the tabernacle. Our congregation, in turn, will get to experience the diverse and special presence of our younger church family members. We will have snacks and an activity sheet available. Can't wait to see you there!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What were people invited to give for the tabernacle building project?

• What are some ways you can give generously other than with money?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth lunch and discussion after worship this Sunday, and then we will head to McDonald park from 2-4 PM for a Pasadena Youth Coalition hangout with other local youth groups. Let me know if your youth can attend and whether or not they need a ride. We look forward to some extra time with our amazing youth!

Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families. 

So much love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

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

FBCP Families | 10.29.2022

Hi Friends,

As a reminder, tomorrow is an all-church Sunday, so kids above nursery age can join us in service. We are looking forward to having their presence in worship both this week and next week! Please note that after the sermon tomorrow, our kids will be dismissed to practice singing with Cynthia in preparation for our Candlelight Carol Service (see below!).

Next Sunday, November 6th, we are asking kids to come early to practice before worship starts. Parents, please bring your kids to the chapel at 10:00 AM. We'll have pastries in the courtyard so parents can hang out and connect before worship. I know it makes for a slightly earlier morning, but it will be a special and important time for kids and parents alike. Thanks for helping us prepare for this special service.

Estate Seminar (and Kid Halloween Fun!)

The Foundation is hosting a free estate planning seminar after worship tomorrow, and we will be providing a fun Halloween hangout for kids as our childcare offering during that time. This seminar, led by an attorney, is an excellent opportunity to learn about creating a will or trust as a means of taking care of your loved ones. We hope that many of our parents can come and that their kids can join us for some Halloween fun! You can RSVP here to save your spot and sign up for childcare.

Parent Night Out

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 18th from 5:30-8:30 PM! Pastor Mary and I 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. It's a win-win for kids and adults. Yay! Please RSVP here to help us plan all the fun.

Carol Service  

I know it's hard to believe that advent is approaching, but we are excited to prepare for the season and our special Candlelight Carol Service! Our kids above nursery age will be singing two songs at this special program, as well as participating in our nativity. For now we are focusing on the first song. Here is a song sheet and here is a recording so they can practice at home. Please mark your calendars for the dates:

• December 10 — Carol Service Rehearsal for adults and kids

• December 11 — Carol Service 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:55 AM for those whose parents are attending a Sunday School class. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for worship. This is a fifth Sunday, which is unusual, and our kids will get to experience our choir singing, our All Saints remembrance, and a teaching on the golden calf to complement their own exploration of the tabernacle this month. We will have snacks and an activity sheet available. Kids can choose to sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews if they wish. 

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• Why did the Israelites make a golden calf?

• What do you like best about our sanctuary?

YOUTH

We are on for our youth programming after worship this Sunday. This week they will get to do some extra fun Halloween activities with our kids whose parents are staying for the Foundation seminar, so we’ll wrap up around 2:15 PM this week, and parents can pick up their youth at the park entrance off Union Street. Let me know if your youth needs to leave early. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

So much love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

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

FBCP Families | 10.22.2022

Hi Friends,

I pray that you are able to find rest and moments of joy this weekend as a family. Now that we are halfway through October, the calendar is getting filled with all kinds of fun events for our church family. Read on for the dates so you can mark your calendars and join in the action!

All-Church Sunday October 30th

Next Sunday, October 30th, is an all-church Sunday, so kids above nursery age can join us in service. This is a fifth Sunday, which is unusual, and our kids will get to experience our choir singing, our All Saints remembrance, and a teaching on the golden calf to complement their own exploration of the tabernacle this month. We will have snacks and an activity sheet available, and for this service, kids can sit with their families or with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. 

Estate Seminar (and Kid Halloween Fun!)

The Foundation is hosting a free estate planning seminar after worship on Sunday, October 30th, and we will be providing a fun Halloween hangout for kids as our childcare offering during that time. This seminar, led by an attorney, is an excellent opportunity to learn about creating a will or trust as a means of taking care of your loved ones. We hope that many of our parents can come and that their kids can join us for some Halloween fun! You can RSVP here to save your spot and sign up for childcare.

Church Movie Day

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 this Sunday. Email Pastor Chip if you have any questions.

Parent Night Out

Mark your calendars for November 18th from 5:30-8:30 PM! Pastor Mary and I 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. It's a win-win for kids and adults. Yay!

Carol Service  

I know it's hard to believe that advent is approaching, but we are excited to prepare for the season and our special Candlelight Carol Service. Please mark your calendars for these dates. Our kids will be singing two songs at this special program, and we will begin rehearsing this week during our kids Sunday school hour. I will be sending out information next week so they can also practice at home.

• December 10 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Carol Service Rehearsal for kids

• December 11 — 6:00 PM Carol Service 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:55 AM for those whose parents are attending a Sunday School class. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship, and then they will be dismissed with their leaders to their classrooms. They are welcome to start service with their parents or to join Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. If they join us for childcare during the 9:00 AM Sunday School hour, we will bring them down to the sanctuary before service starts. This week we will continue to explore the tabernacle, and we are excited to help our kids learn about God's instructions for drawing near. Here are some questions to ponder together as a family.

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What are your favorite parts about our church building?

• Why do you think God's instructions for the tabernacle were so specific?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth programming after worship this Sunday! They can gather in the front pews and then head up to the youth room together for lunch and small group time. We’ll wrap up at 1:30 PM, and parents can pick up their youth at the park entrance off Union Street.

Have a wonderful weekend!

With love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

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

FBCP Families | 10.15.2022

Hi Friends,

I wanted to be sure you know about a special opportunity that we hope many will be able to attend. The Foundation is hosting a free estate planning seminar after worship on Sunday, October 30th, and we will be providing a fun Halloween hangout for kids as our childcare offering during that time. This seminar, led by an attorney, is an excellent opportunity to learn about creating a will or trust as a means of taking care of your loved ones. We hope that many of our parents can come and that their kids can join us for some Halloween fun! You can RSVP here to save your spot and sign up for childcare.

Couples Class

Join us for the next couples class on Sunday, October 23rd, at 5 pm in the chapel. John Jay and I will be facilitating some time for Q&A, and we hope you will take advantage of this time to ask whatever relationship questions you are carrying. Text “couples” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email me so we can plan accordingly.

Cheering on Kids & Youth

We love to support our kids and youth if they are involved in something where we can come out and watch/support/cheer them on. If your child or youth has local games, performances, competitions, or other ways they explore their gifts, we would love to try and see them in their element. Feel free to pass along schedules or event information as things come up. Thanks for letting us know how to support your kids outside of Sunday mornings!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:55 AM for those whose parents are attending a Sunday School class. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship, and then they will be dismissed with their leaders to their classrooms. They are welcome to start service with their parents or to join Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week we will begin a new unit on the tabernacle, and we are excited to help our kids explore God's design for the tabernacle in scripture and to see what that story has to teach us today. Here are some questions to ponder together as a family.

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What are your favorite parts about our church building?

• What are other places where you can feel God's presence or connect with God?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth programming after worship this Sunday! They can gather in the front pews and then head up to the youth room together for lunch and small group time. 

Youth, mark your calendars for Saturday, October 22, from 2-5 PM. We'll have a youth hangout that afternoon, and I will email parents more information this week. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

With love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay

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

FBCP Families | 10.08.2022

Hi Friends,

I am excited to share in our potluck with you tomorrow! I love seeing our whole church together at our potlucks and to witness the intergenerational interactions. I hope you can stay awhile and get to know some of our newer church family members as you enjoy all the wonderful recipes of our community. 

I wanted to let you know about a special Sunday coming up so you can mark your calendars. The Foundation will be hosting an estate planning seminar after worship on Sunday, October 30th, and we will be providing a fun Halloween hangout for kids as our childcare offering during that time. Save the date after worship and stay tuned for more details to come!

Couples Class

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 me so we can plan for food and fun. 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:55 AM for those whose parents are attending a Sunday School class. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship, and then they will be dismissed with their leaders to their classrooms. This week we will continue looking at our identity as God's Family and how we are called to share our gifts to serve others in the body of Christ. We'll explore the stories of Priscilla and Aquila as examples. Here are some questions to ponder together as a family.

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• How could you use your gifts and talents to serve or help others?

• When have you seen someone serve your church family well?

YOUTH

The youth are invited to join the potluck this Sunday. We will resume our regular gathering next Sunday. 

Youth, mark your calendars for Saturday, October 22. We'll have a youth hangout that afternoon!

Have a wonderful Saturday!

With love and gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay