FBCP Families | 06.10.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Last week it was beautiful to see our kid and adult choirs singing together in worship. What a stunning picture of intergenerational praise and collaboration! Thank you to the kids and their families for making such a special moment possible, and a huge thanks to Cynthia and Pastor Leslie for their gifts of music and leadership with our choirs. I am so thankful for the ways that our congregation comes together in these poignant moments—truly a gift!

Speaking of music, here are some ideas for making instruments from household items. As summer kicks off, I hope your kids find ways to create and discover activities that bring them joy. Happy music-making!

Kids Camp

We hope you saved the date for June 19-23 for our annual kids summer camp! We are focusing on all the ways that God has created us for light and goodness as we explore both literal and metaphorical light. Our summer camp is always an awesome time for our kids to get to know each other and other adults in their church family better. We invite members of our congregation to lead activities based on their own passions and expertise, and this year is going to be a blast! You can still register your kids here! Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with registration. If you are an adult in our community and you want to help with any part of camp, let us know! 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then will be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week, in line with the rest of the congregation, we will begin a series exploring what it means to live our faith fully embodied. We can't wait to see your precious kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What does it mean to be created in the image of God?

• What do our bodies tell us about God's purpose and design for people?

YOUTH

This week our youth are invited to join the rest of the church at our potluck after worship. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 06.09.2023

Tonight

• Austin-based musician Jon Guerra will be playing a concert at FBCP tonight at 7pm in the Chapel. He’s a super-talented Christian singer-songwriter in a contemplative prayer music style. Tickets are $20 and can be found here, or simply show up and let them know that you’re with the church to receive a reserved free ticket. Here’s a couple songs for you to enjoy:  Citizens & Lord's Prayer.Yes tha

Tomorrow

• The FBCPride Group hopes you can all join us at the Altadena Walkabout tomorrow, June 10th. This event is an LGBTQ pride month celebration, which promotes resources and acceptance in the local community. At 11am, we will be meeting at the corner of Lake Ave. & Mariposa St. to walk along the shops together. Another opportunity is to pop by our booth between 3-6pm at the Altadena Senior Center, say hi, and check out the many other resource tables around our community. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com with any questions.

Sunday

• Spring Sunday School classes continue on Sundays at 9 a.m. through June 25th. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

  1. Spiritual Values in Literature: Gilead by Rene Scheys (Parlor)

  2. Spiritual Growth by Jerry Brown (Southside Room)

  3. Emotion Management by Gaby Martinez (Room 211)

• It’s potluck time! If you’re able, please bring a dessert (A-G), main dish (H-Q), or side or salad (R-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. The hospitality team will be happy to take your dish before service begins. Thank you for your generosity!

• 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. Youth are invited to join us for potluck in lieu of our regular gathering after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Dribble with us this Sunday, June 11th, with our Easy-Going Basketball Group at 7 p.m. in the Gym. Headed by Jason C, this team is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

• Calling graduates of all ages! We would love to honor you this week in service and we will ask all educators to join us up front as we pray for you.

• This week the Friends In Deed food pantry item is Cereal.

Coming Up

• Happy 40th birthday to our Lead Pastor John Jay Alvaro! Take a quick minute to wish him a special Monday, June 12!

• All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch on Saturday, June 17th, 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 our speaker Gaby Martinez’s story of faith. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.

• Kids Camp is around the corner, June 19th-23rd, from 9am-12pm. This year we will explore how God created us to shine with light and goodness. There are so many ways God has infused creation with light, both literally and metaphorically. We are excited to tap into the light of Christ as we hang out, learn, and create with one another. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them—and adults, let us know if you’re interested in volunteering.  Sign up here and email Pastor Lindsay with anything related to Kids Camp.

• LA Voice would like to invite you into a deeper understanding of the systemic issues that undergird our community organizing efforts through their summer formation series. The next one is on June 21st for those who are interested.

• Join us for fun and fellowship at the Dodgers game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 23rd, at 7pm. Tickets are $25 each—they are going fast, so reserve your ticket soon if you’d like to join us. You can drive and meet us at the game or join a group of us gathering at the church at 5:30pm to ride the metro train in together. Email Pastor Chip if cost is a concern or if you have any questions. Text the word "Dodgers" to 626.727.9498 for info on how to sign up.

• All are invited to join us for a special service of blessing and sending for the Mattesich family on June 24th at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary. Jeff, Jenny, Henry, and Russell have been a blessing to our church family these past months, and we are grateful to have a time to honor and bless them as they prepare to move to Ventura where Jeff has accepted a lead pastor position. Thank you for praying for this beloved family as they begin a new season.

• We’ll have a FBCPride Group booth outside Pasadena City Hall at the Pasadena’s pride month celebration event on June 24th from 6-9pm. Stop by our booth and say hi, and help us create a huge rainbow heart with post-it notes!

• On June 25th after worship, the public theology group will host an end-of-the-year wrap-up party. We’ll celebrate our victories, look toward what the future will hold, fall and beyond, and spend time in fellowship with one another, practicing all we’ve learned this year about sharing our stories.

• We hope you can join the FBCPride Group to wrap up our first year of monthly pride meetings on Sunday, June 25th from 5-6:30pm. We’ll have a potluck, games and prizes. You won’t want to miss!

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2023-24 academic year can apply here. Due June 26.

• As we continue to pray for those in Ukraine and the ongoing war, we wanted to share a recent update from one of our American Baptist Global Servants who is serving in the region. Kristy Engels is a trained pediatric nurse who went to Hungary and Ukraine in late January 2023 to serve alongside partners who provide mobile medical clinics to IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) living in shelters in the far-western regions of Ukraine near the Hungarian border. She also held a well-child clinic at a nearby church one evening so that parents could bring their kids after they finished work. You can read her poignant reflection on her experience and how to continue praying in her recent update.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9am 4/23 thru 6/25

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | On break until 7/6

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12pm | 6/25 in the Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7pm | 6/11 in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/9 - Jon Guerra Concert
6/10 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/11 - Church Potluck
6/17 - Women’s Brunch
6/18 - Father’s Day (Massage!)
6/19 - Kids Camp (thru 6/23)
6/23 - Dodgers Game
6/24 - Mattesich Blessing Service
6/25 - Public Theology Meeting
6/25 - FBCPride Party
6/26 - Foundation Scholarship Deadline
6/28 - Senior Lunch
7/8 - Healing the Masculine #2
7/9 - Prayer for Global Servants
7/21 - Movie Outing: Oppenheimer

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

FBCP Families | 06.03.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

I sure missed you last week, but I had a really rich and meaningful retreat experience. Thanks to Pastor Mary, Michael, Karin, Cynthia, and Chip for their extra help so that I could be off. I am so excited to worship with you this coming Sunday, especially since your kids will be singing in service! As you know, they have been practicing "Way Maker" each week with Cynthia and have been sounding so good. Please bring your kids at 9:30 AM this Sunday so they can rehearse in the sanctuary and be ready for the morning. We'll have coffee and breakfast snacks for parents in the courtyard during that time so you can hang out together. Please note that all kids who are singing will sit in the first two rows together at the start of service and then can sit with their families after we are done singing. Thanks for your help in allowing our kids to lead worship in song!

Kids Camp

We hope you saved the date for June 19-23 for our annual kids summer camp! We are focusing on all the ways that God has created us for light and goodness as we explore both literal and metaphorical light. Our summer camp is always an awesome time for our kids to get to know each other and other adults in their church family better. We invite members of our congregation to lead activities based on their own passions and expertise, and this year is going to be a blast! You can register your kids here. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with registration. If you are an adult in our community and you want to help with any part of camp, let us know! 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for worship and communion since this is the first Sunday of the month. Make sure your child picks up a fun survey to fill out during worship—Pastor Mary will have that ready in the lobby, and it's always a favorite activity for our kids (and youth!). Any kids who are coming early with parents attending a Sunday School class can be dropped off upstairs at 8:50 AM. 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 part of worship was most memorable for you this week? What made it stand out to you?

• Why do you think  we begin each service with gratitudes? 

YOUTH

We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! Parents can pick up their youth at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 06.02.2023

Tomorrow

• Our men’s ministry hopes you can join us for breakfast tacos tomorrow, June 3rd, from 9-10 a.m. before Pastor John Jay’s “Healing the Masculine” seminar. It will be a great time of food and fellowship, and we promise to have coffee, too!

• Pastor John Jay’s first of three summer sessions on “Healing the Masculine” starts tomorrow. These sessions build upon one another, so it is best to attend all three. This work is not limited to men, but it is geared toward people exploring the masculine side of their humanity. We welcome anyone 14 and older because it is better to learn these practices early. The sessions will be held on June 3rd, July 8th, and August 5th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Chapel. Sign up and payment information is found on the link above, or you may come to the Chapel a few minutes early and sign-up at the door.

Sunday

• We would like to invite any new folks to enjoy a cup of coffee and scones with Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. this Sunday, June 4th, in his office (enter on Holly St.). Sign up by texting “coffee” to 626.727.9498. Come with any questions or comments and get to know more about our church through this casual conversation.

• Spring Sunday School classes continue on Sundays at 9 a.m. through June 25th. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

  1. Spiritual Values in Literature: Gilead by Rene Scheys (Parlor)

  2. Spiritual Growth by Jerry Brown (Southside Room)

  3. Emotion Management by Gaby Martinez (Room 211)

• 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 and a special time of singing with the choir. 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.

• Our Yarn Crafts Group will meet again after service this Sunday, June 4th, in the Parlor. They will continue finishing a special project, and after this week the next meeting will be on June 25th. Text “yarn” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new!

• Calling all graduates! Let us know what you studied and where you are graduating from on this form. We would love to honor all the graduates during worship service on June 11th.

• This week the Friends In Deed food pantry item is Buyer’s Choice.

Coming Up

• On June 9th at 7pm, Austin-based musician Jon Guerra will be playing a concert with his wife, Valerie, in the Sanctuary. He’s a super-talented Christian singer-songwriter, less Sunday worship and more Monday morning contemplative prayer music. Tickets are $20 and can be found here. Here’s a couple songs for you to enjoy: Citizens & Lord's Prayer.

• The FBCPride Group invites the church to attend the Altadena Walkabout next Saturday, June 10th. This event is an LGBTQ pride month celebration, which promotes resources and acceptance in the local community. For more information about the pride group, text “pride” to 626.727.9498, and for more information about the event, click here for a flyer. We’ll have a booth at the 3-6 p.m. resource table event and hope to see you!

• It’s potluck time! Join us after worship in the Gym on Sunday, June 11th, for one of our favorite traditions. Potlucks are a special time for us to come together as church family and meet a new friend or say hi to a dear one. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a dessert (A-G), main dish (H-Q), or side or salad (R-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. Thank you for your generosity!

• Dribble the ball next Sunday, June 11th, with our Easy-Going Basketball Group at 7 p.m. in the Gym. Headed by Jason C, this team is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

• All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch on Saturday, June 17th, 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 speaker 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.

• Kids Camp is around the corner, June 19th-23rd, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This year we will explore how God created us to shine with light and goodness. There are so many ways God has infused creation with light, both literally and metaphorically. We are excited to tap into the light of Christ as we hang out, learn, and create with one another. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them—and adults, let us know if you’re interested in volunteering.  Sign up here and email Pastor Lindsay with anything related to Kids Camp.

• Last week, the Public Theology Group invited you all to the LA Voice Rally to Save SB567. Through our advocacy efforts we were able to get this bill passed through the Senate. LA Voice would like to invite you into a deeper understanding of the systemic issues that undergird our community organizing efforts through their summer formation series. The next one is on June 21st for those who are interested.

• Join us for fun and fellowship at the Dodgers game against the Houston Astros on Friday, June 23rd, at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 each. You can drive and meet us at the game or join a group of us gathering at the church at 5:30 pm to ride the metro train in together. Email Pastor Chip if cost is a concern or if you have any questions. Text the word "Dodgers" to 626.727.9498 for info on how to sign up.

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2023-24 academic year can apply here. Due June 26.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | 6/11 in the Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | 6/11 in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/3 - Men’s Breakfast
6/3 - Healing the Masculine
6/4 - Coffee + Conversation
6/10 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/11 - Church Potluck
6/17 - Women’s Brunch
6/18 - Father’s Day (Massage!)
6/19 - Kids Camp (thru 6/23)
6/23 - Dodger Game
6/25 - FBCPride Party
7/8 - Healing the Masculine #2
7/9 - Prayer for Global Servants
7/21 - Movie Outing: “Oppenheimer”

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

FBCP Families | 05.27.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

This morning I am off to a local but overnight retreat for the weekend, so I will miss seeing you on Sunday. I am grateful for this retreat and the time to listen more intently to the Spirit, which feels right in line with Pentecost Sunday. Thanks to all of our volunteers for helping to lead and serve with kids and youth this week!

Parents, next Sunday, June 4th, our kids will be singing in service. As you know, they have been practicing each week with Cynthia and have been sounding so good! Please bring them at 9:30 AM next Sunday so they can rehearse in the sanctuary and be ready for the morning. We'll have coffee and breakfast snacks for parents in the courtyard during that time so they can hang out together. Thanks for your help in allowing our kids to lead worship in song!

Kids Camp

We hope you saved the date for June 19-23 for our annual kids summer camp! We are focusing on all the ways that God has created us for light and goodness as we explore both literal and metaphorical light. Our summer camp is always an awesome time for our kids to get to know each other and other adults in their church family better. We invite members of our congregation to lead activities based on their own passions and expertise, and this year is going to be a blast! You can register your kids here. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with registration. If you are an adult in our community and you want to help with any part of camp, let us know! 

Youth Families, our summer camp is also a chance for our youth to serve and have fun together as camp leaders. Let us know if your youth is able to join us for the week or part of the week. We love hanging with our youth, kids, and adult volunteers!

New Access Points  

Our new doors and access controls are up and running! Parents, if you still need to get set up on your phone, you can follow the steps below. If your activation link has expired, just email me and I will have a new one sent to you.

1. Please go here to download the app that works for your phone.

2. Keep an eye out for an email from ProdataKey Cloud Systems that will have an activation link. If you have the app and you press the link in the email, you should automatically be set up and ready to go. You'll need to enable Bluetooth on your phone for the system to work. 

3. To enter the door, you just need to have the app open on your phone when you get close to the reader. The phone can remain in your purse or pocket; it just needs to be on your person. You'll hear a click and the door will be unlocked for you. That's it!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. We are excited to celebrate Pentecost with them and to retell the story of the birth of the church.. We can't wait to see your precious kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What happened on Pentecost?

• Why is the church important to God?

YOUTH

We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! Michael Mann and Cynthia will be leading the group and preparing the youth  to help lead worship at kids camp. Parents can pick up their youth at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.26.2023

Introducing

• We are excited to have Riley Taylor joining our FBCP staff as a summer intern from May 27th-August 13th. Keep an eye out for him this Sunday as he joins us in worship. He will be assisting with the Thursday Bible study, Sunday worship team, preaching, music-making, grabbing coffees with people, navigating the metro system, and lots more! Be sure to say hi and welcome him to our church family! To hear an introduction audio recording from Riley, you can click here.

Sunday

• Spring Sunday School classes continue on Sundays at 9 a.m. through June 25th. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

  1. Spiritual Values in Literature: Gilead by Rene Scheys (Parlor)

  2. Spiritual Growth by Jerry Brown (Southside Room)

  3. Emotion Management by Gaby Martinez (Room 211)

• 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 lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Join us in thanking Pastor Angel for her amazing service to our congregation as she transitions off staff this week. She had her hand on everything from pastoral care meetings with folks, navigating complex electrical and plumbing updates, to streamlining our computer programs and everything in-between. We are so thankful for who she is and how she has juggled many hats while working on her PhD at Fuller. Thank you Pastor Angel!

• Our Yarn Crafts Group will meet after service Sunday in the Parlor, and they have a special project to work on together. Text “yarn” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new!

• Dribble the ball this Sunday with our Easy-Going Basketball Group at 7 p.m. in the Gym. Headed by Jason C, this team is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

• Tyler recorded a beautiful reading of this week's scripture, Romans 16. Listen to her collaboration with John Jay here in preparation for Sunday worship.

• Calling all graduates! Let us know what you studied and where you are graduating from on this form. We would love to honor all the graduates during worship service on June 11th.

• This week the Friends In Deed food pantry items are soup, stew or chili.

Coming Up

• We'll be hosting a Blood Drive in the Gym on Friday, June 2nd, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you or someone you know is able and willing to donate, please sign up here. We greatly appreciate you joining forces with us to generously give the gift of life.

• Pastor John Jay will be leading three sessions this summer on “Healing the Masculine.” These sessions build upon one another, so it is best to attend all three. This work is not limited to men, but it is geared toward people exploring the masculine side of their humanity. We welcome anyone 14 and older because it is better to learn these practices early. The sessions will be held on June 3rd, July 8th, and August 5th at 10 a.m. in the Chapel. Sign-up and payment information is found on the link above.

• Our men’s ministry hopes you can join us for breakfast tacos on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9-10 a.m. before Pastor John Jay’s “Healing the Masculine” seminar. It will be a great time of food and fellowship, and we promise to have coffee, too!

• We would like to invite any new folks to enjoy a cup of coffee and scones with Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. on Sunday, June 4th, in his office (enter on Holly St.). Sign up by texting “coffee” to 626.727.9498. Come with any questions or comments and get to know more about our church through this casual conversation.

• The FBCPride Group invites the church to attend the Altadena Walkabout on Saturday, June 10th. This event is an LGBTQ pride month celebration, which promotes resources and acceptance in the local community. For more information about the pride group, text “pride” to 626.727.9498, and for more information about the event, click here for a schedule of the day and here for a map of the route.

• It’s potluck time! Join us after worship in the Gym on Sunday, June 11th, for one of our favorite traditions. Potlucks are a special time for us to come together as church family and meet a new friend or say hi to a dear one. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a dessert (A-G), main dish (H-Q), or side or salad (R-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. Thank you for your generosity!

• Kids Camp is around the corner, June 19th-23rd, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This year we will explore how God created us to shine with light and goodness. There are so many ways God has infused creation with light, both literally and metaphorically. We are excited to tap into the light of Christ as we hang out, learn, and create with one another. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them—and adults, let us know if you’re interested in volunteering.  Sign up here and email Pastor Lindsay with anything related to Kids Camp.

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2023-24 academic year can apply here. Due June 26.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | 5/28 in the Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | 5/28 in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/29 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
6/2 - Blood Drive
6/3 - Men’s Breakfast
6/3 - Healing the Masculine
6/4 - Coffee + Coversation
6/10 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/11 - Church Potluck
6/17 - Women’s Brunch
6/18 - Father’s Day (Massage!)
6/19 - Kids Camp (thru 6/23)
6/23 - Dodger Game
6/25 - FBCPride Party
7/8 - Healing the Masculine #2

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

FBCP Families | 05.20.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

This morning I was reading some of the resources I receive in my inbox each week, and an article from the Fuller Youth Institute caught my attention. Steve Argue offers two mantras for ministering to young people, the first being, "Don’t give them answers, receive their questions." It struck me that this idea is right in line with two of our core values as a community: curiosity and generosity. When I think about our ministry to young people, those values shape how we make space to learn with them. When kids and youth come to us with questions—deep questions about faith and life and hope and despair—we can easily try to offer an answer. But as Steve points out, the harder and deeper work is to receive their questions fully, to be curious about what is driving them, and to be humble and generous enough to offer something greater than our own sense of expertise or simplistic answers. I'm grateful that our community is one where our youth can show up fully and know that they belong. Thank you for continuing to receive their questions well. May we all—regardless of age—be brave enough to ask hard questions and to receive them from one another.

Kids Camp

We hope you saved the date for June 19-23 for our annual kids summer camp! We are focusing on all the ways that God has created us for light and goodness as we explore both literal and metaphorical light. Our summer camp is always an awesome time for our kids to get to know each other and other adults in their church family better. We invite members of our congregation to lead activities based on their own passions and expertise, and this year is going to be a blast! You can register your kids here. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with registration. If you are an adult in our community and you want to help with any part of camp, let us know! 

Youth Families, our summer camp is also a chance for our youth to serve and have fun together as camp leaders. Let us know if your youth is able to join us for the week or part of the week. We love hanging with our youth, kids, and adult volunteers!

New Access Points  

Our new doors and access controls are up and running! Parents, if you still need to get set up on your phone, you can follow the steps below. If your activation link has expired, just email me and I will have a new one sent to you.

1. Please go here to download the app that works for your phone.

2. Keep an eye out for an email from ProdataKey Cloud Systems that will have an activation link. If you have the app and you press the link in the email, you should automatically be set up and ready to go. You'll need to enable Bluetooth on your phone for the system to work. 

3. To enter the door, you just need to have the app open on your phone when you get close to the reader. The phone can remain in your purse or pocket; it just needs to be on your person. You'll hear a click and the door will be unlocked for you. That's it!

Please let me know if you have any questions, and send along any feedback as we try out this new system. We are so thankful to our Foundation and the Earle family for their generous support to make this happen, and to Dave Ekstrand for all his logistical help.

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. We are excited to share more stories of Jesus and to work on a creative project for one of our congregants who is sick. We can't wait to see your precious kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• How can creativity and art help us to love people well?

• How can we love like Jesus and help  one another when we can't "fix" everything?

YOUTH

We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! Parents can pick up their kids at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.19.2023

Tonight

• Community Dinners are happening all across town! Thank you to our host homes—Winchell, Ellis, Hoover-Pallais, Kerns, Linscott, Loose and Perera. Enjoy!

Sunday

• Our Spring Sunday School classes are in full swing! Simply come to class on Sundays at 9 a.m. through June 25th if you’d like to join a class. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

  1. Spiritual Values in Literature: Gilead by Rene Scheys (Parlor)

  2. Spiritual Growth by Jerry Brown (Southside Room)

  3. Emotion Management by Gaby Martinez (Room 211)

• 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 lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Our next Public Theology meeting is this Sunday, May 21st, after service. We value all voices, and we hope you can join us for lunch in the Southside Room. Text “local” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group, and lunch will be provided. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any food restrictions, please.

• Our Yarn Crafts Group invites all folks ages 7 & up (all skill levels) to continue learning and working on individual yarn projects after service Sunday in the Parlor. As members continue to gain practice, we will be able to develop charity projects to give to the community, made with love. Text “yarn” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new. BYO snacks or lunch and be ready to have fun!

• At our next FBCPride gathering, Pastor John Jay will be sharing some thoughts on desire, embodiment and the masculine/feminine archetypes. We will also explore how repressive forms of religion may have wounded our self-understanding in these areas. Join us this Sunday, May 21st, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new. Dinner provided, though optional donation is appreciated through this link. We hope to see you!

• This week, the Friends In Deed food pantry items are oil and seasonings.

Coming Up

• We hope everyone ages 55+ can join us on Wednesday, May 24th, at 12:30 p.m. for a potluck lunch in the church park area off Union St. We’ll be planning ideas for summer fun while we eat!

• Our Easy-Going Basketball Group continues next Sunday, May 28th, at 7 p.m. in the Gym. Headed by Jason C, this team is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

• We'll be hosting a Blood Drive in the Gym on Friday, June 2nd, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you or someone you know is able and willing to donate, please sign up here. We greatly appreciate you joining forces with us to generously give the gift of life.

• Pastor John Jay will be leading three sessions this summer on “Healing the Masculine.” These sessions build upon one another, so it is best to attend all three. This work is not limited to men, but it is geared toward people exploring the masculine side of their humanity. We welcome anyone 14 and older because it is better to learn these practices early. The sessions will be held on June 3rd, July 8th and August 5th at 10 a.m. in the Chapel. Sign-up and payment information is found on the link above.

• Our men’s ministry hopes you can join us for breakfast tacos on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9-10 a.m. before Pastor John Jay’s “Healing the Masculine” seminar. It will be a great time of food and fellowship, and we promise to have coffee, too!

• We would like to invite any new folks to enjoy a cup of coffee and scone with Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. on Sunday, June 4th, in his office (enter on Holly St.). Sign up by texting “coffee” to 626.727.9498. Come with any questions or comments and get to know more about our church through this casual conversation.

• The FBCPride Group invites the church to attend the Altadena Walkabout on Saturday, June 10th. This event is an LGBTQ pride month celebration, which promotes resources and acceptance in the local community. For more information about the pride group, text “pride” to 626.727.9498, and for more information about the event, click here for a schedule of the day and here for a map of the route.

• It’s potluck time! Join us after worship in the Gym on Sunday, June 11th, for one of our favorite traditions. Potlucks are a special time for us to come together as church family and meet a new friend or say hi to a dear one. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a dessert (A-G), main dish (H-Q), or side or salad (R-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. Thank you for your generosity!

• Kids’ Camp is around the corner, June 19th-23rd, from 9am-12pm. This year we will explore how God created us to shine with light and goodness. There are so many ways God has infused creation with light, both literally and metaphorically. We are excited to tap into the light of Christ as we hang out, learn, and create with one another. If your kids have other friends who want to get to know our church community, you are welcome to invite them.  Sign up here and email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2023-24 academic year can apply here. Due June 26.

Meals for Tyler

• Our dear friend Tyler could use extra love as she nurses her knee back to full strength after an injury a couple weeks ago. She is not able to leave her home and we ask for your generous consideration of helping her and her husband Galvin this week with meals. Sign up at this link to take a meal, or send a Door Dash gift card to gntbrewingtonmathis@gmail.com.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25 | Locations vary

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | 5/21 in the Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | 5/28 in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/19 - Community Dinners
5/21 - Public Theology
5/21 - FBCPride Meeting
5/24 - Senior Event
5/29 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
6/2 - Blood Drive
6/3 - Men’s Breakfast
6/3 - Healing the Masculine
6/4 - Coffee + Coversation
6/10 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/11 - Church Potluck
6/17 - Women’s Brunch
6/18 - Father’s Day (Massage!)
6/19 - Kids Camp (thru 6/23)

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

FBCP Families | 05.13.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

I know this month is a busy one for many, especially families with kids. With graduations, end-of-year activities, and final exams, there is a lot you are being asked to do and to carry. I pray that your family can find time to rest and take deep breaths in the midst of it all. I look forward to worshiping with you tomorrow as we gather to pause and ground ourselves as a church family. We'll have massages for all the women in honor of Mother's Day, and I am so thankful for the mother figures in our congregation and all the ways you carry God's love in the world. You are loved and appreciated tomorrow and always!

New Access Points  

Last week we had our first trial run with the new security system, and we are ready for everyone to give it a try this week. Parents, if you still need to get set up on your phone, you can follow these steps:

1. Please go here to download the app that works for your phone.

2. Keep an eye out for an email from ProdataKey Cloud Systems that will have an activation link. If you have the app and you press the link in the email, you should automatically be set up and ready to go. You'll need to enable Bluetooth on your phone for the system to work. 

3. To enter the door, you just need to have the app open on your phone when you get close to the reader. The phone can remain in your purse or pocket; it just needs to be on your person. You'll hear a click and the door will be unlocked for you. That's it!

Please let me know if you have any questions, and send along any feedback as we try out this new system. We are so thankful to our Foundation and the Earle family for their generous support to make this happen, and to Dave Ekstrand for all his logistical help.

Kids Camp

We hope you saved the date for June 19-23 for our annual kids summer camp! We are focusing on all the ways that God has created us for light and goodness as we explore both literal and metaphorical light. Our summer camp is always an awesome time for our kids to get to know each other and other adults in their church family better. We invite members of our congregation to lead activities based on their own passions and expertise, and this year is going to be a blast! You can register your kids here. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with registration. If you are an adult in our community and you want to help with any part of camp, let us know! 

Youth Families, our summer camp is also a chance for our youth to serve and have fun together as camp leaders. Let us know if your youth is able to join us for the week or part of the week. We love hanging with our youth, kids, and adult volunteers!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. We are excited to spend time together as we explore God as our heavenly mother and make gifts for the mother figures in our lives. We can't wait to see your precious kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What do you appreciate most about your mom or the mother figures in your life?

• What can we learn about God from the love of mothers in our lives?

YOUTH

This week our youth will not meet so that they can spend time with their families on Mother's Day. We will resume our regular youth gathering next week, and we hope you have a wonderful Sunday honoring your moms and mother figures in your life.

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.12.2023

Sunday

• We invite all women to enjoy a five-minute complimentary massage this Sunday. Massage chairs will be set up in the back of the sanctuary and will be available throughout the service.

• 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 spend extra time with families in honor of Mother’s Day, and we will resume our regular lunch and fellowship next Sunday. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• This week, the Friends In Deed food pantry item is pasta and pasta sauce.

Meals for Tyler

• Our dear friend Tyler could use extra love as she nurses her knee back to full strength after an injury last week. She is not able to leave her home and we ask for your generous consideration of helping her and her husband Galvin this week with meals. Sign up at this link.

Coming Up

• The Public Theology Group invites the church to attend a rally this Tuesday, May 16th, at 5:30 p.m. at Pasadena City Hall to learn about Senate Bill (SB) 567. This bill expands tenant protections and helps preserve existing affordable housing. To learn more about our Public Theology group, text “local” to 626.727.9498, and to learn more about the rally, click here for a flyer.

• We hope you can join us Wednesday, May 17th, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel to honor and remember our beloved church member Kathy Danowsky. Kathy was part of the FBCP Choir, and they will be offering a piece in her memory.  There will be a reception following the service in the Southside Room.

• Community Dinners are happening next Friday, May 19th! Spots are full and we hope you signed up, but if not there will be another chance on September 8th!

• At our next FBCPride gathering, Pastor John Jay will be sharing some thoughts on desire, embodiment and the masculine/feminine archetypes. We will also explore how repressive forms of religion may have wounded our self-understanding in these areas. Join us on Sunday, May 21st, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new. Dinner provided, though optional donation is appreciated through this link. We hope to see you!

• We hope everyone ages 55+ can join us on Wednesday, May 24th, at 12:30 p.m. for a potluck lunch in the church park area off Union St. We’ll be planning ideas for summer fun while we eat!

• We'll be hosting a Blood Drive in the Gym on Friday, June 2nd, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you or someone you know is able and willing to donate, please sign up here. We greatly appreciate you joining forces with us to generously give the gift of life.

• Pastor John Jay will be leading three sessions this summer on “Healing the Masculine.” These sessions build upon one another, so it is best to attend all three. This work is not limited to men, but it is geared toward people exploring the masculine side of their humanity. We welcome anyone 14 and older because it is better to learn these practices early. Space is limited, so consider if you are ready to explore this kind of deep work before signing up. The sessions will be held on June 3rd, July 8th and August 5th at 10 a.m. in the Chapel. Sign-up and payment information is found on the link above.

• Our men’s ministry hopes you can join us for breakfast tacos on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9-10 a.m. before Pastor John Jay’s “Healing the Masculine” seminar. It will be a great time of food and fellowship, and we promise to have coffee, too!

• We would like to invite any new folks to enjoy a cup of coffee and scone with Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. on Sunday, June 4th, in his office (enter on Holly St.). Sign up by texting “coffee” to 626.727.9498. Come with any questions or comments, and get to know more about our church through this casual conversation.

• The FBCPride Group invites the church to attend the Altadena Walkabout on Saturday, June 10th. This event is an LGBTQ pride month celebration, which promotes resources and acceptance in the local community. For more information about the pride group, text “pride” to 626.727.9498, and for more information about the event, click here for a schedule of the day and here for a map of the route.

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2023-24 academic year can apply here. Due June 26.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25 | Locations vary

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | 5/21 in the Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | 5/28 in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/14 - Mother’s Day (Massage!)
5/16 - City Hall Housing Rally
5/17 - Kathy Danowsky’s Memorial Service
5/19 - Community Dinners
5/21 - Public Theology
5/21 - FBCPride Meeting
5/24 - Senior Event
5/29 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
6/2 - Blood Drive
6/3 - Men’s Breakfast
6/3 - Healing the Masculine
6/4 - Coffee + Coversation
6/10 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/17 - Women’s Brunch
6/18 - Father’s Day (Massage!)

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

FBCP Families | 05.06.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

We are also happy to announce that we have installed some new doors and a user-friendly entry system for our kid spaces. You probably noticed the new doors on the second floor last week and a small reader installed on our nursery door. We take the safety of our kids seriously, and we have been working for many months to update our access points so that our kid spaces are secure with a seamless system.

This week we are ready for our parents and volunteers to try it out! Because this Sunday is a first Sunday, only our nursery rooms will be used for kids. Next week our parents of older kids will be able to try out the second floor doors. Nursery parents, that means you'll be our first to use the new system. You’ll use the middle door in the nursery wing as usual; there is a small black reader on the door. All other doors will remain closed and locked during childcare hours.

To get set up, you'll need a smartphone. If you do not have one, just let me know and we will make arrangements for you. For smartphone users, follow these steps:

1. Please go here to download the app that works for your phone.

2. Keep an eye out for an email from ProdataKey Cloud Systems that will have an activation link. If you have the app and you press the link in the email, you should automatically be set up and ready to go. You'll need to enable Bluetooth on your phone for the system to work. 

3. To enter the door, you just need to have the app open on your phone when you get close to the reader. The phone can remain in your purse or pocket; it just needs to be on your person. You'll hear a click and the door will be unlocked for you. That's it!

If you need help, we will be available on Sunday to assist. Please let me know if you have any questions, and send along any feedback as we try out this new system. We are so thankful to our Foundation and the Earle family for their generous support to make this happen, and to Dave Ekstrand for all his logistical help.

Kids Camp

Yay! We hope you saved the date for June 19-23 for our annual kids summer camp for ages 5-11 years old. We are focusing on all the ways that God has created us for light and goodness as we explore both literal and metaphorical light. Our summer camp is always an awesome time for our kids to get to know each other and other adults in their church family better. We invite members of our congregation to lead activities based on their own passions and expertise, and this year is going to be a blast! You can register your kids here. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with registration. If you are an adult in our community and you want to help with any part of camp, let us know! 

Youth Families, our summer camp is also a chance for our youth to serve and have fun together as camp leaders. Let us know if your youth is able to join us for the week or part of the week. We love hanging with our youth, kids, and adult volunteers!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for worship and communion since this is the first Sunday of the month. Make sure your child picks up a fun survey to fill out during worship—Pastor Mary will have that ready in the lobby, and it's always a favorite activity for our kids (and youth!). Any kids who are coming early with parents attending a Sunday School class can be dropped off upstairs at 8:50 AM. 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:

• In a church family, do we all have to agree on everything all the time?

• How do our differences make us a better community?

YOUTH

We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! Parents can pick up their kids at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.05.2023

Tomorrow

• On Saturday, May 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel, everyone is invited to attend a short 30-minute recital given by our very own cellist, Nat, and his chamber group, Nth Trio. Nth Trio was selected as one of 20 chamber groups worldwide to compete at the 50th annual Fischoff Chamber Competition, and this recital on May 6th is an opportunity to play for friends and family.

Sunday

• Spring Sunday School Classes are in motion on Sundays at 9 a.m., and it’s not too late to join! Our three wonderful classes include Spiritual Growth by Jerry Brown in the Southside Room, Emotions Management by Gaby Martinez in Room 211, and Spiritual Values in Literature: Gilead by Rene Scheys in the Parlor. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• 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.

• We will have our FBCP Basics Class after worship service this Sunday, May 7th, at 12:30 pm in the Southside Room for those who are interested in learning more about our church and/or becoming a member. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church and what it means to be part of the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details.

• This week, the Friends In Deed food pantry item is toiletries including feminine products and baby products.

• John Jay scored one of the most poignant descriptions of finding meaning in life, an excerpt from John O’Donohue’s To Bless the Space Between Us. Listen here to find out what haunts all of us in our search for vocation, if you missed yesterday’s text.

Coming Up

• We hope you can join us on Wednesday, May 17th, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel to honor and remember our beloved church member Kathy Danowsky. Kathy was part of the FBCP Choir, and they will be offering a piece in her memory.  There will be a reception following the service in the Southside Room.

• Sign ups are happening now for Community Dinners on Friday, May 19th! Text “dinner” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. These dinners are a wonderful time to share a meal, and it is a great way to get to know other church members better. We hope you can participate whether you are new or seasoned!

• Our next Public Theology meeting is Sunday, May 21st, after worship service. We value all voices, and we hope you can join us for lunch in the Southside Room. Text “local” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group, and lunch will be provided. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any food restrictions, please.

• Our next FBCPride Group will meet from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 21st. Pastor John Jay will explore the topic of “Gender” to close out our meetings before our June (pride month) party and summer break. Stay tuned for some summer social activities.

• We'll be hosting a Blood Drive in the Gym on Friday, June 2nd, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you or someone you know is able and willing to donate, please sign up here. We greatly appreciate you joining forces with us to generously give the gift of life.

• Pastor John Jay is starting a monthly summer course called “Healing the Masculine.” During these sessions on June 3rd, July 8th and August 5th at 10 a.m. in the Chapel, he will explore the constraining language many of us have learned around the masculine and strive to teach a more expansive vision. Open to those exploring the masculine side of themselves, ages 14 & up. Cost is $50. If the cost is prohibitive, please email sally@fbcpasadena.com for financial assistance. Registration and payment links are found on the link above.

• Our men’s ministry hopes you can join us for breakfast tacos on Saturday, June 3rd, from 9-10 a.m., before Pastor John Jay’s “Healing the Masculine” seminar. It will be a great time of food and fellowship, and we promise to have coffee, too!

• We would like to invite any new folks to enjoy a cup of coffee and scone with Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. on Sunday, June 4th, in his office (enter on Holly St.). Sign up by texting “coffee” to 626.727.9498. Come with any questions or comments, and get to know more about our church through this casual conversation.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25 | Locations vary

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | 5/21 in the Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | 5/28 in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/6 - Nat’s Chamber Recital
5/7 - Basics Class
5/14 - Mother’s Day (Massage!)
5/17 - Kathy Danowsky’s Memorial Service
5/19 - Community Dinners
5/21 - Public Theology
5/21 - FBCPride Meeting
5/24 - Senior Event
5/29 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
6/2 - Blood Drive
6/3 - Men’s Breakfast
6/3 - Healing the Masculine
6/4 - Coffee + Coversation
6/10 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/17 - Women’s Brunch

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

FBCP Families 04.29.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

The weather finally feels like spring is here and summer is around the corner! We are praying for our families with kids as many of them begin the final month of school with all the events and activities that come at the end of the year. We are also looking forward to our summer camp, and registration is open starting today! See below for details.

We are also happy to announce that we have installed some new doors and a user-friendly entry system for our kid spaces. You'll notice the new doors this week, but we are still getting the system ready for our parents and volunteers to use. Keep an eye out for an email next week with more information. We are excited for the updated security and ease of access for our families! 

Kids Camp

Yay! We hope you saved the date for June 19-23 for our annual kids summer camp! We are focusing on all the ways that God has created us for light and goodness as we explore both literal and metaphorical light. Our summer camp is always an awesome time for our kids to get to know each other and other adults in their church family better. We invite members of our congregation to lead activities based on their own passions and expertise, and this year is going to be a blast! You can register your kids here. Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with registration. If you are an adult in our community and you want to help with any part of camp, let us know! 

Youth Families, our summer camp is also a chance for our youth to serve and have fun together as camp leaders. Let us know if your youth is able to join us for the week or part of the week. We love hanging with our youth, kids, and adult volunteers!

Youth Hospitality This Week

This Sunday is a fifth Sunday, and that means our youth are invited to join our hospitality team. They can arrive for our 10:00 AM huddle and then Pastor Chip will get them ready for the morning. It's a fun way for our youth to help us welcome guests and set the tone for a joyful morning together. Email Pastor Chip if your youth is able to join!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. We are excited to spend time together as we continue to explore how Jesus spent his time after the resurrection. We can't wait to see your precious kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What does it mean to be a good leader?

• What does it mean to be a good follower?

• When is it hard for you to follow or lead?

YOUTH

We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! Parents can pick up their kids at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 04.28.2023

Sunday

• Our Spring Sunday School classes continue this Sunday at 9 a.m., and it’s not too late to sign up. Click here or simply come to class on Sunday. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• 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 lunch and fellowship after service (and thank you to those youth who volunteered to help with hospitality 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.

• Join us today after worship service for a 20-minute prayer circle to pray for our global partners Mel Baggao (Lebanon) and Kit Ripley (Thailand).

• Our crafty group invites all folks ages 7 & up (all skill levels) to continue learning and working on individual yarn projects after service today in the Southside Room. As members continue to gain practice, we will be able to develop charity projects to give to the community, made with love. BYO snacks or lunch and be ready to have fun!

• Our basketball night for folks who just like having a good time continues to meet every other Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Gym. We hope you can join us Sunday night! No RSVP needed.

• This week, the Friends In Deed food pantry item is rice.

Coming Up

• On Saturday, May 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel, everyone is invited to attend a short 30-minute recital given by our very own cellist, Nat, and his chamber group, Nth Trio. Nth Trio was selected as one of 20 chamber groups worldwide to compete at the 50th annual Fischoff Chamber Competition, and this is recital on May 6th is an opportunity to play for friends and family.

• We will have our FBCP Basics Class after worship service next Sunday, May 7th, at 12:30 pm in the Southside Room for those who are interested in learning more about our church and/or becoming a member. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church and what it means to be part of the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• Sign ups start now for Community Dinners happening on Friday, May 19th! Text “dinner” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. We could still use a couple more host homes, so contact Pastor Chip if you’re interested. These dinners are a wonderful time to share a meal, and it is a great way to get to know other church members better. We hope you can participate whether you are new or seasoned!

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25 | Locations vary

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | Sunday in the Southside Room

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | Sunday in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

4/30 - Prayer Circle for Global Servants
5/6 - Nth Trio Recital
5/7 - Basics Class
5/14 - Mother’s Day (Massage!)
5/19 - Community Dinners
5/21 - Public Theology Meeting
5/21 - FBCPride Meeting
5/29 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
6/3 - Healing the Masculine
6/10 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/17 - Women’s Brunch (updated date)

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

FBCP Families | 04.22.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Happy weekend! I pray that you are able to enjoy the sunny weather and some time to be outside. This week I read an article from The New York Times about the benefits of walking. It was a good reminder of all the ways that our physical bodies are connected to the invisible parts of us (like creativity and joy): "Hippocrates proclaimed that 'walking is man’s best medicine.' The good doctor also knew that walking provided more than mere physical benefits when he suggested: 'If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.' He was alluding to what so many who came after would attest, that walking not only nourishes the body but also soothes the mind while it burns off tension and makes our troubles recede into a more manageable perspective." I hope with this beautiful weather that you are able to find some time to walk around. Thanks be to God for spring!

Youth Hospitality Next Week

Next Sunday is a fifth Sunday, and that means our youth are invited to join our hospitality team. They can arrive for our 10:00 AM huddle and then Pastor Chip will get them ready for the morning. It's a fun way for our youth to help us welcome guests and set the tone for a joyful morning together. Email Pastor Chip if your youth is able to join!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. We are excited to spend time together as we continue to explore how Jesus spent his time after the resurrection. We can't wait to see your precious kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What was Jesus trying to teach his disciples after He rose from the dead?

• What did Jesus seem to care about the most?

YOUTH

We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! Parents can pick up their kids at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 04.21.2023

Sunday

• Our Spring Sunday School classes begin this Sunday, and we have three wonderful choices. Sign up here or simply come to class on Sunday. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

  1. Spiritual Values in Literature: Gilead by Rene Scheys (Parlor)

  2. Spiritual Growth by Jerry Brown (Southside Room)

  3. Emotion Management by Gaby Martinez (Room 211)

• 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 lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Our next FBCPride Meeting will be this Sunday evening, April 23rd, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. We will have the pleasure of hearing from Jerry Brown, who helped develop resources for Gay Christians in the 1970s and '80s in Texas when there was nothing else available. He found ways to encourage other Gay men across the country with scripture and devotionals, and continued his ministry in California when he moved out here with his late partner, Ron. Join us for fellowship and a one-of-a-kind story. We will also have a survey that will help us plan for next year, so we hope you can make it! Dinner provided; $8 optional donation.

• This week, the Friends In Deed food pantry item is peanut butter.

Next Week

• Join us next Sunday, April 30th, after worship service for a 20-minute prayer circle for our global partners to pray for Mel Baggao (Lebanon) and Kit Ripley (Thailand). We will meet in the Parlor.

• Join our Yarn Crafts Group after worship next Sunday, April 30th, in the Southside Room (note temporary room change) for knitting, crocheting, and beyond. Text "yarn" to 626.727.9498 if you’re new.

• Our Easy-Going Basketball Group continues next Sunday, April 30th, at 7 p.m. in the Gym. Headed by Jason C, this team is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

Coming Up

• We will have our FBCP Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, May 7th, at 12:30 pm in the Southside Room for those who are interested in learning more about our church and/or becoming a member. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church and what it means to be part of the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• Our beloved Community Dinners are happening on Friday, May 19th! Sign-ups will begin next Sunday. For this week, please contact Pastor Chip if you are available to host a dinner at your home. Thank you for considering this generous ask!

Support for Snoopy Fong

Our friend Sharon “Snoopy” Fong is still very much in need of our support and love. They have discovered some additional tumors, and the treatment plan is still being discerned; you can read the latest update with details from Ken here. If you would like to send a meal or a gift card for meal delivery, you may do so here. Thank you for walking with the Fong family through your prayers and acts of loving support.

Take a Listen

Kevin recorded an episode on The Kinship Collective podcast this week, and it’s worth a listen! He shares his story growing up as a Gay man in Canada, being his helpful authentic self wherever he moved, finding his identity as a Christian in recent years, and the powerful encounters he has had with God.

Content warning: discussion of abuse.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25 | Locations vary

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | 4/30 in the Southside Room

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | 4/30 in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

4/23 - Spring Sunday School Begins
4/23 - FBCPride Meeting
4/30 - Prayer Circle for Global Servants
5/7 - Basics Class
5/14 - Mother’s Day (Massage!)
5/19 - Community Dinners
5/21 - Public Theology
5/21 - FBCPride Meeting
5/29 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
6/3 - Women’s Brunch

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

FBCP Families | 04.15.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Happy Easter! It was so beautiful to be with you last Sunday and to celebrate baptisms alongside the resurrection of Christ. I feel so thankful that my own kids get to experience joy and love in such a generous community on special days like Easter. I found this resource with some simple practices for families to do at home between Easter and Pentecost. We'll have some copies printed to send home tomorrow as well. May you be filled with hope in this Easter season as we live into the story of new life in the Kingdom of God. He is risen! He is risen, indeed!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service.  

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. We are excited to spend time looking at how Jesus spent his time after the resurrection. We can't wait to see your precious kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What stood out to you from Easter service?

• What does it mean to call ourselves "Easter people"?

YOUTH

We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! Parents can pick up their kids at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 04.14.2023

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 lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Join our Yarn Craft Group after worship in the Parlor this Sunday, April 16th, for knitting, crocheting, and beyond. Bring your own lunch, and text "yarn" to 626.727.9498 if you’re new.
  

• As a reminder, there will be no Public Theology meeting this month. Stay tuned for information about our next gathering and other opportunities for local engagement. Contact Cynthia with any questions or to get involved if you haven’t had a chance to join a meeting yet.

• Our Easy-Going Basketball Group continues this Sunday, April 16th, at 7 p.m. in the Gym. Headed by Jason C, this team is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

• This week, the Friends In Deed food pantry item is fruit and vegetable juice.

Next Week

• Our next session of classes begins April 23rd, and we have three wonderful choices. Sign up here or at the Connections Desk on Sunday. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

  1. Spiritual Values in Literature: Gilead by Rene Scheys (Parlor)—The class will read, enjoy, and discuss Marilynne Robinson’s wonderful novel, which is written as a letter from a small-town pastor, nearing retirement, to his very young son. The pastor is a kind and complicated character, full of great love and faith—and deeply honest about both.

  2. Spiritual Growth by Jerry Brown (Southside Room)–This class will study the Bible’s direction on how to grow spiritually and nurture your prayer life. Please bring your Bibles with you to class.

  3. Emotion Management by Gaby Martinez (Room 211)–This class will explore the roots of emotions and why anger is a common struggle for many people. We will explore cycles of emotion and practice tools to honor God in us. Our goal is to help you deepen our relationship with God and live in His joy.

• Our next FBCPride Meeting will be next Sunday, April 23rd, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. We will have the pleasure of hearing from Jerry Brown, who helped develop resources for Gay Christians in the 1970s and '80s in Texas when there was nothing else available. He found ways to encourage other Gay men across the country with scripture and devotionals, and continued his ministry in California when he moved out here with his late partner, Ron. Join us for fellowship and a one-of-a-kind story! Dinner provided; $8 optional donation.

Coming Up

• Join us Sunday, April 30th, after worship service for a 20-minute prayer circle for our global partners to pray for Mel Baggao (Lebanon) and Kit Ripley (Thailand). We will meet in the Parlor.

• We will have our FBCP Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, May 7th, at 12:30 pm in the Southside Room for those who are interested in learning more about our church and/or becoming a member. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church and what it means to be part of the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

Support for Mark Norwood

Some of you may know that our friend Mark Norwood recently came home from the hospital after having an intense surgery to address his cancer. We are glad to report that he is recovering well, and we thank God for this progress with his treatment!

Recovery will be a slow process, and he is limited in what he can lift and carry. As he recovers, he could use our help in the following ways:

• Providing a meal through this meal train we have set up.

• Taking him to the grocery store and carrying groceries inside.

• Helping with any errands that come up.

• Loaning him a shower bench if anyone has one they aren’t using.

If you would like to help with practical needs other than the meal train, please reach out to Pastor Lindsay and she can coordinate with you.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Spring Sunday School | Weekly at 9 a.m. 4/23 thru 6/25 | Locations vary

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | Sunday in the Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | Sunday in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

4/23 - Spring Sunday School Begins
4/23 - FBCPride Meeting
4/30 - Prayer Circle for Global Servants
5/7 - Basics Class
5/14 - Mother’s Day (Massage!)
5/19 - Community Dinners
5/21 - Public Theology
5/24 - Senior Event

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

FBCP Families | 04.08.2023

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Thank you so much to all the families who were able to have kids lead us in worship last week for Palm Sunday! We are so thankful that our kids can lead us in singing and for their presence in our church family. Thanks to the parents who came early—we know what it can take to get things going in the morning, and we are grateful for the help to make these special Sundays happen. A huge thanks to Cynthia for leading the Kids Choir and sharing her love of worship with us!

A Holy Saturday Practice

Last night was a really meaningful time as we listened deeply to the scriptures of Jesus' death. As we wait on this holy Saturday, here is a little practice from the resource Little Way Chapel that you might want to do at home as a family: 

On Holy Saturday, Jesus is in the grave. Prepare both your heart and home today for the resurrection. It is both a time for mourning, but also a time of Easter hope. Pray the breath prayer below throughout the day as we inch closer and closer to the resurrection. The prayer comes from 16th century theologian and mystic St. John of the Cross, most famous for his work Dark Night of the Soul.

Inhale: Through the cross

Exhale: To the light

Easter at FBCP

We look ahead to Easter with great anticipation. We hope your family can join us for our potluck brunch at 10 AM Easter morning and worship at 11 AM. Don't forget to bring flowers from your neighborhood or home to help us decorate the cross! We'll also have a craft table and an egg hunt for kids during the brunch hour. Kids and youth will join us in service, and childcare will be available for nursery-age children starting at 10:50 AM.

Much love to your families on this special weekend in the life of our church. I pray that we each experience Jesus in tender and profound ways as we prepare to usher in the reality of His resurrection. 

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 04.07.2023

Tonight

• Join us for our Good Friday service at 6 p.m. tonight in the Chapel. This special service will serve as a reflection on scripture. The pastors and our wonderful FBCP Choir will lead us through a time to remember Christ’s crucifixion and death on the cross. Childcare will be provided for nursery-age children.

Sunday🌸Easter

• We will celebrate Easter Sunday beginning with a potluck brunch and mariachi band at 10 a.m. in the courtyard!  Based on your last name, if you’re able, we’re asking you to bring about 10 servings of something savory (A-L) or sweet/fruit (M-Z) to eat and share with your friends here. 

• We need your help Sunday morning to decorate the cross with flowers and greenery from all over our city! Snip and bring in some flowers when you come for brunch at 10 a.m. on April 9th and place them on the cross outside the gates on Marengo.

• Easter worship will begin at 11 a.m. immediately following the brunch. Nursery care will be provided for ages four and under. Our kids five years old and up will join us in the sanctuary for an all-church service. Youth are invited to join us for worship. We will not have our regular youth gathering this week so that families can enjoy Easter together. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• This week, the Friends In Deed food pantry item is cereal.

Next Week

• We hope you can join us for the funeral service of Robbie Gregory-Hancox next Tuesday, April 11th, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. A viewing will also occur from 10-11 a.m. and all are welcome to join us in honoring this special member, loved by so many. A light reception will follow in the Southside Room.

• Join our Yarn Craft Group after worship in the Parlor next Sunday, April 16th, for knitting, crocheting, and beyond. Bring your own lunch, and text "yarn" to 626.727.9498 if you’re new.

• Our Easy-Going Basketball Group continues next Sunday, April 16th, at 7 p.m. in the Gym. Headed by Jason C, this team is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.

Spring Sunday School Starting Soon

• Our next session of classes begins April 23rd, and we have three wonderful choices. Sign up here or at the Connections Desk on Sunday. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

  1. Spiritual Values in Literature: Gilead by Rene Scheys (Parlor)—The class will read, enjoy, and discuss Marilynne Robinson’s wonderful novel, which is written as a letter from a small-town pastor, nearing retirement, to his very young son. The pastor is a kind and complicated character, full of great love and faith–and deeply honest about both.

  2. Spiritual Growth by Jerry Brown (Southside Room)–This class will study the Bible’s direction on how to grow spiritually and nurture your prayer life. Please bring your Bibles with you to class.

  3. Emotion Management by Gaby Martinez (Room 211)–This class will explore the roots of emotions and why anger is a common struggle for many people. We will explore cycles of emotion and practice tools to honor God in us. Our goal is to help you deepen our relationship with God and live in His joy.

Coming Up

• Our next FBCPride Meeting will be on Sunday, April 23rd, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. We will have the pleasure of hearing from Jerry Brown, who helped develop resources for Gay Christians in the 1970s and '80s in Texas when there was nothing else available. He found ways to encourage other Gay men across the country with scripture and devotionals and continued his ministry in California when he moved out here with his late partner, Ron. Join us for fellowship and a one-of-a-kind story! Dinner provided; donations to help with food appreciated.

• Join us Sunday, April 30th, after worship service for a 20-minute prayer circle for our global partners to pray for Mel Baggao (Lebanon) and Kit Ripley (Thailand). We will meet in the Parlor.

Weekly + Biweekly Happenings

• Thursday Noon Bible Study | Weekly at 12 p.m. | Parlor

• Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12 p.m. | 4/16 in the Parlor

• Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7 p.m. | 4/16 in the Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

4/7 - Good Friday Service
4/9 - Easter Sunday | Flowers, Brunch & Service
4/11 - Robbie Gregory-Hancox’s Funeral Service
4/23 - Spring Sunday School Begins
4/23 - FBCPride Meeting
4/30 - Prayer Circle for Global Servants
5/7 - Basics Class
5/12 -Community Dinners
5/14 - Mother’s Day (Massage!)
5/21 - Public Theology
5/24 - Senior Event

Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!

Less without you,

The FBCP Community