Weekly Updates 07.05.2024

Tomorrow

• The Holy Walkamolies group is on the move! This month’s hike is starting earlier (8am) due to heat, and the location has changed to Deukmejian Wilderness Park in La Crescenta (due to road closures at Sunset Ridge). Thanks to Magda for leading a “forest bathing experience” tomorrow morning, July 6th. She is ANFT-certified and will lead the group through a sensory immersive experience, noticing the breeze, the sounds and the movements of the forest. Please RSVP here if you are planning to attend.

Sunday

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free)! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Please note that because this will be the first Sunday of the month, our kids five years old and up will join us in the sanctuary for service. Our youth are invited to join us for 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 Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join the biweekly fun in the Parlor after worship this Sunday, July 7th. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions. 

• Everyone is welcome to play at our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball meetup this Sunday, July 7th, at 7pm in the gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 if you haven’t already. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation and a bottle of water. It is likely to be warm!

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is granola bars and other single-serve items.

Friends In Deed Backpack + Supply Drive

• First Baptist Church of Pasadena invites you to participate in our partner organization Friends In Deed's Backpack + School Supply Drive thru July 21. Click here to read a list of recommended items to donate. Please bring all items to worship between now and July 21. If you prefer to donate money, visit fbcpasadena.com/giving, select “Friends In Deed” from the drop down menu, and Shawn will shop for you. Email our Ministry Administrator Sally if you would like to arrange a time to drop items off to the office Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm. Thank you for your participation! 

More in July

• Our monthly Grief Group will meet on Sunday, July 14th, at 9am in Room 214. It is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. Reach out to Jon Rinkus if you are interested in joining this group. Jon is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and provides a rich space for folks to process grief. 

• Our youth are invited to enjoy a weekend in San Diego for their Summer Retreat from July 19-21. Parents, remember to register soon to secure your tween/teen’s spot! Church family—we would love help feeding the group attending this retreat! Please consider preparing a meal that the team can heat up while they are in the rental house. Check out this form for more details. Contact Pastor Lindsay with questions.

• Anyone new-ish to the church is invited to Lunch with Pastor John Jay after worship on Sunday, July 21st. Bring your curiosity and conversation, and enjoy lunch and fellowship in the Southside Room. Text “lunch” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• One of our favorite traditions, Community Dinners, is around the corner on Friday, July 26th, at homes across the city. Text “dinner” to 626.727.9498 to reserve your spot today! Text “host” if you’re up for hosting a dinner. Email Pastor Chip if you have any questions. These dinners of 6-8 folks at each home are a fun way to get to know people in a casual setting.

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world on Sunday, July 28th, after worship in the Parlor. We invite you for thirty minutes of prayer for our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

Dodger Game | Tickets are here!

• We hope you can join us for Dodgers vs Pirates game on Friday, August 9, at 7pm. 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. Click this link to purchase tickets, or text “baseball” to 626.727.9498. Email Pastor Chip if cost is a concern or if you have any questions. He hopes to know how many folks are going by Monday to confirm our seats with Dodger Stadium—thanks!

Regular-ish Happenings

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 7/6 | 8am | Deukmejian Wilderness Park

• Yarn Crafts Group | 7/7 after worship | Parlor

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

• Grief Group | 7/14 at 9am | Room 214

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/30-7/21 - FID Backpack Drive
7/14 - Youth Swim Party
7/19-7/21 - Summer Youth Retreat
7/21 - Lunch with Pastor John Jay
7/26 - Community Dinners
7/27 - Youth Backpack Sorting at FID
7/28 - Prayer for Global Servants
8/3 - 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 | 06.29.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

We had an absolute blast at camp this past week as we explored how to listen well to all the amazing ways God speaks to us. We are so thankful for everyone who helped make it such a wonderful experience for all ages! We had youth, adults, and campers participating in LEGO challenges, singing, gymnastics, a sound recording lab, nature walks, labyrinths, a human knot activity, whole-body listening, and interactive snack times. We even had a real tortoise visit us! This Sunday we will sing a song in worship that we learned in camp. We pray it reminds you that we have a God who loves to hear from us and to speak to us. What a gift to spend a week building our intergenerational connections and becoming better listeners as the body of Christ!

Youth Swim Party!

The Powells have graciously offered their pool and home to us this summer for some fun in the sun. All youth are invited to come hang out after worship on Sunday, July 14, from 12:30-4 pm. We'll gather after worship and head over to the Powell's for lunch, swimming, volleyball, basketball, and trampoline play. Let me know if your youth can join us so I can get a count for food. I'll send out the address to parents as it gets closer. Yay!

Summer Youth Retreat

As a reminder, the retreat will take place July 19-21 in the San Diego area. We are so pumped for this chance to get intentional time with our youth in a new setting! You can register your youth here. Let me know if you have questions about your youth's participation or if cost is an issue. 

Promotion Sunday  | August 11

This year our Sunday for kids to move up to an older age group will be on August 11th! We are excited for our kindergarteners and sixth graders to make their transition to our older kids and youth groups, respectively. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer. In the meantime, they can continue to participate and soak up the time with their current groups. Yay for growth!

Tutoring

One of our own youth, Judah Alvaro, has started his own tutoring services. If you would like to talk to him about working with your child or to find out more about his areas of expertise, check out the flier below for more information. Yay for youth leaning into their gifts!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the story of the Good Samaritan.

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. This week we will explore how to express our gratitude in our day-to-day interactions. We are so thankful for our kids and volunteers! 

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What is one way someone helped you this week?

• What are your favorite ways to express gratitude?

YOUTH

We are back on for our youth hangout this week! I look forward to seeing our youth after worship. We'll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30pm as usual. See you tomorrow!

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 06.28.2024

Tomorrow

• All women and girls are invited to Descanso Gardens tomorrow morning, June 29th, from 10am-12pm! We will meet by the entrance to the gardens and enjoy the beauty of early summer together. Tickets may be purchased for $15 in advance online or in person at the Visitor Center. Bring comfortable shoes for walking. FBCP will provide a light lunch after our walk through the garden. Please text “garden” to 626.727.9498 if you plan to join us and email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

Sunday

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

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

• Stop by the FBCP Hospitality Desk for a free Pride Month gift 🌈. Thanks to Lorenzo Hurtado Segovia for redesigning our buttons!

Friends In Deed Backpack + Supply Drive

• First Baptist Church of Pasadena invites you to participate in our partner organization Friends In Deed's Backpack + School Supply Drive from June 30-July 21. Click here to read a list of recommended items to donate. Please bring all items to worship between now and July 21. If you prefer to donate money, visit fbcpasadena.com/giving, select “Friends In Deed” from the drop down menu, and Shawn will shop for you. Email our Ministry Administrator Sally if you would like to arrange a time to drop items off to the office Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm. Thank you for your participation! 

Meal Ministry Team

• Do you love to cook—or deliver DoorDash, and bless others with your culinary ideas? We have a Meal Ministry team that is called upon when needs arrive among church members. Let Pastor Lindsay know if you’d like to join the team. There’s no pressure to participate every time a need arrives, but you will be notified with the opportunity. Thanks for considering this generous act of service.

More in July

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join them in the Parlor after worship twice a month. Their next meeting will be next Sunday, July 7th. Bring snacks to share and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions. 

• Apologies our last Passive-Aggressive Pickleball meetup was canceled, but it has been rescheduled to 7pm on Sunday, July 7th, in the gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 if you haven’t already. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation and a bottle of water.

• Our monthly Grief Group will meet on Sunday, July 14th, at 9am in Room 214. It is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. Reach out to Jon Rinkus if you are interested in joining this group. Jon is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and provides a rich space for folks to process grief. 

• Our youth are invited to enjoy a weekend in San Diego for their Summer Retreat from July 19-21. Parents, remember to register soon to secure your tween/teen’s spot! Contact Pastor Lindsay with questions.

• Anyone new-ish to the church is invited to Lunch for Newer Folks with Pastor John Jay after worship on Sunday, July 21st. Bring your curiosity and conversation, and enjoy lunch and fellowship in the Southside Room. Text “new” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• One of our favorite traditions, Community Dinners, is around the corner on Friday, July 26th, at homes across the city. Please let Pastor Chip know if you’re up for hosting a dinner. These dinners of 6-8 folks at each home are a fun way to get to know people in a casual setting.

• Our Holy Walkamolies hiking group plans to hike on July 27th. Text “hike” to 626.727.9498 to stay informed on the meetup location. Bring water, wear comfy shoes and email Nicole Ochi with questions.

• Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world on Sunday, July 28th, after worship in the Parlor. We invite you for thirty minutes of prayer for our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.

Dodger Game | Tickets are here!

• We hope you can join us for Dodgers vs Pirates game on Friday, August 9, at 7pm. 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. Click this link to purchase tickets, or text “baseball” to 626.727.9498. Email Pastor Chip if cost is a concern or if you have any questions.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 7/7 after worship | Parlor

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

• Grief Group | 7/14 at 9am | Room 214

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 7/27 | Time + Location TBD

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/29 - Women’s Descanso Gardens Event
6/30 - FBCP Basics Lunch
6/30-7/21 - FID Backpack Drive
7/19-7/21 - Summer Youth Retreat
7/21 - Lunch for Newer Folks
7/26 - Community Dinners
7/27 - Youth Backpack Sorting at FID
7/28 - Prayer for Global Servants

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 | 06.22.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Hooray! Camp is almost here! As a reminder, camp runs June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Our youth are signed up to help, and we have a great line up of talented and fabulous humans from our congregation: Cindie Ekstrand, Jessica Henson, Nolan McSparran, Jenn Edic, Arielle Pittluck, Kate Jennings, and our staff! Pastor Mary and I are so thankful that we get to spend this special time with all who will attend. Please pray as we explore what it means to listen well in all kinds of amazing ways. Yay for camp!

Summer Youth Retreat

As a reminder, the retreat will take place July 19-21 in the San Diego area. We are so pumped for this chance to get intentional time with our youth in a new setting! You can register your youth here. Let me know if you have questions about your youth's participation or if cost is an issue. 

Promotion Sunday  | August 11

This year our Sunday for kids to move up to an older age group will be on August 11th! We are excited for our kindergarteners and sixth graders to make their transition to our older kids and youth groups, respectively. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer. In the meantime, they can continue to participate and soak up the time with their current groups. Yay for growth!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will  explore the story of the Good Samaritan.

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 in the front pews. This week we will explore gratitude for all the ways our church community (and others!) work together to show God's love and help us thrive.

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What makes a community good and healthy?

• What are ways that people help your communities be places of safety and goodness?

YOUTH

Stay tuned for an announcement tomorrow about whether or not youth will meet after worship. I am recovering from sickness so will not be there, but we may have some youth leaders in my absence. Thanks for your understanding! 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 06.21.2024

Tomorrow

• Men, we hope you can join us tomorrow, Saturday, June 22nd, at 9am in the park off Union St. We’ll enjoy Lucky Boy burritos, and Michael Mann is going to lead us through a group dialogue. Text “bacon" to 626.727.9498 to help us with the food count. Email Pastor Chip if you have any questions. See you soon!

• Everyone is invited to stop by our booth at Pasadena’s 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration tomorrow, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. The celebration takes place in front of Pasadena City Hall and it features many free and family-friendly activities. Our prayer is that we can be a loving presence in our community. If you park at our church lot on Holly St, bring your parking ticket for sticker validation.

Sunday

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

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

• Stop by the FBCP Hospitality Desk on Sundays in June for a free Pride Month gift 🌈.

Next Week

• Kids Camp is starting! Kids in grades kindergarten through fifth are invited to join us  June 24-28 from 9am-12pm! We are excited about our theme of "listening" this year, and we have staff and other lay leaders lined up to teach exciting activities! If you haven't signed up your kids yet, text "camp" to 626.727.9498 or click here to register. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family. Thank you to our many volunteers!

• All women and girls are invited to a Descanso Gardens outing on June 29th from 10am-12pm! We will meet by the entrance to the gardens and enjoy the beauty of early summer together. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or in person at the Visitor Center. Bring comfortable shoes for walking. FBCP will provide a light lunch after our walk through the garden. Please text “garden” to 626.727.9498 if you plan to join us and email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• You’re invited to our Basics Lunch after worship on Sunday, June 30th, in the Southside Room. Whether you have been at FBCP for a short period or you would like to be baptized, become a member, or simply learn more about our church, our Basics Lunch covers all the main information about our denomination, history and an opportunity to ask a pastor any questions you may have. We hope that you can stay and get to know a few other folks. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Our special 3rd Floor neighbor the Center for Restorative Justice is starting a 5-week book club on Mondays in July from 6-8pm. The book club will be discussing Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower, and the discussion will be led by Dr. Tamisha A. Tyler, a Professor of Theology and Culture and Theopoetics whose latest project explores religion in the literary world of Octavia Butler. You can find out more information and register here. Location is a hybrid of online and in Pasadena. This is a great local opportunity! 

Dodger Game | Save the Date

• We hope you can join us for Dodgers vs Pirates game on Friday, August 9, at 7pm. 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. Text “baseball” to 626.727.9498 if you’re interested. Email Pastor Chip if cost is a concern or if you have any questions. Registration link coming soon!

Scholarship Deadline Monday

• 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 2024-25 academic year can apply here. Due this coming Monday, June 24.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 6/23 after worship | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 6/23 at 7pm | Gym

• Grief Group | 7/15 at 9am | Room 214

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 7/27 | Time + Location TBD

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/22 - Men’s Breakfast
6/22 - Pasadena Pride Event
6/24-6/28 - Kids Camp
6/29 - Women’s Descanso Gardens Event
6/30 - FBCP Basics Lunch
6/30-7/21 - FID Backpack Drive
7/19-7/21 - Summer Youth Retreat
7/21 - Lunch for Newer Folks
7/26 - Community Dinners
7/27 - Youth Backpack Sorting at FID
7/28 - Prayer for Global Servants

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 | 06.15.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

I am in Oklahoma this weekend visiting extended family, and my kids have loved meeting some of their second cousins. I will miss being with you in worship tomorrow, and I know it's going to be a beautiful time together exploring our value of worship. Don't forget that we will have massages for all the guys in honor of Father's Day! Have a great Sunday, and I look forward to seeing you next week.

Summer Youth Retreat

We are making final arrangements for our upcoming youth trip and can't wait to hang with your amazing kids. In order to secure lodging, we would like to get a head count as soon as possible. As a reminder, the retreat will take place July 19-21 in the San Diego area. You can register your youth here. Let me know if you have questions about your youth's participation or if cost is an issue. 

Kids Camp Registration

We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. 

Opportunity for Youth in Worship

Instruments of Praise is a community nonprofit organization based in Pasadena and is part of the Clergy Community Coalition. They would like to invite any musically-talented teens to a training week on the APU campus June 16-22. To learn more, check out their website and share this flyer with a friend!

Promotion Sunday  | August 11

This year our Sunday for kids to move up to an older age group will be on August 11th! We are excited for our kindergarteners and sixth graders to make their transition to our older kids and youth groups, respectively. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer. In the meantime, they can continue to participate and soak up the time with their current groups. Yay for growth!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore how God is a good shepherd.

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 in the front pews. This week we will continue to explore how our church family helps to form us in the image of Christ. 

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What does spiritual formation mean?

• What are ways we form each other when we gather together?

YOUTH

This week our youth NOT gather after worship so that they can spend time with families on Father's Day. We will be back on for our regular youth gathering next week.

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 06.14.2024

Tomorrow

• Join our hiking group tomorrow, June 15th, for their monthly morning hike. Meet at church at 8:45am or the Eaton Canyon Nature Center at 9am. Eaton Canyon is a family-friendly 3.5-mile hike with multiple stream crossings to a waterfall. If you plan to carpool from church please email Nicole. Have fun, Holy Walkamolies!

• The City of Pasadena and the NAACP will host the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Roller Jam tomorrow, June 15, from 5-9pm in front of City Hall. Food for purchase and roller skate rentals will be available, along with community resources and free family-friendly activities. See this link for more details.

Sunday

• We invite all men 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 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to spend extra time with families in honor of Father’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.

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

• Stop by the FBCP Hospitality Desk on Sundays in June for a free Pride Month gift 🌈.

Coming Up

• Men, we are going to keep the energy and conversation going from our last hangout with another at a get together this Saturday, June 22nd at 9am here at the church. We’ll enjoy Lucky Boy burritos and Michael Mann is going to lead us through a group dialogue that will be engaging and meaningful. This is a great opportunity to get to know others in the church and to share your voice. Text “bacon" to 626.727.9498 to let us know you’re able to make it. Email Pastor Chip if you have any questions. See you soon!

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

• A reminder that our Kids Camp is coming up from  June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day! We are excited about our theme of "listening" this year, and we have staff and other lay leaders lined up to teach exciting activities! If you haven't signed up, text "camp" to 626.727.9498 or click here to register! We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please let us know if your youth is planning to be a helper—we’d love to have them. Also!  At FBCP, we do a special version of camp which has a general theme but is made up from lessons taught by a combination of our pastors and lay leaders like you. If you have a hobby that you might want to share with the kids, please let us know and we’ll figure out how to incorporate your lesson into camp. We are less without you. 

• All women and girls are invited to a Descanso Gardens outing, June 29th, from 10am-12pm! We will meet by the entrance to the gardens and enjoy the beauty of early summer together. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or in person at the Visitor Center. Please text “garden” to 626.727.9498 if you plan to join us and email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• You’re invited to our Basics Lunch after worship on Sunday, June 30th, in the Southside Room. Whether you have been at FBCP for a short period, or been attending but would like to be baptized, become a member, or simply learn more about our church, our Basics Lunch covers all the main information about our denomination, history and an opportunity to ask a pastor any questions you may have. We hope that you can stay and get to know a few other folks. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

Scholarships Available

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2024-25 academic year can apply here. Due Monday, June 24.

Church Organized for Work

• We rejoice with Dustin and Stormie as they welcome sweet Rusty Mae into the world! We invite you to bless them with meals through their Meal Train as they adapt to life with their new baby.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 6/15 | 9am | Eaton Canyon

• Grief Group | 6/16 at 9am | Room 214

• Yarn Crafts Group | 6/23 after worship | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 6/23 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/16 - Father’s Day Massages
6/19 - Juneteenth
6/22 - Men’s Breakfast
6/22 - Pasadena Pride Event
6/24-6/28 - Kids Camp
6/29 - Women’s Descanso Gardens Event
6/30 - FBCP Basics Lunch
6/30-7/21 - FID Backpack Drive
7/19-7/21 - Summer Youth Retreat
7/21 - Lunch for Newer Folks
7/26 - Community Dinners

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 | 06.08.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Last week our kids and youth did such a beautiful job leading in worship with song! Thanks to our adult choir, Pastor Leslie, and our parents for supporting this intergenerational experience. We are so blessed to have a church family where all ages get to be in community. This Sunday there are two things you won't want to miss! Joy Chura will be dedicated during worship, and then we will celebrate Pastor Chip's ordination service at 3pm in the sanctuary. We hope you can join us for these special moments in the life of our church community. See you tomorrow!

Summer Youth Retreat

We are making final arrangements for our upcoming youth trip and can't wait to hang with your amazing kids. In order to secure lodging, we would like to get a head count as soon as possible. As a reminder, the retreat will take place July 19-21 in the San Diego area. You can register your youth here. Let me know if you have questions about your youth's participation or if cost is an issue. 

Kids Camp Registration

We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations.

Opportunity for Youth in Worship

Instruments of Praise is a community nonprofit organization based in Pasadena and is part of the Clergy Community Coalition. They would like to invite any musically-talented teens to a training week on the APU campus June 16-22. To learn more, check out their website and share this flyer with a friend

Promotion Sunday  | August 11

This year our Sunday for kids to move up to an older age group will be on August 11th! We are excited for our kindergarteners and sixth graders to make their transition to our older kids and youth groups, respectively. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer. In the meantime, they can continue to participate and soak up the time with their current groups. Yay for growth!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will explore how God is a good shepherd.

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 in the front pews. This week we will explore what it means to be formed by one another in the image of Christ. We will also have a special guest Nolan McSparran for some fun movement activities! 

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What does spiritual formation mean?

• What are ways we form each other when we gather together?

YOUTH

This week our youth will do a special creative project for our youth room during our youth gathering, so please try to make it if you are in town! We will gather in the lobby and head over to the Southside room together. Lunch will be included, and we will wrap up at 1:30pm as usual. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 06.07.2024

Church Organized for Work

• We rejoice with Dustin and Stormie as they welcome sweet Rusty Mae into the world! We invite you to bless them with meals through their Meal Train as they adapt to life with their new baby.

Tomorrow

• Join us at the Altadena Walkabout tomorrow, June 8th, with activities from 10am-6pm. FBCPride will have a booth at the Altadena Senior Center from 2pm-6pm. Contact pride@fbcpasadena.com if you have any questions. Also, stop by the FBCP Hospitality Desk on Sundays for a free gift during the month of June 🌈.

Sunday

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join 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.

• We invite everyone to celebrate the official ordination of Pastor Chip Barabas at a special service on Sunday, June 9, at 3pm in the Sanctuary. This extra step of ministerial accomplishment is indeed an event to be celebrated and acknowledged together as a community. We hope you ALL can join us! Text “Chip” to 626.727.9498 to let us know you’re planning to come.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is pasta and sauce.

Coming Up

• Men, you are invited to join us for a time of fellowship on Saturday, June 22nd, at 9am at the church. These men’s breakfasts happen a few times a year, and they always turn out to be a great time to share a meal and hear a story of faith. Email Pastor Chip with questions.

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

• Read on for some new Kids Camp links! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day and  registration is open! We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please let us know if your youth is planning to be a helper—we’d love to have them. Also!  At FBCP, we do a special version of camp which has a general theme but is made up from lessons taught by a combination of our pastors and lay leaders like you. If you have a love of gymnastics, painting, butterflies or anything that you might want to share with the kids, please let us know and we’ll figure out how to incorporate your lesson into camp. We are less without you. 

• All women and girls are invited to a Descanso Gardens outing, June 29th, from 10am-12pm! We will meet by the entrance to the gardens and enjoy the beauty of early summer together. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or in person at the Visitor Center. Please text “garden” to 626.727.9498 if you plan to join us and email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

• You’re invited to our Basics Lunch after worship on Sunday, June 30th, in the Southside Room. Whether you have been at FBCP for a short period, or been attending but would like to be baptized, become a member, or simply learn more about our church, our Basics Lunch covers all the main information about our denomination, history and an opportunity to ask a pastor any questions you may have. We hope that you can stay and get to know a few other folks. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

Scholarships Available

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2024-25 academic year can apply here. Due Monday, June 24.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 6/9 after worship | Parlor

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 6/15 | 9am | Eaton Canyon

• Grief Group | 6/16 at 9am | Room 214

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 6/23 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/08 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/09 - Chip’s Ordination Service
6/16 - Father’s Day Massages
6/19 - Juneteenth
6/22 - Men’s Breakfast
6/22 - Pasadena Pride Event
6/24-6/28 - Kids Camp
6/29 - Women’s Descanso Gardens Event
6/30 - FBCP Basics Lunch

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

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

FBCP Families | 06.01.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Tomorrow, June 2, our kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during worship. We have been practicing during our regular Sunday time with kids and youth, and you can help them practice at home one last time with this listening track and with these lyrics. We are asking parents to please bring kids and youth to the sanctuary at 9:30 am tomorrow to practice with the choir one last time. All kids who are singing will sit together in the front pews for the start of worship and then can return to sit with their parents after the choir anthem.  We'll have pastries for parents so they can hang out before worship. On this Sunday we will also take time to honor and celebrate our graduates, so it will be a full and beautiful service with a chance to bless those in this milestone moment. I look forward to a full time of worship with your families tomorrow!

Summer Youth Retreat

We are making final arrangements for our upcoming youth trip and can't wait to hang with your amazing kids. In order to secure lodging, we would like to get a head count by next Monday, June 3, if possible. As a reminder, the retreat will take place July 19-21 in the San Diego area. You can register your youth here. Let me know if you have questions about your youth's participation or if cost is an issue. 

Kids Camp Registration

We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. 

Opportunity for Youth in Worship

Instruments of Praise is a community nonprofit organization based in Pasadena and is part of the Clergy Community Coalition. They would like to invite any musically-talented teens to a training week on the APU campus June 16-22. To learn more, check out their website and share this flyer with a friend!

Promotion Sunday  | August 11

This year our Sunday for kids to move up to an older age group will be on August 11th! We are excited for our kindergarteners and sixth graders to make their transition to our older kids and youth groups, respectively. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer. In the meantime, they can continue to participate and soak up the time with their current groups. Yay for gr

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the story of Jesus feeding the crowd.

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!). This week we will begin to explore our church mission and guiding principles as our new teaching series for summer kicks off. It will be a beautiful morning together as a church family, and we welcome the presence of our kids in worship!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What do you appreciate most about our church?

• What are some things we do together as a church family? 

• Why does each person matter in our church family?

YOUTH

This week our youth will join us for our regular gathering after worship. We will wrap up at 1:30pm as usual.  Please note that next Sunday, June 9, our youth will do a special creative project for our youth room during our youth gathering, so please try to make it if you are in town! 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.31.2024

Tonight

• Tonight at 6:30pm in the Southside Room, the 55+ Group is having a "Spring Treasure Exchange Party.” To celebrate the Spring season, we're asking everyone who attends to bring 2-3 gardening or kitchen items to give away from your home in exchange for someone else’s junk treasure. We will also be having a potato bar potluck—we’ll furnish the potatoes and ask you to bring a topping if you can! Email Pastor Chip with questions.  

Church Organized for Work

• We rejoice with Dustin and Stormie as they welcome sweet Rusty Mae into the world! We invite you to bless them with meals through their Meal Train as they adapt to life with their new baby.

Sunday

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free) and bless our graduates (fill out this form if you are graduating so we can include you in the blessing)! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Please note that because this will be the first Sunday of the month, our kids five years old and up will join us in the sanctuary for service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is buyer’s choice.

Coming Up

• This Sunday is our Blood Drive! Give the gift of life by signing up to donate blood with the American Red Cross this Sunday, June 2nd, in the Gym from 9am - 3pm. Schedule an appointment here: June 2nd Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)

Pride Events

We hope you can join us for these fun Pride events in June. Also, check out the Hospitality Desk for a free gift on Sunday:

• On Monday, June 3, from 12:30-1:00pm the City of Pasadena will raise a Pride flag at Pasadena City Hall in honor of Pride Month. More details can be found here.

• Join us at the Altadena Walkabout in Altadena on Saturday, June 8th, with activities from 10am-6pm. FBCPride will have a booth at the Altadena Senior Center from 2pm-6pm. Contact pride@fbcpasadena.com if you have any questions.

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

Chip’s Ordination

• We invite everyone to celebrate the official ordination of Pastor Chip Barabas at a special service on Sunday, June 9, at 3pm in the Sanctuary. This extra step of ministerial accomplishment is indeed an event to be celebrated and acknowledged together as a community. We hope the entire church can join us! Text “Chip” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP and help us with planning.

Men’s Breakfast + Women’s Outing

• Men, you are invited to join us for a time of fellowship on Saturday, June 22nd, at 9am. These men’s breakfasts happen a few times a year, and they always turn out to be a great time to share a meal and hear a story of faith. Email Pastor Chip with questions.

• All women and girls are invited to a Descanso Gardens outing, June 29th, from 10am-12pm! We will meet by the entrance to the gardens and enjoy the beauty of early summer together. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or in person at the Visitor Center. Please text “garden” to 626.727.9498 if you plan to join us and email Pastor Lindsay with any questions.

Kids Camp Participation

• Read on for some new links! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day and  registration is now open! We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please let us know if your youth is planning to be a helper—we’d love to have them. Also!  At FBCP, we do a special version of camp which has a general theme but is made up from lessons taught by a combination of our pastors and lay leaders like you. If you have a love of gymnastics, painting, butterflies or anything that you might want to share with the kids, please let us know and we’ll figure out how to incorporate your lesson into camp. We are less without you. 

Scholarships Available

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2024-25 academic year can apply here. Due Monday, June 24.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Grief Group | 6/2 at 9am | Room 214

• Yarn Crafts Group | 6/9 after worship | Parlor

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 6/15 | 9am | Switzer Falls

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 6/23 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

6/02 - Blood Drive
6/02 - Blessing for Graduates
6/03 - Pasadena Pride Flag-Raising Event
6/08 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/09 - Chip’s Ordination Service
6/16 - Father’s Day Massages
6/19 - Juneteenth
6/22 - Men’s Breakfast
6/22 - Pasadena Pride Event
6/24-6/28 - Kids Camp
6/29 - Women’s Descanso Gardens Event
6/30 - FBCP Basics Lunch

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

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

FBCP Families | 05.25.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

I am on a retreat this weekend in Morro Bay as part of my spiritual direction program. I am so thankful for the time to listen and receive from God in a new setting, but I will surely miss you tomorrow in worship! I am especially grateful for all those who will be with our kids of varying ages. I look forward to coming together next Sunday for communion and worship with our kids. I pray that your families find time for rest and joy this weekend as I know many are in the final stretch before summer. 

Welcome, Baby Miller!

We are so thrilled for Stormie and Dustin and their sweet baby girl Rusty Mae. If you want to help provide a meal for them, you can sign up here. Thank you for helping us welcome this newest addition to our church family and for your continued prayers for the Millers.

Kids & Youth Singing June 2

Next Sunday, June 2, our kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during worship. We will be practicing during our regular Sunday time with kids and youth in the coming weeks, and you can help them practice at home, too. You can play the listening track and sing along with these lyrics. We'll ask kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 am that day to practice, and we'll have pastries for parents so y'all can hang out before worship. On that Sunday we will also take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages, so it will be a full and beautiful service with a chance to bless those in this milestone moment. Please fill out this form if someone in your family is graduating from high school or any higher education so we can include you in the blessing!

Opportunity for Youth

Instruments of Praise is a community nonprofit organization based in Pasadena and is part of the Clergy Community Coalition. They would like to invite any musically-talented teens to a training week on the APU campus June 16-22. To learn more, check out their website and share this flyer with a friend!

Kids Camp Registration

We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will learn the story of Jesus feeding the crowd.

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 in the front pews. We are so excited to share in this special time together!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• How do you need God's help this week?

• How might God have been showing you love through people and situations in your life this week?

YOUTH

We are back on for our youth gathering this week, and Jensen will be leading in my absence. They’ll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30pm as usual. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.24.2024

Church Organized for Work

• We rejoice with Dustin and Stormie as they welcome sweet Rusty Mae into the world! We invite you to bless them with meals through their Meal Train as they adapt to life with their new baby.

• Bea continues to recuperates from knee surgery at her home in Temple City and is so thankful for the folks who have blessed her and Clara. There are a few spots left—check out her Meal Train if you haven’t had a chance.

Tomorrow

• Join the Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group at 9:30am tomorrow, May 25th, at  Switzer Falls (or meet at the church at 9am if you need a ride). This hike is 3.7 miles with a 695ft elevation gain and some water crossings, mostly shady and flat except for one section. Bring a swimsuit if it's warm out because there's a swimming hole at the end! You may also want to bring a picnic lunch if you want to eat at the picnic area after the hike. Email Nicole if you’re new to the hiking group.

Sunday

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join 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.

• Folks interested in the October missions trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, are invited to gather for lunch after worship this Sunday, May 26th, to solidify our team led by Pastor John Jay and Nori. The cost for this week-long trip will be about $1000 plus your airfare. Text “Oaxaca” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for the lunch.

• Join us this Sunday, May 26th, in the Parlor as we pray for our global servants around the world for 30 minutes after worship. We will pray for American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world.

• Our Yarn Crafts Group, led by Whitney and Justine, will meet Sunday after worship in Room 214. After this meeting, June dates will be June 9th and 23rd in the Parlor. This group enjoys 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. Email Justine and Whitney with questions.

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

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

• The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is peanut butter or other nut butters.

Graduate Blessing

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

Coming Up

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

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

Chip’s Ordination

• We invite everyone to celebrate the official ordination of Pastor Chip Barabas at a special service on Sunday, June 9, at 3pm in the Chapel. This extra step of theological accomplishment is indeed an event to be celebrated and acknowledged together as a community. We hope the entire church can join us!

Men’s Breakfast + Women’s Outing

• Men, you are invited to join us for a time of fellowship on Saturday, June 22nd, at 9am in the Park off Union St. These men’s breakfasts happen a few times a year, and they always turn out to be a great time to share a meal and hear a story of faith. Email Pastor Chip with questions.

• All women and girls are invited to a Descanso Gardens outing, June 29th, from 10am-12pm! We will meet by the entrance to the gardens and enjoy the beauty of early summer together. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or in person at the Visitor Center. Please email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

Kids Camp Participation

• We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. Also!  At FBCP, we do a special version of camp which has a general theme but is made up from lessons taught by a combination of our pastors and lay leaders like you. If you have a love of gymnastics, painting, butterflies or anything that you might want to share with the kids, please let us know and we’ll figure out how to incorporate your lesson into camp. We are less without you. 

Pride Events

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

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

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

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

Scholarships Available

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2024-25 academic year can apply here. Due Monday, June 24.

Gift from Pastor John Jay

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

Regular-ish Happenings

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 5/25 | 9am | Switzer Falls

• Yarn Crafts Group | 5/26 after worship | Room 214

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

• Grief Group | 6/2 at 9am | Room 214

Six Weeks at a Glance

5/26 - Oaxaca Meeting
5/26 - Prayer for Global Servants
5/27 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
5/31 - 55+ Group Event
6/01 - Pasadena Pride Flag-Raising Event
6/02 - Blood Drive
6/02 - Blessing for Graduates
6/08 - Altadena Pride Walkabout
6/09 - Chip’s Ordination Service
6/16 - Father’s Day Massages
6/19 - Juneteenth
6/22 - Men’s Breakfast
6/22 - Pasadena Pride Event
6/24-6/28 - Kids Camp
6/29 - Women’s Descanso Gardens Event
6/30 - FBCP Basics Lunch

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

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

FBCP Families | 05.18.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Right now at the church, some amazing intergenerational work is happening (see below)! Our park space is full of people of all ages digging in dirt so that new life can grow and make our space even more beautiful. Knowing that these plants came from Brian and Renee's home where there was so much destruction is a brilliant image of God bringing new life from ashes and beauty persisting in spite of loss. Our youth room is full of youth and adults who are painting, cleaning, eating donuts, and rocking out to music. Many thanks to all our helping hands for giving time on a Saturday to connect with each other and create spaces for us to gather meaningfully. A special thanks to Jesen and Jessica for leading the youth room renovation—I am so thankful for their initiative and vision!

Mark Your Calendars for June 2!

On Sunday, June 2, our kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during worship. We will be practicing during our regular Sunday time with kids and youth in the coming weeks, and you can help them practice at home, too. You can play the listening track and sing along with these lyrics. We'll ask kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 am that day to practice, and we'll have pastries for parents so y'all can hang out before worship. On that Sunday we will also take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages, so it will be a full and beautiful service with a chance to bless those in this milestone moment. Please fill out this form if someone in your family is graduating from high school or any higher education so we can include you in the blessing!

Kids Camp Registration

We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore how Jesus taught and healed people.

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 in the front pews. This week we explore Pentecost Sunday and celebrate as a church family. We are so excited to share in this special time together!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What do we celebrate on Pentecost?

• What stands out to you as you hear the story of Pentecost? What are you wondering?

YOUTH

We are back on for our youth gathering this week, but this time with a special guest! Jenn Edic will be joining us to share about her experience in Benin, and we are excited to hear more about her friends on the other side of the world. We'll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30pm as usual. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.17.2024

Tomorrow

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

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

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

Sunday

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

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

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

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

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

Looking Ahead

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

Next Week

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

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

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

Treasure Exchange

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

June

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

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

Kids Camp Registration

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

Pride Events

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

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

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

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

Gift from Pastor John Jay

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

Ways to Serve

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

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

Regular-ish Happenings

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

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

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

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

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

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

Six Weeks at a Glance

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

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

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

FBCP Families | 05.11.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

I know that May can be a busy month for families with kids, especially as the school year comes to an end and graduation season unfolds. I am praying that you and your kids feel permission to rest and play in the midst of all the work and hustle.

As we honor the mother figures in our lives tomorrow, I wanted to share this post by Kat Armas (author of Abuelita Faith) on the topic of God and Jesus as mother figures. If you don't have time to read the whole post, then I encourage you to take a look at the poem provided at the end. It's called "God Our Mother" by Allison Woodard, and it is the poem read over me by members of FBCP at my baby shower when I was pregnant with Emma Kate. May we feel the expansive and tender heart of God as a mother figure who loves and nurtures us without end.

Youth Room Renovation

We are so excited to begin fixing up our youth room to make it more inviting and useful for our gatherings. If you want to help us beautify our space, we could use some help in a few ways. First, we are collecting used (but in good condition) picture frames of various sizes and styles. If you have any you don't want anymore, we would gladly take them! And if you're a pro at thrift stores and happen to see any there, we would gladly take those, too. Second, we are planning a work day to rip out carpet and paint the walls. If you're up for helping, join us on May 18th! More details to come, but you can email me if you want to sign up or get more information. Thanks for supporting our growing youth as they reimagine their space and all the ways they can share it with the congregation at large! 

Mark Your Calendars for June 2!

On Sunday, June 2, our kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during worship. We will be practicing during our regular Sunday time with kids and youth in the coming weeks, and you can help them practice at home, too. You can play the listening track and sing along with these lyrics. We'll ask kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 am that day to practice, and we'll have pastries for parents so y'all can hang out before worship. On that Sunday we will also take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages, so it will be a full and beautiful service with a chance to bless those in this milestone moment. 

Kids Camp Registration

We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will explore how Jesus taught and healed people.

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 in the front pews. This week we look at the beautiful ways that God is our Heavenly Mother. We are so excited to share in this special time together!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What are some traits you love most about your mom?

• How can our moms and mother figures help us understand God's love and presence in our lives?

YOUTH

Parents, my apologies—we will NOT have youth this week so that youth can spend time with their moms. We will be back on for our time together next week!

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.10.2024

Tonight

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

Sunday

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

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary this Sunday! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our regular youth gathering is postponed this week due to Mother’s Day. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

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

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

Gift from Pastor John Jay

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

Elbow Grease

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June

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

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

Pride Events

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

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

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

• The Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department presents its 3rd annual Love, Loud & Proud Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 22nd, from 5-9pm. The event features drag performances and story time, live music, dance competitions, local food trucks, arts & crafts activities, face painting, and resources from local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners and allies. This is a free, family-friendly event with food available for purchase.

Scholarships Available

• The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for the 2023-2024 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, June 24, 2024.

Regular-ish Happenings

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

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

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

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

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

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

Six Weeks at a Glance

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

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

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

FBCP Families | 05.04.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

We just had a Family Ministry training, and let me tell you—the folks showing up to connect with our kids are just so fabulous! We focused a lot on what our ministry with kids is about as well as what it is not. When kids show up on Sunday, they are just as vital to our worship and growth and learning and community as any adult. Our calling is to give them the proper value and place to show up, be themselves, and form us as much as we help form them. Coincidentally, this week I came across this review of a book on children in liberation theologies. It's a powerful reminder that children have always been part of the story God is telling, and our wholeness and freedom are tied up in how we relate to kids. Pastor Mary and I are so thankful that we get to introduce our kids to a new group of awesome adults—and to introduce a new group of adults to our amazing kids.

Read on for all the upcoming fun related to kids and youth.

Youth Room Renovation

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

Mark Your Calendars for June 2!

On Sunday, June 2, our kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during worship. We will be practicing during our regular Sunday time with kids and youth in the coming weeks, and you can help them practice at home, too. You can play the listening track and sing along with these lyrics. We'll ask kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 am that day to practice, and we'll have pastries for parents so y'all can hang out before worship. On that Sunday we will also take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages, so it will be a full and beautiful service with a chance to bless those in this milestone moment. 

Kids Camp Registration

We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service and 10:20 AM for those coming just to worship. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the story of the prodigal son. 

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!). We will begin a four-week focus on forgiveness in our teaching time. It will be a beautiful morning together as a church family, and we welcome the presence of our kids in worship!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• Think of a time you forgave someone. What was that like?

• Think about a time you found it hard to apologize. Why was it so hard?

• Is there anything you need to forgive yourself for?

YOUTH

This week our youth will join us for the all-church potluck after worship! We'll be back on for our regular youth gathering next Sunday.

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 05.03.2024

Tomorrow

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

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

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

Sunday

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

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

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

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free)! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Please note that because this will be the first Sunday of the month, our kids five years old and up will join us in the sanctuary for service. Our youth are invited to join the all-church potluck in the gym after worship this week. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• This Sunday, May 5th, is our all-church potluck after worship in the gym. Thank you to our Volunteer Crew Kathy, Carol, Susan, Matt, Cindy, Michael S, Mary W, Rich, Dave E, Cindie and Eric. The church will provide drinks and desserts for this Cinco de Mayo potluck, and we encourage you to bring a main dish for 8-10 people to share if you can.

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

Coming Up

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

Also in May

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

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

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

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

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

June

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

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

Regular-ish Happenings

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

• Grief Group | 5/5 at 9am | Room 214

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

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

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

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

Six Weeks at a Glance

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

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

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

FBCP Families | 04.27.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Tomorrow will be another full day of worship as we wrap up our series on Genesis. We are so excited to gather and be together as a church family. It's also Pastor Mary's birthday, which will make it extra special! We are so thankful for her and all the ways she loves our church family of all ages. Happy Birthday, Pastor Mary! 

Read on for all the upcoming fun related to kids and youth…

Youth Room Renovation

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

Mark Your Calendars for June 2!

On Sunday, June 2, our kids and youth will be joining our adult choir in singing during worship. We will be practicing during our regular Sunday time with kids and youth in the coming weeks, and you can help them practice at home, too. You can play the listening track and sing along with these lyrics. We'll ask kids and youth to arrive at 9:30 am that day to practice, and we'll have pastries for parents so y'all can hang out before worship. On that Sunday we will also take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages, so it will be a full and beautiful service with a chance to bless those in this milestone moment. 

Kids Camp Registration

We are already making plans for camp this summer, and registration is now open! Camp will run June 24-28 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family!  If you’re interested in helping out, please let me know. The more, the merrier!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service. This week our nursery kids will get to explore the story of the prodigal son. 

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 in the front pews. This week we will continue to explore the story of Joseph and his reunion with his brothers. It will be an interactive time to ponder the story together, and we are so excited to share in this special time with our kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What do you think it was like for Joseph to see his brothers again?

• Which character do you most identify with in the story of Joseph and his brothers?

YOUTH

This week we will have our regular youth gathering after worship. We look forward to a meaningful time of discussion, lunch, and connection with our amazing youth!

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay