Weekly Updates 10.11.2024

Saturday

• Our Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group invites you to hike at Brown Mountain Dam tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 12th. Meet at 9am at the trailhead for this beautiful Altadena hike. Text “hike” to 626.727.9498 or click here to learn more and RSVP.

Sunday

• Rene’s class “Spiritual Values in Literature: Quarantine” continues this week in Room 214, and our “History in the Gospel” Sunday School class continues with Jenn Wolfe in the Parlor. Both Sunday School classes begin at 9am and are open to everyone.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Philippians 1:19-26. 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.

• This Sunday we invite you to consider giving beyond your contributions to FBCP by supporting a special offering called One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). This offering will help with flood relief in Thailand and you can learn more about their various needs from our global servant Kit Ripley in her video here. When you give to OGHS, your funds support disaster relief, development projects, and refugee ministries of the American Baptist Churches and its partners. Thank you for considering how you might partner with this important work and please choose “OGHS Thailand Flood Relief” from the dropdown menu on our giving page.

• A reminder to our De-Escalation Team that Pastor John Jay will provide a training after worship this Sunday, October 13th. Text “calm” to 626.727.9498 or email the office if you would like to join this team.

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters (or any type of crafting) to work on your projects after worship this Sunday, October 13th, in the Parlor. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions.

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

A Musical Invitation

• Preparations for Advent are underway, and you are invited to participate! We are assembling an Advent Handbell Choir for the Candlelight Carol Service. We had eight folks sign up last week, and we are looking for 3-4 more. It will involve weekly rehearsals beginning Monday, October 28th, at 7pm in the Sanctuary, a dress rehearsal on December 7th, and the performance on December 8th. You do not need prior handbell experience to participate, though some basic music knowledge will be helpful. Email Pastor Leslie or text “bells” to 626.727.9498 to sign up!

Coming Up

• Our Oaxaca Team leaves for Mexico a week from today, and they appreciate your prayers for safe travels and meaningful relationships with residents in the villages where they will serve alongside doctors to provide medical care.

• The youth invite you to an all-church Game Night next Saturday, October 19th, from 5:00-7:30pm! They are planning a variety of games for a variety of ages, and Pastor Lindsay will make sure you are well fed, too! Text “game” to 626.727.9498 to join in the fun!

• On October 27th, we will celebrate All Saints Day by pausing to remember those in or connected to our community who have died in the past year (since October 29, 2023) by saying their names out loud. It is our tradition to hold our loss and grief together as the body of Christ in this sacred practice. Please click below to input their name.

• Everyone is invited to our next round of Community Dinners on Friday, November 1st. Email Pastor Chip or text “dinner” to 626.727.9498 if you would like to participate by either attending or hosting, and more details will follow. This is a wonderful time to share a meal, and it is a great way to get to know other church members better. It is one of our favorite events in homes around the city, so we hope you can participate!

• Our next Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay is set for Sunday, November 3rd, at 9am in the Parlor. This is a great time for any of you to chat with our lead pastor about any questions you may have, or share with him how you found FBCP and meet other people also newer to the community. Coffee and pastries will be served and you can enter through the gates on Marengo Ave. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email the office if you are attending and will need childcare.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group will meet on Sunday, November 3rd, at 7pm in the Gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation and a bottle of water.

FBCP Directory

• We are updating our Mailing Directory and would like to invite you to update your physical addresses with us. This helps us when it comes to financial statements, birthday cards or church-wide updates we send out once or twice per year. If you are newer to FBCP or would like to update your info, please click here. Thanks!

Regular-ish Happenings

• Holy Walkamolies | 10/12 | Brown Mountain Dam

• Yarn Crafts Group | 10/13 after worship | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | Postponed to 11/3 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

10/13 - De-Escalation Training
10/18-10/26 - Oaxaca Missions Trip
10/19 - All-Church Game Night
10/27 - “History in the Gospel” Class Ends
10/27 - All Saints Day Observed
10/28 - Handbell Rehearsals Begin
11/1 - Community Dinners
11/3 - Coffee + Conversation
11/3 - Kids Choir
11/3 - Estate-Planning Lunch
11/9 - Women’s Brunch
11/10 - Town Hall Meeting
11/10 - Jon Rinkus’ Ordination Service
11/17 - “Spiritual Values in Literature” Class Ends
11/17 - Friends In Deed Gift Drive Begins
11/17 - FBCPride Group Lunch
11/22 - Parent Night Out

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

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 10.05.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

We have some special opportunities for intergenerational fun and worship. See below for more details about our all-church game night and a chance for youth and kids to sing together with our adult choir. It has been a gift to see our kids and adults connecting more and more, and our youth are especially excited to open up their space for games and fellowship. I pray that each time we gather, our sense of belonging and belovedness will increase and transform us. Thanks for all the ways you allow your  kids and youth to be part of this community. They are a gift. See you tomorrow!

All-Church Game Night

The youth invite you to Game Night fun from 5:00-7:30pm on Saturday, October 19th! They are planning a variety of games for a variety of ages, and we will make sure you are well fed, too! Text “game” to 626.727.9498 to join in the fun! Youth will be finalizing their plans this Sunday, and we'll need them to arrive early on the day of the event to help set up. I'll send more information to parents this week. Yay for youth creating spaces for play!

Kids and Youth Choir Collaboration

On Sunday, November 3, our kids and youth are invited to join our adult choir to lead a time of singing in worship. We have begun practicing with our kids, and you can also encourage them to sing at home in the coming weeks. Here is a lyric sheet, and here is a recording they can play at home to practice as well. We'll ask them to arrive at 9:30 AM that morning for a final rehearsal, so please mark your calendars! . 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 10:20 AM to receive your amazing kids. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the story of Hannah and Samuel. 

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!). 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:

• Read some sections from Philippians as a family. What words seem to be repeated? Why are those important words for us?

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

YOUTH

Our youth are on for our regularly scheduled gathering led by Jensen this week. We'll be in the new youth room which continues to get finishing touches! We'll wrap up at 1:30 as usual and meet parents at the church park for pick up. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 10.04.2024

Sunday

• Rene’s class “Spiritual Values in Literature: Quarantine” begins this week in Room 214! Our “History in the Gospel” Sunday School class continues with Jenn Wolfe in the Parlor. Walk into either class at 9am before worship.

• Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free)! Our scripture this week is Philippians 1:12-18. 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.

• We invite everyone to celebrate the official ordination of Pastor Lindsay Dorman at a special service this Sunday, October 6th, at 3pm in the Sanctuary. This extra step of ministerial accomplishment is indeed an event to be celebrated and acknowledged together as a community. Thank you to the youth for baking cookies to enjoy after the service! We hope you can all join us.

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

Coming Up

• Thanks to several folks who signed up to be a part of our De-Escalation Team. Pastor John Jay will provide a training after worship on Sunday, October 13th. Text “calm” to 626.727.9498 if you haven’t signed up or email the office with any questions.

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters (or any type of crafting) to work on your projects after worship on Sunday, October 13th, in the Parlor. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group will meet next on Sunday, October 13th, at 7pm in the Gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation and a bottle of water.

• Our Oaxaca Team would like to thank the church for your support in their Bake Sales—together you raised $1600 for their trip! The team heads out to Oaxaca, Mexico, from October 18th-26th, and they appreciate your prayers for safe travels and meaningful relationships with residents in the villages where they will serve alongside doctors to provide medical care.

• The youth invite you to Game Night fun from 5:00-7:30pm on Saturday, October 19th! They are planning a variety of games for a variety of ages, and Pastor Lindsay will make sure you are well fed, too! Text “game” to 626.727.9498 to join in the fun!

• Pastor Chip is looking ahead for hosts for our next Community Dinners on Friday, November 1st. If hosting is your cup of tea, please email him and let him know. Thank you for generously considering sharing your table—these are always a fun time!

• Newer friends to FBCP, you are invited to join Pastor John Jay for Coffee + Conversation at 9am on Sunday, November 3rd, in his office. Our lead pastor loves these smaller opportunities to get to know folks, hear your stories, and help you get connected with others in the church. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

A Musical Invitation

• Preparations for Advent are underway, and you are invited to participate! We are assembling an Advent Handbell Choir for the Candlelight Carol Service. We are looking for 8-11 people to participate. It will involve weekly rehearsals beginning Monday, October 28th, at 7pm in the Sanctuary, a dress rehearsal on December 7th, and the performance on December 8th. You do not need prior handbell experience to participate, though some basic music knowledge will be helpful. Email Pastor Leslie or text “bells” to 626.727.9498 to sign up!

FBCP Directory

• We are updating our Mailing Directory and would like to invite you to update your physical addresses with us. This helps us when it comes to financial statements, birthday cards (sent by the amazing Bunny Boctor), or church-wide updates we send out once or twice per year. If you have not moved in the last few years and you received our recent mid-year update, no need to update things. If you did not receive a recent letter and you want to make sure we have your info, please click here. Thanks!

Regular-ish Happenings

• Holy Walkamolies | 10/12 | Brown Mountain Dam

• Yarn Crafts Group | 10/13 after worship | Southside Room

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 10/13 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

10/6 - “Spiritual Values in Literature” Class Starts
10/6 - Lindsay’s Ordination Service
10/13 - De-Escalation Training
10/18-10/26 - Oaxaca Missions Trip
10/19 - All-Church Game Night
10/27 - All Saints Day Observed
10/28 - Handbell Rehearsals Begin
11/1 - Community Dinners
11/3 - Coffee + Conversation
11/3 - Kids Choir
11/3 - Foundation Lunch
11/10 - Town Hall Meeting
11/10 - Jon Rinkus’ Ordination Service

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

Less without you,

The FBCP Community

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 09.28.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

This is a fifth Sunday, so our youth are invited to serve on the hospitality team  if they want to. We are always blessed to have them lead and help cultivate a space of welcome and belonging for our community. Youth should arrive at 9:45 AM in the lobby to check in with Pastor Chip and get oriented for the day. Some of our Board members will be serving with our kids for the first time, and we are so grateful for their presence and the relationships they will form with our kids. Thanks be to God for all the love and connection that is possible on a Sunday!

Mark Your Calendars for Game Night!

Our youth are excited to host an all-church game night on Saturday, October 19. This will be open to all ages and a fun time for everyone to play and connect with each other. Stay tuned for more information, but save the date for now! 

Free Parent Webinars

Our own Grace Goodman will be part of a lineup of parent webinars being offered online at noon once a month on  select Fridays. Each session is led by an expert in the field and includes time for Q & A. Topics include supporting executive functioning, how assessments can help kids and teens, body esteem and mental health, and building social connections. You can sign up to join for free using this link. Thanks to Grace and all our mental health professionals for the work you do!

Kids and Youth Choir Collaboration

On Sunday, November 3, our kids and youth are invited to join our adult choir to lead a time of singing in worship. We have begun practicing with our kids, and you can also encourage them to sing at home in the coming weeks. Here is a lyric sheet, and here is a recording they can play at home to practice as well. We'll ask them to arrive at 9:30 AM that morning for a final rehearsal, so please mark your calendars! . 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 8:50 AM to receive kids whose parents are in Sunday School. This week our nursery kids will continue  explore the story of Hannah and Samuel.

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 in the pews in the front with Pastor Mary and me. This week we are beginning a new series on kindness, and then we'll have a fun time outdoors led by Jessica Henson. We are so thankful for the intergenerational learning that happens in our family ministry spaces!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What acts of kindness did you do or receive this week?

• Who comes to mind when you think of kindness? What about that person makes them kind?

YOUTH

Our youth are on for our regularly scheduled gathering. We'll be in the new youth room which continues to get finishing touches! We'll wrap up at 1:30 as usual and meet parents at the church park for pick up. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 09.27.2024

Tomorrow

• Join us Saturday, September 28th, at 9am for our quarterly Men’s Breakfast in the Park off Union St. You won’t want to miss the meal or the time of fellowship together. Text “bacon” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP, or just show up and enjoy the time!

• Tomorrow’s Holy Walkamolies event has been canceled. Stay tuned for their next hike on Saturday, October 12th.

Sunday

• Our “History in the Gospel” Sunday School class runs Sunday mornings now thru October 27th at 9am in the Parlor. Feel free to join anytime! Also, don’t forget, starting on October 6th is Rene’s class “Spiritual Values in Literature: Quarantine.” Text “Rene” to 626.727.9498 to sign up!

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Philippians 1:7-11. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Join us after worship in the Parlor for thirty minutes of prayer for our American Baptist global servants. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette or Judy. This will enable us to send you an email about the specific matters for which we will be praying.

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join in crafting fun after worship this Sunday, September 29th, in the Southside Room. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions.

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

Coming Up

• Folks ages 55+ are invited to join us this coming Wednesday, October 2nd, at 12:30pm for a potluck lunch in Room 214. Come prepared to share what’s been happening in your life, and warm up your vocal cords for some community singing with our amazing pianist Paul following lunch. It’s going to be a lively time. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• We invite everyone to celebrate the official ordination of Pastor Lindsay Dorman at a special service on Sunday, October 6th, 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.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group will meet next on Sunday, October 13th, at 7pm in the Gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation and a bottle of water.

A Musical Invitation

• Preparations for Advent are underway, and you are invited to participate! We are assembling an Advent Handbell Choir for the Candlelight Carol Service. We are looking for 8-11 people to participate. It will involve weekly rehearsals beginning Monday, October 28th, at 7pm in the Sanctuary, a dress rehearsal on December 7th, and the performance on December 8th. You do not need prior handbell experience to participate, though some basic music knowledge will be helpful. Email Pastor Leslie to sign up.

FBCP Directory

• We are updating our Mailing Directory and would like to invite you to update your physical addresses with us. This helps us when it comes to financial statements, birthday cards (sent by the amazing Bunny Boctor), or church-wide updates we send out once or twice per year. If you have not moved in the last few years and you received our recent mid-year update, no need to update things. If you did not receive a recent letter and you want to make sure we have your info, please click here. Thanks!

Supporting Others Through Grief

• Our very own Tyler Brewington-Mathis recently graduated from Fuller and published this article on standing with others through grief. Thank you, Tyler, for reminding us of Emmanuel God with us and the gift of bearing with others through suffering.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 9/29 after worship | Southside Room

• Holy Walkamolies | 10/12 | Brown Mountain Dam

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 10/13 at 7pm | Gym

Six Weeks at a Glance

9/28 - Men’s Breakfast
9/29 - Prayer for Global Servants
10/2 - 55+ Group Event
10/6 - “Spiritual Values in Literature” Class Starts
10/6 - Lindsay’s Ordination Service
10/18-10/26 - Oaxaca Missions Trip
10/19 - All-Church Game Night
10/27 - All Saints Day Observed
10/28 - Handbell Rehearsals Begin
11/3 - Coffee + Conversation
11/3 - Kids Choir
11/3 - Foundation 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

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 09.21.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Tomorrow we are excited to have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our newly remodeled youth room! A huge thanks to Jessica, Jensen, and Michael for helping to get the final parts done and for all the time and donated items. We are eager for our youth to fill the space with their joy, laughter, and personalities. We are dreaming up ways to share the room with the church in future intergenerational events, and we hope it becomes a place where all feel welcomed and at home. Thanks for praying for our youth as they continue to nurture their relationships with each other and God. We are so thankful for them!

Mark Your Calendars for Game Night

Our youth are excited to host an all-church game night on Saturday, October 19. This will be open to all ages and a fun time for everyone to play and connect with each other. Stay tuned for more information, but save the date for now! 

Free Parent Webinars

Our own Grace Goodman will be part of a lineup of parent webinars being offered online at noon once a month on  select Fridays. Each session is led by an expert in the field and includes time for Q & A. Topics include supporting executive functioning, how assessments can help kids and teens, body esteem and mental health, and building social connections. You can sign up to join for free using this link. Thanks to Grace and all our mental health professionals for the work you do!

Supporting Our Kids and Youth 

If your child has opportunities for us to come out and support them at a performance, competition, or talent showcase of any kind, let us know! We would love to build a calendar of their various activities so we can try to attend and show our support when possible. Our youth especially  would love to be in the know about other youth, so please feel free to send us schedules or dates for special events where they would appreciate some FBCP support.

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 10:20 AM to receive your amazing kids. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the story of Joshua at Jericho.

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 in the pews in the front with Pastor Mary and me. This week our younger kids will explore the story of Jerico, and our older kids will focus on the beauty and meaning in creation. We are so thankful for the intergenerational learning that happens in our family ministry spaces!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• Where in nature do you feel most inspired or at home?

• What are ways that creation reveals who God is?

YOUTH

Our youth are on for our regularly scheduled gathering, and this week we will get to unveil the new youth room! We'll wrap up at 1:30 as usual and meet parents at the church park for pick up. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 09.20.2024

Community Movies for Consideration

• Our community partner The Center for Restorative Justice invites the community to two movie screenings. The first is hosted by Fuller Seminary tonight at 7pm in-person and online titled The Gospel According to Bill Pannell. See a trailer here and register here.

• The second film is this Tuesday at 5pm, put on by the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation, the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, and this 30-minute documentary explores how voter suppression is tied to white nationalism and is followed by a discussion on how to combat this oppression. Click here for more information.

Sunday

• Our “History in the Gospel” with Jennifer Wolfe Sunday School class runs Sunday mornings now thru October 27th at 9am in the Parlor. Feel free to join anytime! Also, don’t forget, starting on October 6th is Rene’s class “Spiritual Values in Literature.” Text “Rene” to 626.727.9498 to sign up for Rene’s class so we can order enough copies of Quarantine.

• Our next (and last, for now) monthly Grief Group meets this Sunday, September 22nd, at 9am in Room 214. This is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. Reach out to Jon Rinkus to RSVP. A special thanks to Jon for leading this past Sunday School class for so many subsequent months. 

• Look out for yummy treats again this Sunday, September 22nd, in the Lobby! This time, we’ll add whole items made by Kevin (banana trifle), Saskia (key lime pie), Tina (peanut butter cake) and Jonathan (4-layer gluten-free Cherry Chocolate Black Forest Cake). You may fill out a silent auction form at the Hospitality Desk for these items and see if you win! Smaller baked items will be about $5 each and you may use this link to purchase (choose Oaxaca Mission Trip from the drop-down menu).

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Philippians 1:1-6. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular lunch and fellowship after service. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.

• Our FBCPride Group potluck lunch is set for this Sunday, September 22nd, after worship in Room 214. The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome, and you can read more about the group here. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to receive Pride Group texts. Feel free to bring a friend.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group meets this Sunday, September 22nd, at 7pm in the Gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation and a bottle of water.

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

Coming Up

• Join us next Saturday at 9am for our quarterly Men’s Breakfast in the Park off Union St. You won’t want to miss the meal or the time of fellowship together. Text “bacon” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Also next Saturday, the Holy Walkamolies hiking group invites you to hike with them at 9:30am. The September hike will be the Trail Canyon Falls in Tujunga. This hike is about 4.5 miles in length with 1,000 foot elevation gain and a fun rope scramble to the bottom of the falls (kids love this!). Because this is the same day and time as the Men's Breakfast, this is mainly for the ladies or anyone not planning to attend the Men's Breakfast. If you would like to carpool, meet at church at 9am or at the trailhead at 9:30am (google "Trail Canyon Trail Parking"). Please note that an Adventure pass is required to park there. Please sign up here so Nicole has a head count.

• Join us at 12:10pm in the Parlor for thirty minutes of prayer for our American Baptist global servants. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette or Judy. This will enable us to send you an email about the specific matters for which we will be praying.

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join in crafting fun after worship next Sunday, September 29th, in the Southside Room. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions.

• Folks ages 55+ are invited to join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 12:30pm for a potluck lunch in Room 214. Come prepared to share what’s been happening in your life and warm up your vocal cords for some Community singing with our amazing pianist Paul following lunch. It’s going to be a lively time. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• We invite everyone to celebrate the official ordination of Pastor Lindsay Dorman at a special service on Sunday, October 6th, 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.

Small Groups

• Small Groups are continuing to launch. At this time, the groups are full; however we would love to start more in the future as we have more volunteer leaders. Please email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Grief Group | 9/22 at 9am | Room 214

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 9/22 at 7pm | Gym

• Holy Walkamolies Ladies Edition | 9/28 | Trail Canyon Falls

• Yarn Crafts Group | 9/29 after worship | Southside Room

Six Weeks at a Glance

9/22 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/22 - FBCPride Group Lunch
9/28 - Men’s Breakfast
9/29 - Prayer for Global Servants
10/2 - 55+ Group Event
10/6 - “Spiritual Values in Literature” Class Starts
10/6 - Lindsay’s Ordination Service
10/18-10/26 - Oaxaca Missions Trip
10/19 - All-Church Game Night
10/27 - All Saints Day Observed

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

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

Mid-Week Announcements

Thank you to all who participated in our Listening Sunday discussion time this past week. We truly valued everyone’s voice and received some wonderful ideas and reflections from you all. In lieu of not having our regular announcement time in worship, we’d like to send a few reminders here:

Friends In Deed

This week’s donation item for the Friends In Deed pantry is peanut butter or other nut butters.

Sunday

• Our “History in the Gospel” with Jennifer Wolfe Sunday School class is running strong thru October 27th at 9am in the Parlor. Feel free to join anytime! “Spiritual Values in Literature” with Rene Scheys will begin on October 6th. Text “Rene” to 626.727.9498 to sign up for Rene’s class so we can order enough copies of Quarantine.

• Grief Group meets this Sunday, September 22nd, at 9am in Room 214. A special thanks to Jon for leading this past Sunday School class for so many subsequent months. This will be the last class for a season.

• Bake Sale—We are adding a Silent Auction for whole-baked items made by Kevin (banana trifle), Saskia (key lime pie), Tina (peanut butter cake) and Jonathan (4-layer gluten-free Cherry Chocolate Black Forest Cake). You may fill out a silent auction form in the Lobby for these items and see if you win! Smaller baked items will be about $5 each and you may use this link to purchase (choose Oaxaca Mission Trip from the drop-down menu). Thanks to bakers of our smaller items for both bake sales: Dave P, Hannah L, Ken & Doreen, Linscotts, Mary W, Ochis and Vivian.

• Our scripture this Sunday is Philippians 1:1-6.

• Our FBCPride Group potluck lunch is set for this Sunday, September 22nd, after worship in Room 214. The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome, and you can read more about the group here.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group meets this Sunday, September 22nd, at 7pm in the Gym off Union St. 

Mark your Calendars: September 28th

• Join us next Saturday at 9am for our quarterly Men’s Breakfast in the Park off Union St. You won’t want to miss the meal or the time of fellowship together. Text “bacon” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.

• Also next Saturday, the Holy Walkamolies hiking group invites you to hike with them at 9:30am. The September hike will be the Trail Canyon Falls in Tujunga. Because this is the same day and time as the Men's Breakfast, this is mainly for the ladies or anyone not planning to attend the Men's Breakfast. If you would like to carpool, meet at church at 9am. Please note that an Adventure pass is required to park there. Please sign up here so Nicole has a head count. Thanks!

Community Movies for Consideration

• Our community partner The Center for Restorative Justice invites the community to two movie screenings. The first is hosted by Fuller Seminary tonight at 7pm in-person and online titled The Gospel According to Bill Pannell. See a trailer here and register here.

• The second film is this Tuesday at 5pm, put on by the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation, the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, and this 30-minute documentary explores how voter suppression is tied to white nationalism and is followed by a discussion on how to combat this oppression. Click here for more information.

We’ll send our regular Friday email at 5pm on Friday with more information. Thanks, friends!

FBCP Families | 09.14.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Tomorrow will be a really fun time of worship, connection, and eating tacos as a church family. Yay! We'll begin with an abbreviated worship service with communion and then get the chance to share in smaller groups about the ways we are growing and connecting as a church body.  Our nursery kids will be in their rooms as usual. Our kids above nursery age will start in the sanctuary and then will be dismissed to the park for some gymnastics with our own Nolan McSparran. Youth will be helping in various ways after our initial worship service, and I will send an email to youth parents with more details about that. Everyone is invited to stay for tacos in the park, so it's going to be a great day for us to fellowship and deepen our relationships. I can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Free Parent Webinars

Our own Grace Goodman will be part of a lineup of parent webinars being offered online at noon once a month on  select Fridays. Each session is led by an expert in the field and includes time for Q & A. Topics include supporting executive functioning, how assessments can help kids and teens, body esteem and mental health, and building social connections. You can sign up to join for free using this link. Thanks to Grace and all our mental health professionals for the work you do!=

Supporting Our Kids and Youth 

If your child has opportunities for us to come out and support them at a performance, competition, or talent showcase of any kind, let us know! We would love to build a calendar of their various activities so we can try to attend and show our support when possible. Our youth especially  would love to be in the know about other youth, so please feel free to send us schedules or dates for special events where they would appreciate some FBCP support.

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 10:20 AM to receive your amazing kids. This week our nursery kids will  explore the story of Joshua at Jericho.

Our kids five to ten years old can join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then will be dismissed to the park with Pastor Mary. They'll get to do gymnastics and their own time of sharing, and you can reunite with your kids in the park for our taco lunch.

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What do you enjoy most about our church family?

• Who has made you feel welcomed, loved, or known at church?

YOUTH

Our youth will join the church for a taco lunch this week, but 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 09.13.2024

Sunday

• Fall Sunday School has begun. “History in the Gospel” with Jennifer Wolfe runs on Sunday mornings thru October 27th at 9am in the Parlor. “Spiritual Values in Literature” with Rene Scheys will begin on October 6th. Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or click here for more information.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary as we partake in communion together (note: crackers are gluten free) and a special Listening Sunday service. 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 for a special gymnastics experience. Our youth are invited to join us after worship for our all-church taco lunch in the Park provided by the church (all the joy of a potluck with no casserole dishes to wash).

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

Coming Up

• Our next (and last, for now) monthly Grief Group meets on Sunday, September 22nd, 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 it’s your first time. Jon is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and provides a rich space for folks to process grief. 

• Thanks to folks who purchased a yummy baked treat last week and helped us raise over $600 for the Oaxaca Missions team to take their trip to Mexico next month. Look out for yummy treats again on Sunday, September 22nd in the Lobby. This time, we’ll add whole items made by Kevin (banana trifle), Saskia (key lime pie) and Tina (peanut butter cake). You may fill out a silent auction form at the Hospitality Desk for these items and see if you win! Smaller baked items will be about $5 each and you may use this link to purchase (choose Oaxaca Mission Trip from the drop-down menu).

• Our FBCPride Group potluck lunch is set for Sunday, September 22nd, after worship in Room 214. The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome, and you can read more about the group here. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Feel free to bring a friend.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group meets next on Sunday, September 22nd, at 7pm in the Gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation and a bottle of water.

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join in crafting fun after worship on Sunday, September 29th, in the Southside Room. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions.

• Folks ages 55+ are invited to join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 12:30pm for a potluck lunch in Room 214. Come prepared to share what’s been happening in your life and warm up your vocal cords for some Community singing following lunch. It’s going to be a lively time. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.

• We invite everyone to celebrate the official ordination of Pastor Lindsay Dorman at a special service on Sunday, October 6th, 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.

Small Groups

• Small Groups are launching this week. If you’ve received an email from your assigned home, please confirm your attendance with them or email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Grief Group | 9/22 at 9am | Room 214

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 9/22 at 7pm | Gym

• Holy Walkamolies Ladies Edition | 9/28 | TBD

• Yarn Crafts Group | 9/29 after worship | Southside Room

Six Weeks at a Glance

9/15 - Listening Sunday
9/22 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/22 - FBCPride Group Lunch
9/28 - Men’s Breakfast
9/29 - Prayer for Global Servants
10/2 - 55+ Group Event
10/6 - “Spiritual Values in Literature” Class Starts
10/6 - Lindsay’s Ordination Service
10/18-10/26 - Oaxaca Missions Trip
10/19 - All-Church Game Night

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

P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.

FBCP Families | 09.07.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Our kids and youth have been on my heart extra this week. With news of another school shooting alongside all the regular challenges of being a young person starting a new school year, our kids are carrying some heavy things. Some of our kids will be exploring creation on Sunday, and an excerpt from theologian Howard Thurman reminded me that kids, including our youngest ones, need space to process all that they are feeling. For Thurman, nature helped to make that space. He describes his own childhood practice of leaning up against a tree and finding solace there: "I could reach down in the quiet places of my spirit, take out my bruises and my joys, unfold them, and talk about them. I could talk aloud to the oak tree and know that I was understood. It, too, was a part of my reality, like the woods, the night, and the pounding surf, my earliest companions, giving me space." My prayer is that God will give us wisdom to create space where our children can take out their bruises and joys, knowing they are loved, understood, and held by their family, their church, and a God of abounding love. May you feel held by your Creator, too, knowing you are not alone in raising your very precious young people. Thanks for sharing them with our church family; we are honored to make space for them.

Supporting Our Kids and Youth 

If your child has opportunities for us to come out and support them at a performance, competition, or talent showcase of any kind, let us know! We would love to build a calendar of their various activities so we can try to attend and show our support when possible. Our youth especially  would love to be in the know about other youth, so please feel free to send us schedules or dates for special events where they would appreciate some FBCP support.

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 10:20 AM to receive your amazing kids. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the story of when Moses received the Ten Commandments.

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 in the pews in the front with Pastor Mary and me. This week our younger kids will explore the Ten Commandments, and our older kids will focus on creation. We are so thankful for the intergenerational learning that happens in our family ministry spaces!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What did Jesus say is the greatest commandment?

• What are ways your family can care for creation in small, everyday ways?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth gathering after worship. We'll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30 pm. Parents can pick up their kids in the church  park off Union Street. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 09.06.2024

Welcome to our Wonderful Weekly Email!

Some online folks have asked about our Sunday services…

• First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line.

• Our scripture this week is Isaiah 40:27-51

• Each week, a link to our liturgy livestream is emailed/texted at 9am on Sundays. Contact the office if you would like to adjust your communication preferences. You may also access the livestream by clicking on the date at the top of our website each week.

Sunday

Fall Sunday School is here—join us this Sunday at 9am!! Class 1 starts this week and runs September 8th thru October 27th in the Parlor. Class 2 starts October 6th and runs thru November 17th in Room 214.

• Class #1: History in the Gospel with Jennifer Wolfe This class will explore eight areas of the history around the Gospels to better contextualize and understand the culture and people we find in the first four books of the New Testament. Each week will explore different aspects of 1st century Roman Palestine culture alongside scripture, and ask the question "What do the scriptures tell us about this world?"

• Class #2: Spiritual Values in Literature with Rene Scheys: Quarantine (1998) by Jim Crace, a beautiful, challenging, and imaginative story of five individuals who choose, for various reasons, to quarantine themselves in a set of caves in a harsh desert landscape as a spiritual practice. Jesus is one of them. Rene's class is being shifted to Oct 6-Nov 17, so for those who already signed up, you have a little extra summer break before you start (or you can pop into Jennifer's class for now). 

• Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or click here to register.

• Look out for yummy treats for sale at our Oaxaca Bake Sale this Sunday and September 22nd in the lobby! Our Oaxaca Missions Team will be selling goodies to raise money for their trip to Mexico this Fall. Purchases may be made with cash (items will be about $5 each), or by using this link (choose Oaxaca Mission Trip from the drop-down menu). Enjoy!

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

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

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join the biweekly fun after worship this Sunday, September 8th, in the Parlor, and September 29th in the Southside Room. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group meets this Sunday, September 8th, at 7pm in the gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation and a bottle of water.

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

Coming Up

• On September 15th, the deacons and staff are partnering for a special Listening Sunday. We are going to utilize our normal 10:30am worship time a little differently on this day, creating a unique experience of listening and learning together. We will conclude our time in the Gym and Park with taco carts provided by the church to celebrate the day. So all the joy of a potluck with no casserole dishes to wash! No need to bring anything except yourself. For the younger kids we will have an outdoor gymnastics obstacle course put on by the one and only Nolan McSparran—and youth, talk to Pastor Lindsay about where we might use your help on this day! If you have questions, you can email me at johnjay@fbcpasadena.com.

• Our next (and last) monthly Grief Group meets on Sunday, September 22nd, 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 it’s your first time. Jon is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and provides a rich space for folks to process grief. 

• Our FBCPride Group potluck lunch is rescheduled for Sunday, September 22nd, after worship in Room 214. The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome, and you can read more about the group here. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Feel free to bring a friend. We can’t wait to fellowship with you!

De-Escalation Team

• Thanks to the folks who signed up last week for our De-Escalation Team, a team focused on caring for the needs of folks who might walk in off the streets needing help. Pastor John Jay shared last week that being in an urban setting, FBCP gets regular visitors with varying levels of physical and mental needs. We want to have a few volunteers trained and available to talk with folks who might need help calming down or talking to someone, while the pastors are busy during the service. Text the word "calm" to 626.727.9498 if you enjoy this line of work.  

Small Groups

• Small Group leaders have been notified of their members, and if you signed up you should be hearing from your leader soon! We are excited for groups to launch mid-month, and at this time we are full but we are looking to add more groups over time. These groups will create opportunities for growth and formation in the context of an intimate circle of belonging in homes around the city. Email Pastor Lindsay with questions or to join the wait list.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 9/8 after worship | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 9/8 at 7pm | Gym

• Grief Group | 9/22 at 9am | Room 214

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | September Hike TBA

Six Weeks at a Glance

9/8 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/8 - Sunday School Class 1 Begins
9/15 - Listening Sunday
9/22 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/22 - FBCPride Group Lunch
9/28 - Men’s Breakfast
9/29 - Prayer for Global Servants
10/2 - 55+ Group Event
10/6 - Sunday School Class 2 Begins
10/19 - All-Church Game Night
10/18-10/26 - Oaxaca Missions Trip

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 | 08.31.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Tomorrow will be a beautiful and full day of worship with our choir back and the chance to share communion! You will also see four new kids joining us for a whole service for the first time. Thank you for embracing their presence and energy as we make room for intergenerational worship. I continue to be so thankful for the ways my own kids experience y'all as an extension of our family. It is a gift to come together each week and to ground ourselves in a posture of worship and love. See you soon!

Supporting Our Kids and Youth 

If your child has opportunities for us to come out and support them at a performance, competition, or talent showcase of any kind, let us know! We would love to build a calendar of their various activities so we can try to attend and show our support when possible. Please feel free to send me schedules or dates for special events where your child would appreciate some FBCP support!

New Nursery Cubby Tags!

Parents, you will see a basket full of new cubby name tags this Sunday, and we will be taking photos of your child to attach to the name tag. Please take a quick moment to fill in some helpful information about your child on the name tag before attaching it to a cubby. This will help our volunteers know how to care for your children and access their important information easily. Thanks to Sally for making such adorable tags for our nursery kids! 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 10:20 AM to receive your amazing kids. This week our nursery kids will explore the story of when Moses received the Ten Commandments.

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!). 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 stood out to you in worship?

• Why do you think we begin worship with gratitudes?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth gathering after worship. We'll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30 pm. Parents can pick up their kids in the church  park off Union Street. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 08.30.2024

Tomorrow

• 🎵Choir folks, we pray you have a meaningful time connecting with one another and rehearsing music tomorrow at your half-day retreat. Email Pastor Leslie if you have any questions. Choir will resume singing in worship service this Sunday, September 1st, and resume Wednesday rehearsals starting September 4th from 7-8:30pm in the Choir Room.

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 FBCPride Group meets for a potluck lunch after worship this Sunday, September 1st, in Room 214. The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome, and you can read more about the group here. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Feel free to bring a friend. Last year we met in the evenings; however, this year we will meet quarterly at lunchtime after worship. More details to come at the lunch!

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

Sunday School is Back!

• Summer break is winding down, and we are excited to jump into some new learning topics. Beginning September 8th from 9-10am on Sundays for eight weeks, we will have two Fall Sunday School class options: Rene Scheys will teach Spiritual Values in Literature: Quarantine (1998) by Jim Crace, and Jennifer Wolfe will teach History in the Gospels. Both are professor-level teachers, and you won’t want to miss soaking in their expertise. Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or click here to register.

Coming Up

• Look out for yummy treats for sale at our Oaxaca Bake Sale on Sundays September 8th and 22nd (you’ll be here early for Sunday School anyway!). Our Oaxaca Missions Team will be selling goodies to raise money for their trip to Mexico this Fall. Let us know if you would like to bake for their sale. You’ll find treats in the courtyard before worship and the lobby afterwards (if there’s some left)!

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join the biweekly fun in the Parlor after worship on Sunday, September 8th and in the Southside Room on September 29th. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions. 

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group will meet on Sunday, September 8th, at 7pm in the gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation, and a bottle of water.

• On September 15th, the Deacons and staff are partnering for a special Listening Sunday. We are going to utilize our normal 10:30am worship time a little differently on this day, creating a unique experience of listening and learning together. We will conclude our time in the Gym and Park with taco carts provided by the church to celebrate the day. So all the joy of a potluck, with no casserole dishes to wash! No need to bring anything, expect yourself. For the younger kids we will have an outdoor gymnastics obstacle course put on by the one and only Nolan McSparran! If you have questions, you can hit me up at johnjay@fbcpasadena.com.

• Our next monthly Grief Group meets on Sunday, September 22nd, at 9am in the 2nd Floor Prayer Chapel (one of our favorite spaces in the whole church!). 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. 

De-Escalation Team

• Thanks to the folks who signed up last week for our De-escalation Team, a team focused on caring for the needs of folks who might walk in off the streets needing help. Pastor John Jay shared last week that being in an urban setting, FBCP gets regular visitors with varying levels of physical and mental needs. We want to have a few volunteers trained and available to talk with folks who might need help calming down or talking to someone, while the pastors are busy during the service. Text the word "calm" to 626.727.9498 if you enjoy this line of work.  

Small Groups

• We are excited to launch small groups mid-September and we have heard interest from quite a few folks. You can text “small” to 626.727.9498 if you’d like to join the fun, and we will follow up with more information. These groups will create opportunities for growth and formation in the context of an intimate circle of belonging in homes around the city. Email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 9/8 after worship | Parlor

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 9/8 at 7pm | Gym

• Grief Group | 9/22 at 9am | 2nd Floor Prayer Chapel

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | September Hike TBA

Six Weeks at a Glance

8/31 - Choir Retreat
9/1 - FBCPride Group Lunch
9/8 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/8 - Fall Sunday School Begins
9/15 - Community Sunday
9/22 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/25 - 55+ Group Event
9/28 - Men’s Breakfast
9/29 - 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 | 08.24.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Over the summer, we did a series of activities around gratitude with our kids five years old and up. Each week we looked at a different aspect of gratitude and tried out a practice or activity to help us explore giving thanks. We did this in partnership with Real Kids Real Faith, an organization that researches and develops spiritual practices for kids. If you want to check out the activities we did and revisit any at home, you can find all the practices here. We look forward to continuing to cultivate a posture of gratitude and to explore creative ways to express our appreciation to those in our communities.

Family Ministry Training | August 25

Tomorrow morning we have a Family Ministry Training at 9am in the nursery. Pastor Mary and I will go over how you can thoughtfully connect with kids of all ages on Sundays. Thanks for considering this fun way to partner in nurturing the community at FBCP! 

New Nursery Cubby Tags!

Parents, you will see a basket full of new cubby name tags this Sunday, and we will be taking photos of your child to attach to the name tag. Please take a quick moment to fill in some helpful information about your child on the name tag before attaching it to a cubby. This will help our volunteers know how to care for your children and access their important information easily. Thanks to Sally for making such adorable tags for our nursery kids! 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 10:20 AM to receive your amazing kids. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the story of the manna in the desert. 

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 in the pews in the front with Pastor Mary and me. This week we will explore creation and how we can appreciate God for the parts of creation we love most (even bugs!). We are so thankful for the intergenerational learning that happens in our family ministry spaces!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What is one of your favorite parts of creation?

• How could creation help us rest and enjoy Sabbath?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth gathering after worship. We'll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30 pm. Parents can pick up their kids in the church  park off Union Street. Please note that our weekly groups for youth girls and guys have started back up, so let me know if you need details for your youth to attend.

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 08.23.2024

Tomorrow

• Hikers, we hope you enjoy El Prieto Loop tomorrow morning, located at 4349 El Prieto Rd, Altadena. Our Holy Walkamolies group will be meeting at 8:30am at the entrance, or 8am at the front of the church if you need a ride. Nicole O asks that you let her know here if you plan to attend and/or need a ride. Stay hydrated!

Sunday

• Folks interested in volunteering in our children’s classrooms, join Pastors Lindsay and Mary for a Family Ministry Training this Sunday, August 25, at 9am in the nursery. Email Pastors Lindsay and Mary to let them know of your interest.

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

• Our Basics Class will meet after worship this Sunday, August 25th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. This lunch is for those who are interested in learning about First Baptist Pasadena’s history and the meaning behind some of our practices like baptism, communion and membership, as well as our guiding principles. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group meets again this Sunday, August 25th, at 7pm in the gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation, and a bottle of water.

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

Sunday School is Back!

• Summer break is winding down, and we are excited to jump into some new learning topics. Beginning September 8th from 9-10am on Sundays for eight weeks, we will have two Fall Sunday School class options: Rene Scheys will teach Spiritual Values in Literature: Quarantine (1998) by Jim Crace, and Jennifer Wolfe will teach History in the Gospels. Both are professor-level teachers, and you won’t want to miss soaking in their expertise. Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or click here to register.

Coming Up

• Do you love to sing? The FBCP  Choir Half-Day Retreat is around the corner on Labor Day weekend! On  Saturday, August 31st, we will gather at Atherton at 9am for a time of reflection and rehearsal. We will have coffee and snacks in the morning and will conclude our time together with lunch. If you’re interested, please text “choir” to 626.727.9498 or click here to access the registration link. The choir will resume singing in worship service on Sunday, September 1st, and resume Wednesday rehearsals starting September 4th at 7pm.

• Our FBCPride Group is regrouping after summer break. Enjoy a potluck lunch after worship on Sunday, September 1st, in the Southside Room. If you’re newer and would like to check out the group, please do! The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to let us know you’re coming. Feel free to bring a friend. Last year we met in the evenings; however, this year we will meet at lunchtime after worship. More details to come at the lunch!

• Look out for amazing treats for sale at our Oaxaca Bake Sale on Sundays September 8th and 22nd (you’ll be here early for Sunday School anyway!). Our Oaxaca Missions Team will be selling goodies to raise money for their trip to Mexico this Fall. Let us know if you would like to bake for their sale. You’ll find treats in the courtyard before worship and the lobby afterwards (if there’s some left)!

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join the biweekly fun in the Parlor after worship on Sunday, September 8th and in the Southside Room on September 29th. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions. 

• Our next monthly Grief Group meets on Sunday, September 22nd, at 9am in the 2nd Floor Prayer Chapel (one of our favorite spaces in the whole church!). 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. 

Small Groups

• We are excited to launch small groups mid-September and we have heard interest from quite a few folks. You can text “small” to 626.727.9498 if you’d like to join the fun, and we will follow up with more information. These groups will create opportunities for growth and formation in the context of an intimate circle of belonging in homes around the city. Email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

Summer Travels

• Busy traveling as the summer winds down? Catch up on the latest services with our archive of worship audio found here.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 8/24 | 8:30am | El Prieto Loop (4349 El Prieto Rd in Altadena; residential parking)

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 8/25 at 7pm | Gym

• Yarn Crafts Group | 9/8 after worship | Parlor

• Grief Group | 9/22 at 9am | 2nd Floor Prayer Chapel

Six Weeks at a Glance

8/25 - Family Ministry Training
8/25 - Basics Lunch
8/31 - Choir Retreat
9/1 - FBCPride Group Lunch
9/8 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/8 - Fall Sunday School Begins
9/15 - All-Church Tacos in the Park
9/22 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/25 - 55+ Group Event
9/28 - Men’s Breakfast
9/29 - 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 | 08.17.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

This is an exciting time for our kids and youth in the life of our church! Babies are starting to join our nursery, and we will now have more kids joining us for the start of worship and communion Sunday as we welcome the kids who moved up to our older kids group. Our youth group has three new kids joining, and we are making strides to finish remodeling our youth room so that our young people have a fun space to gather and connect. I pray that each of our families with kids will feel more integrated in our community as we continue to worship, break bread, and gather in the year to come. You can join me in praying that our kids and youth will develop a deep sense of who God has made them to be and of their belovedness. I am so thankful for the intergenerational relationships we get to build together!

Family Ministry Training | August 25

We are having a Family Ministry Training on Sunday, August 25, at 9am in the nursery. Pastor Mary and I will go over how you can thoughtfully connect with kids of all ages on Sundays. 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 me with any questions.

New Nursery Cubby Tags!

Parents, you will see a basket full of new cubby name tags this Sunday, and we will be taking photos of your child to attach to the name tag. Please take a quick moment to fill in some helpful information about your child on the name tag before attaching it to a cubby. This will help our volunteers know how to care for your children and access their important information easily. Thanks to Sally for making such adorable tags for our nursery kids! 

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 10:20 AM to receive your amazing kids. This week our nursery kids will explore the story of the manna in the desert. 

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 in the pews in the front with Pastor Mary and me. This week we will explore the story of manna in the desert in connection with our preaching series on Sabbath. We are so thankful for the intergenerational learning that happens in our family ministry spaces!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What was God teaching the Israelites with the manna?

• What does your family need most in order to be able to rest together?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth gathering after worship. We'll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30 pm. Parents can pick up their kids in the church  park off Union Street. Please note that our weekly groups for youth girls and guys have started back up, so let me know if you need details for your youth to attend.

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 08.16.2024

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 are having a Oaxaca Team meeting for our missions trip (October 18-26th), after service this Sunday, August 18th. At this meeting, we'll hear from Dave Miller, who leads the ministry with Adventures in Life, and learn more about specifics of our trip. Lunch will be provided. Email Pastor John Jay with any questions.

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join the biweekly fun in the Parlor after worship this Sunday, August 18th. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions. 

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

Brewington-Mathis Meal Train

• We rejoice with Galvin and Tyler as they celebrate welcoming Baby Noah into their family. Thank you to several folks who have already signed up for meal delivery. We are thankful Noah came home from the NICU today! If you’d still like to join the train, click here: Meals for Galvin & Tyler

Community Events

• You’re invited to a birthday celebration for Friends In Deed! They have served the Pasadena community for 130 years and invite everyone to attend a celebration event at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena from 5-8pm on Thursday, August 22nd. There will be food, activities, and a walk down memory lane. Register here to attend.

• On the same day, Thursday, August 22nd, from 6-8pm, you are also invited to join LA Voice for a fun event at Heritage Museum to honor leaders in our community and raise funds to sustain work. You can click here to buy tickets to this event—bonus if you try to attend both nonprofit events in one day (kidding)!

Coming Up

• You are invited to hike with the Holy Walkamolies group on Saturday, August 24th, at 8:30am. This month they will be hiking the El Prieto Loop, located at 4349 El Prieto Rd, Altadena. Nicole O asks that you let her know here if you plan to attend and/or need a ride. If you plan to carpool, please meet at FBCP by 8am and make sure you’re a part of the text thread by texting “pickle” to 626.727.9498. Thanks!

• We are having a Family Ministry Training on Sunday, August 25, at 9am in the nursery. Pastors Lindsay and Mary will go over how they thoughtfully connect with kids of all ages during worship. 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.

• Our Basics Class will meet after worship on Sunday, August 25th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. This lunch is for those who are interested in learning about First Baptist Pasadena. Pastors John Jay and Chip will walk you through our church history, our American Baptist denomination, and the meaning behind some of our practices like baptism, communion and membership. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group will meet on Sunday, August 25th, at 7pm in the gym off Union St. Text “pickle” to 626.727.9498 to join the text updates for this group. Email Tim with questions. We have paddles and balls available; bring your parking ticket for validation, and a bottle of water.

• Do you love to sing? The FBCP  Choir Half-Day Retreat is around the corner on Labor Day weekend! On  Saturday, August 31st, we will gather at Atherton at 9am for a time of reflection and rehearsal. We will have coffee and snacks in the morning and will conclude our time together with lunch at noon. If you’re interested, please text “choir” to 626.727.9498 or click here to access the registration link. The choir will resume singing in worship service on Sunday, September 1st, and resume Wednesday rehearsals starting September 4th at 7pm.

• Our FBCPride Group is regrouping after summer break. Enjoy a potluck lunch after worship on Sunday, September 1st, in the Southside Room. If you’re newer and would like to check out the group, please do! The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to let us know you’re coming. Feel free to bring a friend. Last year we met in the evenings; however, this year we will meet at lunchtime after worship. More details to come at the lunch!

• Our next monthly Grief Group meets on Sunday, September 22nd, 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. 

Small Groups

• We are excited to launch small groups mid-September and we have heard interest from quite a few folks. You can text “small” to 626.727.9498 if you’d like to join the fun, and we will follow up with more information. These groups will create opportunities for growth and formation in the context of an intimate circle of belonging in homes around the city. Email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

Summer Travels

• Busy traveling as the summer winds down? Catch up on the latest services with our archive of worship audio found here.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Yarn Crafts Group | 8/18 after worship | Parlor

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 8/24 | 8:30am | El Prieto Loop (4349 El Prieto Rd in Altadena; residential parking)

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 8/25 at 7pm | Gym

• Grief Group | 9/22 at 9am | Room 214

Six Weeks at a Glance

8/18 - Oaxaca Team Meeting
8/25 - Family Ministry Training
8/25 - Basics Lunch
8/31 - Choir Retreat
9/1 - FBCPride Group Lunch
9/8 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/8 - Fall Sunday School Begins
9/15 - All-Church Tacos in the Park
9/22 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/28 - Men’s Breakfast

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 | 08.10.2024

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Tomorrow we will take time in worship to pray over our students, educators, and school employees. We invite them to bring a backpack, briefcase, pencil case, or any other important bag or tool they will use this year so that we can bless those items alongside them. As a church community, we get to lean into the power of blessing and are honored to send our kids and adults into a new year with the reminder that they are deeply beloved for who they are. Thanks for making space for this communal practice tomorrow!

Promotion Sunday  | August 11

This year our Sunday for kids to move up to an older age group will be on August 11th, tomorrow! We are excited for our kindergarteners and sixth graders to make their transition to our older kids and youth groups, respectively. Tomorrow, our rising Kindergarteners will come at 9:45 AM  with their parents to check out their new learning spaces upstairs, and then they will have one last day in the nursery celebrating with all their friends and leaders. Our rising youth will get to spend one last day up with the kids to celebrate with all of them, and then they can stay for the youth gathering after worship ends. Yay for growth!

Youth Outdoor Movie Night | August 12

The Brandow family has graciously offered to host an outdoor movie night for our youth this coming Monday, August 12. Yay! The Brandows live at 2032 Queensberry Rd. Pasadena, CA 91104. Youth can show up at 7:30 PM as the sun goes down, and we'll plan to wrap up at 10:00 PM. Youth should plan to eat dinner beforehand, and we'll have some light snacks for them to enjoy under the stars. Please bring a camping chair (or chairs!) if you have one. Let me know if your youth can join the fun! Thanks to the Brandows for hosting this fun event as summer winds down.

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Our nursery staff will be ready at 10:20 AM to receive your amazing kids. This week our nursery kids will continue to explore the story of the woman at the well. We have fun water activities planned to go with it!

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 in the pews in the front with Pastor Mary and me. This week we will continue to explore gratitude and honor our rising youth with some Bible stories focused on transitions and blessings. We are so thankful for the intergenerational learning that happens in our family ministry spaces!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

• What do you love learning about? What does that tell you about how God made you?

• Think of a time when you made a transition or a big change. What helped you during that time? As many of you  start a new school year, what do you need as you make that transition?

YOUTH

We are on for our regular youth gathering after worship. We'll have lunch and wrap up at 1:30 pm. Parents can pick up their kids in the church  park off Union Street. 

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

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay

Weekly Updates 08.09.2024

Saturday

• Ladies of all ages, we hope you can join us for brunch in the Southside Room tomorrow, August 10, from 10am-12pm. This month, Pastor Leslie will be sharing her story of faith and a time of communal singing. We hope you can join us for a time of fellowship, food and fun together as we continue to deepen our friendships with one another. Thanks to Shawn, Rebekah and Pastor Lindsay for organizing this event!

Sunday

• Our monthly Grief Group meets this Sunday, August 11th, 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. 

• We are excited for our young members to promote in our Family Ministries! Parents of kindergartners, Pastors Lindsay and Mary will meet you in the courtyard at 9:45am to walk you to the elementary classroom upstairs. Sixth graders are invited to stay in their elementary classroom for one last party during worship, and they can start meeting in the lobby after worship to join our youth gathering and lunch. Email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

• Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! We invite all of our students and educators to bring a backpack, briefcase, whistle or pencil to worship for our teacher-student blessing for the upcoming school year during service. The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. 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.

• A reminder to folks interested in leading a small group to please attend the Small Group Leaders Training this Sunday, August 11th, after worship in the Southside Room. Lunch provided. Email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

• Our Passive-Aggressive Pickleball group will meet this Sunday, August 11th, 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.

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

Brewington-Mathis Meal Train

• We rejoice with Galvin and Tyler as they celebrate welcoming Baby Noah into their family. What a joy to welcome a precious new life to our church family and keep them in our prayers. Here’s a copy of the link Pastor Lindsay sent out earlier for those who are considering supporting the family with meals while they adjust to parenthood: Meals for Galvin & Tyler

Small Groups

• We are excited to launch small groups this fall. Please let us know of your interest to lead or attend weekly groups in homes around the area. You can text “small” to 626.727.9498, and we will follow up with more information as we launch in September. These groups will create opportunities for growth and formation in the context of an intimate circle of belonging. Email Pastor Lindsay with questions.

Sabbath

• This month our worship service focuses on the Sabbath and (re)learning rhythms of rest together. Pastor John Jay referenced Abraham Joshua Heschel’s The Sabbath, last Sunday as an optional quick read to consider adding to your collection.

Coming Up

• Our Yarn Craft Group welcomes any crafty knitters or crocheters to join the biweekly fun in the Parlor after worship on Sunday, August 18th. Bring snacks to share (optional) and a water bottle. Email Whitney or Justine if you have any questions. 

• Oaxaca Team—We are having a team meeting for our missions trip (October 18-26th), after service on Sunday, August 18th. At this meeting, we'll hear from Dave Miller, who leads the ministry with Adventures in Life, and learn more about specifics of our trip. Lunch will be provided. Email Pastor John Jay with any questions.

• If you’re interested in helping with Family Ministries, but missed the training in May, we invite you to let Pastor Lindsay know about your interest. We are having a Family Ministry Training on Sunday, August 25, at 9:30am in the nursery. Pastors Lindsay and Mary will go over how they thoughtfully connect with kids of all ages during worship. All staff and volunteers go through a background check process, and we take our family ministry seriously so they receive the best care we can give them. Thanks for considering this fun way to partner in nurturing the community at FBCP! Text “train” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for the training, and email Pastors Lindsay and Mary with questions.

• Our Basics Class will meet after worship on Sunday, August 25th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. This lunch is for those who are interested in learning about First Baptist Pasadena. Pastors John Jay and Chip will walk you through our church history, our American Baptist denomination, and the meaning behind some of our practices like baptism, communion and membership. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.

• Do you love to sing? The FBCP  Choir Half-Day Retreat is around the corner on Labor Day weekend! On  Saturday, August 31st, we will gather at Atherton at 9am for a time of reflection and rehearsal. We will have coffee and snacks in the morning and will conclude our time together with lunch at noon. If you’re interested, please text “choir” to 626.727.9498 or click here to access the registration link. The choir will resume singing in worship service on Sunday, September 1st, and resume Wednesday rehearsals starting September 4th at 7pm.

• Our FBCPride Group is regrouping after summer break. Enjoy a potluck lunch after worship on Sunday, September 1st, in the Southside Room. If you’re newer and would like to check out the group, please do! The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to let us know you’re coming. Feel free to bring a friend. Last year we met in the evenings; however, this year we will meet at lunchtime after worship. More details to come at the lunch!

Friends In Deed 130th Celebration

• You’re invited to a birthday celebration for Friends In Deed! They have served the Pasadena community for 130 years and invite everyone to attend a celebration event at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena from 5-8pm on Thursday, August 22nd. There will be food, activities, and a walk down memory lane. Register here to attend.

Summer Travels

• Busy traveling this summer? No problem. Catch up on the latest services with our archive of worship audio found here.

Regular-ish Happenings

• Grief Group | 8/11 at 9am | Room 214

• Passive-Aggressive Pickleball | 8/11 at 7pm | Gym

• Yarn Crafts Group | 8/18 after worship | Parlor

• Holy Walkamolies Hiking Group | 8/24 | TBD

Six Weeks at a Glance

8/10 - Women’s Brunch
8/11 - Promotion Sunday
8/18 - Oaxaca Team Meeting
8/25 - Family Ministry Training
8/25 - Basics Lunch
8/31 - Choir Retreat
9/1 - FBCPride Group Lunch
9/8 - Oaxaca Bake Sale
9/8 - Fall Sunday School
9/15 - All-Church Tacos in the Park
9/28 - Men’s Breakfast

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