Everything happening at church this week…
And just like that, everyone’s back in school. We move and breathe through the traffic of our community and hope every one of us can experience shelter and joy each day. We hope you can experience our church this week - keep scrolling for what’s happening.
Last Sunday
You can listen to our service from last Sunday below. We host them on Soundcloud and you can reach into our archive to listen to any Sunday service you’d like by following that link.
This Sunday’s Livestream
This little window below will change to an audio stream on Sundays at 10:30am PST.
Announcements
(updated 8/27/2026)
Friends In Deed - The Friends In Deed food pantry item for this Sunday, August 30 is juice. Thank you for the cereal that came in on Sunday!
Kids Leaders Vision Training - This is a training for anyone who volunteers to work with kids at our church. We want to connect and go over God’s vision for this year. August 29, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. We will have light snacks, group games, and present the overall themes of this school year. You can register HERE.
Choir Retreat - the annual Choir Retreat takes place on Saturday, September 5, 9am-1pm. Register HERE. This event marks the beginning of our annual choir season and will be a great chance to get to know our new choir director, Michelle Espinosa. Interested in singing with us? Email the director and be sure to register!
Blood Drive - the Red Cross will be at FBCP collecting blood donations on Sunday, September 6 from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: FBCP to schedule an appointment. See the flyer below for more details.
Small Groups = Big Connections - Small groups at FBCP offer you a place to grow in your faith and build relationships. If you have never joined a group now is your chance to jump in! Text “small” to (626)-727-9498 or fill out a pew card if you’re interested, and Pastor Chip will be in touch. Small groups start the week of September 7th.
Prayer Team - Calling all prayer team members for a potluck breakfast appreciation gathering. Where: In the home of Jason and Natalee (address will be provided upon registration); When: September 19th from 10 am to 12 pm. We'll gather and enjoy good food and company and creatively brainstorm ways the prayer team can be more visible in the church. Please complete the REGISTRATION FORM no later than September 15. We're looking forward to seeing you!
Film Screening of Jesus was a Migrant -
This is a new documentary that follows author and historian, Dr. Jemar Tisby, to the U.S.-Mexico border to ask the question many have avoided: What does our faith actually require of us when it comes to migrants and asylum seekers? At the border, Tisby sits with ministers, doctors, laborers, and families who have lost everything except their faith. What he finds raises a question that cuts to the core of American Christianity: how did a religion born among the poor, the foreign-born, and the displaced become the spiritual backbone of a movement that closes its doors to them?
This screening and panel conversation is hosted in partnership by First Baptist Church Pasadena, Clergy Community Coalition, and The Center for Restorative Justice. Drinks + snacks will be provided.
When: Thursday, September 10, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: The Chapel at FBCP
Habitat for Humanity - We are signing up to help rebuild Altadena on Saturday, Oct 3. No tools required; just help! Follow THIS LINK for details, and be sure to register by Monday, Sept. 14.
ABCOFLASH Conference - American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest & Hawaii is holding a conference in early October, right next door to us in Glendale.
Pastor Cheryl is particularly interested in the Saturday session by Dr. Anthony Cook, “Tools to Help Others’ Trauma and Your Own Trauma”
The link above will take you to the advertisement flyer.
CLICK HERE to register.
Love in Action - Please consider becoming a part of Love in Action, a group engaged in God’s public witness to the community both in service and advocacy. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month! For more information contact Pastor Greta or Nancy Stiles.
Parking Challenge - The construction and parking situation at FBCP is still in a state of flux. The Holly Street entrance should always be accessible but you may need to approach it from the west (e.g. from Fair Oaks). Stay alert - no one gets hurt!
It can be hot in the Sanctuary! - Remember to wear light clothing and we have cold water by the welcome desk. We also got some new fancy fans so you can make your own airflow!
Audio/Visual Team - Pastor Riley is looking for people to join the audio/visual team (the amazing folks in the sound booth). Contact Pastor Riley for more info.
Music Album Release - Pastor Riley is just about finished mixing and mastering a wonderful new album of songs featuring talented members of our congregation - some new songs and some cherished favorites! Look for the release in the coming weeks.
Lagniappe (lil’ something extra)
We still have FBC branded bags, useful as grocery bags, etc. See the Connections Desk and take a few!
There are community events to share. See below.
