Everything happening at church this week…
Another heat wave! Unfortunately it’s what we’ve come to expect of October. Try to stay cool this week and we hope you can experience our church - 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 10/13/2026)
Friends In Deed - The Friends In Deed food pantry item for this Sunday, October 18 is cereal. Thank you for the baking items that came in on Sunday!
Pastor Appreciation Sunday - Join us Sunday, October 18, as we celebrate and give thanks for our pastors! We’re grateful for their leadership, care, encouragement, and faithful service to our church community. Come help us show our pastors how much they are loved and appreciated!
FBC GAME NIGHT IS BACK!!! Come for a night of fun, laughter and yes, competition! Games for all ages will be available, including chess, D&D, Bridge, and more. Pizza will be provided, but everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite snack also. It will be a night to remember!!! October 23, 6-8 pm.
Costume Sunday - Come to church in costume! Kids, youth, and adults are invited to wear a fun, creative, or silly costume to worship on Sunday, October 25. Costumes are completely optional—come dressed up or come as you are. We look forward to a joyful Sunday together!
Understanding How FBC Pasadena Is Structured and Governed - As part of our commitment to clarity and healthy church leadership, we want our congregation to have a clear understanding of how FBC Pasadena is organized and governed. Our Church Governing Documents outline the roles and responsibilities of our congregation, pastors, church leaders, and governing bodies, and help us understand how decisions are made within our church community.
World Missions Offering - For the month of October we are taking offerings for World Missions. “Giving generously to missions is a necessity, because the Great Commission is the driving force of our discipleship individually and as a church. It’s a blessing for us to have relationships with our global servants, because when we hear their stories and the ways that God is using them to transform lives where they serve, we can feel as if we had a part in that work, even though it’s God who is doing the transformation.”
Brian Romanowski, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Mahomet, Illinois
Click HERE to donate
Advent Devotional: Emmanuel: Unwrapping God’s Greatest Gift - As Advent draws near, we want to center ourselves with expectant hearts for the Christ-child by creating our very own devotional!!! We are asking YOU to submit cherished scriptures, poems, art and prayers—anything that helps you anticipate the birth of Jesus. There is no age limit for entries but please submit only one entry per person. Entries must include your name and how your submission helps you prepare your heart for the Christ child. If you submit a poem, please include the author’s name (unless it is your original work). If there is a Scripture that resonates with you please include the Scripture passage and a personal reflection or short story related to the passage. Submit your entries to Pastor Greta at by November 8th.
Sunday School - starts Sunday, October 4 and meets weekly through November 22. All meetings are from 9-10 am, room assignments are TBD. It’s not too late to join us! You have 3 classes to choose from (REGISTER HERE):
Grace In The Grey - in a world of such extreme polarization, the church must stand out as an example of how to disagree, with grace. Jon Fox facilitates this class using Grace in the Gray by Mike Donehey to help us learn how to honor God through disagreements or conflicts. Discussion areas include learning to listen with grace, living in the tension of conflict or disagreement, and letting go with grace and love.
Hope as Practice: Learning to Live Faithfully While We Wait, led by Buki Omoseni - What does it mean to remain faithful when life is still unresolved? This eight-week study explores hope, not as positive thinking or certainty that everything will work out, but as a practice of living faithfully amid uncertainty. It is about practicing faithfulness with the faith we have. Through Scripture, reflection, conversation, and spiritual practices, we’ll explore waiting, longing, lament, perseverance, attention, community, and the courage to trust while the story is still unfolding.
Come as you are—especially if you are waiting for something, carrying unanswered questions, or simply wondering what faithful hope looks like in real life.
Gaining a Heart of Wisdom: Conversations on Aging - Join Jeannette Scholer and Molly Wilkerson in a series of thoughtful conversations about aging, rooted in the lived experiences of an older adult and a doctor who treats older adults. We will discuss navigating the transitions that come with older age, maintaining health, and facing mortality. Psalm 90:12 will guide us in this journey. We will rely on scripture and recommended resources for individual reading. This class is open to elders and younger folks looking to support older adults.
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!
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.
Sacred Spaces Walk - Pasadena is celebrating Walktober with a month-long celebration of walking, public health, and community engagement with free activities across the city. The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation in partnership with Day One and the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition (PasCSC) invites all of Pasadena to get out and WALK in October! Now in its ninth year in Pasadena, Walktober was launched locally by the PasCSC and community partners.
Walktober is an annual international promotion to encourage walking. Communities across the world organize fun events bringing awareness to walking. The City in collaboration with Day One, and PasCSC, has partnered with local organizations and community members to put together a month-long calendar of in-person walks, tours, and community events.
The slate of events reflects a wide range of ways to enjoy walking and moving in the City. Be it for everyday exercise, mental health, to meet new people, learn about the city, or simply to get to work or school, we hope to inspire the Pasadena community by providing a variety of fun exciting events highlighting the City’s rich history, cultural amenities, art, and natural beauty. Early registration for all events is highly encouraged as many events have limited capacity.
Check out the complete listing of all the guided in-person walks. Use the “Register” buttons to RSVP on the corresponding Eventbrite pages. You are encouraged to register early as space is limited on some of the walks.
