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 9/3/2026)
Friends In Deed - The Friends In Deed food pantry item for this Sunday, August 30 is cereal. Thank you for the juice that came in on Sunday!
Choir Retreat - the annual Choir Retreat takes place 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 THIS Sunday, September 6 from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: FBCP to schedule an appointment.
Noon Bible Study Returns! - Our weekly, noon bible study occurs on Mondays starting Sept. 14. We meet in the Parlor.
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
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!
Parents Night Out - Have a date night on us! Bring your children to us on Friday, September 25 and from 5-7pm we’ll watch and feed your little ones, no charge! Register HERE.
All Church Potluck! - Church potlucks are an enjoyable way to meet people or connect further, all over a great meal! The next gathering is Sunday, September 27th, right after the worship service.
If you are able to attend, please bring a dish to share (about 10 servings) based on your last name:
A–L: Main dish
M–S: Side dish or salad
T–Z: Dessert
We could also use help setting up or cleaning up. Please look for the poster in the lobby to join the fun! Talk to Pastor Chip if you have any questions.
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.
Sunday School - starts Sunday, October 4 and meets weekly through November 22. All meetings are from 9-10 am, room assignments are TBD. You have 3 classes to choose from (REGISTER HERE):
Grace In The Gray - 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!
It can be hot in the Sanctuary! - Remember to wear light clothing and we have cold water in the lobby. We also have some fancy new 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.
