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 10/27/2026)

• Friends In Deed - The Friends In Deed food pantry item for this Sunday, November 1 is hearty soup/chili/stew. Thank you for the cereal that came in on Sunday!

• Town Hall Meeting - Join us for our annual Town Hall Meeting, after service on November 8. This is the meeting where we present our budget for the coming year.

• CicLAvia - Pasadena - This all-day event temporarily closes streets to car traffic and opens them to use as a gathering place. CicLAvia Sundays are free for all to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore. It’s not a race. There’s no starting point or finish line—begin where you like and enjoy the day your way. Come to church ready to participate and we can attend together right after service on Sunday, Nov. 15!

• 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.

• 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 by November 8th.  YOU CAN FIND EXAMPLES HERE.

• Gratitude Night - Sunday evening, Nov. 22 at 6pm in the Gym. This is a special time for potluck and fellowship, where we reflect on God’s goodness throughout the year and members vote on our budget and board leadership. Based on your last name, as you’re able, please bring a main dish (A-L), side or salad (M-S), a dessert (T-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your FBCP friends and family. Childcare will be provided as needed. We hope you join us!

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.

• Below is an article about our own church member, Lisa Cavelier, and her recent event with the Pasadena Boys & Girls Club: