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First Baptist Church

An American Baptist Congregation

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8:38 & 11:00 a.m. CT in person

11:00 a.m. livestreamed

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    9:30 a.m. CT

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        Welcome. Worship. Work. Wonder.


        As we practice our faith together and seek God’s leading for our congregation, we find ourselves relying on the framework of four core tasks to help focus us. Click on the images below to learn more!

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        Our Journey


        Like the city of Lawrence itself, our congregation’s journey began in the settler days of Kansas, and like Lawrence, we’ve evolved with the times—into the vibrant, friendly, missionally committed American Baptist congregation we are today.  Physically located in a university town, we think of ourselves as a “sending church,” welcoming people who are here for school or teaching for a few years who then go on to serve in other places. Now, we’ve expanded our thinking to welcome our online congregation as well, learning to help those people participate and serve from where they are. We’re committed to a model of creation care based on Psalm 8 and our role as stewards of creation. We also value our intergenerational nature: Children and youth are encouraged to participate in worship services and also help lead them, and we have Sunday school/life groups for children and youth as well as adults. Senior adults serve in active, integral roles, helping to lead worship, participating in music groups and discussion groups and more. We welcome you to worship, study, and serve with us, wherever you are!

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        Team Purple Book Study

        May 25 @ 6:30 pm

        The book for our May study is The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It by Helen Scales. You […]

        Harvesters Mobile Food Pantry

        May 28 @ 1:00 pm

        The mobile food pantry distribution takes place in FBC’s parking lot from 1:00–2:00 pm, normally on the 4th Saturday of each month (with exceptions in November and December due to […]

        167th Annual FBC Birthday Picnic

        June 5 @ 1:30 pm

        FBC is 167 years old! Come and join us for our annual birthday picnic. (Location TBA)

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        1330 Kasold Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049
        Phone: 785-843-0020

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        First Baptist Church

        1330 Kasold Drive
        Lawrence, KS 66049

        785-843-0020

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