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Wednesday night meal
Come. Eat. Hang out. Talk. Listen. Or just sit still and BE for a minute. Usually the meal begins at 6:00 p.m., with activities following at 6:30: youth Bible study, Sacred Music Academy for grades 3-8, an adult discussion group, etc. Details to be added as they become available.
Find out more »Youth Bible Study
A youth Bible study for grades 9-12 meets in the youth room above the Roger Williams Room (gym) kitchen each Wednesday during the school year from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Leaders are Christy and Bryan Miller.
Find out more »Sacred Music Academy
Under the direction of church musician extraordinaire Evelyn Falen, kids from ages 3rd-8th grade will have the opportunity to sing with a vocal choir and play with a handbell choir each Wednesday evening. Sunday morning performances will be scheduled at Evelyn's discretion. The Sacred Music Academy is open to the community--all are welcome to participate, and inviting friends is encouraged! The details: 6:30 p.m.: Vocal Choir 7:00 p.m.: Handbell ensemble training Cost: $20 per semester (Scholarships available! Contact the church…
Find out more »Yoga with Nancy
Join instructor Nancy Bonner every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. for a gentle/chair yoga class emphasizing posture, strength, flexibility, and breath while having fun together! It's free. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle, and dress comfortably in clothing that allows freedom of movement.
Find out more »Project:One62 Virtual Prayer Vigil
From 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sat. 9/23 and Sat. 10/21, we’re having a prayer vigil in connection with Project:One62, our stewardship campaign that unites both our regular yearly stewardship giving with giving that continues to reduce debt on our building and lays aside funds for emergencies and other future needs. You can sign up here by clicking one of the links below to pray with us, for one or more 1/2 hour time periods between those hours. (Once…
Find out more »8:30 a.m. Worship: Dezo, Guest Preacher
Her name is Louisenie Desauguste, but we know her as Dezo! Members of our congregation met Dezo in Haiti during a mission trip, when she served as their translator. She came to Lawrence to live with FBC members in order to attend college, first at Johnson Co. Community College, then at Avila. While attending Avila (by then living with members of First Baptist in Kansas City, KS to shorten the commute), Dezo began to hear a call to attend seminary.…
Find out more »9:30 Sunday School
Each Sunday, FBC has Sunday School classes for all ages! You can find more info about Sunday School HERE. Times may vary with holidays and during the summer, but the calendar should reflect those changes.
Find out more »10:45 a.m. worship: Dezo, Guest Preacher
Her name is Louisenie Desauguste, but we know her as Dezo! Members of our congregation met Dezo in Haiti during a mission trip, when she served as their translator. She came to Lawrence to live with FBC members in order to attend college, first at Johnson Co. Community College, then at Avila. While attending Avila (by then living with members of First Baptist in Kansas City, KS to shorten the commute), Dezo began to hear a call to attend seminary.…
Find out more »Chancel Choir Rehearsal
FBC's chancel choir is changing its rehearsal schedule! Rehearsal will still be held every Thursday evening, but now it will be from 7:15 p.m. in the FBC sanctuary. On Sunday mornings, the choir meets in the choir room (located between the sanctuary and the hallway to the gym) at 10:30 a.m. to rehearse for performance during the 10:45 a.m. service. Another rehearsal will be held following the 10:45 service for about 15 minutes to rehearse the following Sunday's anthem. This…
Find out more »5:00 ABY Youth Group
FBC's youth group, ABY (A.merican B.aptist Y.outh) starts each Sunday evening during the school year at 5:00 p.m. with games, Chupper at 5:30 ("church supper," a meal provided by parents who sign up to cook and serve), then a lesson that usually goes from about 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. For more info on our youth group, click HERE!
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