An American Baptist Congregation
Join us each Sunday at 8:38 a.m. in person! This service is more contemplative and interactive in nature, and is not livestreamed. (Join us at 11:00 a.m. for a livestreamed service!) It's about 45 minutes long. Please bring and wear your mask. It may help to watch this video to know what to expect when […]
Join us for a Lenten Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. throughout Lent, beginning Feb. 28. We'll meet in person in the Sojourners classroom and virtually on Zoom. Click button below and complete the brief form to receive the Zoom link. Class Material: Entering the Passion of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine.
What is a walking meditation? It is a slow and quiet walk with a focus on all our senses and this one takes place outside. We will travel about 15 minutes from Lawrence to the location. If you have never participated in a walking meditation, that is ok! There will be a few suggestions to […]
Join us each Sunday at 8:38 a.m. in person! This service is more contemplative and interactive in nature, and is not livestreamed. (Join us at 11:00 a.m. for a livestreamed service!) It's about 45 minutes long. Please bring and wear your mask. It may help to watch this video to know what to expect when […]
Join us for a Lenten Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. throughout Lent, beginning Feb. 28. We'll meet in person in the Sojourners classroom and virtually on Zoom. Click button below and complete the brief form to receive the Zoom link. Class Material: Entering the Passion of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine.
Are you new to First Baptist? Have you joined the church recently, or feel like you are still pretty new at FBC?Do you want to learn more about our church and meet some new folks? Join us for a Welcome Coffee on Saturday, March 11! From 10:00-11:30, we will host casual Q&A about First Baptist […]
Join us each Sunday at 8:38 a.m. in person! This service is more contemplative and interactive in nature, and is not livestreamed. (Join us at 11:00 a.m. for a livestreamed service!) It's about 45 minutes long. Please bring and wear your mask. It may help to watch this video to know what to expect when […]
In March, we are celebrating the Baptist Women in Ministry Month of Advocacy and one way that we at FBC Lawrence are helping to advocate for women in ministry and leadership in Baptist life is by inviting a BWIM guest preacher to our pulpit. On March 12, we welcome Chaplain Toni Page, who will preach […]
Join us for a Lenten Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. throughout Lent, beginning Feb. 28. We'll meet in person in the Sojourners classroom and virtually on Zoom. Click button below and complete the brief form to receive the Zoom link. Class Material: Entering the Passion of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine.
Join us each Sunday at 8:38 a.m. in person! This service is more contemplative and interactive in nature, and is not livestreamed. (Join us at 11:00 a.m. for a livestreamed service!) It's about 45 minutes long. Please bring and wear your mask. It may help to watch this video to know what to expect when […]
The youth group has your Sunday lunch plans covered! Come and eat some spaghetti, and support the youth group's upcoming summer trips and activities.
The Two-Way Sermon Discussion is just that—an opportunity to discuss the past Sunday’s sermon with Pastor Matt. Pastor Matt provides his sermon manuscript for all to peruse as we talk about the parts that are most salient and meaningful for each of us. The last fifteen minutes is spent reading and discussing the scripture for […]
FBC Earthworks Teams Blue and Purple invite you to a very special birding event! Roger Boyd, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Baker University and field trip chair for the Jayhawk Audubon Society, will give a presentation at FBC on attracting birds through landscaping and feeders, as well as identification of common birds of Kansas. But […]
Join us for a Lenten Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. throughout Lent, beginning Feb. 28. We'll meet in person in the Sojourners classroom and virtually on Zoom. Click button below and complete the brief form to receive the Zoom link. Class Material: Entering the Passion of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine.
*NOTE DATE CHANGE* You can join this women's Bible study either in person or virtually on Zoom! The women's Bible study group usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month. To be placed on the email list to receive notifications of upcoming meetings, sign up HERE.
You're invited to attend the public events of the Theologian in Residence Program (a.k.a. the Visiting Scholar in Religion Program), which is March 23–26, 2023. FBC supports and participates in the Theologian in Residence Program, and FBC's Sojourners Sunday school class is the host at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 26. You can find the […]
You're invited to attend the public events of the Theologian in Residence Program (a.k.a. the Visiting Scholar in Religion Program), which is March 23–26, 2023. FBC supports and participates in the Theologian in Residence Program, and FBC's Sojourners Sunday school class is the host at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 26. You can find the […]
Update: Time & location confirmed! Join Teams Blue and Purple for a birdwatching field trip at the Baker Wetlands on Saturday, 3/25! Meet us at the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center, 1365 N. 1250 Road, Lawrence KS at 9:00 a.m., and bring your binoculars if you have them.
You're invited to attend the public events of the Theologian in Residence Program (a.k.a. the Visiting Scholar in Religion Program), which is March 23–26, 2023. FBC supports and participates in the Theologian in Residence Program, and FBC's Sojourners Sunday school class is the host at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 26. You can find the […]
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 the 4th Saturday falling on holiday weekends). It’s in partnership with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, First Baptist Church, Salvation Army, Pelathe District Boy Scouts, […]
Join us each Sunday at 8:38 a.m. in person! This service is more contemplative and interactive in nature, and is not livestreamed. (Join us at 11:00 a.m. for a livestreamed service!) It's about 45 minutes long. Please bring and wear your mask. It may help to watch this video to know what to expect when […]
You're invited to attend the public events of the Theologian in Residence Program (a.k.a. the Visiting Scholar in Religion Program) with Dr. Celene Ibrahim, which is March 23–26, 2023. FBC supports and participates in the Theologian in Residence Program, and FBC's Sojourners Sunday school class is the host at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 26, […]
The Two-Way Sermon Discussion is just that—an opportunity to discuss the past Sunday’s sermon with Pastor Matt. Pastor Matt provides his sermon manuscript for all to peruse as we talk about the parts that are most salient and meaningful for each of us. The last fifteen minutes is spent reading and discussing the scripture for […]
This community-wide ecumenical Taizé-style service is part of a series of Taizé-style service held at various churches in Lawrence throughout Lent. This particular one is here at FBC. We hope you'll join us!
Join us for a Lenten Bible Study on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. throughout Lent, beginning Feb. 28. We'll meet in person in the Sojourners classroom and virtually on Zoom. Click button below and complete the brief form to receive the Zoom link. Class Material: Entering the Passion of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine.
Join Team Purple in discussing Julia Zarankin's Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder: A Memoir in the Sojourners Room and via Zoom! This discussion is the third and last of three birding events in March, including a birding presentation on 3/19 and a birding field trip on 3/25.
Get those wheels turning with a bike ride on the levee! Meet at the parking lot at the north end of the river bridge (at N. 2nd and Locust Streets) at 9:00 a.m. for a 10-mile ride. Wear a helmet and bring water. We will be done about 10:30. Contact Lynne Beatty for more information or if […]