First Baptist DC

First Baptist Church was proud to be the church home of Jimmy Carter and his family, 1977-1981.” wapo.st/4h7KEo0

On the evening before the national election—Monday, November 4, from 5:30-6:30 pm—Everyone is invited to participate in a candlelight standing vigil with houses of worship along 16th Street, NW, to shine a light for democracy, peace and hope.

Eric Mathis is Associate Pastor at FBCDC, leading in the areas of music & worship, young adults, and faith formation. Join us in person at The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, DC - 1328 16th Street NW, on Facebook, or at firstbaptistdc.org at 11am on May 26.

Pentecost Sunday - Preaching This Week Chuck Poole is a former Senior Pastor of FBCDC. He retired from ministry in 2022 after pastoring Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi.

Celebrate Christ's resurrection with the music of choir, organ, brass, and a message of hope from Pastor Julie. Bring a flower to decorate the Flowering Cross (optional).Cookie reception on front patio after worship.

First Baptist joins in mourning the passing of our sister, Rosalynn Carter. Her partnership with Jimmy Carter was a model of sharing. God bless you, Rosalynn, and thank you.

First Baptist DC is praying for the comfort and peace of our sister and friend, Rosalynn Carter, who has entered hospice care. Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter were beloved members of this church family while they were in the White House, and we cherish their lives as servants of God.

Jan Kraybill performs free at 4pm on Sunday, November 12 at FBCDC in the 2023 Dr. Lawrence P. Schreiber Organ Recital.

First Baptist DC hosts Amy Butler for a launch of her new book, “Beautiful and Terrible Things: Faith, Doubt and Discovering a Way Back to Each Other” on Tuesday, November 7 at 7pm. Conversation, Q&A, and book signing. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The event begins at 7:00 pm.

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YOUR BLOOD IS NEEDED. All who come to give Oct. 25 will get a $10 e-gift card to a restaurant merchant of their choice.

"Jimmy Carter has endeavored to live a life in the way of Jesus, which is to say a life of love. Love characterized by service, humility, simplicity, compassion, truth-telling, deep listening, peacemaking.” ~ Pastor Julie

Pastor Julie Pennington-Russell joins other faith leaders Tuesday to honor the legacy of Jimmy Carter at the Home | Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution (gmu.edu). Carter was an active member of FBCDC during his presidency 1977-1981.

Join us in-person at 16th & "O"st NW or via stream to firstbaptistdbc.org & Facebook.com/firstbaptistdc every Sunday at 11am.

We’re on a mission to help save lives with the American Red Cross. Roll up a sleeve between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the First Baptist Church of Washington, D.C., 1328 16th Street NW. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Today, First Baptist is partnering with the local CBS affiliate station WUSA9 to Stuff the Truck with supplies for one of our mission partners, Charlie's Place. We are stationed at Giant Food, 3336 Wisconsin Ave. NW, to collect supplies shoppers purchase and donate.

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This Sunday in Worship: Discerning Love’s Voice - mailchi.mp/firstbaptistdc… This Sunday we gather around one of Jesus' seven “I am” statements found in the gospel of John: “I am the gate of the sheep … whoever enters through me will be saved.”

This Sunday in Worship: The Breaking and Burning - mailchi.mp/firstbaptistdc… We gather around the story of Jesus appearing to the disciples on the road to Emmaus.