A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »9:30 a.m.: Adult Education (childcare provided) Adult Bible Study: We are studying Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Led by Beth Loughhead. We meet in the Mary Kuell room. Faith Journey Bible study: “What’s so amazing about Grace?” Led by Gloria Stoneham and Kent Harrop. We meet in the staff conference room, main floor. Mae Patten: Led by Andrea Stackpole, this class studies the Scripture and other books, and discusses how it applies to our lives. We meet in the lounge.
Find out more »Join us each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship in our Sanctuary! We are a Welcoming and Affirming congregation where ALL are welcome! Gathering together for times of worship offers us the opportunity to center ourselves in the midst of a busy world, to renew our strength, to respond to God’s loving and leading call to love the challenges before us. In worship, we find strength in one another, in our faith, in the scripture, and in our God.…
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Lectio divina is Latin for "divine reading" and refers to the traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. Our Wednesday morning lectio divina gatherings are an opportunity for spiritual seekers and believers alike to come and spend time in community and in contemplation and reflection of God's word before…
Find out more »Labor Day Weekend Family Camp (LDWFC) Registration is Open! Put August 31-September 3 in your calendar. On beautiful Lake Winnepesaukee, NH ( fun for individuals and families). FBC info night May 30th 7 p.m. in church chapel. Bring your questions. Ear wiggling dessert served, child care provided upon request. Hosted by registrar Cindy Shupp and FBC campers!
Find out more »The Sanctuary Vocal Choir meets weekly with Music Director Esther Redington for rehearsal and sings weekly in worship throughout the regular program year (September through June). Please contact Esther with questions or for more information.
Find out more »Canobie Lake Trip! (Rain Date: June 9th) - we will wrap up our year with a celebratory day trip to Canobie Lake together! Stay tuned for more details as it gets closer!
Find out more »Join Kent Harrop for a beautiful paddle on Chebacco Lake in Essex. We’ll gather at the lakeside cottage of Bob and Deb Blanchard. A limited number of kayaks, canoes, and flotation devices are available, or bring your own equipment. After a boat safety orientation, we’ll launch onto the water for a leisurely paddle. Great for novice or experienced paddlers. We’ll use the paddle as a meditative practice. We’re inspired by a line from the poet Wendell Berry ‘for a time I rest on the quiet of…
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »9:30 a.m.: Adult Education (childcare provided) Adult Bible Study: We are studying Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Led by Beth Loughhead. We meet in the Mary Kuell room. Faith Journey Bible study: “What’s so amazing about Grace?” Led by Gloria Stoneham and Kent Harrop. We meet in the staff conference room, main floor. Mae Patten: Led by Andrea Stackpole, this class studies the Scripture and other books, and discusses how it applies to our lives. We meet in the lounge.
Find out more »Join us each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship in our Sanctuary! We are a Welcoming and Affirming congregation where ALL are welcome! Gathering together for times of worship offers us the opportunity to center ourselves in the midst of a busy world, to renew our strength, to respond to God’s loving and leading call to love the challenges before us. In worship, we find strength in one another, in our faith, in the scripture, and in our God.…
Find out more »We will recognize and appreciate the longterm members of our voice and bell choirs during this Sunday service, and will continue the celebration with a reception following worship. Join us in thanking these special individuals for their contributions!
Find out more »Welcome class offers an opportunity for those new to our community to learn about the values that guide this congregation and meet some wonderful people. Hosted by Kent Harrop. Childcare provided. RSVP to kharrop@fbcbeverly.org. We meet in the lounge.
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »First Baptist's Lay Visitation Ministry Team provides a ministry of visitation, caring, listening, prayer, and comfort to the church family and the wider community. This group meets monthly, on the first Tuesday of each month, for training, reflection, sharing, and to receive new ministry assignments. New members are always welcome to the Team. Please contact Kent Harrop if you are interested in learning more.
Find out more »Join us on the FIRST Tuesday of every month for Theology on Tap! This lively discussion group meets at Chianti on Cabot Street in Beverly from 8:00 p.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m. (although it's a casual gathering - come and go as you need to!) to gather around the table and share food, refreshments, and conversation about life, faith, and the places that they intersect. This group is open to the community, and new members are always welcome!
Find out more »Lectio divina is Latin for "divine reading" and refers to the traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. Our Wednesday morning lectio divina gatherings are an opportunity for spiritual seekers and believers alike to come and spend time in community and in contemplation and reflection of God's word before…
Find out more »The Sanctuary Vocal Choir meets weekly with Music Director Esther Redington for rehearsal and sings weekly in worship throughout the regular program year (September through June). Please contact Esther with questions or for more information.
Find out more »All parents and families in the wider community are invited to join our church family in this special event designed to give parents and caregivers some much-needed free time while ALSO providing outstanding care and fun and lively activities for children! Our Parents’ Night Out events are free, open to all, and take place the SECOND FRIDAY of each month, at the church. Children are dropped off here at the church while parents and caregivers can take time to run…
Find out more »Hallelujah Farm is a restored 17th century farm and retreat center set in the hills and meadows of the southwestern corner of New Hampshire, in the small town of Chesterfield. It is a quiet place to find peace in contemplation, strengthen friendships, feed your soul with the beauty of natural surroundings and enjoy the slower pace of country life. Your FBC Spiritual Life Team is hosting this event. Limited to 20 people. Contact Kent Harrop at kharopp@fbcbeverly.org or Bryan Vosseler to reserve your place. Cost…
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »9:30 a.m.: Adult Education (childcare provided) Adult Bible Study: We are studying Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Led by Beth Loughhead. We meet in the Mary Kuell room. Faith Journey Bible study: “What’s so amazing about Grace?” Led by Gloria Stoneham and Kent Harrop. We meet in the staff conference room, main floor. Mae Patten: Led by Andrea Stackpole, this class studies the Scripture and other books, and discusses how it applies to our lives. We meet in the lounge.
Find out more »Join us each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship in our Sanctuary! We are a Welcoming and Affirming congregation where ALL are welcome! Gathering together for times of worship offers us the opportunity to center ourselves in the midst of a busy world, to renew our strength, to respond to God’s loving and leading call to love the challenges before us. In worship, we find strength in one another, in our faith, in the scripture, and in our God.…
Find out more »Meet us at the Winn house to close the year with a celebration!
Find out more »The Banquet - come to the church at our usual time (6 p.m. until 9 p.m.) dressed in your best attire as we celebrate another wonderful year with the closing banquet. There will be awards from the advisors to each young person (and maybe from the seniors to the advisors, too!), as well as a closing time together in the sanctuary, when we will say goodbye to our seniors in a candlelit ceremony. Come and join us as we close…
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Lectio divina is Latin for "divine reading" and refers to the traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. Our Wednesday morning lectio divina gatherings are an opportunity for spiritual seekers and believers alike to come and spend time in community and in contemplation and reflection of God's word before…
Find out more »The Sanctuary Vocal Choir meets weekly with Music Director Esther Redington for rehearsal and sings weekly in worship throughout the regular program year (September through June). Please contact Esther with questions or for more information.
Find out more »The Book Group will discuss “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. https://www.celesteng.com/little-fires-everywhere/ As always, the group meets at one o’clock in the church lounge, and new members are always welcome, even if only for one session!
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Join us each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship in our Sanctuary! We are a Welcoming and Affirming congregation where ALL are welcome! Gathering together for times of worship offers us the opportunity to center ourselves in the midst of a busy world, to renew our strength, to respond to God’s loving and leading call to love the challenges before us. In worship, we find strength in one another, in our faith, in the scripture, and in our God.…
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Come watch the Lowell Spinners vs. The Staten Island Yankees with the FBC Men’s Fellowship in an all church baseball outing at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, MA. Each ticket order earns you an entry toward a raffle for two tickets to the Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Mon. Sept. 24th! Tickets will be sold in the narthex before/after services. See Brian Gregory, Kent Harrop, or John Thomson for further details.
Find out more »Regular monthly meeting of the church's Board of Trustees of the Endowment.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Join us each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship in our Sanctuary! We are a Welcoming and Affirming congregation where ALL are welcome! Gathering together for times of worship offers us the opportunity to center ourselves in the midst of a busy world, to renew our strength, to respond to God’s loving and leading call to love the challenges before us. In worship, we find strength in one another, in our faith, in the scripture, and in our God.…
Find out more »Join us for a simple lunch and to craft in community. We work on shawls and blankets to be blessed and sent to hospitals and rehab centers. New participants always welcome, no matter the skill level.
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »We will meet enjoy dinner at Karen Popadic's house and before our discussion.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Join us each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship in our Sanctuary! We are a Welcoming and Affirming congregation where ALL are welcome! Gathering together for times of worship offers us the opportunity to center ourselves in the midst of a busy world, to renew our strength, to respond to God’s loving and leading call to love the challenges before us. In worship, we find strength in one another, in our faith, in the scripture, and in our God.…
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »First Baptist's Lay Visitation Ministry Team provides a ministry of visitation, caring, listening, prayer, and comfort to the church family and the wider community. This group meets monthly, on the first Tuesday of each month, for training, reflection, sharing, and to receive new ministry assignments. New members are always welcome to the Team. Please contact Kent Harrop if you are interested in learning more.
Find out more »Join us on the FIRST Tuesday of every month for Theology on Tap! This lively discussion group meets at Chianti on Cabot Street in Beverly from 8:00 p.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m. (although it's a casual gathering - come and go as you need to!) to gather around the table and share food, refreshments, and conversation about life, faith, and the places that they intersect. This group is open to the community, and new members are always welcome!
Find out more »Lectio divina is Latin for "divine reading" and refers to the traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. Our Wednesday morning lectio divina gatherings are an opportunity for spiritual seekers and believers alike to come and spend time in community and in contemplation and reflection of God's word before…
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Join us each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship in our Sanctuary! We are a Welcoming and Affirming congregation where ALL are welcome! Gathering together for times of worship offers us the opportunity to center ourselves in the midst of a busy world, to renew our strength, to respond to God’s loving and leading call to love the challenges before us. In worship, we find strength in one another, in our faith, in the scripture, and in our God.…
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Lectio divina is Latin for "divine reading" and refers to the traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. Our Wednesday morning lectio divina gatherings are an opportunity for spiritual seekers and believers alike to come and spend time in community and in contemplation and reflection of God's word before…
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Join us each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. for worship in our Sanctuary! We are a Welcoming and Affirming congregation where ALL are welcome! Gathering together for times of worship offers us the opportunity to center ourselves in the midst of a busy world, to renew our strength, to respond to God’s loving and leading call to love the challenges before us. In worship, we find strength in one another, in our faith, in the scripture, and in our God.…
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Lectio divina is Latin for "divine reading" and refers to the traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. Our Wednesday morning lectio divina gatherings are an opportunity for spiritual seekers and believers alike to come and spend time in community and in contemplation and reflection of God's word before…
Find out more »Regular monthly meeting of the church's Board of Trustees of the Endowment.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Join us at 10:00 a.m. for this special service of worship in which the youth and adult leaders who have just returned from the church youth group's two-week canoeing and camping trip along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in the North Maine Woods, will lead out worship experience! The 2018 Allagashers will have the opportunity to share about their time on the Waterway, about their experiences and their stories, about what they learned, and about the ways in which they experiences…
Find out more »Following worship, all are invited to come to Lynch Park for the all-church picnic to enjoy food, the sunshine, and one another. The Communal Life Committee will provide grilled meats (veggie burgers too) and beverages. Picnic-goers are invited to bring a side dish (potato salad, etc) or dessert. Parking passes for those who do not live in Beverly are available in the church office. See you there!
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Lectio divina is Latin for "divine reading" and refers to the traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. Our Wednesday morning lectio divina gatherings are an opportunity for spiritual seekers and believers alike to come and spend time in community and in contemplation and reflection of God's word before…
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Join us for a simple lunch and to craft in community. We work on shawls and blankets to be blessed and sent to hospitals and rehab centers. New participants always welcome, no matter the skill level.
Find out more »A meal will be served to anybody who needs it.
Find out more »Among other agenda items, the Council will be introduced to the Trustee initiative for more socially active investment strategies.
Find out more »Our ministerial staff and leadership team meet weekly to ensure that communication is strong and that all aspects of the life and needs of the church are being attended to appropriately.
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
Find out more »Lectio divina is Latin for "divine reading" and refers to the traditional Benedictine practice of scriptural reading, meditation and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of God's Word. It does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. Our Wednesday morning lectio divina gatherings are an opportunity for spiritual seekers and believers alike to come and spend time in community and in contemplation and reflection of God's word before…
Find out more »A free meal for those who need one is available each Tuesday at First Baptist Church. *Please note - Tuesday lunches are served at the White Whale, located on Hale Street, next door to the church.*
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