After Worship in Fellowship Hall
We celebrate the season as a church family on December 8 with our monthly potluck meal (note -- the second Sunday in December). Lon Schreiber will play favorite Christmas piano tunes during the meal. After lunch we'll enjoy a brief theatrical performance by the FBC Kids (see announcement on p. ?). Bring your favorite dish and join the fun!
Suggested items if your last name begins with:
A-J: dessert/fruit
K-R: meat/protein
S-Z: salad/veggie
"To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."Celebrate this holy night at FBC's Christmas Eve service featuring special elements for children, a reading of the Christmas story, the music of organ and choir, and a Christmas Eve meditation by Pastor Julie. We’ll conclude the service with the lighting of congregational candles.
For many people, the approaching Christmas holiday doesn't bring with it the joy and happiness advertised on television or in greeting cards. For those facing the holidays after the death of a loved one or after a divorce, a miscarriage, the loss of a job, or some other emotional trauma, Christmas can be the hardest season of all. Consider inviting and accompanying someone you know who is in need of hope and comfort.
Capture the joy of the season with a beloved First Baptist tradition featuring the choirs and instrumentalists of First Baptist Church, National City Christian Church and The Runnymede Singers. An offering will be collected on behalf of S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat), an interfaith, community-based service organization that exists to help and support residents of our nation’s capital experiencing homelessness and poverty. Enjoy hot beverages and cookies at a reception after the concert.
Limited free garage parking and street parking available.
The season of Advent invites us to pay special attention to the promises God has made. God the Beloved has made beautiful promises to us. Some already have been fulfilled: “A child is born to us, a son is given to us…” (Is. 6:9) and “Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord.” (Lk. 2:11) Some promises are unfolding around us, in the present, for the lives we’re living now: "Do not fear, for I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I’ll strengthen you and help you and hold you in my strong right hand.” (Is. 41:10) And some of the promises are beckoning to us from far ahead on the road: “[God] will lead them to the springs of life-giving water and will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Rev. 7:17b). In this season you are invited to open yourself to the beautiful promises of God.
December 1
The Promise of Home
Revelation 7:9-17
December 8
The Promise of Presence
Philippians 2:1-11
December 15
The Promise of Justice
Luke 1:39-55
December 22
The Promise of Kindness
Titus 3:3-7
December 24
Christmas Eve
A Promise in Plain Wrapping
Luke 2:1-20
Our annual Thanksgiving gathering is Sunday, November 24 in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $12 per adult and $5 per child 12 and under, If you are able please buy an extra ticket for a guest who happens to worship with us that day. Online reservations are closed. You may pay with check or cash the day of the event. Questions? Contact D'O Dillard at ddillard@firstbaptistdc.org
We’re located at 16th and O Streets NW—in the heart of Washington, a mile north of the White House. We are part of the Dupont Circle and Logan Circle neighborhoods. Need more info? Call us or click below.
We look forward to greeting you in person. In the meantime, you can request prayer or ask a question by calling or sending an email.
At First Baptist DC, giving is the fuel that powers every congregational expression of hospitality, compassion, generosity and justice. FBC relies on the congregation for regular, sustainable financial support.
The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C.
1328 16th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 387-2206
