What “Clearing Out” is For
Dear Beloved Community, This Lenten season of “clearing out” has been clarifying, hasn’t it? We’ve felt it in our church house, as the first floor has, ...
Signs of New Life
As we begin the month of April, new life is emerging all around us. Our physical world is teeming with new signs of life. Tree leaves. Flowers. Birdsong. Buzzin...
100th Anniversary Hymnal!
The Apostle Paul instructed the Colossian church that they should “with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.” And ...
Reflections From Egypt: Taking Care
Dear Beloved Community, Here I am again, writing to you on the heels of a great learning adventure! So before I say anything, I must say thank you. One of...
Potlucks
A Thanksgiving potluck? Yes, please! We are, after all, a baptist church with a chance to make some delicious dishes and lean into warm conversation...
Community Showing Up
Last week I sat down with a couple friends from church to record a couple podcast episodes for First Baptist on Fifth’s new Life Together podcast. I...