Upcoming Events | First Baptist Church

Our Story, Our Song

Sunday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Have you ever heard someone say, “I miss singing hymns?” Of course, every Sunday in worship our church sings the great hymns of our faith...we have never forsaken this holy practice. On Sunday, May 19th we will do this in...

Vacation Bible School

June 24-27 from 9:00-Noon at First Baptist Church of Asheville All children who are 4 year old through 5th grade are invited to join us for Vacation Bible School. We'll learn four Bible Stories, play games, eat snacks, make crafts, and do awesome science experiments!...

Stewards of Children Training

May 9 at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Asheville he Christian Formation and Fellowship Council for Children and Youth invite parents and those who work with children and youth to attend the Stewards of Children training provided by the Mountain Child Advocacy...

Room In The Inn 2019

Room In The Inn (RITI) will be April 14 through April 21, 2019. Signup tables in Atrium on February 3 and 10, 2019. FBCA partners with RITI twice a year to provide shelter for up to 12 women. Each week, a different congregation opens its facilities to welcome the...

Caswell Spring Youth Retreat

Celebrate the end of the year in the sand and the surf of Caswell Beach. We’ll enjoy thoughtful discussions, group games & challenges, and evening parties, as well as group affirmations and senior rites of passage. Caswell Spring Youth Retreat May 24-27, 2019 Fort...

Unidiversity 2019

Unidiversity 2019 July 20-27 Knoxville, Tennesee Experience a truly unique camp set on the campus of the University of Tennessee. Choose from a list of creative electives and seminars, attend thought-provoking worship sessions, and enjoy free time and recreation on...

Practicing Shalom in the Time of Climate Change

Wednesdays, April 24 - May 15 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel April 24 – “Living in this time of Climate Change” Deke Arndt, Chief, Monitoring Branch, National Center for Environmental Information, NOAA From his experience as climate scientist with the National Oceanic and...

Earth Day Vigil

April 28, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Sacred Garden We invite you to join us for a vigil celebrating God's creation and calling on people of faith to care for it. We will gather outside of First Baptist Church of Asheville for an afternoon of song, reflection, and to...

Teaching the Scriptures on the Inside

Teaching the Scriptures on the Inside Bible Study at Craggy Correctional Center Mark Embler First Baptist Church Asheville (FBCA) was called to lead weekly Discipleship Bible Studies at Craggy Minimum Facility. Without hesitation, we answered God's call to ministry...

Agape for Youth

Wednesdays | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | Youth Room (4th Floor) Jesus teaches us that the greatest commandment is to love God with all of our mind, heart, soul, and strength, and that is exactly how we structure our Wednesdays. Each week of the month offers a different...

Crossroads Afterschool Program

Crossroads Afterschool Program, held on Wednesday afternoons during the school year, is a First Baptist Church of Asheville ministry to help kids at risk in grades K-3. FBCA volunteers are paired one-on-one with a student to help tutor them in their homework....

MannaFood Bank – Senior Team

On the 4th Thursday each month, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., the FBCA Senior Adult Manna Foodbank Team will be going to sort and pack food that will be given to people in our community facing food shortages. You can meet at Manna FoodBank from 1:00-3:00 p.m. or join us at the...