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Christmas Eve Worship

Worship with Us this Christmas Eve and Celebrate Emmanuel - God with Us! Family Christmas Eve Service Monday, December 24 - 10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary All are welcome to join us for this family-friendly worship service. Children and families will usher in the wonder of...

Caroling, Caroling! AYC Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 9, 7:00 p.m. The four ensembles of the Asheville Youth Choirs will be joined by harpist and AFTA faculty member, Lelia Lattimore, in presenting this joyful, festive...

Folk Advent Service: Comfort and Joy

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary This year's Folk Advent Service once again celebrates the season with a look back to simpler days and times. Join the set of a live radio variety show featuring folk musicians, Alathea, readers' theatre,...

O Come Let Us Adore Him: Christmas Nativity Sets from around the World

December 12 - 19, 2018 Crouch Chapel Weekdays: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Weekends: Noon - 6:00 p.m. “O Come Let Us Adore Him: Christmas Nativity Sets from Around the World” Exhibition returns to First Baptist Church of Asheville December 12 – 19. The fourth annual exhibit,...

Handel’s Messiah

Sunday, December 16, 2018, 7:00 p.m. More than 125 voices from the First Baptist Church of Asheville Adult Choir and the Asheville Youth Choirs High School Chorale will present the Christmas portion and “Hallelujah” chorus from Handel’s masterwork. Accompanying will...

Youth & Young Adult Ski Trip, February 22-23, 2019

There will be a youth and young adult ski trip to Winterplace, West Virginia on February 22-23. Click here to...

Advent Lovefeast

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 6:00 p.m. in the Dining Room The Advent Lovefeast is a beloved tradition that is an integral part of our Advent celebrations. Join us for this warm and inviting service of candles, carols, and community. As we gather around the tables and...

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...

Sharing Your 2019 Generosity Plan

More 200 members and friends of First Baptist Church of Asheville have shared their 2019 Generosity Plans. Thank you for all of the gifts of self and service given throughout this week. They have come in the form of weekly offerings, over $18,000 given for Hurricane...

Giving and Serving at the Center of Hurricane Florence

Our church is launching a partnership with First Baptist Church of New Bern, NC. Their city and the surrounding rural areas were devastated by Florence. They are taking the first steps in a marathon of recovery. Here’s just a little of what they are doing right now:...

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., Ed Graham leads a team of our Senior Adults to help box and sort food at Manna Food bank to help families that are facing food shortages. The Senior Adult team meets at the J&S Cafeteria at River Ridge for a lunch...

Bach’s Lunch Organ Concert

When: August 7, 2018 Where: Sanctuary Box lunches will be available for $5 following the concert. Sponsored by the Academy for the Arts of First Baptist Church of...