WELCOME
to the First Baptist Church
of Portland, Oregon!
On this website, you'll be able to find information about First Baptist Church, our beliefs, our service to the community and the world, and our church family. Look for pictures of our congregational life in our church photo album. We are an American Baptist congregation committed to being "Ambassadors for Christ to the Heart of the City."
We'd be delighted to have you join us any Sunday for worship or Sunday School, or for one of our other weekly gatherings. See the many opportunities to be connected and involved in the life of First Baptist Church.
| Upcoming Events at First Baptist |
Christianity 101
Starting Sunday, February 7 - Christianity 101 Class led by Pastor David Sunday at 12:30pm in Room 102 (the Lifeline classroom). For those exploring church membership or simply wanting to revisit the core convictions of Christian Faith.
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Handbell Choir
Sunday, February 14 - Handbell Choir Rehearsals Start Put music in your life for Lent instead of taking something out. Sign up on the sheet in the Choir Room for this short-term commitment. Forty-minute practices will start February 14 at 12:15pm in the Choir Room. Contact Travis Hatton by phone at 503-228-7465 or track him down Sunday morning.
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Looking at First Baptist Church in 2010
A Message from Senior Pastor David L. Wheeler
Who are we as 2010 begins? What is our congregational DNA? What unique role do we have to play in the advancement of God’s Reign? Let me begin this way: First Baptist Church, Portland is a congregation that defies stereotypes. We thrive on the unification of opposites.
**Congregations are often defined by generation or ethnicity. In contrast, we believe there is immense value in bringing the generations and the nations together for worship and table fellowship. Every Sunday we have worshippers born in ten different decades and we conduct five worship services in three different languages. We must never allow familiarity to dull our wonder at this amazing reality. We are all enriched by our togetherness across generations, languages and cultures, although it is not always easy.
**Congregations are often classified as urban or suburban, metropolitan or neighborhood churches. We are located in the heart of downtown Portland, and many faithful participants walk to Sunday worship each week. At the same time, we have members attending regularly from Gresham, Tigard, Wilsonville, Hillsboro, Newburg, Scappoose and St. Helens because of the unique fellowship they find here. More
Click on any of the following for more information about worship services, Sunday school, and opportunities for Bible study and Christian fellowship. Please join us sometime!