Gather for Worship

Gather for Worship
Sundays at 10:30

I always like that the children's story is creative and different.

Wendell

Worship is central to our life together as we connect with God and with one another. You are welcome to join us in person or online for any worship service and can participate as you feel comfortable. 

We gather each Sunday morning at 10:30 and for special services throughout the year—like our Carols by Candlelight service during Advent (the season leading up to Christmas).

Music is an important part of our worship. We sing hymns, both ancient and modern, and are led into times of reflection by pipe organ and choir. Occasionally other instrumentalists and choirs join in our worship (see Make Music for more information).

Each week, members of the congregation read Scriptures aloud and one of our ministers preaches a sermon based on a table of Bible readings called the Narrative Lectionary. We also have a children’s story time.

Deacons and others from the church community lead us in prayer for one another and the world. We also encourage children and youth to participate in leadership, whether lighting the Christ candle, reading scripture, or serving as ushers.

Every one of Clyde Evans’ Bible Study Courses at First Baptist Church have been extremely well presented. It was a great opportunity for one to grow in our Christian faith and further our understanding of the Bible.

Jackie Eisner

On the first Sunday of each month, we share Communion together (all are welcome to partake).

Worship is also a time when we mark important events in our faith journeys, including parent-child dedications and baptisms. We follow the traditional Christian calendar, observing not only Christmas and Easter, but also holy days like Pentecost, All Saints, and Epiphany. Don’t worry if you do not know what those days are all about, join us and discover as you worship.

Our hope is that worship will not only connect you to God and to the FBCH community, but that it will also inspire you to go out of the church to love your neighbours through everyday life and commitment to work for a more peaceful and just world.

Watch past worship services on the FBCH YouTube Channel.

At FBCH I've found a welcoming faith community of people journeying and questioning together while living out Christ's radical love and inclusivity.

Ben Lemphers