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First Baptist Church Family: Our very own DeLana Payne is headed to Austria to sing with the WSSU Singing Rams from June 14-21 2026. Let’s support DeLana and donate to the fundraiser to send her on a life-changing experience! You can find out more about the organization and donate here. When you make your contribution for DeLana, please remember to indicate it on the form. Respectfully,Maestra D’Walla Simmons-Burke

We invite everyone to read and share this essay by Senior Pastor Rev. Doyle: “Christian History Is Black History”

The Health and Wellness Ministry has a table for Heart Disease Awareness Month! Stop by for more information during February- it’s located in the lobby of the elevator tower!

As we celebrate one hundred years of Black History Month, we are honored to invite all members of First Baptist Church to participate in our Black History Program: “Black Excellence.” This special program will take place on Sunday, February 22, immediately following the Morning Worship Service. If you are interested in participating, RSVP at this link or see either a member of the Youth and Children’s Ministry’s Leadership Team (Erika Doyle, Latoya Moore, Valinda Turner, or David Wall) or Wyrine…

We invite everyone to read and share this essay by Damon Richardson, founder of Urban Logia Ministries: “Church History Is Black History”

The Youth and Children’s Ministry is looking for volunteers to serve as teachers for Children’s Church, Sunday School, and Bible Study. Please reach out to the ministry’s Leadership Team if you’re interested!

Happy Birthday to our members celebrating a birthday in February 2026!

You’re invited to take part in several activities scheduled in February 2026! Please note the February Calendar of Activities below!

The Celebration of Life for Rev. Dr. William S. Epps will be on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. EST at the Historic Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles. The link to the YouTube live stream is available below.

On behalf of Rev. Samuel J. Doyle and the entire First Baptist Family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Epps family and the Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles, California, in the passing of Rev. Dr. William S. Epps, who served as our eighth Senior Pastor from 1975 to 1983. The Celebration of Life for Rev. Epps will be on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Please click here for more details about how to view this service.