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Partnership with University Church in the News

The Journal & Courier recently ran a major article covering our partnership with University Church: http://www.jconline.com/story/life/faith/2014/09/06/university-church-finds-new-home-first-baptist/15217627/ University Church will start having services at First Baptist Church Sunday mornings on September 14th, 2014 at 11:00 am.  The hope of both churches is that this will not be a temporary situation, but rather it might be a way for us to help…

Health Hut

The Health Hut (offering hygiene products) & the Free Community Hot Lunch is brought to you in partnership from The Gathering, The Buttery Shelf, and First Baptist Church of Lafayette. The Health Hut takes place in Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church, 411 N. 7th Street every 2nd Thursday of the month. The doors open at 10 a.m. and the…

Worship in the Street

We will be joining with First Christian Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, Brown Street United Methodist Church, and St. John’s Episcopal Church on Sunday July 6th at 10:00 am out in the street for a combined worship service.  We will meet on 6th Street between First Christian Church and Trinity United Methodist Church.

Special Hands School of Art

There was an article in the paper today about Special Hands School of Art and First Baptist Church.  We are in conversations with Special Hands School of Art to partner together to bring a school of art to Lafayette for people with special needs.  You can read the article here: http://www.jconline.com/article/20140226/NEWS/302260029/Art-school-special-needs-students-possibility-2-mothers-say

Newspaper Reports on Free Community Meal

There was a nice article in the paper today about the free community hot lunch we provide in partnership with the buttery shelf.  Members Steven Riggs and Ashley Hammac were interviewed in the video along with guest Skip Morgan.  You can read the article and watch the video here: http://www.jconline.com/article/20140213/NEWS/302130031?source=nletter-top5 This meal is about more than just eating food.  It’s…

Free Community Hot Lunch!

First Baptist Church has partnered with the Buttery Shelf to provide a free community hot lunch every second and fifth Thursday of the month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church (Directions). This meal is about more than just eating food.  It’s about building a community of people who can enjoy each other’s company.  Come and join us every…