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First Baptist Church wins grant to build community garden

First Baptist Church, in partnership with the Centennial Neighborhood, is planning a community garden on their property located at 415 N. 7th St. Lafayette, IN.  First Baptist won a grant from the American Baptist Churches of IN & KY to purchase top soil and construct raised garden beds for this project. More information about how Lafayette residents can participate in…

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.