First Baptist Church, American Baptist Church Southington CT

Deacons & Music Committee
2023-04-13 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Deacons will meet at 3 p.m. followed by the Music Committee at 4 p.m.

2023-04-09 10:00 - 11:00
A traditional Easter Sunday worship will be held April 9, 10 a.m., in the church sanctuary located at 581 Meriden Ave. Join us for the Easter message and music followed by a time of fellowship and an Easter egg hunt. All are welcome to worship with us.

Easter Sunrise Service at Merriman Cemetery
2023-04-09 06:30 - 07:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is holding its traditional sunrise Easter service at the historic Merriman Cemetery where church founders are buried. The cemetery is located on Marion Avenue at the corner of Nutmeg Drive in the Marion section of Plantsville. All are welcome.

Maundy Thursday, April 6 in-person only
2023-04-06 19:00 - 20:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing Maundy Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. This in-person only worship service of solemnity will include scripture, special music and communion. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church.

Palm Sunday, April 2: In-Person & Virtually
2023-04-02 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing Palm Sunday, April 2 at 10 a.m. Worship will be in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Palms will be distributed. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Lenten Book Study: Matisse & the Colors of Lent
2023-03-28 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-03-14 12:00 - 13:30
The Lenten Book Study is underway on Tuesdays, 12-1:30 p.m., in the parlor. We are studying “Matisse & the Colors of Lent.” Bring your bag lunch at noon and study will begin at 12:30 p.m. Pastor Peg leads the group.

Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 26
2023-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 26 at 10 a.m. Worship will be in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Remember, we continue to collect nonperishable food for Southington Community Services. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Lenten Book Study: Matisse and the Colors of Lent
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:30

Annual meeting
2023-03-19 11:00 - 12:00
The annual meeting will be held following worship. Lunch will be provided.

Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 19: In-Person & Virtually
2023-03-19 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 19 at 10 a.m. Worship will be in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Remember, we continue to collect nonperishable food for Southington Community Services. The in-person Annual Meeting will follow worship.

Outreach meeting
2023-03-15 11:00 - 12:00
Outreach will meet at 11 a.m.

Third Sunday of Lent, March 12: In-Person & Virtually
2023-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing the Third Sunday of Lent, March 12 at 10 a.m. Worship will be in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Remember, we continue to collect nonperishable food for Southington Community Services. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

2nd Sunday of Lent, March 5: Communion Sunday & Right Hand of Fellowship
2023-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing the Second Sunday of Lent, March 5 at 10 a.m. It is Communion Sunday and we are extending the Right Hand of Fellowship to seven new members. Worship will be in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Special reception follows. All are welcome at First Baptist Church of Southington.

Lenten Book Study:
2023-02-28 12:00 - 13:30
We will be sharing a lunchtime Lenten study on six Tuesdays (Feb. 28 – March 28) from noon-1:30pm, meeting in the parlor with our ‘brown bag lunches’ from home. We will be discussing a booklet – “Henri Matisse and the Colors of Lent.” If you are interested in participating, please see Peg Lewis to order a booklet.

First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 26: In-Person & Virtually
2023-02-26 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing the First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Remember, we continue to collect nonperishable food for Southington Community Services. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Book Study: "The Lincoln Highway" on Feb. 21
2023-02-21 13:00 - 14:00
Book Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. to discuss “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles. All are welcome!

Sunday worship, Feb. 12: In-person & virtually
2023-02-12 10:00 - 12:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is hosting Sunday Worship, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Stay afterward for Celebration Sunday! Remember, we continue to collect nonperishable food for Southington Community Services. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Music Committee & Board of Deacons
2023-02-09 15:30 - 17:00
On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Music Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. followed by the Board of Deacons at 4 p.m.

Communion Sunday, Feb. 5: In-Person & Virtually
2023-02-05 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing Communion Sunday on Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). Masks are optional if in person. If at home, prep your communion elements beforehand. To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Stay afterward for fellowship time! ***MLK meeting after worship!***

Sunday Worship, Jan. 29: In-person & virtually!
2023-01-29 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for Sunday worship, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary, via Zoom and on our Facebook page (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). Message us for connection information. Stay afterward for Fellowship Hour. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church!

Sunday Worship, Jan. 22: In-person & virtually
2023-01-22 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is hosting Sunday Worship, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). Remember, we continue to collect nonperishable food for Southington Community Services. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church.

Music Committee & Board of Deacons
2023-01-19 15:30 - 17:00
Meetings today include the Music Committee at 3:30 p.m. and Board of Deacons at 4 p.m.

Book Club meets
2023-01-17 13:00 - 14:00
Book Club is meeting at 1 p.m. to discuss “American Dirt.” Everyone is welcome. Bring your ideas for the next “read.”

25th Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 15
2023-01-15 10:00 - 11:00
We are presenting the 25th in-person Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 15 – Southington’s only event honoring the civil rights leader and his mission. Join us at 10 a.m. worship featuring guest speaker Veronica Marion, manager of the Connecticut Statewide Family Engagement Center. A special reception will follow. The public is welcome.

Epiphany Sunday Worship, Jan. 8: In-Person & Virtually
2023-01-08 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). It is also Celebration Sunday! Remember, we continue to collect nonperishable food for Southington Community Services. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church.

New Year’s Day & Communion Sunday Worship, Jan. 1
2023-01-01 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is observing Communion Sunday on New Year’s Day at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT). If at home, prep your communion elements beforehand. To join via Zoom, refer to the email from Pastor Sharon or DM us to receive the link. Stay afterward for fellowship time! Remember, we continue to collect nonperishable food for Southington Community Services. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church.

Christmas Day worship
2022-12-25 10:00 - 11:00
First Baptist Church of Southington is worshiping on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. People can also worship virtually on Facebook (First Baptist Church – Southington, CT) or via Zoom. Stay for Christmas fellowship after the service. Everyone is welcome at First Baptist Church of Southington.

Christmas Eve: A Service of Lessons & Carols
2022-12-24 18:00 - 19:00
The Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m., led by the Rev. Sharon Holt, will include special music, scripture, the Christmas message and lighting of candles. All are welcome to join us in celebrating Christ’s birth. The service will also be broadcast on Facebook Live and available virtually through Zoom.

Deadline for The Steeple Signal
2022-12-19
The deadline for the Jan.-Feb. 2023 issue of The Steeple Signal is Monday, Dec. 19. Please submit your items to Robin Michel by that day.
