Mission Board
2024 Regular Ongoing Meetings:
Past 2024 Events:
Past 2023 Events:
- April Food Items: Hamburger Helper
- Consider buying environmentally friendly cleaning products such as Seventh Generation and not using pods because the plastic ends up in the ocean. Tip from Ellen Sherman
- By May 5: If you didn't get your picture taken and want one in the church directory, please email you photo to Laura at LJBproductions@gmail.com.
- April 21: 1:30 PM Attleboro Baby Shower and Luncheon: Items needed for a baby up to 1 years old: Diapers, wipes, mittens, baby clothes, socks, bibs, towels, blankets and soft baby toys. Please bring items unwrapped. Also, there’s a sign-up sheet in the narthex for food donations for the shower.
- April 21: The Wee Read Program continues with "Please Please the Bees" by Gerald Kelley (during worship service)
- April 22: 6 PM, Earth Day Worship. Join us as we give thanks and celebrate the joys of God's creation as well as reflect on how we can be good stewards of the earth. Weather permitting, we will worship outside.
- April 28: Visit from International Ministries staff member Joyce Bagiraneza
- April 28: 1-5, Rebecca Bears will be hosting a free CPR class. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex or email office@fbcattleboro.org
- May 19: Graduation Celebration - please let Amarely Agustin know by May 5th if you have any family member graduating this year from high school or college.
2024 Regular Ongoing Meetings:
- Iglesia Bautista Biblica - Sundays at 10:45 AM and 6 PM
- Deacons - Second Monday of each month at 5 PM
- Trustees - Third Wednesday of each month at 6 PM
- AA Big Book - Every Wednesday at 7-9 PM
- Linsey Woolsey Quilt Guild - Second Monday, 7 - 9:30 PM
Past 2024 Events:
- April 7: Sermon Series talkback after church to reflect on the Sermon Series "Relent. Restore. Renew"
- Wednesdays February 14 - March 27th: Lenten Study at 12:00 PM (lunch afterwards). We will be reading "Inspired: Slaying Dragons, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again" by Rachel Held Evans
- March 10, 17 and 24 from 9 - 9:30 AM in the parlor: Meet First Baptist: Are you interested in learning more about what First Baptist believes? Are you curious about ways to get more involved in congregational life? Are you contemplating what it might mean to become a member? Join Pastor Rebecca to learn more about First Baptist, its beliefs, and its fellowship opportunities.
- Thursday March 28: 7 PM Service of Tenebrae
- Friday, March 29: The sanctuary will be open from 12 - 3 PM on Good Friday
- March 31: 3Easter Sunrise Service at Capron Park at 6:15 AM (Newell Shelter)
- March 15: Board Game Night 7:30 PM: Join us on for games, food and non-alcoholic drinks. Please RSVP Laura at ljbproductions@gmail.com
- March 17: Laura Fisk will be taking our pictures for the new directory after worship service for anyone interested. You may also submit a photo you already have. The cost is $10 (cash, check & credit accepted). A sign-up sheet will be available March 10 to schedule your time.
- March 17: The Wee Read Program continued with Alexia Motley reading "When Marian Sang" by Pam Munoz Ryan
- January 21: The Wee Read Program continues with Laura Fisk reading The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
- January 28: The Annual Meeting after worship
- February 14: Ash Wednesday worship service at 7 PM
Past 2023 Events:
- Rehearsal for the Christmas Concert every Sunday after worship (Christmas Concert is 12/9 at 4 PM)
- Each 3rd Sunday of the month will feature another book in the "Wee Read" series. A picture book that invites us to explore, learn about, and celebrate the diversity of God’s beloved community. Each month’s theme is loosely based on the heritage calendar. The congregation and community alike are invited to participate in this intergenerational event. December 17th during worship service as Laura Fisk reads The Night of Las Posadas by Tomie DePaola.
- December 2: Advent Decorating at 9 AM
- December 3rd (Sunday) at 3 PM (at Andrea Twombly's house): We will be discussing "Small Things Like These", by Claire Keegan. There are several copies available through the library system. This is a short easy read and well worth reading. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Twombly.
- December 9, 4 PM: Annual Christmas Concert
- December 17, during worship: Peace in the Season The Advent and Christmas season is often called the happiest time of the year, but there are some years that do not feel as happy as others. There are lots of things in our lives that can take away from the merriment of the season. Join us in worship on December 17 as we pause for a moment of reflection during the Prayers of the People to acknowledge and lift up the spectrum of emotions we might be experiencing this time of year and to ask for God's peace to surround us in these days.
- November 19, 3 PM: Attleboro Area Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving: People of all faith traditions are encouraged to attend. Highlighting the connectivity of the Attleboro area, this service is co-led by representatives from a variety of faith communities. The service changes location annually.
- November 11th 8 - 2 PM: Our Holiday Fair! Yay!
- October 15 at 3PM: The book discussion for Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Please contact Andrea Twombly with questions
- Saturday, October 7th from 10 AM - 12 PM: Join us on Saturday, October 7th from 10am-12pm as we host the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and build ten beds for children in need. Ten teams of four people will each build one bed. All supplies are included. All abilities and ages welcome! Sign up for a team with Pastor Rebecca
- Craft group will be gathering monthly on the second Tuesday from May through October to work on projects for the Fall Fair. The next Craft Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10th in Fellowship Hall at 6 PM. All are welcome. Please RSVP by Sunday, October 8th to Leslie Driscoll at dmlrd4@aol.com with subject: Craft Meeting so that supplies will be available.
- September 17 at 2 PM: Summer Sing-A-Long - all are welcome to join us in singing your favorite songs from the musical Sound of Music
- School Supplies Drive: This year First Baptist Church & Second Congregational Church are partnering together for a school supplies drive as we anticipate the start of a new school year. Items will be accepted on Sundays through August 13th and given out at the AAIC’s Summer Kid’s Café on August 18th.
- Worshiping Together: All worship services will begin at 9 am. Come join us this summer as First Baptist Church Attleboro and Second Congregational Church worship together. For the month of July, beginning Sunday, July 9th, Rev. Dr. William Sencabaugh will lead worship service for both congregations at First Baptist Church located at 118 S. Main Street, Attleboro. During the month of August, Rev. Rebecca W. Driscoll will lead worship services for both congregations at Second Congregational Church located at 50 Park Street, Attleboro. Looking forward to seeing you there for a time of community worship and fellowship!
- August 27 after worship service: Holiday Fair Meeting held in the parlor after the Service at Second Congregational Church
- June 18 during worship, Wee Read Program
- Saturday, June 3 from 8-10 AM, Church yard clean-up (we'll have things to do inside as well if you prefer that to yard work!)
- May 21st during worship, Wee Read Program: Laura Fisk read A Different Pond by Bao Phi.
- May 20th at 3 PM: Piano Solo Recital: with Manabu Takasawa.
- May 7th, Graduates' Celebration.
- March 19 at Noon in Fellowship Hall (please invite your friends and neighbors): "Wee Read" for all ages. March's book is Sonia Sotomayor. "A judge grows in the Bronx. La juez que crecio en el Bronx." The story of how Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latino to be nominated to the US Supreme Court.
- February 22, 7 PM, Ash Wednesday worship service including the imposition of ashes on the forehead or hand
- February 12: Wee Read - the book, Hidden Figures read at Noon (another book to be read the 3rd Sunday of each month at noon)
- February 12: Valentine's Day Celebration with a potluck dinner immediately following worship service
- January 22: Annual Meeting after worship