Today, the First Baptist Church in America continues its rich tradition of “soul liberty.” It holds firmly to Roger Williams’ founding principle of separation of church and state.
The First Baptist church in America is a dynamic, active congregation. Through its weekly Sunday service, music, Christian education, and fellowship, it reaches out to area college students as well as serving the needs of the community through membership in Better Lives Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Council of Churches. The church is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches/USA ,The American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island and the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America.
The First Baptist Church in America is open and welcoming to people who are seeking a richer faith and a deeper understanding of the Christian message.
Worship begins at 11:00 AM upstairs in the auditorium. (10:00 AM first Sunday in June – first Sunday in September)
Adult Forum and Sunday School begin at 10:00 AM in fellowship hall. (first Sunday after Labor Day – last Sunday in May)
There is no Worship held the last Sunday in May due to Brown University Graduation.
The auditorium is handicapped accessible and we provide child care. (There are no handicapped accessible restrooms.)
Who are the members of the First Baptist Church in America?
by David Coon, moderator on the occasion of our 375th Anniversary Celebration, October 27, 2013
Activities
See what's happening at FBCIA
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_mayor-and-masie.jpg]4900Mayor and Maisie
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_childrens-sermon-2.jpg]6830Children's Sermon Field Trip
The children took a field trip to the baptistery on Sunday[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_blanklets-for-the-world.jpg]11320Blankets for Church World Service
Over $700 was collected to provide blankets through CWS.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_mission-trip-prayer.jpg]4240Prayer before Mission Trip to LaRomana, DR
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_ugandan-kids-choir-7.jpg]5030Uganda Children's Choir
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_kids-choir-7.jpg]4850Uganda Children's Choir
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-bell-ringers.jpg]3670
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-14-00-01.jpg]8550Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-39-14.jpg]9560Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-34-46.jpg]10250Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-32-57.jpg]11770Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-16-09.jpg]12950Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-15-39.jpg]14990Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-12-43-45.jpg]27020Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_10660346_10100563771828541_8461188112864064761_n.jpg]4750Out of the Darkness Walk
October 25, 2014[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_t-mckibbens-nov-2-14.jpg]9010Come let us reason - Tom McKibbens
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_eric-mathis.jpg]8000Eric Mathis
Assistant Professor of Church Music and Worship Leadership at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, presented during the forum and lead the choir on November 2.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1016141653a.jpg]6950winter clothing for our newest family from Eritrea
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1016141648.jpg]6410A new coat for Kunlala
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_10626477_952528161428823_2341724491986730794_n.jpg]6660Rally Day pizza - September 7, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-55.jpg]5510Rally Day pizza - September 7, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-33.jpg]5740Rally Day twins - September 7, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-03.jpg]6080Rally Day bounce - September 7, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014easter-eggs.jpg]6310Russian Easter Eggs - Katya style
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-margaret-and-grace.jpg]5970Spring seeds
April 12, 2014 Grace and Margaret[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-coloring-eggs.jpg]7670Creating Easter Eggs in memory of Katya
April 12, 2014 Arfa and Elizabeth[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-boiling-eggs.jpg]6970Boiling Eggs
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-lights-of-the-city-3.jpg]5090
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-14-cash-gift-1.jpg]5070
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-13-birdhouse.jpg]5470
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[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-9-gift-to-dan.jpg]6080
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[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reception-cake-2-23-2014.jpg]6390
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church-lit.jpg]5930
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_communion.jpg]7200Communion
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choirkc7.jpg]5110FBCIA Choir
Performing for the ABC-USA Conference in Kansas City[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choirkc6.jpg]5180375th Anniversary
Being honored by ABC-USA for 375 years of ministry.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1383177_10100303581836371_1646210100_n.jpg]5030375th celebration cake
thank you Betsy.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1376331_10153420998785052_532844017_n.jpg]5480Andrew
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_893055_649594125055563_1779036293_o.jpg]6160Worship
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_375thfinal.jpg]6580Celebrating 375 years
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-18-18.jpg]4660Tree Planting - Landscape Committee
Arbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-17-35.jpg]4360Art Bone, Chair of Landscape Committee
Arbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-11-41.jpg]4500Mayor Tavares and Pastor Dan
Arbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_annual-meeting-1.jpg]4840Deli lunch prior to the annual meeting
January 27, 2013[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn7159.jpg]4090Dot gives Santa a hug at the Christmas lunch
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn7151.jpg]4110Santa visits with Kyleigh at the Christmas lunch
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo1.jpg]3730The giving tree
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church-doors.jpg]4190Church Doors ready for the Christmas season
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reshmi-9.jpg]3870Baby Shower for Reshmi
November 9, 2012[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reshmi-2.jpg]4210Steve, Angela and Reshmi
Meeting Reshmi<br />November 9, 2012[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-1.jpg]4010Rally Day
First day of the church school year - September 9, 2012<br />Justin, Will and Andrew[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-2-800x600.jpg]3760Rally Day Pizza Lunch
First day of the church school year - September 9, 2012[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-41-800x600.jpg]3980Rally Day
Kelsi, Miriam and Sarah[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_emma-lepore.jpg]3910Emma Lepore shares about her trip to Kolkata
On Sunday, July 29, Emma shared pictures of her recent mission trip to Kolkata. She worked with the Sisters of Charities. Her church family supported her trip.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_wood-teaching-600x800.jpg]3820Dr. Ralph Wood shares during Sunday Forum
Dr. Ralph Wood, a professor at Baylor University led the Sunday Forum during the month of June.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_new-bed-6-whole-crew.jpg]3890New bunk beds for Arfa and Shilala
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_img_0431-1024x768.jpg]3690Happy 90th Birthday Jim
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_101.jpg]3330Roger Williams Park Clean-Up
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_096.jpg]3600Roger Williams Park Clean-Up
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_090.jpg]3400Roger Williams Park Clean-Up
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_088.jpg]3590Roger Williams Park Clean-Up
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_071.jpg]3200Easter Egg Hunt
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_070.jpg]3740Easter Egg Hunt
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_img_0174.jpg]3750Aurea presents
Sunday afternoon, March 25, Aurea presented a stunning performance of music, poetry, and readings entitled "New and Dangerous Opinions of Roger Williams!" Aurea is an artist cooperative founded by the performers who appeared in concert at the Meeting House, but which includes many others in other programs. Pictured here are: Charles Sherba, violin; Consuelo Sherba, viola; Chris Turner, harmonica, folk instruments, and reader; and Nigel Gore, dramatic reader. They fused the writings of Roger Williams with Native American poetry and the music of Handel, Orland di Lasso, Telemann, American music from the 18th century, and improvisations by Chris Turner on the harmonica and folk instruments of other nations. [img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo-4-copy.jpg]3700Blanket the World with Love
Each heart represents a blanket that was purchased by a member of friend of FBCIA to provide warmth to those in need.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo-3-copy.jpg]3680Men's Group
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_steve.jpg]3470Steve
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choir-recording.jpg]3720Choir Recording Session
The choir begins recording a CD for the 375th Anniversary of the Church[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_giving-tree-2011.jpg]3100Giving Tree 2011
Gifts were provided for two families. Thanks everyone for the great response.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_latinsing.jpg]3950Latin Carol Sing
December 2011, sponsored by Brown University[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_cimg0258.jpg]3400Easter Egg Hunt
Will finds a basket of eggs on Easter Sunday, 2011[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-cleanup-crew-rw-park.jpg]3120Roger Williams Park Clean-Up Crew
Kathy Damon, Peggy Frazier, Susan Lepore, Renee Yodi[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dans-5th.jpg]3160Celebrating Dan Ivin's 5th Anniversary
Jeanne Kolb, Donna Puckett, Lena Gates and Rev. Dan Ivins[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_winners.jpg]3380SPMN Spelling Bee Winners
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3641.jpg]3200SPNM Spelling Bee - January 2011
The FBCIA team at SPNM's annual "Spelling Bee" tied for first place, going nine rounds without missing a word to get into the championship round. (L to R): Linda Bausserman, Ruth Marris Macaulay, and John Minahan, who teaches with Ruth at Lincoln School and recently addressed the Adult Forum.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3629.jpg]3450Annual Meeting January 2011
Kenneth Clauser concluded his three terms as Moderator on January 23. As usual, the Annual Meeting was filled with laughter and good humor.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3624.jpg]3130Sunday Worship January 2011
Peter Schoonmaker, accompanied by Steve Martorella, provided the special music at morning worship on January 23rd[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_easter-egg-hunt.jpg]3500Easter 2010
Margaret and her grandmother find some Easter eggs on the church lawn.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3340.jpg]3400First Baptist Bluegrass Band
The First Baptist Bluegrass Band played at the WaterFire picnic on the church lawn on Saturday, August 28. Guitarist and lead singer Peter Schoonmaker was accompanied by Dan Tannehill on the dobro and Emma Lepore on the oboe.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_flocking.jpg]4360Flocking the church for LaRomana
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_sandwiches.jpg]3430Sandwich Brigade
Making sandwiches for CrossRoads[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_breadforthe-world.jpg]10620Communion
Special breads of the world for Communion Sunday[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_100_2003.jpg]3410Providence Art Club
The Providence Art Club used the Fellowship Hall for art classes while their building was being renovated. [img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church.jpg]4060
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_music_0.jpg]6660Sunday Forum
Jason Shealy on guitar and Dan Tannehill on dobro[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_will.jpg]3320Baby Dedication
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_picnic.jpg]3510End of School Year Picnic
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04738.jpg]5100Thank you for sending my grandsons to SPNM
September 2014[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04730.jpg]5520Proud mothers and grandmothers
September 2014[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04727.jpg]5770Eritrean youth
tell us about their experience at Camp Canonicus<br />September 2014[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9913.jpg]4580Corn Maze
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9918.jpg]4060Corn Maze
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9779-3.jpg]3970Uganda Children's Choir
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9777-3.jpg]3390Uganda Children's Choir
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_childrens-sermon-2.jpg]6830Children's Sermon Field Trip
The children took a field trip to the baptistery on Sunday[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_blanklets-for-the-world.jpg]11320Blankets for Church World Service
Over $700 was collected to provide blankets through CWS.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_mission-trip-prayer.jpg]4240Prayer before Mission Trip to LaRomana, DR
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_ugandan-kids-choir-7.jpg]5030Uganda Children's Choir
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_kids-choir-7.jpg]4850Uganda Children's Choir
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-bell-ringers.jpg]3670
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-14-00-01.jpg]8550Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-39-14.jpg]9560Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-34-46.jpg]10250Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-32-57.jpg]11770Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-16-09.jpg]12950Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-15-39.jpg]14990Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-12-43-45.jpg]27020Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_10660346_10100563771828541_8461188112864064761_n.jpg]4750Out of the Darkness Walk
October 25, 2014[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_t-mckibbens-nov-2-14.jpg]9010Come let us reason - Tom McKibbens
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_eric-mathis.jpg]8000Eric Mathis
Assistant Professor of Church Music and Worship Leadership at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, presented during the forum and lead the choir on November 2.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1016141653a.jpg]6950winter clothing for our newest family from Eritrea
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1016141648.jpg]6410A new coat for Kunlala
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_10626477_952528161428823_2341724491986730794_n.jpg]6660Rally Day pizza - September 7, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-55.jpg]5510Rally Day pizza - September 7, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-33.jpg]5740Rally Day twins - September 7, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-03.jpg]6080Rally Day bounce - September 7, 2014
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014easter-eggs.jpg]6310Russian Easter Eggs - Katya style
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-margaret-and-grace.jpg]5970Spring seeds
April 12, 2014 Grace and Margaret[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-coloring-eggs.jpg]7670Creating Easter Eggs in memory of Katya
April 12, 2014 Arfa and Elizabeth[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-boiling-eggs.jpg]6970Boiling Eggs
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-lights-of-the-city-3.jpg]5090
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-14-cash-gift-1.jpg]5070
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-13-birdhouse.jpg]5470
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-11-dans-helmet.jpg]5520
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-9-gift-to-dan.jpg]6080
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-7.jpg]5850
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-3.jpg]6080
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reception-cake-2-23-2014.jpg]6390
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church-lit.jpg]5930
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_communion.jpg]7200Communion
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choirkc7.jpg]5110FBCIA Choir
Performing for the ABC-USA Conference in Kansas City[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choirkc6.jpg]5180375th Anniversary
Being honored by ABC-USA for 375 years of ministry.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1383177_10100303581836371_1646210100_n.jpg]5030375th celebration cake
thank you Betsy.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1376331_10153420998785052_532844017_n.jpg]5480Andrew
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_893055_649594125055563_1779036293_o.jpg]6160Worship
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_375thfinal.jpg]6580Celebrating 375 years
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-18-18.jpg]4660Tree Planting - Landscape Committee
Arbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-17-35.jpg]4360Art Bone, Chair of Landscape Committee
Arbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-11-41.jpg]4500Mayor Tavares and Pastor Dan
Arbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_annual-meeting-1.jpg]4840Deli lunch prior to the annual meeting
January 27, 2013[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn7159.jpg]4090Dot gives Santa a hug at the Christmas lunch
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn7151.jpg]4110Santa visits with Kyleigh at the Christmas lunch
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo1.jpg]3730The giving tree
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church-doors.jpg]4190Church Doors ready for the Christmas season
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reshmi-9.jpg]3870Baby Shower for Reshmi
November 9, 2012[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reshmi-2.jpg]4210Steve, Angela and Reshmi
Meeting Reshmi<br />November 9, 2012[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-1.jpg]4010Rally Day
First day of the church school year - September 9, 2012<br />Justin, Will and Andrew[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-2-800x600.jpg]3760Rally Day Pizza Lunch
First day of the church school year - September 9, 2012[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-41-800x600.jpg]3980Rally Day
Kelsi, Miriam and Sarah[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_emma-lepore.jpg]3910Emma Lepore shares about her trip to Kolkata
On Sunday, July 29, Emma shared pictures of her recent mission trip to Kolkata. She worked with the Sisters of Charities. Her church family supported her trip.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_wood-teaching-600x800.jpg]3820Dr. Ralph Wood shares during Sunday Forum
Dr. Ralph Wood, a professor at Baylor University led the Sunday Forum during the month of June.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_new-bed-6-whole-crew.jpg]3890New bunk beds for Arfa and Shilala
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_img_0431-1024x768.jpg]3690Happy 90th Birthday Jim
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_101.jpg]3330Roger Williams Park Clean-Up
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_096.jpg]3600Roger Williams Park Clean-Up
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_090.jpg]3400Roger Williams Park Clean-Up
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_088.jpg]3590Roger Williams Park Clean-Up
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_071.jpg]3200Easter Egg Hunt
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_070.jpg]3740Easter Egg Hunt
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_img_0174.jpg]3750Aurea presents
Sunday afternoon, March 25, Aurea presented a stunning performance of music, poetry, and readings entitled "New and Dangerous Opinions of Roger Williams!" Aurea is an artist cooperative founded by the performers who appeared in concert at the Meeting House, but which includes many others in other programs. Pictured here are: Charles Sherba, violin; Consuelo Sherba, viola; Chris Turner, harmonica, folk instruments, and reader; and Nigel Gore, dramatic reader. They fused the writings of Roger Williams with Native American poetry and the music of Handel, Orland di Lasso, Telemann, American music from the 18th century, and improvisations by Chris Turner on the harmonica and folk instruments of other nations. [img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo-4-copy.jpg]3700Blanket the World with Love
Each heart represents a blanket that was purchased by a member of friend of FBCIA to provide warmth to those in need.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo-3-copy.jpg]3680Men's Group
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_steve.jpg]3470Steve
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choir-recording.jpg]3720Choir Recording Session
The choir begins recording a CD for the 375th Anniversary of the Church[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_giving-tree-2011.jpg]3100Giving Tree 2011
Gifts were provided for two families. Thanks everyone for the great response.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_latinsing.jpg]3950Latin Carol Sing
December 2011, sponsored by Brown University[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_cimg0258.jpg]3400Easter Egg Hunt
Will finds a basket of eggs on Easter Sunday, 2011[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-cleanup-crew-rw-park.jpg]3120Roger Williams Park Clean-Up Crew
Kathy Damon, Peggy Frazier, Susan Lepore, Renee Yodi[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dans-5th.jpg]3160Celebrating Dan Ivin's 5th Anniversary
Jeanne Kolb, Donna Puckett, Lena Gates and Rev. Dan Ivins[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_winners.jpg]3380SPMN Spelling Bee Winners
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3641.jpg]3200SPNM Spelling Bee - January 2011
The FBCIA team at SPNM's annual "Spelling Bee" tied for first place, going nine rounds without missing a word to get into the championship round. (L to R): Linda Bausserman, Ruth Marris Macaulay, and John Minahan, who teaches with Ruth at Lincoln School and recently addressed the Adult Forum.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3629.jpg]3450Annual Meeting January 2011
Kenneth Clauser concluded his three terms as Moderator on January 23. As usual, the Annual Meeting was filled with laughter and good humor.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3624.jpg]3130Sunday Worship January 2011
Peter Schoonmaker, accompanied by Steve Martorella, provided the special music at morning worship on January 23rd[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_easter-egg-hunt.jpg]3500Easter 2010
Margaret and her grandmother find some Easter eggs on the church lawn.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3340.jpg]3400First Baptist Bluegrass Band
The First Baptist Bluegrass Band played at the WaterFire picnic on the church lawn on Saturday, August 28. Guitarist and lead singer Peter Schoonmaker was accompanied by Dan Tannehill on the dobro and Emma Lepore on the oboe.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_flocking.jpg]4360Flocking the church for LaRomana
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_sandwiches.jpg]3430Sandwich Brigade
Making sandwiches for CrossRoads[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_breadforthe-world.jpg]10620Communion
Special breads of the world for Communion Sunday[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_100_2003.jpg]3410Providence Art Club
The Providence Art Club used the Fellowship Hall for art classes while their building was being renovated. [img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church.jpg]4060
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_music_0.jpg]6660Sunday Forum
Jason Shealy on guitar and Dan Tannehill on dobro[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_will.jpg]3320Baby Dedication
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_picnic.jpg]3510End of School Year Picnic
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04738.jpg]5100Thank you for sending my grandsons to SPNM
September 2014[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04730.jpg]5520Proud mothers and grandmothers
September 2014[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04727.jpg]5770Eritrean youth
tell us about their experience at Camp Canonicus<br />September 2014[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9913.jpg]4580Corn Maze
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9918.jpg]4060Corn Maze
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9779-3.jpg]3970Uganda Children's Choir
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9777-3.jpg]3390Uganda Children's Choir
Friday Seekers
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_friday-seekers-4.jpg]1320
Stephen made full use of the new video screen in the Fellowship Hall, showing images to accompany his narration and music. The dove has long appeared as one of the most common symbols of Christ. Here it was shown while the music of Felix Mendelssohn, "O, For the Wings of a Dove," was being played. [img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_friday-seekers-1.jpg]1790The chow line.
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_coggeshall-5.jpg]810Justin prepares pudding
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_coggeshall-4.jpg]970Picnic at Coggeshall Farm
The rainy evening meant the picnic was enjoyed by candlelight in the farm house.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6171.jpg]460Coffee House reading
Barbara Staples shares a reading from a Rhode Island Baptist[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6164.jpg]540Our very own American Gothic
Sam and Mickey Hall[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6162.jpg]670Nako Shares a Poem by T.S. Elliot
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6152.jpg]710Name that Bible Story
led by David Coon at the Friday Seekers Coffee House[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_fseekers.jpg]410Tennesse Night
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3478.jpg]400Ruth Marris Macaulay reads poetry
Friday Seekers was held on November 19th in a Coffee House setting at FBCIA. Hosted by Ruth Marris Macaulay, the program involved reading and some history background on early religious poetry and especially Puritan poetry. [img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_brigham.jpg]420
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dinner.jpg]470
Stephen made full use of the new video screen in the Fellowship Hall, showing images to accompany his narration and music. The dove has long appeared as one of the most common symbols of Christ. Here it was shown while the music of Felix Mendelssohn, "O, For the Wings of a Dove," was being played. [img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_friday-seekers-1.jpg]1790The chow line.
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_coggeshall-5.jpg]810Justin prepares pudding
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_coggeshall-4.jpg]970Picnic at Coggeshall Farm
The rainy evening meant the picnic was enjoyed by candlelight in the farm house.[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6171.jpg]460Coffee House reading
Barbara Staples shares a reading from a Rhode Island Baptist[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6164.jpg]540Our very own American Gothic
Sam and Mickey Hall[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6162.jpg]670Nako Shares a Poem by T.S. Elliot
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6152.jpg]710Name that Bible Story
led by David Coon at the Friday Seekers Coffee House[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_fseekers.jpg]410Tennesse Night
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3478.jpg]400Ruth Marris Macaulay reads poetry
Friday Seekers was held on November 19th in a Coffee House setting at FBCIA. Hosted by Ruth Marris Macaulay, the program involved reading and some history background on early religious poetry and especially Puritan poetry. [img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_brigham.jpg]420
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dinner.jpg]470
Architecture
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_chandelier.jpg]15681Chandelier
from below[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_organ.jpg]15922
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_interior-fron-left-rear.jpg]15951
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_exterior-front-columns.jpg]14331
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_cover.jpg]15951
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia.jpg]15780
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_church.jpg]24183
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-with-scaffolding.jpg]17681
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_july-24-2008-007.jpg]13130
from below[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_organ.jpg]15922
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_interior-fron-left-rear.jpg]15951
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_exterior-front-columns.jpg]14331
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_cover.jpg]15951
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia.jpg]15780
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_church.jpg]24183
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-with-scaffolding.jpg]17681
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_july-24-2008-007.jpg]13130
Gardening 2019
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_5-19-garden-gang.jpg]1000Ready to Plant
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_gun-into-spade.jpg]441Handgun to Trowel
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_jamie-planting.jpg]440Planting Sunflower Seeds
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_g-watching.jpg]350
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_jess-and-lorenzo-planting.jpg]310
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_o-and-j-planting.jpg]310
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_haley-and-j-planting.jpg]290Planting sunflowers
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_haley-planting.jpg]330
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_gun-into-spade.jpg]441Handgun to Trowel
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_jamie-planting.jpg]440Planting Sunflower Seeds
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_g-watching.jpg]350
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_jess-and-lorenzo-planting.jpg]310
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_o-and-j-planting.jpg]310
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_haley-and-j-planting.jpg]290Planting sunflowers
[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_haley-planting.jpg]330
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_mayor-and-masie.jpg]4900Mayor and Maisie](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/mayor-and-masie.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_childrens-sermon-2.jpg]6830Children's Sermon Field TripThe children took a field trip to the baptistery on Sunday](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/childrens-sermon-2.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_blanklets-for-the-world.jpg]11320Blankets for Church World ServiceOver $700 was collected to provide blankets through CWS.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/blanklets-for-the-world.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_mission-trip-prayer.jpg]4240Prayer before Mission Trip to LaRomana, DR](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/mission-trip-prayer.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_ugandan-kids-choir-7.jpg]5030Uganda Children's Choir](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/ugandan-kids-choir-7.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_kids-choir-7.jpg]4850Uganda Children's Choir](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/kids-choir-7.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-bell-ringers.jpg]3670](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/fbcia-bell-ringers.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-14-00-01.jpg]8550Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-12-21-14-00-01.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-39-14.jpg]9560Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-12-21-13-39-14.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-34-46.jpg]10250Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-12-21-13-34-46.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-32-57.jpg]11770Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-12-21-13-32-57.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-16-09.jpg]12950Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-12-21-13-16-09.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-13-15-39.jpg]14990Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-12-21-13-15-39.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-12-21-12-43-45.jpg]27020Christmas Luncheon December 21, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-12-21-12-43-45.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_10660346_10100563771828541_8461188112864064761_n.jpg]4750Out of the Darkness WalkOctober 25, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/10660346_10100563771828541_8461188112864064761_n.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_t-mckibbens-nov-2-14.jpg]9010Come let us reason - Tom McKibbens](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/t-mckibbens-nov-2-14.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_eric-mathis.jpg]8000Eric MathisAssistant Professor of Church Music and Worship Leadership at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, presented during the forum and lead the choir on November 2.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/eric-mathis.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1016141653a.jpg]6950winter clothing for our newest family from Eritrea](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/1016141653a.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1016141648.jpg]6410A new coat for Kunlala](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/1016141648.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_10626477_952528161428823_2341724491986730794_n.jpg]6660Rally Day pizza - September 7, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/10626477_952528161428823_2341724491986730794_n.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-55.jpg]5510Rally Day pizza - September 7, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-09-07-12-29-55.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-33.jpg]5740Rally Day twins - September 7, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-09-07-12-29-33.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2014-09-07-12-29-03.jpg]6080Rally Day bounce - September 7, 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2014-09-07-12-29-03.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014easter-eggs.jpg]6310Russian Easter Eggs - Katya style](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/4-2014easter-eggs.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-margaret-and-grace.jpg]5970Spring seedsApril 12, 2014 Grace and Margaret](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/4-2014-margaret-and-grace.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-coloring-eggs.jpg]7670Creating Easter Eggs in memory of KatyaApril 12, 2014 Arfa and Elizabeth](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/4-2014-coloring-eggs.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_4-2014-boiling-eggs.jpg]6970Boiling Eggs](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/4-2014-boiling-eggs.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-lights-of-the-city-3.jpg]5090](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2-23-14-lights-of-the-city-3.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-14-cash-gift-1.jpg]5070](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2-23-14-reception-14-cash-gift-1.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-13-birdhouse.jpg]5470](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2-23-14-reception-13-birdhouse.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-11-dans-helmet.jpg]5520](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2-23-14-reception-11-dans-helmet.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-9-gift-to-dan.jpg]6080](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2-23-14-reception-9-gift-to-dan.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-7.jpg]5850](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2-23-14-reception-7.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2-23-14-reception-3.jpg]6080](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2-23-14-reception-3.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reception-cake-2-23-2014.jpg]6390](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/reception-cake-2-23-2014.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church-lit.jpg]5930](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/church-lit.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_communion.jpg]7200Communion](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/communion.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choirkc7.jpg]5110FBCIA ChoirPerforming for the ABC-USA Conference in Kansas City](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/choirkc7.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choirkc6.jpg]5180375th AnniversaryBeing honored by ABC-USA for 375 years of ministry.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/choirkc6.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1383177_10100303581836371_1646210100_n.jpg]5030375th celebration cakethank you Betsy.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/1383177_10100303581836371_1646210100_n.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_1376331_10153420998785052_532844017_n.jpg]5480Andrew](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/1376331_10153420998785052_532844017_n.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_893055_649594125055563_1779036293_o.jpg]6160Worship](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/893055_649594125055563_1779036293_o.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_375thfinal.jpg]6580Celebrating 375 years](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/375thfinal.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-18-18.jpg]4660Tree Planting - Landscape CommitteeArbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2013-04-26-10-18-18.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-17-35.jpg]4360Art Bone, Chair of Landscape CommitteeArbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2013-04-26-10-17-35.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_2013-04-26-10-11-41.jpg]4500Mayor Tavares and Pastor DanArbor Day Celebration - April 26, 2013](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/2013-04-26-10-11-41.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_annual-meeting-1.jpg]4840Deli lunch prior to the annual meetingJanuary 27, 2013](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/annual-meeting-1.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn7159.jpg]4090Dot gives Santa a hug at the Christmas lunch](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/dscn7159.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn7151.jpg]4110Santa visits with Kyleigh at the Christmas lunch](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/dscn7151.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo1.jpg]3730The giving tree](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/photo1.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church-doors.jpg]4190Church Doors ready for the Christmas season](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/church-doors.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reshmi-9.jpg]3870Baby Shower for ReshmiNovember 9, 2012](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/reshmi-9.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_reshmi-2.jpg]4210Steve, Angela and ReshmiMeeting Reshmi<br />November 9, 2012](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/reshmi-2.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-1.jpg]4010Rally DayFirst day of the church school year - September 9, 2012<br />Justin, Will and Andrew](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/rally-day-1.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-2-800x600.jpg]3760Rally Day Pizza LunchFirst day of the church school year - September 9, 2012](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/rally-day-2-800x600.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_rally-day-41-800x600.jpg]3980Rally DayKelsi, Miriam and Sarah](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/rally-day-41-800x600.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_emma-lepore.jpg]3910Emma Lepore shares about her trip to KolkataOn Sunday, July 29, Emma shared pictures of her recent mission trip to Kolkata. She worked with the Sisters of Charities. Her church family supported her trip.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/emma-lepore.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_wood-teaching-600x800.jpg]3820Dr. Ralph Wood shares during Sunday ForumDr. Ralph Wood, a professor at Baylor University led the Sunday Forum during the month of June.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/wood-teaching-600x800.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_new-bed-6-whole-crew.jpg]3890New bunk beds for Arfa and Shilala](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/new-bed-6-whole-crew.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_img_0431-1024x768.jpg]3690Happy 90th Birthday Jim](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/img_0431-1024x768.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_101.jpg]3330Roger Williams Park Clean-Up](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/101.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_096.jpg]3600Roger Williams Park Clean-Up](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/096.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_090.jpg]3400Roger Williams Park Clean-Up](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/090.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_088.jpg]3590Roger Williams Park Clean-Up](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/088.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_071.jpg]3200Easter Egg Hunt](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/071.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_070.jpg]3740Easter Egg Hunt](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/070.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_img_0174.jpg]3750Aurea presents Sunday afternoon, March 25, Aurea presented a stunning performance of music, poetry, and readings entitled "New and Dangerous Opinions of Roger Williams!" Aurea is an artist cooperative founded by the performers who appeared in concert at the Meeting House, but which includes many others in other programs. Pictured here are: Charles Sherba, violin; Consuelo Sherba, viola; Chris Turner, harmonica, folk instruments, and reader; and Nigel Gore, dramatic reader. They fused the writings of Roger Williams with Native American poetry and the music of Handel, Orland di Lasso, Telemann, American music from the 18th century, and improvisations by Chris Turner on the harmonica and folk instruments of other nations.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/img_0174.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo-4-copy.jpg]3700Blanket the World with LoveEach heart represents a blanket that was purchased by a member of friend of FBCIA to provide warmth to those in need.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/photo-4-copy.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_photo-3-copy.jpg]3680Men's Group](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/photo-3-copy.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_steve.jpg]3470Steve](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/steve.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_choir-recording.jpg]3720Choir Recording SessionThe choir begins recording a CD for the 375th Anniversary of the Church](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/choir-recording.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_giving-tree-2011.jpg]3100Giving Tree 2011Gifts were provided for two families. Thanks everyone for the great response.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/giving-tree-2011.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_latinsing.jpg]3950Latin Carol SingDecember 2011, sponsored by Brown University](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/latinsing.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_cimg0258.jpg]3400Easter Egg HuntWill finds a basket of eggs on Easter Sunday, 2011](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/cimg0258.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-cleanup-crew-rw-park.jpg]3120Roger Williams Park Clean-Up CrewKathy Damon, Peggy Frazier, Susan Lepore, Renee Yodi](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/fbcia-cleanup-crew-rw-park.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dans-5th.jpg]3160Celebrating Dan Ivin's 5th AnniversaryJeanne Kolb, Donna Puckett, Lena Gates and Rev. Dan Ivins](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/dans-5th.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_winners.jpg]3380SPMN Spelling Bee Winners](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/winners.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3641.jpg]3200SPNM Spelling Bee - January 2011The FBCIA team at SPNM's annual "Spelling Bee" tied for first place, going nine rounds without missing a word to get into the championship round. (L to R): Linda Bausserman, Ruth Marris Macaulay, and John Minahan, who teaches with Ruth at Lincoln School and recently addressed the Adult Forum.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/hpim3641.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3629.jpg]3450Annual Meeting January 2011Kenneth Clauser concluded his three terms as Moderator on January 23. As usual, the Annual Meeting was filled with laughter and good humor.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/hpim3629.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3624.jpg]3130Sunday Worship January 2011Peter Schoonmaker, accompanied by Steve Martorella, provided the special music at morning worship on January 23rd](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/hpim3624.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_easter-egg-hunt.jpg]3500Easter 2010Margaret and her grandmother find some Easter eggs on the church lawn.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/easter-egg-hunt.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3340.jpg]3400First Baptist Bluegrass BandThe First Baptist Bluegrass Band played at the WaterFire picnic on the church lawn on Saturday, August 28. Guitarist and lead singer Peter Schoonmaker was accompanied by Dan Tannehill on the dobro and Emma Lepore on the oboe.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/hpim3340.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_flocking.jpg]4360Flocking the church for LaRomana](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/flocking.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_sandwiches.jpg]3430Sandwich BrigadeMaking sandwiches for CrossRoads](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/sandwiches.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_breadforthe-world.jpg]10620CommunionSpecial breads of the world for Communion Sunday](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/breadforthe-world.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_100_2003.jpg]3410Providence Art ClubThe Providence Art Club used the Fellowship Hall for art classes while their building was being renovated.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/100_2003.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_church.jpg]4060](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/church.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_music_0.jpg]6660Sunday ForumJason Shealy on guitar and Dan Tannehill on dobro](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/music_0.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_will.jpg]3320Baby Dedication](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/will.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_picnic.jpg]3510End of School Year Picnic](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/picnic.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04738.jpg]5100Thank you for sending my grandsons to SPNMSeptember 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/dsc04738.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04730.jpg]5520Proud mothers and grandmothersSeptember 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/dsc04730.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dsc04727.jpg]5770Eritrean youthtell us about their experience at Camp Canonicus<br />September 2014](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/dsc04727.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9913.jpg]4580Corn Maze](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/dscn9913.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9918.jpg]4060Corn Maze](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/dscn9918.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9779-3.jpg]3970Uganda Children's Choir](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/dscn9779-3.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/thumbs/thumbs_dscn9777-3.jpg]3390Uganda Children's Choir](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/church-pictures/webview/dscn9777-3.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_friday-seekers-4.jpg]1320Stephen made full use of the new video screen in the Fellowship Hall, showing images to accompany his narration and music. The dove has long appeared as one of the most common symbols of Christ. Here it was shown while the music of Felix Mendelssohn, "O, For the Wings of a Dove," was being played.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/friday-seekers-4.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_friday-seekers-1.jpg]1790The chow line.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/friday-seekers-1.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_coggeshall-5.jpg]810Justin prepares pudding](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/coggeshall-5.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_coggeshall-4.jpg]970Picnic at Coggeshall FarmThe rainy evening meant the picnic was enjoyed by candlelight in the farm house.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/coggeshall-4.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6171.jpg]460Coffee House readingBarbara Staples shares a reading from a Rhode Island Baptist](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/dscn6171.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6164.jpg]540Our very own American GothicSam and Mickey Hall](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/dscn6164.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6162.jpg]670Nako Shares a Poem by T.S. Elliot](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/dscn6162.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dscn6152.jpg]710Name that Bible Storyled by David Coon at the Friday Seekers Coffee House](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/dscn6152.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_fseekers.jpg]410Tennesse Night](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/fseekers.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_hpim3478.jpg]400Ruth Marris Macaulay reads poetryFriday Seekers was held on November 19th in a Coffee House setting at FBCIA. Hosted by Ruth Marris Macaulay, the program involved reading and some history background on early religious poetry and especially Puritan poetry.](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/hpim3478.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_brigham.jpg]420](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/brigham.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/thumbs/thumbs_dinner.jpg]470](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/friday-seekers/dinner.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_chandelier.jpg]15681Chandelier from below](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/chandelier.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_organ.jpg]15922](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/organ.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_interior-fron-left-rear.jpg]15951](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/interior-fron-left-rear.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_exterior-front-columns.jpg]14331](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/exterior-front-columns.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_cover.jpg]15951](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/cover.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia.jpg]15780](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/fbcia.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_church.jpg]24183](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/church.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_fbcia-with-scaffolding.jpg]17681](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/fbcia-with-scaffolding.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/thumbs/thumbs_july-24-2008-007.jpg]13130](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/architecture/july-24-2008-007.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_5-19-garden-gang.jpg]1000Ready to Plant](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/webview/5-19-garden-gang.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_gun-into-spade.jpg]441Handgun to Trowel](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/webview/gun-into-spade.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_jamie-planting.jpg]440Planting Sunflower Seeds](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/webview/jamie-planting.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_g-watching.jpg]350](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/webview/g-watching.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_jess-and-lorenzo-planting.jpg]310](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/webview/jess-and-lorenzo-planting.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_o-and-j-planting.jpg]310](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/webview/o-and-j-planting.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_haley-and-j-planting.jpg]290Planting sunflowers](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/webview/haley-and-j-planting.jpg){kind=link}
![[img src=https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/thumbs/thumbs_haley-planting.jpg]330](https://www.firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/wp-content/flagallery/gardening-2019/webview/haley-planting.jpg){kind=link}