Rally Day, September 11, 2016
Sunday, September 11 marked the beginning of the new Church School year. We began the morning with a biblical scavenger hunt for all ages. After worship we had pizza, a bounce house and the...
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An Update from RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty
2016 Legislative Outcomes At the Fighting Poverty with Faith vigil, we announced our legislative priorities for 2016. Many of you worked hard to educate others and advocate for these key policy proposals. There were...
A Weekend with the Ugandan Children’s Choir
The children in the Ugandan Kids Choir bring a message of hope—sharing the power of God’s love through traditional music and dance. As they tour the US, they delight audiences with their high-energy performances...
Struggling with the Orlando Massacre…
A Message from ABCORI Executive Minister, Rev. Dr. Tom Wiles All of us were shocked when we learned of the tragic shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, last Sunday. The statistics are...
Last Sunday at First (May 15, 2016)
Sunday, May 15 was Pentecost Sunday. Happy Birthday to the Church. The day began with a discussion on the struggle for marriage equality in Rhode Island led by Dawn Euer and Ken Fish. The...
One Great Hour of Sharing
It is time again for the One Great Hour of Sharing special offering. By the grace of God, we are given the opportunity to share our gifts and resources with our brothers and sisters...
Installation of Rev. Jamie Washam
Sunday, May 1 was the official installation of Jamie Washam as our 37th settled minister. When the pastoral search committee began their work, they contacted former pastors for recommendations. Rev. Kate Jacobs (Pastor #33)...
Last Sunday at First (April 17, 2016)
Last Sunday, we began a series in the Adult Forum at 10 AM on Intimacy, Marriage, and Family. Pastor Jamie began the discussion by talking about what the Bible says about marriage. On April...
Emergency Relief to Japan and Ecuador
Thanks to your donations to the One Great Hour Of Sharing collection each year when disaster strikes, International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches USA can respond quickly. $7000 was sent to the Women’s...
Last Sunday at First – Happy Easter
Easter morning at FBCIA began with breakfast. Breakfast was followed by some very excited children (and adults) scurrying around the grounds in search of eggs. Next came the worship service with brass, organ, choir,...