The FBCR office is closed until NOON FRIDAY, February 21 due to the snow. Today is a White Flag Day for FBCR and will proceed as scheduled. If you have an urgent pastoral need, please call the church office, 919-832-4485 and […]

Cancellation information about scheduled activities will be noted on a recorded greeting obtained by calling the office at 919-832-4485. Information will also be supplied to WRAL-TV First Baptist, Salisbury St), WTVD-TV (First Baptist Church-Salisbury St). We will also post on […]

The Denominational Relations Committee invites you to attend the upcoming CBFNC Annual Gathering March 27–28 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church in Charlotte. Keynote speakers for the Gathering will be Rev. Victoria White, Rev. Bill Stanfield, and Rev. Anita Thompson. For complete information, including registration, please click here.

There are some unbudgeted expenses that we are incurring as we continue our White Flag ministry for homeless women in our community; thus, the Finance Committee has approved giving people the option of supporting this important ministry with financial gifts. You […]

Come join us Thursdays at 10:30am in the fellowship hall for interesting speakers, mission projects, and once a month, a program that’s a little out of the ordinary. We also have an outing each month, but mostly we enjoy spending […]

GADDY LECTURES WITH KRISTIN KOBES DE MEZ March 28-29   We are looking forward to hosting the next Gaddy Series event on March 28-29 when we will hear from historian/writer/speaker Kristin Kobes Du Mez. Dr. Du Mez is Professor of History and Gender […]

WEEK AT A GLANCE • FEBRUARY 19–26 Wednesday, February 19 Church office closed; ALL Wednesday night activities canceled   Thursday, February 20 7am Band of Brothers 10:30am Thirty-Niners lunch outing (Meadow Restaurant, Benson) 5:30pm Adult Ministries Council meeting (Google)+- Sunday, February […]

We would love for you to join us for a mid-week meal! The supper line is open each Wednesday night, 5:15–6:15pm. You may reserve your spot at this link on the website or by calling the church office. Please note that every person eating Wednesday night […]

Each week, we post And Also with ‘Cue’s weekly schedule in Rose Window Weekly as well as on our AAWC Facebook page to let you know our lunch schedule and if there will be outside events on the weekend for you […]

Mark your calendar for the following 2025 dates for church conference: February 26, March 26, May 28, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 19, and December 17.

  On Sunday, our FBC Buddies woke up bright and early to gather before Sunday School even began!  Their project? To work together to make “tie blankets” to share with our neighbors who come through the clothing ministry. Fingers tied strips of […]

Regardless of whether you were pulling for the Chiefs or the Eagles, Souper Bowl Sunday at FBC was a success! You filled two wagons and these were presented in worship on Sunday as an offering to our community. Those two wagon […]

Mark your calendar now for Shrove Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30pm! Come and join us for a festive meal before we begin the season of Lent. We will have pancakes and other items prepared by Troy Dye and team. We are planning to have […]

This semester, donate fresh fruits and veggies to serve our youth group! On Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings there will be a cooler by the Lewis Lobby display case where you can drop items. We are looking for things like […]

The Denominational Relations Committee invites you to attend the upcoming CBFNC Annual Gathering March 27–28 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church in Charlotte. Keynote speakers for the Gathering will be Rev. Victoria White, Rev. Bill Stanfield, and Rev. Anita Thompson. New this year will be an educational and […]

While the ad hoc safety and hospitality team continues to work on some new recommendations, we want to make sure everyone knows our current practice of having doors opened and locked on Sunday mornings. The Lewis Building doors are opened […]

First Baptist Raleigh is a place where hospitality and community come to life. Our ministries are sustained by the gifts of members like you. In the past, your support has helped us reach our pledge goals and enabled the church […]

BIBLE VERSES FOR DAILY USE Wednesday, February 19: Psalm 120; Jeremiah 22:11-17; Luke 11:37-52 Thursday, February 20: Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; Genesis 43:16-34; Romans 8:1-11 Friday, February 21: Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; Genesis 44:1-17; 1 John 2:12-17 Saturday, February 22: Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; Genesis 44:18-34; Luke 12:57-59 Sunday, February 23: Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-11, […]

Come out and support our combined middle and high school girls basketball team! We only have three teams in the league this year, and we’re nearing the end of the season, but there are some games coming up at which […]

  CENTERPOINT IN FEBRUARY February 5 – We will conclude our series with Dr. Judy Siker on the role of women in early Christianity and the development of the early church (previously scheduled for January 22). February 12 – As February is […]

Our Minister with Community, Leah Reed, had her baby, Merritt Anders, this past Saturday! She will be taking 12 weeks of leave and will begin working from home on Monday, February 3, but you may still get in touch with her via email or […]

It is time to sign up for Salt Shakers 2025! This is a great way to know people in your church family with whom you might never spend an evening otherwise. There will be four dinner dates scattered throughout the year. These dates are not […]

Cancellation information about scheduled activities will be noted on a recorded greeting obtained by calling the office at 919-832-4485. Information will also be supplied to WRAL-TV (First Baptist Salisbury St), WTVD-TV (First Baptist Church-Salisbury St). We will also post on […]

When our vendor added additional door entry pass cards to our system, some previous cards were mistakenly deleted. We do not know which cards were deleted, but if you have been issued a pass card (issued to staff and key ministry […]

Do you love a wintery wilderness wonderland? Then come on the winter retreat with us! From February 14–16 we will be staying in the Pipestem State Park in West Virginia for our winter/ski retreat. This is a retreat open to the entire […]

A few weeks ago, our church was asked to consider serving as a White Flag shelter for women during the upcoming winter months. Wake County provides various temporary emergency shelter sites for people experiencing homelessness on nights when the temperature […]

The new issue of our First Foundations magazine is hot off the press, and ready for you to read! Magazines are currently available in the Lewis building lobby by the elevators. There are also copies of the magazine located at all entrances to […]