Stay Updated with Events and Announcements at First Baptist Church of Highland Park
Join us for a variety of events that inspire, educate, and bring our community together. From worship services to special programs, our events are designed to meet the spiritual and social needs of our congregation. Check back often to see what’s happening at First Baptist Church of Highland Park!
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WE’VE MOVED!! – Please note the new Email Address for the Church Office – churchoffice@fbchighlandpark.org and the new Website Address: www.fbchighlandpark.org.
GRIEF SHARE – FALL/WINTER SESSION – VIA Zoom
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY CLASSES
Discipleship Ministry Bible Study Classes will help you. Learn How to Pray (your strength). Memorize Scripture (your weapon), experience the Peace of God in His Word (your assurance). Spring semester starts February 24, 2026, and ends June 2, 2026. Registration will end on March 1, 2026. The classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, on Zoom from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM. You can Click Here to Register Now.
MISSIONS MINISTRY WINTER WEAR DONATIONS
The Mission’s Ministry is currently accepting donations of new blankets, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, and coats for children, men (up to size 6X), and women (up to size 4X). Please drop off your items in the designated bin located outside the fellowship hall by Wednesday, December 24, 2025. For more information, please reach out to missions@fbchighlandpark.org.
READING LITERACY MINISTRY
Assistance is needed at three local elementary schools (Carmody Hills, William Paca and Highland Park) during flexible daytime hours. The Reading Literacy Ministry will host a volunteer sign-up after each worship service from December 7th to December 21st. If you are interested in volunteering, please register at fbchighlandpark.org/volunteer-signup-form/ or contact Rev. Goldie Walker for more information. Click on the following link for fingerprinting information: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/humanresources/employee-and-labor-relations/fingerprinting-and-background.
December 21, 2025 – 9:30- 10:30 AM
Topic: “THE FAITHFUL KING”
Text: Proverbs 1:1-9
Facilitator: Re. Dr. Rachel Boyd
Meeting ID: 955-0574-2953 – Passcode: 582688
Dial in 301-715-8592
Monday, December 15, 2025 – 6:00PM
Topic: Taking Your Career to the Next Level
Facilitator: Panel of Career Coaches and Agency Executives
Meeting ID: 958-8644-0105
Passcode: 962945
INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY
Join the Intercessory Prayer Ministry on Tuesday, December 2nd, 16th and 30th @ 11:00 AM. Can’t make it on Tuesday, join them on Thursday, December 11th @ 6:30 PM. As they stand in the gap and intercede on behalf of others.
FINANCIAL AND OPERATING PROCEDURES WORKSHOP
Will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM in person and online. Mandatory attendance is required at one of the sessions for all Ministry heads and Treasurers. All participants are required to register, even if you plan to attend in person. To register click on the Registration link: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
We invite our congregation and community partners to support our initiative by purchasing toys for children aged 2 years to high school. Your contributions from local stores will greatly benefit those in need within our community. Donations are appreciated.
DECEMBER FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Drive thru PICKUP Food Distribution will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM. One box per car. Male VOLUNTEERS are needed, please arrive by 7:00 AM to help with the packing. To volunteer Register at Volunteer Signup Form. For more information contact the church administrative office 301-773-6655.
THE KING IS BORN – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025, 6:00 PM
All are invited to join the Music and Arts Ministry on Sunday, December 21st @ 6:00 PM for an amazing Christmas Concert entitled: The King is Born. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and even co-workers to come and celebrate the King.
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TUTORIAL MINISTRY PROGRAM
Tutors are needed in Mathematics. Please join our Tutoring Team and help students in Mathematics. Classes are held on Thursdays from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM. Please contact Denise Sanders or Vernon Gordon at tutorial@fbchighlandpark.org
TEEN CROWN FINANCIAL CLASS
Registration is now open for the Teen Crown Classes. These classes will take place in person on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. You can Click Here to Register Now.
For more information contact Sister Patricia Clover or Brother James Silver at crown@fbchighlandpark.org.
CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRY
Classes begin October 12, 2025 – The ministry is soliciting those individuals having nightmares of debt with delinquency of payments to consider becoming liberated from enslavement. The ministry gives opportunities to choose either Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM; -Thursdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM or Saturdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. You can Click Here to Register Now.
For more information, contact Deacons Tony and Rowena Perez at crown@fbchighlandpark.org.
FABULOUS FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY
Come join us for Fabulous Friday Bible Study as we spend time in God’s Word. We meet virtually every Friday except for the Third Friday of the month. Schedule may be subject to change due to seasonal holidays. Please contact Rev. James Barnett at revjbarnett@fbchighlandpark.org or Deacon Jahmiel McBride at FFBS@fbchighlandpark.org to join our weekly email blast before each scheduled bible study meeting. Meeting ID:882 5198 9236 Passcode: fabfriday.
FBCHP ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP for Caregivers
DIVORCE CARE – HOPE REBORN
SOWING SEEDS SEWING MINISTRY
Welcome back Sewing Ministry! Get ready for an exciting new season with new projects and quilt making designs. Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Monday evenings at 6:00 PM, as well as on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM, and Thursdays at 9:30 AM. For any new persons interested in joining us, please Contact Reverend Cheryl McNeill at sewingministry@fbchighlandpark.org.
SUNDAY BIBLICAL INSTITUTE(SBI) YOUTH CLASSES
YOUTH ARE BACK!!! WE’RE IN PERSON!!!
Classes: Pre-K through 12th.
Time: 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sundays of the month, starting promptly at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: James J. McCord Education Building, 1st Floor.
For registration or more information contact: sbiministry@fbchighlandpark.org
JESUS AND ME YOUTH MINISTRIES – (JAM) AWANA & (JAM) TEEN
GIRL SCOUTS MINISTRY
The Girl Scouts Ministry of FBCHP is now accepting registration for scouts in grades K5 to 12th grades for 2025-2026 Girl Scout year. The Girl Scouts engage in various activities within the church, the local community, and on a global scale. Our efforts include supporting nursing homes, women’s shelters, food kitchens, women’s ministries, the Angel Tree program, and any other organizations that seek our assistance. We typically convene from September to May, meeting on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
We are also in need of adult leaders. Please, this organization can’t operate without the appropriate number of adult volunteers. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with gsministry@fbchighlandpark.org if you are interested in becoming an adult leader.










