Open Door

The Open Door soup kitchen, serving the Glens Falls region for twenty years, is our new neighbor. They are now operating at 47 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801-3531. First Baptist Church is a longtime supporter of the Open Door ministry, run by Rev. Bruce Hersey. This local mission serves up hot food . . . → Read More: Open Door

FBC News

First Baptist Church is “Where Faith Builds Community.”  This new motto has been adopted by the Publicity Team, which seeks news for the First Baptist Church web site. Think about all we are (Baptists from many backgrounds, lay ministers committed to Jesus, Christians of all ages) and all we do (service, worship, youth ministry, . . . → Read More: FBC News

First Baptist Hosts Interfaith Dialogue

On Dec. 8 First Baptist hosted a forum that begins a broad interfaith dialogue here in Glens Falls.

The Adirondack Interfaith Emergency Chaplains (a spin-off of the Open Door Soup Kitchen led by Rev. Bruce Hersey), and the Saratoga-Adirondack chapter of the American Red Cross did the groundwork to bring religious leaders together from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions. Read more: First Baptist Hosts Interfaith Dialogue

Congregational Forum

Following worship on Sunday, Sept. 26, we will hold a congregational Forum in the Julia Bent Chapel to answer questions concerning the Open Door ministry.

On Friday, the Open Door agreed to a framework for serving meals at First Baptist, Christ Church United Methodist, and Church of the Messiah Episcopal Church in the coming . . . → Read More: Congregational Forum

Women’s Ministries Begins Monday

The Women’s Ministries group will hold their first meeting of the new season on Monday evening, Sept. 13, beginning at 6 pm with a pot-luck dinner. This year’s emphasis, in cooperation with . . . → Read More: Women’s Ministries Begins Monday

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