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Mission & Vision

Learn more about what we believe

and what we practice.

OUR BELIEFS

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Our desire is for you and everyone in your family to connect, find purpose, and grow in your relationship with God and others.

GET CONNECTED

Our mission is to become and help others become

fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Worship With Us

In-Person

Modern Worship | 9AM
Traditional Worship | 11AM
Downtown Campus

Small Groups

Sundays | 10AM
Downtown Campus
Wednesdays | 6:15PM
Activity Center

Online

Livestreams at 9AM & 11AM
Past sermons available
on YouTube

This Week's Sermon

Date of Sermon:

Aug 2, 2026

9AM (Modern) & 11AM (Traditional)

Belonging at the Table

Luke 14:15-24

Rev. Barrett Owen

God's table is wider than we imagine. Jesus shows this by consistently creating belonging where others create boundaries. His meals become signs of the Kingdom where outsiders become insiders and strangers become friends. This sermon introduces the four dimensions of belonging and invites us to imagine God's Kingdom as a table where every dimension of belonging begins.

LIVESTREAM

A student pastor leading a group discussion

Current Mission Focus:

Alderman School Supply Drive

We will be collecting school supplies until August 17th for our partner school, Alderman Elementary. Donations can be brought downtown or to the Activity Center. A full supply list is linked below.

WISHLIST

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Sun, Jun 21
Summer Art Gallery
Connector Building
Jun 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 02, 2026, 1:00 PM
Connector Building, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Our summer gallery is now open! The theme coincides with the summer worship series: When Spaces Become Places. Stop by the Connector Building to see how our artists reflected on sacred places through art.
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Multiple Dates
Wed, Jul 29
The Invisible War: Summer Bible Study
FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall
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Jul 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Why are so many things in life so hard? Why does doing the right thing often feel like a battle? In this series, Pastor Rick Warren shares insights from God’s Word about the unseen spiritual forces working against us.
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Fri, Aug 14
Beloved Retreat
St Francis Springs Prayer Center
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Aug 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – Aug 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
St Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Rd, Stoneville, NC 27048, USA
Cost: $330 Single, $285 Double. All meals from Friday - Sunday & transportation included. Come away on retreat. Create space to rest from the striving, embrace the truth of who God made you to be, and know that you are enough just as you are. Led by Barrett Owen & Jayne Davis.
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Sat, Aug 22
Living Well, Planning Ahead
FBC Activity Center
Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Join us for an informative morning designed to help you and your loved ones prepare for the future with confidence. Coffee will be provided. There will be two sessions on Long-Term Care Rights & Essential Legal Documents. Contact Jennifer Brown (jbrown@fbcwilmington.org) with questions!
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Sun, Aug 23
Promotion Sunday!
Downtown Sanctuary
Aug 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Downtown Sanctuary, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Get ready to pop into a brand new year! Join us for Promotion Sunday as we celebrate our kids moving up to their new Sunday School classes and meeting their new teachers. We will have popcorn (Popcorners for those with braces) to celebrate. We can't wait to kick off another amazing year!
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Sun, Aug 23
Join the Church Sunday
Downtown Sanctuary
Aug 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Downtown Sanctuary, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Have you been considering joining FBC? On August 23, we will have a simple and comfortable opportunity to take that next step. To participate, attend either worship service and complete a New Member Form During the service, you may come forward or simply stand from your seat as your name is called.
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Multiple Dates
Tue, Aug 25
Tuesday Noon Church: Summer Edition
First Baptist Church Activity Center
Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First Baptist Church Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
During the summer, TNC will meet only on select Tuesdays. Our last regularly scheduled TNC is May 12. We will then gather for the Summer Edition of TNC on June 2, followed by a Potluck TNC on July 7. TNC resumes in the fall with our kickoff on August 25.
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Wed, Aug 26
Senior Adult Weekday Wandering - Sunset Cruise
Cape Fear River Boats
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Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cape Fear River Boats, 106 S. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Join us for a sunset evening on the water as we cruise the Cape Fear River on the Henrietta! The cost is $35 per person, and you can pay via cash, check, or credit card. If you have questions, please contact the church office at 910.763.2471.
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Thu, Aug 27
Blood Drive Sponsored by The American Red Cross
FBC Activity Center
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Aug 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Join us for a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross on August 27 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. To schedule your appointment, please enter our sponsor code, "FBCWilmington"
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Sun, Aug 30
Engagement Festival
FBC Activity Center Gym
Aug 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FBC Activity Center Gym, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Celebrate the end of an exciting summer on August 30! Explore booths featuring FBC ministries and local mission partners, enjoy activities and giveaways for all ages, hear testimonies from our mission trips, and discover ways to get involved this fall. We'll enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, & ice cream!
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