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Modern Worship | 9AM
Traditional Worship | 11AM
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Sundays | 10AM
Downtown Campus
Wednesdays | 6:15PM
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This Week's Sermon

Date of Sermon:

Jun 14, 2026

9AM (Modern) & 11AM (Traditional)

When Spaces Become Places: Temple

Exodus 35:4-21

Rev. Barrett Owen

One of the most holy spaces in all the Bible is the Temple/Tabernacle. In ancient Judaism, there was even a place called “Holy of Holies.” The space where God dwells matters, and this is true in Exodus 35. As a matter of fact, the Israelite’s commitment to such a space still speaks to us today.

LIVESTREAM

A student pastor leading a group discussion

Multiple Dates
Mon, Jun 15
Communities of Practice: Lectio Divina
Zoom
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Jun 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Zoom
Join us for a 15-minute Zoom gathering to practice Lectio Divina—an ancient way of praying with Scripture. Open to all; no experience needed.
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Multiple Dates
Wed, Jun 17
The Invisible War: Summer Bible Study
FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall
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Jun 17, 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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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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Tue, Jun 23
Tethered Retreat Summer 2026
St Francis Springs Prayer Center
Jun 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – Jun 25, 2026, 5:00 AM
St Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Rd, Stoneville, NC 27048, USA
**Registration is closed** In this retreat we will explore ways to become more aware of God’s Presence through mind, body and spirit and to lean into those connection to God, one another, and our own soul in the midst of daily life.
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Sun, Jul 05
Salute to the Armed Forces
Sanctuary
Jul 05, 2026, 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Sanctuary, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
FBC will honor our current and former service members with a blessing and music in the Sanctuary on Sunday, July 5th at 10:45 AM. This special time will end before the traditional service begins.
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Multiple Dates
Tue, Jul 07
Tuesday Noon Church: Summer Edition
First Baptist Church Activity Center
Jul 07, 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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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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