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Mind. Body. Spirit.

Our desire is for you and everyone in your family to connect, find purpose, and grow in your relationship with God and others. We offer two weekend worship services, both include engaging music and Bible-based teaching with life application. There are opportunities throughout the week for you to grow in the community and partner with others to make a difference.

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Whether it’s your first time attending church or you’ve attended church for years… you are welcome here!

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Sunday Services

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Modern Worship
Sunday 9:00AM

Led by our Worship Band and Ministers, our Modern Worship service features contemporary worship music and is designed to connect worshippers with their faith in engaging and dynamic ways. 

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Sunday School
Sunday 10:00AM

Small groups are the place where relationships are formed, prayers are shared, and lives are shaped as we look to God, scripture and to

one another for encouragement

and guidance.

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Traditional Worship
Sunday 11:00AM

Led by our Chancel Choir, Organist, and Ministers, our Traditional Worship service is a reverent and timeless experience designed with hymns, litanies, and prayers that honor the rich heritage of worship. 

Planning Your Visit

We are located in historic downtown Wilmington on the corner of 5th and Market Streets (near the fountain and the Bellamy Mansion).

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Parking is available along the streets and offices adjacent to the church building. There are handicap spaces in our parking lot behind the church. There is also parking in the garage below the JoAnne Carter Harrelson Center off of 4th Street.

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Street parking is free on Sundays, but parking deck dues are enforced 24/7. 

Upcoming Events

For a full list of our church-wide events, visit our events page.

  • Easter at Airlie
    Easter at Airlie
    Sun, Apr 20
    Airlie Gardens - Under the Oak
    Apr 20, 2025, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Airlie Gardens - Under the Oak, 300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    Join us under the majestic Airlie Oak Tree for our sunrise service celebration. Bring your beach chairs and towels, and celebrate the resurrection with us.
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  • Easter at First Baptist (Downtown)
    Easter at First Baptist (Downtown)
    Sun, Apr 20
    FBC Downtown
    Apr 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    FBC Downtown, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
    Join us downtown for our normal service times (9AM & 11AM) to celebrate the good news.
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  • Kid's Easter Celebration
    Kid's Easter Celebration
    Sun, Apr 20
    FBC Downtown - Plaza on Princess
    Apr 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    FBC Downtown - Plaza on Princess, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
    During the Sunday School hour, bring your toddlers-5th graders to the Plaza on Princess (at the Harrelson Center) for an Easter Celebration!
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  • Blood Drive
    Blood Drive
    Wed, Apr 23
    FBC Activity Center
    Apr 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    🩸 Band together and help save lives! 🩸 Join us for a Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross! Every donation can help save up to three lives. ❤️
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  • Harrelson Center's Day in the Country
    Harrelson Center's Day in the Country
    Thu, Apr 24
    Atkinson, NC 28421, USA
    Apr 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Atkinson, NC 28421, USA
    A Day in the Country will be held in Atkinson, NC. Enjoy skeet shooting, archery, fishing, property & home tours, mahjong, live bluegrass, online auction of experiences & unique items, dog retrieving demonstrations, and lunch provided by MOI, all while raising essential operating funds.
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  • Habitat for Humanity Build
    Habitat for Humanity Build
    Sat, Apr 26
    More information on Habitat's Website
    Apr 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    More information on Habitat's Website
    We need volunteers for the final stretch of our Habitat Home! On April 26, we will be installing interior hardware throughout the house.
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  • Beach Baptism
    Beach Baptism
    Sun, Apr 27
    Wrightsville Beach L shaped Lot #4
    Apr 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Wrightsville Beach L shaped Lot #4, N Ridge Ln, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA
    Are you interested in beach baptism? Speak to one of our ministers about our April 27 event at 6:00PM at Wrightsville Beach‘s L-shaped lot #4. All are invited to come witness this special event!
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  • Mahjong Mondays at the AC
    Mahjong Mondays at the AC
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 28
    FBC Activity Center
    Apr 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    Join us in The Cove on Mondays at 1 PM throughout March and April for Mahjong Mondays! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, all are welcome to play this exciting and strategic game.
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  • Tuesday Noon Church
    Tuesday Noon Church
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 29
    FBC Activity Center
    Apr 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    A home-cooked meal is prepared each week by cooking teams composed of church members (cost is $5 – first-time guests are free.). We share prayer concerns and have a brief message led by one of our ministers.
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  • UNCW Baseball Game with FBC
    UNCW Baseball Game with FBC
    Sun, May 04
    UNCW Baseball Field
    May 04, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    UNCW Baseball Field, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    We had such a fun time with the Seahawks last year that we are doing it again! Join us on May 4th @1pm for a UNCW Baseball Game with Meal for Players following the game!
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  • Spiritual Formation Hike
    Spiritual Formation Hike
    Fri, May 16
    Shenandoah National Park, VA
    May 16, 2025, 7:00 AM – May 18, 2025, 11:00 PM
    Shenandoah National Park, VA, Virginia, USA
    Come be a part of a two-day, 18-mile lodge-to-lodge hike in the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains along the Appalachian Trail. In the tranquility of nature and in the company of fellow pilgrims, set aside this time this spring to journey with God in mind, body and spirit.
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  • Line Dancing
    Line Dancing
    Sun, May 18
    FBC Activity Center
    May 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd #1939, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    Grab your dancing shoes and head to the Activity Center on Sunday, May 18th as we have an evening of fun planned! We will have a Line Dancing Instructor ready to lead us and help us find our rhythm in the gym. There will be a meal ($5 at the door) and fun to be had!
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  • Tethered Retreat
    Tethered Retreat
    Fri, Jun 27
    St Francis Springs Prayer Center
    Jun 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – Jun 29, 2025, 5:00 PM
    St Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Rd, Stoneville, NC 27048, USA
    “Deep calls out to deep,” the Psalmist writes. You are tethered to the Divine. Whether you feel the closeness of God’s Presence or whether God seems far away, your soul is connected to God.
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