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First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo, relating to the American Baptist Churches in the USA, worships God, seeks after inspiration through the Holy Spirit, and serves Christ in ministry to members, friends, and others in need.

 

First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo proudly presents Elizabeth Start, cellist, composer, performer and teacher to it's Sunday morning worship service on August 31st.  Elizabeth is a section cellist with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and Executive Director of the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music. She performs with the Elgin (IL) Symphony, Chicago Philharmonic (formerly known as Symphony II), and Chicago Composers' Consortium. 
The worship program
begins at 10 am







Don't miss the upcoming
Gala Community Concert
Sept. 7th
visit the events page for more info



 












First
. . . . impressions are important.  But isn't it disappointing when a person makes a quick judgment, then never stops to think about the truth of the matter?  Jumping to conclusions can lead to all sorts of misunderstandings.  For instance, the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word . . . . .
Baptist
. . . . . may not be open-minded, progressive, welcoming, or concerned about social justice.   But it's simply not fair to judge people - or churches - by a first impression.  Often, you have to give them another chance, learn more, and be open-minded.  You may be surprised at what kind of . . . . .
Church
. . . . we are.  At First Baptist Church, nobody is expected to have all the answers, morally or spiritually.  we can agree to disagree, and still have communion together.  Give us a try.  Get to know us, and give us a chance to get to know you.  Join us as we search for God's answers for our lives.  It's that sense of community, honesty and creativity that makes . . . .
Kalamazoo
. . . . such a great place to live.  And we've been part of this community since 1854!

Office Hours
8am - 5pm   ♦   Monday - Friday
(closed from noon - 1pm for lunch)
 
315 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-345-2195 (office)  ♦  269-345-2046 (fax)
email:
office@fbckazoo.org