First Baptist Church, Kenora

07/05/2026

A small group of people braved the jungle at the side of the church on Saturday and cleaned it all up. We are very grateful to them. Well done all!

07/03/2026

Starting this Sunday, July 05, 2026 our Sunday service will begin at 10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome.

02/08/2026

This afternoon 130 or more people packed into our upper auditorium for our Jammin' for Jayce fundraiser. Pictured here is the family and all the musicians who participated singing the finale, Listen to the Music. The event raised over $4000. A big thank you to all who helped plan the event the musicians and the community that came out to support this family.

01/24/2026

You’re invited to Jammin’ for Jayce, a benefit concert in support of Jayce Bruyere. It will be held at First Baptist Church, 510 Second Street South, Kenora, on Saturday, February 7 at 3 pm. Admission is by donation (cash or cheque only at door).

If you are unable to attend but wish to support the Bruyere family, donations may be made via etransfer to Jayce’s grandma at: [email protected].

When Jayce was 5-1/2 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare childhood brain cancer. He had surgery in Winnipeg and stayed in Health Sciences Centre for many months undergoing chemo therapy. His parents stayed at Ronald McDonald House and his two older siblings were cared for in Kenora by their grandma and great grandparents.

When he was 2-1/2 he had another surgery to repair the damage to his skull left by the tumor, It was not successful. However, in the meantime, Jayce has been cancer-free and is a bright, energetic child who loves to play soccer.

On January 14, 2026, he underwent another surgery to try to fix the damage once again. He will be in the hospital in Winnipeg for up to 3 months. His mom is taking time from work to be with him and is once again staying at Ronald McDonald House. His dad and three siblings will visit on the weekends. He will turn 9 at the end of this month.

At this time, financial support will greatly assist the family as Jayce continues on his journey of healing.

Performers at the concert include:
Dan Berezowski
Jake Boutwell
Sam Cameron
First Baptist Church Worship Band
John Giroux
Les Filles D’Esprit
Suzanne McIntosh, Mark LaBelle and Jan Boutwell
Mike Procyshyn and Lexie Alcock
Valleyview Voices
Olivia Whiddon

05/18/2025

12/23/2024

Christmas Eve Service 7pm. Join us for a beautiful candlelight service.
"Let's light the candle that represents the light of the world, the light that was there at the beginning and will be at the end. The light found lying in a manger that would change the world by illuminating the nature of God."

Photo by Max Beck of Unsplash

12/15/2024

Olivia Whiddon ushered us into the presence of God with her beautiful harp music on this third Sunday of Advent

12/15/2024

Steve Bell wowed us again last night!
stevebell.com

12/09/2024

Christmas at First Baptist.
Celebrate the Light of the World
Christmas Eve Tues., Dec. 24 at 7pm

12/04/2024

Celebrate the season of Light

Photo by Walter Chávez on Unsplash