First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland

09/06/2026

This week's message titled "A Church Worth Inviting Someone To" from Rev. Dr. Kevin VanHook II is drawn from the John 1:43–46. A morning of music from our praise team, chancel choir and band, and the fellowship following, will inspire you and fill you with joy!
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Please go to firstbaptistcleveland.org for a complete list of virtual classes and study opportunities accessible through Microsoft Teams or by conference call.

09/05/2026

✨ First Friday Recap! ✨

Yesterday, we gathered for First Friday and learned more about Kairos Prison Ministry and its mission. We spent time making posters of encouragement for inmates, enjoyed a delicious potluck meal, and shared plenty of good conversation around the table.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening special!

📅 Our next First Friday is October 2!
🎨 Theme: TBD

Save the date! We’d love to have you join us. 💛

09/04/2026

T O N I G H T ☀️ F I R S T • F R I D A Y
6-8 PM • Spahr Center

We’ll be making posters for our upcoming Kairos Weekend alongside our friends from Trumbull.

Come have fun, work together, and help support
this special ministry!

POTLUCK - Please bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share. The church will provide burgers and brats!

KAIROS COOKIES - Please bring packaged, high-quality cookies that are:
• Unopened and commercially packaged
• Accompanied by a sales receipt taped to the package

Your cookies will be part of our Kairos Weekend outreach.

Learn more about Kairos Prison Ministry International and our mission to bring hope, healing, and transformation to incarcerated men, women, and youth. Discover how our programs make a positive impact on the lives of inmates and their families.

09/02/2026

Have you signed up for our Choral Music Workshop Weekend yet? 🎶

Come join us for a wonderful weekend filled with fellowship, worship, music, and fun! ❤️ No experience or skill level is required. 🙌

Check out the flyer for details, and click the link to let us know you’ll be participating.

We’d love to have you join us! 🤩🎶

https://form.jotform.com/261374891014053

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

This week's message titled "A Church That Walks Humbly" from Rev. Dr. Kevin VanHook II is drawn from Philippians 2:1–5. A morning of music from our praise team, chancel choir and band, and the fellowship following, will inspire you and fill you with joy!
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Please go to firstbaptistcleveland.org for a complete list of virtual classes and study opportunities accessible through Microsoft Teams or by conference call.

08/30/2026

See you soon! - We’re continuing our Becoming series with A Church That Walks Humbly from Philippians 2:1–5. It’s going to be a meaningful morning together as we gather for worship and reflect on what it means to walk humbly as the church.

We’d love to worship with you! 💛

08/23/2026

This week's message titled "A Church That Shows Up" from Rev. Dr. Kevin VanHook II is drawn from the James 2:14–17. A morning of music from our praise team, chancel choir and band, and the fellowship following, will inspire you and fill you with joy!
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Please go to firstbaptistcleveland.org for a complete list of virtual classes and study opportunities accessible through Microsoft Teams or by conference call.

08/16/2026

This week's message titled "A Church That Makes Room" from Rev. Dr. Kevin VanHook II is drawn from the Romans 15:5–7. A morning of music from our praise team, chancel choir and band, and the fellowship following, will inspire you and fill you with joy!
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Please go to firstbaptistcleveland.org for a complete list of virtual classes and study opportunities accessible through Microsoft Teams or by conference call.

08/15/2026

BULLETIN SNEAK PEEK! 👀

Here’s a preview of what’s coming up at church! Be sure to grab your full copy at church Sunday for important announcements, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing in all that God is doing! 🙏🏽✨