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In-Person

Modern Worship | 9AM
Traditional Worship | 11AM
Downtown Campus

Small Groups

Sundays | 10AM
Downtown Campus
Wednesdays | 6:15PM
Activity Center

Online

Livestreams at 9AM & 11AM
Past sermons available
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This Week's Sermon

Date of Sermon:

May 17, 2026

9AM (Modern) & 11AM (Traditional)

High and Holy: Ascension

Acts 1:1-11

Rev. Barrett Owen

The Ascension often feels like an epilogue — as though Jesus simply exits stage right. But in truth, it is a coronation. In Acts of the Apostles 1, Jesus speaks of the kingdom, blesses his disciples, and is lifted. A cloud receives him — not a weather event, but a biblical symbol of divine presence. This is enthronement language. Christ does not disappear; he reigns.

LIVESTREAM

A student pastor leading a group discussion

Sun, May 17
Beach Baptism
Wrightsville Beach
May 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wrightsville Beach, Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA
Join us for a Beach Baptism on May 17 at Wrightsville Beach! If you are interested, reach out to a minister or our main church office.
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Multiple Dates
Mon, May 18
Communities of Practice: Lectio Divina
Zoom
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May 18, 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, May 20
Senior Adult Ladies Beach Book Club
Location is in Carolina Beach
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May 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location is in Carolina Beach
Join us on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, and 20, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM as we discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures. This charming story explores grief, friendship, and the wisdom of nature.
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Thu, May 21
Senior Adults: Fish & Ferry & Fun!
Meet at Activity Center
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May 21, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Meet at Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Senior adults are invited to join us for a day of adventure! We will depart from the Activity Center at 8:30 AM for Fort Fisher Aquarium, then take the ferry to Southport for lunch on your own and afternoon shopping. Cost is $25 and includes van transportation, ferry ride, and aquarium admission.
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Multiple Dates
Tue, Jun 02
Tuesday Noon Church: Summer Edition
First Baptist Church Activity Center
Jun 02, 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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Tue, Jun 23
Tethered Retreat Summer 2026
St Francis Springs Prayer Center
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Jun 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – Jun 25, 2026, 5:00 AM
St Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Rd, Stoneville, NC 27048, USA
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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