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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.

  • The Invisible War: Summer Bible Study
    The Invisible War: Summer Bible Study
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 05
    FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall
    Aug 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    Why are so many things in life so hard? Why does doing the right thing often feel like a battle? In this series, Pastor Rick Warren shares insights from God’s Word about the unseen spiritual forces working against us.
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  • Beloved Retreat
    Beloved Retreat
    Fri, Aug 14
    St Francis Springs Prayer Center
    Aug 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – Aug 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
    St Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Rd, Stoneville, NC 27048, USA
    Cost: $330 Single, $285 Double. All meals from Friday - Sunday & transportation included. Come away on retreat. Create space to rest from the striving, embrace the truth of who God made you to be, and know that you are enough just as you are. Led by Barrett Owen & Jayne Davis.
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  • Living Well, Planning Ahead
    Living Well, Planning Ahead
    Sat, Aug 22
    FBC Activity Center
    Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    Join us for an informative morning designed to help you and your loved ones prepare for the future with confidence. Coffee will be provided. There will be two sessions on Long-Term Care Rights & Essential Legal Documents. Contact Jennifer Brown (jbrown@fbcwilmington.org) with questions!
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  • Promotion Sunday!
    Promotion Sunday!
    Sun, Aug 23
    Downtown Sanctuary
    Aug 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Downtown Sanctuary, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
    Get ready to pop into a brand new year! Join us for Promotion Sunday as we celebrate our kids moving up to their new Sunday School classes and meeting their new teachers. We will have popcorn (Popcorners for those with braces) to celebrate. We can't wait to kick off another amazing year!
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  • Join the Church Sunday
    Join the Church Sunday
    Sun, Aug 23
    Downtown Sanctuary
    Aug 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Downtown Sanctuary, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
    Have you been considering joining FBC? On August 23, we will have a simple and comfortable opportunity to take that next step. To participate, attend either worship service and complete a New Member Form During the service, you may come forward or simply stand from your seat as your name is called.
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  • Tuesday Noon Church: Summer Edition
    Tuesday Noon Church: Summer Edition
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 25
    First Baptist Church Activity Center
    Aug 25, 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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  • Senior Adult Weekday Wandering - Sunset Cruise
    Senior Adult Weekday Wandering - Sunset Cruise
    Wed, Aug 26
    Cape Fear River Boats
    Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Cape Fear River Boats, 106 S. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
    Join us for a sunset evening on the water as we cruise the Cape Fear River on the Henrietta! The cost is $35 per person, and you can pay via cash, check, or credit card. If you have questions, please contact the church office at 910.763.2471.
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  • Blood Drive Sponsored by The American Red Cross
    Blood Drive Sponsored by The American Red Cross
    Thu, Aug 27
    FBC Activity Center
    Aug 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    Join us for a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross on August 27 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. To schedule your appointment, please enter our sponsor code, "FBCWilmington"
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  • Engagement Festival
    Engagement Festival
    Sun, Aug 30
    FBC Activity Center Gym
    Aug 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center Gym, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    Celebrate the end of an exciting summer on August 30! Explore booths featuring FBC ministries and local mission partners, enjoy activities and giveaways for all ages, hear testimonies from our mission trips, and discover ways to get involved this fall. We'll enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, & ice cream!
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