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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.

  • Communities of Practice: Lectio Divina
    Communities of Practice: Lectio Divina
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 08
    Zoom
    Jun 08, 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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  • The Invisible War: Summer Bible Study
    The Invisible War: Summer Bible Study
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 10
    FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall
    Jun 10, 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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  • Tethered Retreat Summer 2026
    Tethered Retreat Summer 2026
    Tue, Jun 23
    St Francis Springs Prayer Center
    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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  • Tuesday Noon Church: Summer Edition
    Tuesday Noon Church: Summer Edition
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 07
    First Baptist Church Activity Center
    Jul 07, 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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