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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.

  • Rise Against Hunger
    Rise Against Hunger
    Sat, Apr 18
    Activity Center
    Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    We are hosting a Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing event at the Activity Center. Our goal is to pack 30,000 meals, and we need your help! This event is for all ages, young and old, and will be starting at 9:00AM. There are two shifts - setup beginning at 8AM and the main packing event from 9AM-11AM.
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  • Worship Arts: Folk Friends Gallery Opening
    Worship Arts: Folk Friends Gallery Opening
    Sun, Apr 19
    Downtown Connector Building
    Apr 19, 2026, 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
    Downtown Connector Building, 411 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
    Join us for a gallery opening with art by The Folk Friends group. They are a group of adults with disabilities that meet at FBC every week to turn recycled materials into beautiful works of art.
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  • Tuesday Noon Church
    Tuesday Noon Church
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 21
    FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall
    Apr 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center - Smith Hall, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    Tuesday Noon Church is a time of fellowship, worship, and joy! We meet in Smith Hall at the Activity Center at noon. A home-cooked meal is prepared each week by cooking teams composed of church members (cost is $5 – first-time guests are free.).
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  • Museum of Coastal Carolina & Ingram Planetarium
    Museum of Coastal Carolina & Ingram Planetarium
    Fri, Apr 24
    Museum of Coastal Carolina
    Apr 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E 2nd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, USA
    Join our Senior Adults for a day trip! We will depart at 9AM from the Activity Center and spend the morning exploring the museum. After lunch, we will catch an afternoon show at the planetarium. Our goal is to be back before 5PM. Tickets are $15 and cover the museum, planetarium, and bus ride.
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  • Blood Drive Sponsored by The American Red Cross
    Blood Drive Sponsored by The American Red Cross
    Wed, Apr 29
    FBC Activity Center
    Apr 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    FBC Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
    On April 29, we will be hosting a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross. When you get to the sign up page, enter SPONSOR CODE: FBCWilmington
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  • Communities of Practice: Lectio Divina
    Communities of Practice: Lectio Divina
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 11
    Zoom
    May 11, 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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  • Beach Baptism
    Beach Baptism
    Sun, May 17
    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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  • 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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