We’re delighted you are looking at our website and hope you will explore who we are and then reach out and connect with us. For some time now we have conducting our worship services in a hybrid in-person/Zoom mode. If you would like to join us via Zoom and are not on the First Baptist email list, please contact: [email protected]. In spite of the continued presence of COVID in our community, we have adopted a policy of mask-optional for those attending in person. We ask everyone to continue to be mindful of safe distancing, to limit physical contact, and to avoid attending in person if feeling unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of COVID.
Core Values
First Baptist Church in Ithaca is a nurturing and inclusive community. Guided by Jesus’ teachings, we strive for social and ecological justice; and embrace the Baptist tradition of Bible, Soul, Church, and Religious freedoms.
Hate Has No Home Here
Pastor Debbie has participated with an ecumenical group to respond to recent racist and anti-semitic incidents in the Ithaca community. Here is a link to their YouTube video: Hate. Has. No. Home. Here.
Racial Justice
We acknowledge our long history of systemic racism that benefits white people and excludes people of color. We affirm that Black Lives Matter and reject acts of violence against all people of color. We commit to taking concrete steps to dismantle white supremacy in our own congregation and in our society.