~ CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025 ~
GRADUATION SUNDAY - 6/8/25
FBC-WEST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SEASON IS HERE!
It’s time to submit scholarship applications for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. While we applaud individuals that are continuing to pursue education beyond the undergraduate level, we regret we are unable to include you in our eligibility criteria at this time. We wish you much success in your continued educational endeavors.
If you are a new high school graduate or are an undergraduate student at an accredited institution of higher learning and this is your first time applying for a FBC-West scholarship, please complete the application in its entirety and submit no later than the fourth Monday in June (June 24, 2025).
If you plan to return to college this fall as an undergraduate student, you still qualify for a scholarship from First Baptist Church-West. Fill out the scholarship application (minus the essay) and submit it no later than May 28, 2025. In addition, please submit your grades from last school year. Grades may be emailed to: fbcwscholarship@gmail.com. If you are attending a different college than last semester, please let us know.
The application should also include an expected college graduation date. CLICK HERE for application.
If you have any questions, please contact Sister Chiquita English (980-622-3897) or Brother Franz Dugue (347) 219-6925.
UMBA SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline May 31st
Submission Process
**Application period: March 1- May 31, 2025**
Collect the Following
1. High School or College transcript.
2. Copy of College acceptance letter. (High School Seniors only)
3. Three letters of Reference (Teacher, Church Leader, Character Reference from someone other than a family member)
4. ACT/SAT Scores (these will be weighted in the case of a tie between two students)
5. Essay (100-250 words)
UNCF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FOR ALL 6/16/25-6/20/25
ATRIUM HEALTH CANCER SCREENING
MGUS (multiple myeloma) screenings on Sunday, June 22, 2025,
from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm
Sponsored by ATRIUM HEALTH & WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY School of Medicine
Are you at a higher risk for developing Blood Cancer?
Did you know that multiple myeloma — a type of blood cancer — is two times more common in Black and African Americans?
Our team at Levine Cancer Institute invites you to take part in the CHAAMP Pilot Study. We are screening for MGUS, an early indicator of multiple myeloma.
You may qualify to join this study if you are:
• Black or African American
• 30 years or older
• Living in or around Charlotte, NC (Study visits will take place in Charlotte, NC)
CALL: 980-442-2343
EMAIL: CHAAMPSTUDY@atriumhealth.org
UPCOMING EVENTS - Spring/ Summer 2025
LYRICAL PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN
CRISIS & SUICIDE HOTLINE
CRISIS & SUICIDE HOTLINE
Transforming Crisis Care in America
Call 988 from any phone to get the support you need
LINE DANCING - TUES & FRI @6PM
FBC-W - Blood Drive Results March 2025
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YOU make a difference! First Baptist Church West: The American Red Cross is so grateful for your partnership! Your commitment to host a blood drive with the Red Cross truly made a difference helping to boost the community blood supply and ensure hospital patients have the lifesaving blood they need. Every blood donation counts, and we appreciate the communities served. First Baptist Church West collected 21 units, potentially saving 63 lives! FANTASTIC!
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AVIATION CEREMONY - 6/1/25
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE - 4/20 @ 10 AM
FAMILY GAME NIGHT - SAT, MAR 29, 2025
Bring your favorite game or puzzle to share with church family!
Lenten Worship Service - Wednesday March 5th
FBC-W NEWS
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FBC-W Men’s Sporting Clay Outing - December 2024
OCTOBER EVENTS
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Click HERE to Register |
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WOMEN'S DAY @ FBC-W!
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"We can rest when it's over. The reality is that we have started to lose so many of our rights because we decided to rest. We thought we had arrived. And I'm here to tell you that we have to fight for democracy in every single generation."
That was U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, imploring members of First Baptist Church-West in Charlotte not to grow weary of voting. Crockett joined U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, a Democrat from Charlotte, at the church's Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. |
FBC - WEST PEPPERMINT PROM 2025
Please join us for our 3rd Annual Peppermint Prom
Get your leg warmers ready, because... Peppermint Prom 2025: The Totally 80's Edition is HERE!
That's right, Charlotte's most righteous "Day Party" for preschool and elementary kids is back on Saturday, February 22nd! It's gonna' be totally tight! Think neon, high-top fades, and box braids…all things 80s!
If you're “fresh to death like a million bucks” and want to help, let us know!
We can't wait to see you and your child dressed to the nines in your “fresh gear” at this year’s
Peppermint Prom 2025 - The Totally 80’s Edition!
SILVER HUB DAY PARTY ~ MARDI GRAS ~ 2/14
I BELIEVE I CAN FLY!
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
FILM SCREENING @ FBC-W
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Qcitymetro's @ FBC-W on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6pm |
FALL EVENTS
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FRIENDS & FAMILY FAIR PICS
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SALUTE!
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Congratulations to Milaun Brown, who has been accepted into the PhD Program at Clemson University for Communication Information Design with a Focus on |
Seersucker Suits Ruled The Day for |
MARRIAGE MINISTRY RETREAT PICS
FBC-WEST BLOOD DRIVE - 3/23
First Baptist Church West Blood Drive
1801 Oaklawn Avenue
Sunday, March 23, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Health and Wellness members 11:00 a.m. – All donors 11:30 a.m.
Give in March for a $10 Gift Card by email & successful donations get A1C testing.
$20 Amazon.com Gift Card incentive for all donors
Online Fellowship
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24-7 Sermons with Dr. Ricky A. Woods,
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Devotions with Dr. Woods every Tuesday |
Email Blast Sign-Up
SUMMER @ FBC-W
AUGUST 24 @ FBC-W
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. WOODS!
TEENS & AVIATION
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TEENS & DR. WOODS VISIT
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An Evening on Mental Health
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"An Intimate Evening On Mental Health - video" 06/27/2024 7PM
2024 FBC-W Graduates
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CLICK HERE FOR 2024 GRADUATES & GRADUATION SUNDAY PICTURES |
ON THE MOVE!
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Bakari Sellers @ FBC-W
Congratulations!!
@ FBC-W I
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SEE SISTER PAMELA LOVE OR SISTER JUANITA HARRIS FOR MORE INFO |
FBC-W FISH TALES SUMMER '24
Dr. Woods |
SUMMER @ FBC-W
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Debs Madlynn & Adia Barnes
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@ FBC-W II
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Easter 2024
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BAPTISMS MARCH 31, 2024 @ 9:45AM |
MARCH 31, 2024 @ 10AM |
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MILDRED GRIER HOMEGOING
HOMEGOING SERVICES FOR
CHURCH MOTHER MILDRED GRIER
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024 - 12 NOON
SUNRISE MAY 10, 1923 - SUNSET MARCH 9, 2024
CLICK HERE FOR LIVESTREAM RECORDING
Peppermint Prom I
Peppermint Prom II
Silver Hub Mardi Gras
Silver Hub Pics
Community Event
FEB '24 @ FBC-W
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Tots to Seniors
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MARCH EVENTS
FBC-W NEWSMAKERS
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"Churches to offer mental health support"
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"Black-owned bridal store to open on Beatties Ford Road" |
 "Charlotte native and Alvin Ailey dancer returns to the Queen City" |
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"The Great 28: Black Charlotteans who are shaping our city" |
IN THE NEWS
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Kiyah Holmes & Jumping Dreams Featured on Jennifer Hudson Show |
N.C. A&T's Melvin Harris Jr. Attends White House Briefing With
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U SHOULD KNOW
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Dr. Herman Thomas Harvey B. Gantt Center Mural |
CHRISTMAS PART III
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FBC-W MARRIAGE MINISTRY |
SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY
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DR. DARRYL AARON Dr. Darryl Aaron, senior minister of Greensboro's Providence Baptist Church, will be the guest preacher for FBC-W's Annual Scholarship Service on Sunday, Nov. 26. |
U SHOULD KNOW!
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OCT EVENTS IV
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October Events III
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October Events I
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Take Flight in 2023!
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JUNE @ FBC-W PART I
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER
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DANCING WITH COMM. ARTHUR GRIFFIN - SILVER HUB SENIOR PROM
SILVER HUB PICS
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MAY @ FBC-W
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MARCH @ FBC-W
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For More Information, reverendjoanne@gmail.com |
FEBRUARY EVENTS!
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CLICK IMAGE FOR EVENT PICTURES |
MARRIAGE MINISTRY |
FBC-W PHOTOS & VIDEOS
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CLICK HERE FOR FBC-W PHOTOS & VIDEOS |
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EVENTS @ FBC-W
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HAPPY MLK JR. DAY
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S 1. NONVIOLENCE IS A WAY OF LIFE FOR COURAGEOUS PEOPLE 2. NONVIOLENCE SEEKS TO WIN FRIENDSHIPS & UNDERSTANDING 3. NONVIOLENCE SEEKS TO DEFEAT INJUSTICE--NOT PEOPLE 4. NONVIOLENCE HOLDS THAT SUFFERING CAN EDUCATE AND INFORM 5. NONVIOLENCE CHOOSES LOVE INSTEAD OF HATE 6. NONVIOLENCE BELIEVES THAT THE UNIVERSE IS ON THE SIDE OF JUSTICE
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LABOR OF LOVE ENTREPRENEUR SHOWCASE - 2/15, 2 PM
Please invite friends, family and neighbors to join us
to support our local Black-Owned businesses!
WE'RE BACK!
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Hallelujah! We're Back! Note That Masks, Social Distancing Sunday School @ 11 a.m. |
Salute to Tamara Dial!
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Congratulations to Sis. Tamara Dial for Being Honored by the Charlotte Chapter of Fayetteville State University |
@ FBC-W
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| Peggy Harris Named Top 100 Healthcare Diversity Officer |
Krista Terrell Named |
Grab & Go @ FBC-W
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Qcitymetro.com Story |
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ENROLLING SENIORS 60+ |
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COVID-19 VACCINE @ FBC-WEST
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ATRIUM VACCINE CLINIC @ FBC-WEST CLICK PICTURE FOR VIDEO
YOU HAVE A SPOT. TAKE YOUR SHOT.
CLICK FOR WBTV STORY ON VACCINE HESITANCY
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Welcome To www.fbcwest.org
Hallelujah! Our church website has been updated. And best of all, it's mobile phone friendly.
To put an fbcwest.org icon on your phone's home screen, follow these directions for:
Android
Open Chrome and go to www.fbcwest.org. Tap the menu button and tap Add to homescreen. For Firefox for Android, tap the menu button, tap the Page option, and tap Add to Home Screen.
iPhone, iPad & iPod
Open Safari and go to www.fbcwest.org. Tap the Share button on the browser’s toolbar — that’s the rectangle with an arrow pointing upward. Tap the Add to Home Screen icon in the Share menu.
To use the picture above as wallpaper for your phone's home screen, drag the picture to your phone's home screen or to photos and follow your device's usual instructions for wallpaper.
To make fbcwest.org your internet default page or the first one you see when you log onto the internet, click this link https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000577.htm for the most common internet browsers.
p.s. We send out email blasts with church updates so make sure we have your best email address by filling out the elist signup above.