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Happy Pride!

A message of welcome from our Pastor.

2024 Magic Pride Festival

First Baptist Church of Madison celebrated the LGTBQIA+ community on Sunday, August 18, 2024 with messages of love, hope, and joy at Warner Park in Madison. 

It was awesome to see people’s reactions when they read the affirmations. Many people smiled and said that the affirmations made them feel good.

This, the 3rd year of our involvement under the white tent with a WELCOME banner, helped build community, foster connections, and plant seeds of acceptance and love.

We gave away hundreds of affirmations, stickers, wristbands, and other goodies to so many folks who came to experience an uplifting and affirming community event.

It was an amazing, uplifting event. I loved seeing all the families, some with kids and pets- people of every race and generation.  And the colorful outfits added to the experience!

We had a great group of volunteers this year who shared their experience and enthusiasm with the participants. Please say thank you to Mat Gushor, Paul Chotlos, Leslie & Quinn Garcia, Sarah Kelm, Amanda & Austin Huff, Katherine Moore, Elizabeth Hankins, Todd Andrews, Bill Beaudreau, and Pastor Tim.

This is a terrific outreach activity that is incredibly rewarding for the FBC members who participate. The looks on faces, the words of appreciation, and the genuine appreciation we see from people when they find out there's a Baptist church that is just there to show people love is worth every second of work to make it happen.

Pride Gallery

Check out our photos from the 2024 Magic Pride Festival.

What to Expect

Location

First Baptist Church of Madison
518 North Franklin Avenue
Madison, WI 53705

Parking

Parking is located behind the building, with one path to the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators are located in the rear of the building. Hearing assistance devices are available in the lobby.

Arrival Time

Many people arrive 30 minutes early. Join us for fellowship time before and after worship.

Childcare

Our nursery is open for children ages 0-2. Additional childcare is available for ages 3-6.

What to Wear

We invite you to come as you are. Be relaxed or dress it up—we'll be happy to see you.

Worship Style

Join us on Sunday mornings for a mix of worship and music styles, from traditional to contemporary.

Questions?

We can help! Call us at (608) 233-1880 (M-F, 9am-3pm) or email office@firstbaptistmadison.org

LGBTQ+ Affirming

First Baptist Church is proud of its history as being one of the earliest Baptist churches in the country to openly declare itself, by an overwhelming congregational vote in 1994, welcoming and affirming of all persons without regard to sexual or gender identity.  This vital and heart-felt commitment continues to mean three things:

  • We welcome into full participation and membership all persons, regardless of sexual or gender identity, who seek to live in faithful relationship to Jesus Christ. 

  • Our congregation and its pastors advocate for the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ persons within our denomination and larger society.  Examples of this include our pastor’s testimony in legislative hearings at the Capitol in favor of gay marriage and our congregation’s history of hiring ministers and staff without regard to sexual or gender identity.

HOW TO FIND US

Public Transportation

Madison Metro bus routes 2 and 8 are conveniently located one block from the church at N. Franklin Ave.
Check Madison Metro Trip Planner for routes and schedule information from your location.

Driving

Find step-by-step driving instructions through Google Maps.

Parking
Our parking lot is located behind the church on Shepard Terrace. Overflow parking is available along Franklin Street and Shepard Terrace on Sunday mornings.

ACCESSIBILITY

We offer a range of accommodations to make our church as inclusive as possible. All levels of our building are wheelchair accessible, and flexible seating areas are available in the Sanctuary to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. Bathrooms throughout the building are accessible. We provide hearing assist devices in our Sanctuary, and large-print Orders of Worship are available in the lobby.