TALK OF THE TOWN
THE PLACE YOU BELONG THE SPACE YOU CAN THRIVE
TALK OF THE TOWN
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Keep up with all things FIBC via our monthly Talk of the Town Newsletter! Want to send the newsletter to someone? Email us at info@fibcaz org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Convergence Evening Bible Study
CAMPUS CLOSURE - 4th of July
Holiday
First Sunday - The Lord’s Supper
Choir & Praise Team Rehearsal
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Convergence Evening Bible Study
Stride University
Family Prayer Saturday
Praise Team & Choir Rehearsals
Second Sunday
Vacation Bible School
Choir & Praise Team Rehearsal
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Convergence Evening Bible Study
Praise Team & Choir Rehearsal
Third Sunday
Choir & Praise Team Rehearsal
Noon Day Prayer & Bible Study
Convergence Evening Bible Study
Choir & Praise Team Rehearsal
Family Prayer Saturday
Fourth Sunday
Choir &
Intercessory Prayer
Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturday (2nd & 4th) In-Person & Online
We invite you to unite with us in prayer on Sundays before worship services, Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. and on the second and fourth Saturdays at 8 a.m.
Noon Bible Study & Prayer Wednesdays at 11:30 a m In-Person & Online
Each Wednesday you're invited to grab your lunch and Bible and join us for prayer and Bible Study in the middle of the day in The Hope Center Chapel.
Convergence Bible Study Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Streaming on YouTube
Deepen your understanding of scripture and align your daily walk with Biblical principles through this engaging and interactive study that’s streamed live via YouTube
WORSHIP SERVICE REMINDERS WORSHIP SERVICE REMINDERS
Sunday Bible Studies at 8 a.m., Worship at 9 a.m.
Sanctuary doors will open at 8:45 a m (15 minutes before service begins)
Birthdays and anniversaries are recognized on the FIRST SUNDAY of each month
Baptism is held every FOURTH SUNDAY (8 a.m. class, 9 a.m. baptism). To participate, please contact a member of the Deacons Ministry.
Prayer requests should be submitted to Pastor Jordan Hampton in the church office.
Meetings with Pastor Ty should be scheduled through Lucy Reyes, Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor
REMINDERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REMINDERS FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
2026 calendar dates. All ministries should send calendar dates, including monthly meetings, to the appropriate Staff Pastor for approval BEFORE submitting a Ministry Request Form Update your membership record. Giving statements will be made available early next year and members are responsible for updating contact information, including email and U S mailing addresses to ensure proper delivery
Join the DREAM TEAM!
We're building a DREAM TEAM of engaged volunteers and you can the excitement! Please take a moment to let us know where you'd to serve and we'll get you connected by clicking this link.
We want to see every member serving in ministry and that starts you joining the DREAM TEAM today
JOIN THE CHOIR!
We are excited for the return of our choir and want to invite you to come make a joyful noise.
Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and the choir ministers twice a month.
If you have any questions contact Bro Christian Branham or call the office
MONTHLY MEN’S MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP
Looking to connect with like-minded men? Looking to find a community of believers, working in ministry? Consider connected with the FIBC Men’s Ministry.
Meetings are held on the second TUESDAY of each month at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 921 286 4854
Passcode: 1141fibc
MONTHLY WOMEN’S MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP
Life is better when we do it together!
Join the women of FIBC on the third Satur of each month at 9 a m for a time of meaningful connection, spiritual growth, encouragement, laughter, and sisterhood.
Whether you've attended before or this wi your first time joining us, there is a place for you
Together, we'll build community, strengthen our faith, support one another, and grow deeper in God's purpose for our lives.
Bring a friend, invite a sister, daughter, aunt, neighbor, or coworker, and help us continue building a thriving community of women rooted in faith, love and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you and sharing this special time together!
FIRST STEP, NEXT STEPS
e next opportunity for you to learn more about BC, who we are, what we believe and why we elieve it, is coming up
st Step, Next Steps takes place every Sunday lowing service in The Garden Workspace. If you ’ re terested in attending, please contact Rev Jordan Hampton or call the office
Sunday, July 5 is your last day to register! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
FIBC D R E A M Zone for children and youth present "A I : Ancient Intelligence" Vacation Bible School 2026, now taking off for destinations July 13-17.
Student registration is free. Click here to register your young person today!
We invite all 3rd through 10th graders to ask, "what would the ancients do? With flights boarding daily, every student will experience ancient civilizations through faith, wisdom, discovery and purpose.
Day 1 - Ancient Kemet or Egypt (Foundation)
Day 2 - Ancient China (Wisdom and Discipline)
Day 3 - Ancient Rome (Faith under Pressure)
Day 4 - Mayan Civilization (Faith in Cycles and Creation)
Day 5 - Indigenous Civilizations (Faith and Stewardship)
VBS hours:
Before care from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
VBS programming from 9 .m. - 3 p.m.
After care from 3 p m - 4 p m
All families with students attending VBS will be required to sign a liability waiver and provide an authorized pick-up list.
If you would like to make a financial contribution to support a camper, click here. Your generous support at $150 will help cover the cost of meals, materials, activities, supplies and programming.
We’re also looking for volunteers to support VBS. You can sign-up for as many shifts as you like by clicking here. All volunteers will be asked to attend a mandatory information session
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Stride University is an opportunity for the congregation to connect with Pastor Ty as part of a town hall style gathering.
Our next Stride session will take place on Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m. in The Hope Center Gym. Light refreshments will be served.
This is your opportunity to hear from Pastor Ty and ask questions about the future of our congregation. Call the office if you have questions.
URTH OF JULY CAMPUS CLOSURE
holiday of the summer is upon us and ause the 4th of July falls on Saturday, e ’ s a change to our church calendar.
campus will be closed on both Friday, y 3 and Saturday, July 4. If you have a eting or gathering scheduled, please call office to reschedule.
We’ll see you on Sunday, July 5 in worship!
We invite all ladies to join us October 9-10, 2026 for our Deeply Rooted Women's Conference, where we will cultivate what lies beneath the surface and strengthen our foundation in Christ so the visions, callings and purposes God has planted in us can grow, flourish and bear lasting fruit.
ScheduleataGlance(subjecttochange)
Friday,October9
6am |BeforetheBloom~APrayerWalk
6pm |RootedConnections:SpeedFriendingwithaPurpose
7pm |EveningWaters~AWorshipExperience
Saturday,October10
9a.m.|DeeplyDevoted:MorningDevotion&Praise
9:30a.m.-12p.m.|Sessions1and2
12p.m.-1:30p.m.|LunchFellowship
1:30p.m.|Session3
3p.m.|Break
7p.m.|EveningService
Registration - $150 per person
Your registration includes: Conference materials
Light breakfast (Friday)
Speed Friending Social Hour with Light Refreshments (Friday)
Lunch (Saturday)
Rooted Essentials Welcome Kit
Deeply Rooted Worship Experience
Dynamic Speakers and Priceless Memories
Secure your spot today with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Your deposit will be applied toward your registration balance, with the remaining balance due by September 30, 2026.
Registration is non-refundable, but transferable until 11:59 p m (Arizona time), September 30, 2026 Learn more by clicking here.
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ers Needed
stries are continuing to transition back to full n the FIBC campus, and we are in need of al volunteer support. We invite you to find ce in ministry and serve there is room for to use their gifts and talents.
currently seeking volunteers for ministries g Ushers, Security (Ministry of Protection), dia, and Student Ministries, along with other ervice
e ready to serve, click here or call the church
Open Staff Positions
As our ministries return to campus, we're also hiring some much needed staff positions. We recently reorganized our staff positions and we are accepting applications for the following positions:
Various Family Life (Student Ministries) positions
Visit our website for information on how to apply
#didyouknow FIBC has a YouTube Channel? Did you know you can watch our services and Bible Studies live from your smart device, including a tv, on YouTube?
Don't forget, we’ve moved all our streaming to YouTube. You can enjoy worship services, bible studies and other special events and programs, streamed direct to a television or any smart device.
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Ways to Give
Whether worshiping in person or online, you have the opportunity to give generously through tithes and offering. Your generous support of FIBC goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission, vision and purpose.
Ways to Give:
U.S. Mail or In-Person (1141 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85034)
Online at fibcaz.org and click on "Give"
Legacy Giving
As part of your giving, consider making a contribution to the FIBC Legacy Endowment. Established to cultivate life-long support of our mission and ministries, this is a key component of our stewardship ministry and vital in ensuring the perpetuity of FIBC.
There are several ways you can contribute to the endowment. For more information visit our website or call the church office.
er Contact Information Update
information up to date with the office? Do we have your mailing address, email and telephone number? As we e to enter a time of transition, we need you to verify update your contact information
bcaz org for information on how you can affirm your ership or call the office
TALK OF THE TOWN
THE PLACE YOU BELONG THE SPACE YOU CAN THRIVE
First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Telephone 602-258-1998 Fax: 602-256-2957
Website: www fibcaz org Email: info@fibcaz org
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a m -4:00 p m
FIBCO FAMILY SERVICES, INC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30 a m -12:30 p m
WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY TIMES: Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Children & Youth Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday Bible Studies: 8 a.m.
African Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday Pre-Noonday Prayer and Bible Study: 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Senior Pastor -Dr Robert “Ty” Jones Ext 2210
Executive Director of Operations - Bro Deangelo D Hall Ext 2205 | dhall@fibcaz org
Pastor of Family Life - The Rev Thomas Claiborn, IV Ext 2206 | tclaiborn@fibcaz org
Pastor of Congregational Care and Outreach - The Rev Jordan Hampton Ext 2228 | jhampton@fibcaz org
Creative Director of Worship and Arts - Bro Christian Branham cbranham@fibcaz org
Creative Director of Virtual and Multi-Media - Bro Maarcus Hall Ext 2208 | mhall@fibcaz org
Minister of Pastoral Counseling - Dr Carolyn Watson Ext 2227 | cwatson@fibcaz org
FIBCO Family Services, Inc. Executive Director - Akilah Stewart akilah stewart@fibco org