The waiting is over. The tomb is empty.

On this glorious Easter morning, we come together to celebrate resurrection, renewal, and unshakable hope!

Jesus lives! And because He lives, love wins, hope rises, and new life begins.

Come, sing, rejoice, and worship as we proclaim the good news of Easter together.

All are welcome to this joyful celebration—come be part of the story of resurrection!

Pastor: Rev. Jenell Mahoney

On Maundy Thursday, we enter into the mystery and depth of Holy Week—remembering the night Jesus gathered with His disciples, washed their feet, and broke bread.

It was a night of love and betrayal, of humility and sacrifice. A night when Jesus gave a new commandment:

“Love one another as I have loved you.”

Through scripture, reflection, and communion, we will walk through this sacred moment and prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter.

Join us as we remember, reflect, and prepare for the cross.

🎶 A Jazz Experience Like No Other – Kris Tiner & Cathlene Pineda 🎶

Prepare to be swept away by the artistry and improvisation of jazz as the Dukes Concert Series proudly presents Kris Tiner & Cathlene Pineda for an unforgettable afternoon of music.

• Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 4:00 PM

This isn’t just a concert—it’s an immersive jazz journey where sound and emotion blend seamlessly. Kris Tiner, an exquisite trumpeter known for pushing the boundaries of jazz, crafts an atmospheric, soul-stirring sound that resonates deeply. At the piano, Cathlene Pineda engages in a stunning musical dialogue, weaving intricate melodies around Tiner’s notes with breathtaking elegance.

The improvisation. The connection. The moment.

If you love jazz, this is a performance you cannot miss. If you’re new to it, prepare to fall in love.

Thanks to the generosity of the Fred & Beverly Dukes Endowment and First Congregational Church of Bakersfield, this concert is FREE and open to all. Donations are warmly welcomed to support live music in our community.

Come be part of something extraordinary. Feel the music. Experience the magic.

Pastor: Rev. Nancy Bacon
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

What does it mean to be imprisoned?

Jesus tells us, “I was in prison, and you visited me.” But prisons are not just made of walls and bars—people are imprisoned by fear, shame, addiction, poverty, and injustice.

How is God calling us to break chains, restore dignity, and offer hope to those who feel trapped?

This Palm Sunday, we reflect on freedom, forgiveness, and redemption—preparing our hearts for the sacrifice and victory of Easter.

Worship with us as we step into Holy Week together.

Pastor: Rev. Jenell Mahoney
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

“I was sick, and you took care of me.”

Christ’s ministry was one of healing—not just of bodies, but of souls, communities, and broken spirits.

Sickness comes in many forms—physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. Who in our lives is in need of healing? Who needs presence, prayer, care?

This Sunday, we reflect on what it means to be a church of healing and wholeness—a place where no one suffers alone, where love is the balm for all wounds.

Come, reflect, and pray with us as we seek to bring healing to the world.

Pastor: Rev. Jenell Mahoney
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

To be naked is to be vulnerable.

Jesus said, “I was naked, and you clothed me.” This is more than just a call to provide clothing—it’s an invitation to restore dignity, to cover shame, to offer protection.

How often do we see people stripped—of their rights, their confidence, their hope? How do we clothe one another with compassion in a world that often leaves people exposed and unprotected?

Let’s reflect on what it means to wrap others in love and dignity, just as Christ does for us.

Join us as we continue our Lenten journey together.

Lay Leaders: Intergenerational Team
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Who is a stranger? And what does it mean to truly welcome someone?

Jesus tells us, “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.” This week, we wrestle with what it means to live a life of radical hospitality—not just in words, but in action.

When we see someone who is different from us, do we lean in or turn away? When someone feels lost or alone, do we extend a hand?

This Interactive Intergenerational Service invites us all—young and old—to reflect on how we open our hearts, our homes, and our church to the stranger, just as Christ has welcomed us.

Join us for this special service led by voices from across generations.

Pastor: Rev. Nancy Bacon
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Jesus said, “I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink.”

Water is essential to life, yet so many in our world thirst—not just for clean water, but for justice, peace, and hope. This week, we reflect on spiritual thirst—the deep longing for belonging, truth, and meaning.

How are we called to quench the thirst of others? How do we offer the living water of Christ in a world filled with longing?

Come as we listen, reflect, and respond to Christ’s call to pour out love in a parched world.

Join us for worship as we continue this sacred journey.