Enjoy a FREE afternoon of classical music with The Emerald Duo! Join violinist Susan Doering and cellist Dieter Wulfhorst on Sunday, October 4, at 4 PM for the Fred & Beverly Dukes Memorial Concert Series in Bakersfield. No tickets required. Everyone is welcome!

Join us Sunday, October 4, for our annual Blessing of the Animals! Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends for a joyful outdoor celebration with our friends from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Kern. Meet adoptable dogs from OceanRay Rescue and help us collect pet food for local animals in need. Free and open to everyone — with or without a pet!

Love is rising! Join us Sunday, April 5 at 10 AM for an Easter celebration like no other. At FCC Bakersfield, we believe the resurrection is a living 'Yes' to hope, justice, and you. Come celebrate a new day where everyone—truly everyone—is invited to the table. Let’s find joy together!

In the shadows, we find we are not alone. Join us Friday, April 3 at 5:30 PM for a contemplative service that honors the depth of God’s compassion and the reality of our own struggles. At FCC Bakersfield, we believe no one should face the darkness alone. Come find comfort in a community where every story is sacred.

Celebrate a different kind of kingdom—one built on peace and radical inclusion. Join us Sunday, March 29 at 10 AM for Palm Sunday at FCC Bakersfield. Whether you're a lifelong believer or just curious about a life of 'love in action,' there is a place for you in this parade of hope.

A change in tune! We are thrilled to welcome The Bakersfield Balladeers on March 15. Experience the power of "Nessun Dorma," Gershwin piano classics, and Broadway favorites in our beautiful, inclusive sanctuary. Come for the music, stay for the community.

Experience the power and variety of The Bakersfield Winds! Join us Sunday, February 22 at 4:00 PM for a free community concert at FCC Bakersfield. Part of the Dukes Memorial Concert Series, this afternoon of music is a gift to our city. No tickets required—just come as you are and enjoy the music.

Start your Lenten journey with a moment of peace. Join us Wednesday, Feb 18 at 9:30 AM for a gentle service of reflection and the imposition of ashes. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just looking for a spiritual 'reset,' there is a place for you here. At FCC Bakersfield, we celebrate your sacred humanity—exactly as you are.

You are sacred, you are seen, and you are wonderfully made. Join us this Sunday at 10 AM as we explore the power of love over hate. Featuring the story of Jesus’ transfiguration and a special celebration of our trans and nonbinary siblings, this is a morning for everyone who needs to hear that they belong.

Celebrate the candle of Love as we prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming.

Our next Neighborhood Café is here! Join us Thursday, December 18, at 5:00 PM for a delicious free meal and dessert provided by Coconut Joe’s. We host these monthly dinners to share the warmth of community and ensure no one in our neighborhood goes hungry. Whether you are coming to eat or coming to serve, there is always a place for you at our table.

Rejoice as we light the candle of Joy and celebrate God’s good news among us!

The Chrismon Service is a meaningful Advent tradition where we decorate the Sanctuary Christmas trees with beautiful white and gold Chrismon ornaments. Join us to learn the symbols of Christ's teachings and sing carols. Everyone is welcome!

Join us Sunday, December 7, for our annual Christmas Workshop! Enjoy crafts, cocoa, and holiday cheer for all ages—no experience needed!

Light the candle of Peace and find calm in the promise of Christ’s presence.

Begin the Advent season with Hope as we light the first candle and open our hearts to God’s promise.

When life feels unsteady, faith gives us a foundation. Join us Sunday as Rev. Jenell Mahoney shares “The Structure of Hope.”

Join us Sunday, November 2 at 4 PM for a free DUKES Concert featuring The Tex Pistols! Enjoy an afternoon of Country, Rock, and Blues in our beautiful Sanctuary. Donations welcome to support future concerts.

When the world feels weary, God still gives us dreams. Join us for Communion Sunday with Rev. Jenell Mahoney and rediscover hope for tomorrow.

Join us for our intergenerational service, Ask, Seek, Knock and Find—a time to reflect, share, and grow in faith together.

An afternoon of chamber music with Kindred Voices—soprano, violin, cello, and piano—Sunday, Oct. 19 at 4 PM. Free concert in the Sanctuary at First Congregational Church of Bakersfield

Faith isn’t about talk—it’s about action. Join us October 19 at 10:00 AM as Rev. Jenell Mahoney shares “The Twelve Jewels,” inspired by the book of James.

This Sunday, join us for worship as Rev. Nancy Bacon shares “Giving God Glory.” Based on Luke 17:11–19, we’ll celebrate healing, gratitude, and joyful praise together.

Join us October 5 at 10 AM for World Communion Sunday with Rev. Jenell Mahoney. We’ll share the bread and cup with Christians around the world, remembering Jesus’ prayer and our call to unity in a divided world.

Shop our giant Fall Rummage Sale October 3–4! Clothing, shoes, home items, books, toys & more. All proceeds support FCC’s community outreach. Cash only.

Join us Sunday, September 28 from 10 AM–12 PM for our annual Blessing of the Animals! Bring your pets, photos, or donations, and meet adoptable dogs from Kern County Animal Services. Celebrate the joy of God’s creatures with a community that welcomes all.

Don’t miss the next Fred & Beverly Dukes Memorial Concert on Sunday, September 21 at 4 PM! Join us at FCC Bakersfield for an afternoon of soulful Americana with singer-songwriters Latti Patterson and Olen Taylor. Free and open to the public, thanks to the legacy of Fred and Beverly Dukes.

How do the ancient prophets—and Jesus—still speak to us today? Join us as we close our series with The Prophetic Imagination.

Free community dinner, Thursday, Sept 18 at 6 PM. First 100 guests, no questions asked. Volunteers arrive at 5 PM (black pants + white shirt). Come hungry—or come ready to serve.