THE LENTEN SEASON Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Saturday, April 4, 2026                                                                              ...

No one has played a greater role in helping all Americans know the black past than Carter G. Woodson, the individual who created Negro History Week in Washington, D.C., in February 1926. Woodson was the second black American to receive a PhD in history from Harvard—following W.E.B. Du Bois by...

January 19, 2026 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and sometimes referred to as MLK Day).  It is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.  It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Martin Luther King’s birthday is...

From the Latin word adventus, meaning “arrival” or “coming,” Advent is the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The season of Advent is a part of the liturgical year, or church calendar, which dates back over 1,500 years and is observed in many Christian traditions....

We warmly invite you to join us for our 150th Church Anniversary and Installation of Pastor, Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2 p.m. It’s going to be an afternoon of praise and worship including the FUBC Reunion Choir. Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. LaKeisha Cook. We celebrate these two significant milestone blessings...

Join us for Prayer Night on Friday, September 12th, from 6:30 – 8:30 in the sanctuary.   1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you

Roberta Young-Jackson is a native of Southport, N.C. She is the youngest daughter of Robert Thomas Young and Elizabeth Williams Young. EducationRoberta obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1987); a Master of Divinity Degree (2008), a Master of Arts...

Join us for an evening of worship on Sunday, February 23rd at 2 p.m. for our Black History Month program featuring Gospel Music Workshop of America Goochland, VA and Vicinity Chapter Choir and First Union Baptist Church Praise Ministry.  

Eternal Love Love – God’s Property & Kirk Franklin On February 14th of every year, many observe the romantic holiday and western Christian liturgical feast called Valentine’s Day or Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine’s (Wikipedia). Yet, the word of God declares that love is eternal. This...

Join us for Women’s Weekend!  We would love to have you with us. RSVP to 804-901-0098