Join Us for Events That Require Pre-Registration!

Learn more about each opportunity and register for these and the Annual Gathering here.

 

Habitat for Humanity Build Project
Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  |  Free
There is a tremendous need for affordable housing in our community. One in four families in our community is cost-burdened, meaning they pay too much of their income toward housing at the expense of other necessities like groceries, healthcare and education. Come and build with us as we continue this 40-year legacy of coming together to share the love of Christ through building and hospitality!

 

Leadership Forum
Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  |  $25
The Leadership Forum is a professional/spiritual development seminar for clergy and laity that kicks off our Annual Gathering each year.

 

Baptist History Walking Tour of Raleigh
Thursday at 10:30 a.m.  |  Free
Celebrate the history of Baptists in Raleigh with a walking tour. Join Dave Connelly for a 1.4-mile guided tour of the Capital City. We’ll meet on-site at historic First Baptist Church, then walk to Baptist and other historical points-of-interest around downtown. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat and a water bottle.

 

Third 30 Clergy Gathering
Thursday at 4:30 p.m.  |  Free
Are you a minister in the “Third30” stage of life? Age 60-90? Would you like to network with others who find themselves facing similar challenges – whether you are fully retired, working part-time, or still serving full-time? Meet with Larry Hovis and others at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Youth Place at Hayes Barton to discuss the possibilities for such a group.

 

Thursday Night Fellowship Dinner
Thursday at 5:00 p.m.  |  $20
Join us for our main Annual Gathering programming and dinner at the church on Thursday Night in the Family Life Center.

 

Baptist History Bike Tour of Raleigh
Friday at 1:30 p.m.  |  $12
2026 is a great year to celebrate the history of Baptists in Raleigh—on two wheels. Join Dave Connelly and Larry Hovis for a 17-mile guided bicycle tour of the Capital City. From the century-old Hayes Barton, to the century-old Meredith College campus, plus historical points-of-interest around downtown. Bring your bike, helmet and water bottle. This will take place on Friday at the conclusion of worship, around 1:30 p.m. Boxed lunch included in fee.

 

Seminary Students
Friday at 1:30 p.m.  |  Free
Theological education students are invited to a special time of fellowship and networking with Lou Ann Gilliam, CBFNC’s director of Ministerial Transitions, and Andy Hale, CBFNC’s associate executive coordinator. This will be a time of connection, sharing, and resourcing for students on Friday of Annual Gathering at 1:30 p.m. in the Youth Place. Free lunch and gas gift cards will be provided for all theological student attenders.

 

Youth Ministry Gathering (Youth Ministry Leaders Only)
Friday at 1:30 p.m.  |  Free
A special limited gathering of Youth Ministry Leaders on Friday after Worship will take place at The Art in Bloom Festival featuring Lilly funded micro-grant recipient, Taylor Miskel, Youth Pastor at Trinity Baptist. This outing will include all expenses paid by the grant for 20 individuals to have lunch together, fellowship, and reflect while spending the afternoon at the North Carolina Museum of Art.