Sunday

Gather | Worship | Learn | Grow

Each Sunday we gather for Worship at 10am in person and virtually via LIVE Stream, Facebook, or on our YouTube channel. Whether you consider yourself religious or not, we hope you will find this time of worship inspiring, complete with music, readings, reflections, and practices that help us all grow as individuals and as a community. Come as you are. You will find people dressed in shorts and people in suits and dresses. You will find Christians; you will also find Buddhists, Jews, Muslims, agnostics, and atheists gathered.

Through worship, we embody our mission in the following ways

In our worship services, persons of all races, genders, sexual orientations, ages, economic statuses, political affiliation, physical or mental capacity, or religious belief play an active role in co-creating an atmosphere of acceptance and love.

As a historic Baptist congregation, we honor the Baptist principles of freedom of conscience and religious freedom. In our worship, we embody this by providing people a variety of means through which to connect to the Divine as well as opportunities to connect with one's own spirit in new and deep ways. 

We believe that Jesus' teachings were centered on justice: for the marginalized, oppressed, rejected, and above all, the poor. Justice is consistently found in the elements of our worship to inspire our community to work for justice for all people inside and outside of the walls of the church.

We believe that gathering together with community is integral for mutual support and for our growth as individuals. During worship, we practice community by joining our voices in song and prayer, our hearts in reflection, and our whole selves in proximity with one another. 

Sunday

Schedule

SEPTEMBER - MAY

10:00 am - Worship in the Sanctuary
                  Worship Guide

11:15 am – Children (Infant to 5th Grade) Spiritual Growth in the Education Building

11:15 am – Spiritual Growth for Adults, Youth, and Children in the Education Building

4:00 pm - Youth Fellowship (Grades 6-12) in the Youth Hall

Preaching

Schedule

The Free Pulpit

January 4, 2026
Epiphany Sunday
Guest Preacher | Austin Maynor
Sermon | This Lasting Glimpse of Glory
Scripture | John 1:1-18 
We are delighted to welcome back Austin Maynor, a former MPBC intern, to preach from the Free Pulpit this Sunday. Now a licensed preacher in the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, Austin brings a rich background in theology, the arts, and the Free Church tradition. He currently offers ecumenical pulpit supply and lives in Asheville with his partner, Justin Upright. Come join us as we celebrate the light of Christ revealed that shines in the darkness — and the glory that still lingers.

January 11, 2026
Founders' Day
Preacher | Rev. Dr. Layne Smith
Sermon | What Mean These Stones?
Scripture | Joshua 4:1-9
Celebrating | Founders' Day and Commissioning of the Senior Minister Search Committee
This Sunday, we honor the faithful legacy of those who came before us — those who gave, built, and believed. As we remember the stones they laid, we also look ahead with courage and commitment. It will take continued generosity and vision for MPBC to thrive in the years to come.

January 18, 2026
MLK Jr. Day Sunday 
Preaching | Rev. Dr. Layne Smith 
Sermon | "Make a Difference" 
Scripture | John 1:35-42
What would have happened if Andrew had not introduced his brother, Peter, to Jesus?  We all have a role to play in God’s great drama. 

January 25, 2026 
Preaching | Rev. Dr. Layne Smith 
Sermon | "Always on a Journey" 
Scripture | Matthew 4:12-23 
In following Jesus, we’re always on a journey. However, not merely a journey, but a pilgrimage.  In a pilgrimage there are all kinds of decisions to be made along the way.  We don’t know the end at the beginning. 

Events

Worship
Sunday, January 04, 2026
9:45 am - 11:20 am

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