What's New

BUY A BRICK!   We have spent the last three years addressing repairs necessary to maintain our beautiful historic building.  It's time to start the brick and mortar repairs on the exterior.  We plan on doing this in three stages - starting with the side entrance.  We are happy to report phase one is complete and paid in full.  Phase 2 is funded.  Last phase is brick and mortar repair on the steeple tower base.  We're doing it brick by brick.  We need 600 bricks for this last stage.  Our goal is to have funding in bank when weather permits us to start.

If you care to donate please send donation to First Baptist Canastota, 304 S. Peterboro Street, Canastota NY 13032

 What is a Tenebrae service? A service of Tenebrae, or “shadows,” is based on a 12th century late night/early morning service and it is an extended meditation on the passion of Christ. As a service with deep biblical meaning, each part of Tenebrae sets the mood for the congregation as they consider the darkness of that day, as the savior hung on the cross and died for the sins of the world. The darkness not only provides an atmosphere of reflection on Christ’s death but also symbolizes the darkness that Jesus experienced as he hung on the cross. Scripture indicates that the shroud of darkness over the land was a supernatural sign of judgment on sin. That day was not like any other since a world changing event was happening-Jesus was enduring the sins of all mankind. Through the visual representation of darkness and the auditory experience of strepitous, believers are immersed in a church service with rich spiritual meaning.