CELEBRATING 175 YEARS

AUGUST 5, 2026, MARKS THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST BAPTIST DOWNERS GROVE

Celebrate
Our History

His Story, Our Legacy

August 5, 2026, will mark the 175th anniversary of First Baptist Downers Grove, a vivid reminder of God’s story, our legacy to steward.

 

To put it succinctly, this is HIS-story, Our Legacy. History is ultimately God’s story, and our church’s history is part of HIS-story. We are the recipients of a rich heritage of God’s faithfulness through the decades.

Countdown

TO THE 175TH

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Renew Our Hearts

Our primary focus for the 175th anniversary is the spiritual renewal of our hearts.

 

Our mission as a church is simple: helping people know Jesus, grow in Jesus, and go make disciples of Jesus.

 

We’re committed to living our mission daily right here in Downers Grove, and we're intentionally investing in the five-mile radius around our church as we share the life-changing message of the gospel.

Our Mission & Values

Refresh Our Home

To celebrate our 175th anniversary, we took intentional steps to refresh our sanctuary, our shared church home. By stewarding our space, we are strengthening our ability to reach our community with the hope of Christ.

 

During the spring and summer, we will focus on the exterior refresh of our church building. If you feel led, you can give through the Special Projects Fund. Thank you for joining us in our vision as we step faithfully into the Great Commission.

Give Through Special Projects Fund