On Sunday, September 14, 2008, First Baptist Church of Williamsburg celebrated its 125th anniversary. A special service and dinner was held. Current and former members attended. Former ministerial staff members who spoke included Pastor Jim Highland, Pastor David Perkins, and Ed Pavy.

During 2007-2008, news releases from the First Baptist News Network (FBNN) have been made highlighting different aspects of the history and work of the church:

NEWS RELEASES #1-9
#1, September 30, 2007, 125th Anniversary Announcement (includes the 1924 church fire)
#2, February 24, 2008, Equestarian Ministry of FBC, Wayne Perkins
#3, March 2, 2008, Banners Ministry, Marilyn Taylor Teague
#4, March 30, 2008, FBC & Baptist World Alliance
#5, April 6, 2008, FBC & Mt. Zion Baptist Association
#6, April 13, 2008, FBC & Southern Baptist Convention
#7, May 25, 2008, FBC & Kentucky Baptist Convention
#8, August 10, 2008, Inreach Ministries of FBC
#9, September 7, 2008, Outreach Ministries of FBC

Prepared by 125th Anniversary Committee
George Ramey, Chair, John Broome, Billy Conn, Pauline Croley, Katelyn Harris, Chris Siler, Karen Smith, Dallas "Butch" Steely, Florence Young

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The 125th Anniversary Committee is interested in any corrections to the news releases and additional information or stories. If you have corrections or additions, please contact George Ramey (email: gramey@ucumberlands.edu) or the church office (phone: (606) 549-0280, email: fbcwoffice@bellsouth.net).