Sunday Worship
Each Sunday at 10:30 AM we lift our voices in praise — accompanied by the piano — and sit under the faithful preaching of God's Word. Worship here is reverent and unhurried, centered on Christ rather than spectacle.
Sundays at 10:30 AM542 First St E, Sonoma, CA
Exalting Jesus through the preaching of His Word
We exist for the glory of Christ and the good of the Valley.
Welcome Home
A church for the glory of Christ and the good of the Valley
First Baptist Church of Sonoma is a family of believers seeking to worship God in spirit and truth. Whether you have followed Jesus for decades, recently came to saving faith, or curious about Christianity, you'll find a warm welcome here.
Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM in the heart of historic Sonoma.
Plan Your Visit
I'm New
We'd love to see you Sunday
New here? We're so glad you found us. Expect warm, Christ-centered worship, the faithful preaching of God's Word, and people who are genuinely glad you came.
Whether you've followed Jesus for years or are exploring faith for the first time, you'll be our guest — no pressure, no spotlight. Come as you are; we can't wait to meet you.
Service Time
Sundays at 10:30 AM
Sunday Mornings
Location
542 First St E
Sonoma, CA 95476
What to Expect
Christ-exalting worship
A warm community
What We Teach
Rooted in Scripture, centered on the Gospel
This section is titled “What We Teach” because it represents the biblical convictions FBS leaders are committed to teaching. You do not need to agree with every statement in order to attend or pursue membership, but members are called to affirm the gospel, support the church’s teaching, and walk together in unity.
Our convictions are gathered under the four themes below—click a card to explore, or view the full Statement of Faith.
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Our God
One eternal God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — who has revealed Himself in the inspired, wholly true, and trustworthy Scriptures.
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Our Gospel
We are sinners by nature and choice, yet God freely saves all who turn to Jesus Christ — by grace alone, through faith alone.
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Our Church
A local family of believers, gathering each Lord's Day to worship Christ, observe His ordinances, and take the gospel to the nations.
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Our Christian Life
Lives made new by grace — growing in Christ, loving one another, serving our neighbors, and awaiting the return of our King.
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Leadership
Patrick Lacson
Pastor
Patrick Lacson serves as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Sonoma, where he shepherds the flock by exalting Jesus Christ through expositional preaching. He was saved during his high school years at Community Bible Church of Vallejo, California. He then married his college sweetheart, started a family, and pursued further training, earning his Master of Divinity from The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary in 2020.
Over the past 27 years he has served in Bay Area churches in discipleship, youth, college, adult ministry, and has had the privilege of training men in India, the Philippines, and Northern California. His desire is simple: to exalt Christ and faithfully teach the Scriptures, so that God's people would grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Patrick and his wife, Lisa, have been joyfully married since 1998 and are blessed with six children. They are grateful to call Sonoma home, having been sent out in 2026 from The Cornerstone Bible Church of Sacramento, where Patrick was a member for 20 years and served as a pastor for 12 years. They would love to welcome you this Sunday.
Get Connected
Ministries & Gatherings
Men's Bible Study
Men of the church gather weekly to dig into Scripture together, build friendships, and encourage one another in the faith.
Women's Ministry
The women of our church gather to study the Scriptures, pray for one another, and build lasting friendships rooted in Christ — spurring one another on toward love and good works.
Home Fellowship Group
Each Wednesday night we gather to build one another up in prayer, sing praises to our God, fellowship, and grow together in Christ.
Membership
What is membership?
Membership is a mutual commitment between the believer and a local church assembly, united in God's mission for the world: exalting Christ by making disciples of all nations (Matt 28:18–20; Acts 1:8). The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. For the believer, membership entails pursuing Christlikeness in fellowship with the local church by serving the saints with their gifts, evangelizing the lost, and submitting to the leadership of their pastors. For the church, membership entails caring for its members—with pastors held accountable for that care (Heb 13:17)—so that the congregation may grow together as they behold more of Christ (2 Cor 3:18–4:6).
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Come worship with us on a Sunday and get to know the church family.
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Get familiar with what we teach and how we live together as a church.
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Speak with one of our pastors about taking the next step into membership.
Sermons
Grow in the Word with us
Missed a Sunday or want to revisit a message? Our sermon library lets you browse by topic, series, speaker, and scripture so you can keep feeding on God's Word all week long.
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Life Together
See what's coming up in the life of the church. Our public calendar is ready to sync with the shared Google Calendar our admins update throughout the week.
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Give
Partner with the work God is doing in Sonoma
Your generosity supports the ministry of First Baptist Church and the good of the Valley. Thank you for giving cheerfully.