The holidays at Brown begin with thanksgiving and end at a manger. It is a season for counting blessings, gathering family, and making room for the Savior — and there is a place here for you at every stop along the way. Bring somebody with you.
Christmas Morning Worship Experience
Start Christmas morning in worship. Brown Baptist joins with New Hope Baptist Church for a special Christmas Morning Worship Experience led by Pastor Bartholomew Orr and Pastor Sherman Helton — open to everyone, no registration needed.
- December 25, 2026
- 6:00 AM (doors open early — come as you are)
- Main Campus — 980 Stateline Road East
- Pastor Bartholomew Orr (Brown Baptist) & Pastor Sherman Helton (New Hope MBC)
The Holiday Lineup
Every gathering, service, and celebration this season — all in one list.
Impact Award Honoring Dr. Bartholomew Orr
The Edna Grafton Contending for the Faith Leadership Conference, presented by the Tennessee Baptist Missionary Educational Convention, honors Dr. Bartholomew Orr with the Impact Award. The Impact Award recognizes faith leaders who have made a significant impact on the Christian community through their work and ministry — efforts that have also reached beyond the Christian community to effect change. Join us as we recognize this giant in the ministry. This is a free event. Learn more at thecontendingconference.com.
Men's Retreat 2026
Get ready to relax, rejuvenate, refresh and recommit to God, church, family, and you! The Men's Ministry heads to Dallas, Texas, November 20-22, 2026, for the Men's Retreat — including the Cowboys vs Titans game. Cost is $725 per person and includes: travel, luxury hotel accommodations, conference lunch, NFL ticket, tailgate party, and Fan Zone welcome bag. Registration and payments are made through Fans Zone Travel Club. Reserve your spot today! For more information email men@brownbaptist.org or contact Roderick Mitchell at 901-674-8009.
144th Church Anniversary
Join us as Brown Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 144th Church Anniversary during our Year of Management, under the theme "Managing Our Time, Tasks, Treasures." Anniversary services: • Main Campus (980 Stateline Road E., Southaven, MS 38671) — Saturday 6 PM and Sunday 8 AM • Whitehaven Campus (4800 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116) — Sunday 10 AM • South Campus (7200 Swinnea Road, Southaven, MS 38671) — Sunday 11 AM
Gather & Give Thanks
Before the carols and the candles, we pause to give thanks. Thanksgiving plans at Brown are being finalized now — worship times, serving opportunities, and ways to share the season with neighbors who need it. This page will be the first place they appear.
Make Brown Part of Your Holiday Tradition
Whether it's your first holiday with us or your fiftieth — you belong here.