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)
Soulful Christmas
All Singers Welcome
You are invited to be a part of our Soulful Christmas production.
- Tuesdays
- 6:30 PM
- South Campus Choir Suite
For more information, contact Janet Tate.
Contact Janet Tatejanet@brownbaptist.orgThe Holiday Lineup
Every gathering, service, and celebration this season — all in one list.
Psalm Association Live: Verzuz Edition
PIVOT Young Adult Ministry’s YA Corner presents Psalm Association Live: Verzuz Edition — Team Marquez vs. Team Britne’, with Pastor Floyd “TRE” Lee. Join us in person Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM at South Campus Sanctuary, 7200 Swinnea Road, Southaven, MS 38671. No registration is required.
Grow & Go: Discipleship and Evangelism Workshop
Grow & Go is a Discipleship and Evangelism Workshop for current and aspiring teachers, volunteers and ministers, with Pastor Bartholomew Orr, Sister Iva May and Pastor Stan May. Friday, November 13, 6:00–8:30 PM and Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM–Noon in the Main Campus Gym, 980 Stateline Road E, Southaven, MS 38671. For more information, email discipleship@brownbaptist.org.
Mobile Food Pantry
Join us for the Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on the Main Campus grounds, 980 Stateline Road E, Southaven, MS 38671. 1 box per household; items will be distributed while supplies last.
Author's Corner Online Book Club
The Author's Corner Online Book Club meets Sunday, November 15 at 7 PM to discuss the November book selection, "The Color of Law" by Richard Rothstein, facilitated by Dr. Herbert Moore. Join via Zoom — Meeting ID: 810 3251 4021, Passcode: 952439. You can also text BOOKCLUB to 27636 for the join link. For more information, email discipleship@brownbaptist.org.
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.
Caregivers Support Group Session
The Caregiver Support Session is held quarterly to provide support for family caregivers. Join us Saturday, November 21 at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall at Main Campus, 980 Stateline Road E, Southaven, MS 38671. Register online or by texting CARE to 27636. For more information, email careministry@brownbaptist.org.
Listening Tour with Pastor Orr
Got questions about BMBC? Join Pastor Bartholomew Orr for an open Q and A session as part of his Listening Tour. Saturday, November 21 at 5:00 PM in the Main Campus Sanctuary, 980 Stateline Road E, Southaven, MS 38671.
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
Blood Drive with Vitalant
Brown Missionary Baptist Church is partnering with Vitalant for a Blood Drive on Sunday, December 6, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the South Campus Gym, 7200 Swinnea Road, Southaven, MS 38671. Changing lives and making a difference — give the gift of life by donating blood. Schedule your donation appointment using the registration link.
A Soulful Christmas Production: "The Gift of Christmas"
Celebrate the season with A Soulful Christmas Production, "The Gift of Christmas," featuring special musical guests Myron Butler and Maranda Curtis. Sunday, December 13 — two performances at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM South Campus, 7200 Swinnea Road, Southaven, MS 38671 Free and open to the public! Invite your family and friends. Presented by W&T Contracting Corporation.
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.