The City on a Hill ministry of FBC is for parents and teachers who are passionate about CCE. It exists to (1) propagate Classical Christian Education, and (2) support parents who take seriously the responsibility to educate their children. The CCEIM are a ministry of FBC Fortuna that is open to those outside of FBC Fortuna. Welcome Are you looking for a better approach to educate your child? City on a Hill is a ministry effort of FBC Fortuna that works with parents to improve in their role and to assist with the education of their children. There are two ways that this is accomplished. First, during the school year, we host bi-monthly Parent Training Classes. Second, we host weekly Co-op Classes. To learn more, continue reading below. To stay in the loop with the different opportunities going on at City on a Hill, email cityonahillcce@outlook.com or sign up and get connected to our community here . City on a Hill A community for parents of homeschoolers, private schoolers, public schoolers, and future schoolers. Homeschool Co-op A cooperation of homeschooling families to help one another educate their children within a Classical Christian Education model. Parent Training Classes Bi-monthly classes for parents who take seriously the responsibility to educate their children and are passionate about Classical Christian Education. Music Recital We are always looking for budding young performers who are being trained in their instrument of choice. If you are interested in performing, please submit your name, grade, instrument, and title of piece to cityonahillcce@outlook.com . Space is limited. You do not need to be a participant of the Parent Training Meetings or the Co-op to perform or to attend. Fall Music Recital | November 21, 2026 – Saturday at 2 PM Spring Music Recital | March 27, 2027 – Saturday at 2 PM The recital will be held at: First Baptist Church of Fortuna 1976 Scenic Drive Fortuna, CA 95540 COAH Homeschool Co-op A cooperation of homeschooling families to help one another educate their children within a Classical Christian Education model. The co-op meets weekly on Tuesdays. Applications Please turn in your application or send it in via email to cityonahillcce@outlook.com . Student Application Deadline: August 4, 2026 Teacher/Tutor Application Deadline: June 23, 2026 Dates & Deadlines Teacher Training: August 4, 2026 (6:30 PM) Back to CoaH Night: August 11, 2026 (6:30 PM) New Student Orientation: August 15, 2026 (10 AM - 12 PM) FALL SEMESTER BEGINS: August 18, 2026 SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS: January 12, 2027 Registration Fees (Costs) Family with a teacher/tutor $250.00 + books & materials Family without a teacher/tutor $500.00 + books & materials Semester fees can be made in person or online at http://fbcfortuna.churchcenter.com/giving/to/city-on-a-hill-co-op Applications: 2026-2027 Student Application 2026-2027 Teacher Application COAH Co-op Classes 2026 - 2027 (Updated 04/15/2026) COMING SOON! Veritas Press: New Testament, Greece and Rome (Grades 2-6) Covering events from the Minoans to The Council of Nicea, Veritas Press History provides the student with the building blocks to understand a historical timeline. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Omnibus II: Church Fathers through the Reformation (Grades 7-9) Omnibus II is an integrated approach to history, literature, and theology which focuses on the Middle Ages and modern works that compliment the period. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Click here for a complete list of the Veritas Press Omnibus books. Omnibus V: The Medieval World (Grades 10-12) Omnibus V is an integrated approach to history, literature, and theology beginning with the Middle Ages and covering significant works of modern Western culture. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Click here for a complete list of the Veritas Press Omnibus books. Apologia General Science (Grades 7-8) A yearlong middle grades science course which introduces the student to the History of Science, The Scientific Method, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Life Science, Biology, Marine Science, Environmental Science, and more. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Apologia Chemistry (Grades 10-12) A yearlong high school science course utilizing Apologia's Exploring Creation with Chemistry . Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Logos Latin 2 (Grades 4-6) After reviewing material from Logos Latin 1, this course introduces new chants, grammar concepts, and vocabulary Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Intermediate Logic (Grades 8-12) A yearlong logic course utilizing Intermediate Logic: Mastering Propositional Arguments. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Logos Latin 3 (Grades 4-6) After reviewing material from Logos Latin 2, this course introduces new chants, grammar concepts, and vocabulary. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Kraken Latin 2 (Grades 8-9) After reviewing material from Kraken Latin 1, this course introduces new grammar concepts, vocabulary, and memorization. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus IEW: People and Places in Our Community (Grades 2-3) This beginner IEW course implements most of the IEW Structure and Style writing method. This course will teach seven units which includes taking notes, retelling narrative stories, summarizing references, writing from pictures, and inventive writing. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus IEW: Wonders of Science (Grades 7-9) This Level B course implements the full IEW Structure and Style writing method. This course will teach all nine units which includes taking notes, retelling narrative stories, summarizing references, writing from pictures, composing essays, and formal critique. Fall S yllabus Spring Syllabus Math Tutoring - Study Hall This is a guided study hall in which students will spend their time quietly studying, completing homework, or asking questions about mathematics. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Biblical Hebrew (Grades 9-12 and adult) This course will include instruction on basic Hebrew grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and translation. Fall Syllabus Spring Syllabus Parent Training Classes Do you need a little more help or encouragement in figuring out this thing called parenting? If so join us for a Parent Training Class. Parent Training Classes are bi-monthly meetings for parents/teachers who are passionate about Classical Christian Education and who take seriously the responsibility to educate their children. Here you'll meet other parents facing the same struggles that you are. You do not need to be a participant in the Homeschool co-op to participate. Be sure to sign-up to get email reminders about upcoming meetings. Schedule 2nd Tuesday of every other month | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Each Meeting will consist of parts: Bible Study, Lesson, and an open Q&A. There are also rumors of goodies to munch on. September 9, 2025 Topic: Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham Jr. (Chapters 9 & 10) November 11, 2025 Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume I: A Holy Vision for Family Life by William Gouge (Chapter 11) January 13, 2026 Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume I: A Holy Vision for Family Life by William Gouge (Chapter 12) March 10, 2026 Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume 3: A Holy Vision for Raising Children by William Gouge (Chapters 1 & 2) May 12, 2026 Topic: Building a Godly Home, Volume 3: A Holy Vision for Raising Children by William Gouge (Chapters 3 & 4) Values Download our complete Mission, Vision, Values, and Doctrine The Gospel of Jesus Christ We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the New Testament, prophesied in the Old Testament, and proclaimed throughout all of Church history. Narrow Doors, Tall Hallways Narrow Doors, Tall Hallways Male Leadership We believe men are called to lead in the church, the home, and in government. Parental Ownership We believe parents (not churches, schools, or governments) are ultimately responsible for the spiritual and intellectual training of their children. Classical Christian Education Our common model for educating our students with a Christian worldview is through a Classical Christian Education framework. Learn more about the Classical Education by reading Dorothy Sayer's The Lost Tools of Learning . Rigorous Learning We believe that learning is work and therefore should be rigorous (even when it becomes harder in the logic and rhetoric years). Winsomely Passionate Teachers We believe students will learn to love what their teachers love. Parents Who Love to Read and Learn We believe a good education never ends.

DATE & COST February 14, 2026 | 2 pm - 8 pm Cost: TBA Includes: An Elegant Dinner, a book for him and her, and a chance to strengthen your marriage This retreat is available for couples who are married, or engaged with a date. Join John and Katie Carter as they teach about the high's and lows of marriage in the comfort of their living room. They were married in 2004 and have four boys. They don't have a perfect marriage, but over the years they have learned through Scripture what it takes to have a godly marriage. Format The retreat will consist of multiple sessions where different topics on marriage are discussed. The Bible will be heavily relied upon to guide these sessions. Breaks, snacks, and laughs will abound. Dinner with dessert will be at 6 PM. Registration Space is limited to seven (7) couples (married or engaged with a date). Priority will be given to those who have registered and paid. Children/Babies As a courtesy to other couples and to foster an intimate environment, other plans will need to be made for children and babies. Register

Who We Are We are, first and foremost, a church. Historically, this means that (A) we gather around the preaching of the word (1 Tim 4:13), (B) we regularly participate in the pure administration of the ordinances (Baptism [Matt. 28:18-20] and the Lord’s Supper [1 Cor. 11:23-26]), and (C) we exercise church discipline (Matt 18:15-20). A church is certainly more than these things, but it can never be less. Upon becoming a Christian, you are now a part of the body of Christ. This means it is a Scriptural mandate that you commit yourself to a local church (Hebrews 13:17). When you become a church member, you are not only obeying Christ, but you are also gaining a new family. Here is a snapshot of what the church family looks like. FBC Confession We are a community of believers, united in Christ, who are devoted to proclaiming and obeying the word of God. This short statement is an attempt to summarize the ministry and vision of First Baptist Church of Fortuna. We are a community of believers who are united in Christ. We are devoted to proclaiming the word of God. We are also devoted to obeying that word. Implicit in our devotion to proclaiming and obeying is our devotion to word centered ministry. For how could we proclaim or obey what we do not know? FBC Covenant Being a part of a church is not a casual relationship. Being a church member is better understood as having a covenantal relationship with one another. This covenant is reaffirmed each month. Each time, we are reminded of the privileges and obligations of being a part of this church. This covenant is built on major commands found in the New Testament. The first comes from Acts 2:42 where we see that the newly formed church was devoted to the church. The second major feature is based on the abundant one another commands (~59) which are to be carried out within the church body. Having, as we trust, been brought by divine grace to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and to give up ourselves to him, and having been baptized upon our profession of faith, in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, we do now, relying on His gracious aid, solemnly and joyfully renew our covenant with one another. Therefore, We are devoted to the apostle’s teachings’ and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. We are devoted to loving one another. We are devoted to joyfully serving one another. We are devoted to praying for one another. We are devoted to a humility that considers each other better than ourselves. We are devoted to greeting one another warmly and lovingly. We are devoted to encouraging one another. We are devoted to killing sin, in all forms, by embracing confession, repentance, and forgiveness. We are devoted to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching, and to singing. We are devoted to supporting those who are devoted to the ministry of word and prayer, and [we are devoted to supporting] the spread of the gospel. We are devoted to supporting those who are poor. We are devoted to discipling one another. Above all we are devoted to obeying the commands of Jesus Christ. If we are ever moved from this place, we are also devoted to uniting with some other church where we can continue in the spirit of this covenant. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen. Corporate Worship Our times of corporate worship are centered on the exaltation of the Living God, through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. This includes preaching and teaching the word of God, singing, prayer, giving, baptism, communion (Lord’s Supper), and times of confession. Regular attendance to the Sunday worship gathering is integral to being a Christian. All ages join together to worship. Small noises are a part of raising godly children. Find peace knowing we are pleased to have children with us to worship the living God. And pray diligently for those who are teaching their children to still their bottoms and their souls to hear the word of God. Elder-led Congregationalism The New Testament teaches that Christ is the Head of the Church (the Chief Shepherd) and that every church is comprised of Believers who are to be equipped for the work of the ministry by Elders and the church is to be assisted by Deacons in various ministries. Our church government could be described as Elder-led congregationalism. Believers are all included in the priesthood of the saints. Although Elders and Deacons are called out for particular service in our body, no one in our body is of lesser value. All believers are called to obey the teachings and commands of Christ. It is not the Elders or Deacons who are primarily responsible for the work of the ministry. Instead, it is all believers who have a shared responsibility in ministry. Further, it is the church who affirms and calls Elders and Deacons. Elders are also referred to as Overseers and Pastors (Shepherds). Those who serve in the office of Elder are to be devoted to the ministry (serving) of the word and prayer. Consistent with the teachings of the Bible, the office of Elder is reserved only for men who meet the qualifications of Elder/Overseer. Elders are to lead the church but are not above the church. Deacons are those who serve the tangible needs of the church so that the Elders can remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer. Deacons have a particular role of facilitating ministry to ensure the unity of the church. Covenant Community The Church is not a building but a gathering of God's people. This is why we regularly carve out time to gather together. If you come on a Sunday morning you will get to know the living God. But it is during the small unplanned moments that we are best able to get to know one another. It is in the context of community that church plants will be birthed, mercy ministries will be done, and the gospel will be obeyed in concrete ways. We embrace the many different textures that the kingdom of heaven will have. But it is obedience, and not demographics, that drives our decisions. Men, Women, and The Image of God It is our belief that both male and female are created in the image of God (Gen 1:27). Therefore, both men and women reflect this image. However, it was Adam who was created first and woman who was created from Adam to be his helpmate. Therefore, we also believe in male headship. Meaning, men are inherently created and designed to lead from creation, not as a result of sin. This informs us that even though both men and women bear the image of God they are still inherently different (roles and forms). These differences should never be seen as deficiencies of being male or female. Rather, these differences should always be seen as complementing each other in life, singleness, marriage, family, and especially within the church. A man is most manly when he reflects the character of Christ (godliness). And a woman is most womanly when she reflects the church (godliness). Families, Children, and Singles (Unmarried) It is our conviction that parents are the ones primarily responsible for evangelizing and discipling their children. That is why we encourage family members of all ages to join us to worship together on Sunday mornings. Worship and other classes are places where children being present are not a problem but are encouraged to attend. This means we expect an appropriate level of distractions as Dad and Mom are discipl ing their children to participate in community life. Any age-specific activities are always a supplement to what Dad and Mom are called to do at home. Although we believe marriage is God’s normal order, we also believe that being single is not a second-class status in the body of Christ. This means that a single person (never married, widowed, or divorced) is just as valuable to the FBC Fortuna community as a married couple is. Further, we strive to lift up and support those households that may have experienced great loss or brokenness (divorce, single parent, guardianship, death). Young and Old, Jew and Gentile We love the young and the old. The Kingdom of God is represented by both youthful zeal and aged-tested wisdom. The older are called to teach the younger. While the younger are called to care for the older. We raise our young to respect and honor the aged and we expect our more seasoned saints to rejoice in the presence of the young. We love both Jew and Gentile. The Kingdom of Heaven will be represented by all tribes, tongues, nations, and peoples. The Jews were chosen. The Gentiles were welcomed. We treat all people as created in the image of God and we prioritize the culture of the Kingdom over any culture of this world. We do not cater to any age or other demographic. Instead, we care for all in obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ. A Giving Church Sacrificial giving is part of being obedient to Jesus Christ. Being faithful stewards is not optional. Our church has an obligation (A) to provide materially for those who labor in preaching and teaching, (B) to support the needs of the poor among us, (C) to care for those in need around us, (D) and to give for the spread of the gospel. In our context, we have also found that having a building assists us in our ministry endeavors. Therefore, we have the further responsibility (E) to steward our building. For us, sacrificial giving and faithful stewardship includes regular giving for the support of our Elder(s), the support of church ministries, and the responsibilities of owning a building. It also includes spontaneous giving as God leads each of us to give sacrificially in our daily lives. An Introduction to and Defense of Church Membership What is Church Membership? In Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 2:19; 3:6; 4:25; and 5:30 the Apostle Paul writes to local churches about how each believer is a "member" of the body of Christ. These important passages show that each Christian is part of something bigger than himself. And yet, the part is played out in a local congregation. Notice how Paul wrote to three different churches, not to one church three times. Membership is not just another word to describe a Christian. It is a word to describe every Christian's relationship to a local body of believers. Here are some other examples of how that plays out in the life of the New Testament believer. "Fellowship" vs. "Membership" First, let's consider the words 'fellowship' and 'membership.' Some churches do not have formal church membership and will instead use language such as "I am part of this fellowship." This would be different from a church that uses language such as, "I am a member of that church." Although there are small and large nuances to each of these words, the basic fact remains that, in either case, a person is distinguishing their regular participation in one local church as opposed to another. That is why all the examples below would equally apply to all Christians, whether they are a church member or part of a fellowship. Lists In Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 5m we have lists of widows that belong to particular churches in need of particular care. Even though these lists were not exhaustive of the entire congregation, they do imply that the concept of having a list distinguishing a group of people was not foreign to the New Testament. Letters & Letters Every New Testament epistle (letter) was written to a local church. It is true that these letters were circular (that is, meant to be shared), but the circular nature of those letters reinforces the idea that Christians were part of specific local congregations. In fact, in the New Testament, the word “church” is rarely used to identify the universal church. It is almost exclusively used to identify local fellowships. This is further emphasized by the use of "Letters of Recommendation" (Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 16:3; and 2 Corinthians 3:1-3). Although this is a practice that has fallen from use in many churches, letters of recommendation or letters of transfer have been a historic Christian practice, based on the New Testament, to send and receive believers from another church. First Baptist Church of Fortuna still reaches out via phone calls, texts, or emails with other local churches before we receive a believer into fellowship. Leadership God has given the church Elders and Overseers who also serve as pastors. These church leaders are limited to local congregations. So who are these leaders responsible for; all Christians everywhere, or only local congregations? And how does a leader become responsible for a Christian? Is it simply by showing up to a few worship services? And when does that responsibility end? The whole idea of church leadership necessitates some form of identifiable church membership (Ephesians 4:11; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1- 2; Titus 1:5, 7; Hebrews 13:7, 17, 24; and 1 Peter 5:1-4) Ordinances Baptism and the Lord's Supper are two sacred (holy) ordinances given to the church, not individual believers. For baptism and the Lord's Supper to be properly administered, it must be in the context of the local church. The very nature of these ordinances demands some form of regular gathering with local believers who can corporately affirm each other's confession of faith and daily walk with the Lord. Church Discipline Matthew 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 5:13; 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, 7:10-12, 13:1-3; 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14-15; 1 Timothy 5:19-20; and Titus 3:10-11 all speak of formal church discipline (see also Acts 5:1-11). This is discipline executed by the "church” and not privately by church leadership. This requires us to ask the question, What church? Certainly, if a man was caught in unrepentant adultery, we would not wait to gather all the saints from around the world to deal with the issue. And if an unrepentant sinner is to be purged from our midst, does that not require a regular gathering of believers to be purged from? Church discipline makes no sense, nor would it be possible, unless some form of church membership existed. Spiritual Gifts and Discipleship Lastly, and briefly, spiritual gifts and discipleship require community. Without a church fellowship to which you belong, you are depriving yourself and others of the opportunity to exercise spiritual gifts and participate in discipleship. As you can see, church membership is a comprehensive and important part of the New Testament. Therefore, it is important for Christians to join themselves to a local body of believers according to the biblical practices of that church. End Note: Although churches may disagree on the level of formality of membership, all churches still participate in some form of membership. If a church claims not to, simply ask if a first-time guest can collect the offering, teach the children, or preach. You will quickly discover that even the most communal of churches still practice some form of church membership, identifying who belongs and who is simply visiting.

A Church on a Hill As you make your way to FBC Fortuna you’ll quickly discover that we truly are a church on a hill. While many churches can be found on major roadways, our church building is located on the top of a hill overlooking the Fortuna. When the weather is pleasant we can even see the ocean just past of Ferndale. This beautiful view comes with a unique driving experience. Directions (Follow the Signs) When heading North on Fortuna Blvd. Take a right onto Rohnerville Rd. at the bend. Then follow the signs up the hill. When heading East on Main St. take a left turn at the bend onto Rohnerville Rd. Then follow the signs up the hill. When Heading West on Rohnerville Rd. take a right onto Newel Dr. Then follow the signs up the hill. (Follow the Signs across from Ray’s Food Place) Once you have found the signs they will take you North onto Newel Dr. You will take your first left. This road will go up a hill and then have a switchback to the right. Going further you will come to a fork in the road. Go left onto Arnold Way. Going up this hill you will take your first left onto Scenic Dr. The church will be on your right. Two-Lots On approaching the church building there will be two parking lots. The first lot you come to has ADA parking spaces as well as visitor and senior parking spaces. This gravel lot is accessible all year long. Our second parking lot is past the church building and is a grass lot. At this time, this parking lot is limited to vehicles with 4-wheel drive during raining days. You can also access the Rohner Park Trail from this parking lot. Double Parking Due to limited parking, on some occasions you may be directed to double parking within our parking lots. In this case a parking lot greeter will direct you to the appropriate spot. In the event you are double parked you will need to be sure to move your vehicles immediately after the service. Again, a parking lot greeter will help direct you out of the parking lot. Street Parking Although there is limited street parking, all street parking should be left open. This will allow us to maintain a good reputation with our neighbors. Alternate Parking If at all possible please consider carpooling with others or even parking at Rohner Park and hiking the trail to come to church.