# Solitude Baptist Church

> Solitude Baptist Church is a welcoming Southern Baptist congregation in Albertville, Alabama dedicated to loving God, loving people, and serving others. Know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference.

## Key Information
- **Official Website:** https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/
- **Address:** 2935 Solitude Road, P.O. Box 1125, Albertville, AL 35950
- **Church Office Phone:** (256) 878-5133
- **Golden Rule Preschool Phone:** (256) 878-5365
- **Email:** info@solitudebaptistchurch.com
- **Time Zone:** Central Time (America/Chicago)

## Weekly Service & Ministry Schedule
- **Sunday Early Worship Service:** 8:30 AM CST (Main Sanctuary)
- **Sunday School (All Ages):** 8:30 AM CST (Campus Classrooms)
- **Sunday Breakfast Club:** 9:30 AM CST
- **Sunday Main Worship Service & Live Stream:** 10:00 AM CST (Main Sanctuary + Kids Church & Nursery)
- **Sunday Evening Student Life (Grades 7–12):** 5:30 PM CST (Family Life Center)
- **Sunday Evening Adult Small Groups:** 5:30 PM CST (Youth Chapel & Campus Locations)
- **Wednesday Night AWANA (Kids) & Youth Ministry:** 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM CST (includes weekly meal)
- **Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study:** 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST

## Upcoming Special Events (Synced with Official Church Calendar)
- **Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Shoebox Packing Party:** Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Youth Chapel)
- **Trunk or Treat & Fall Festival:** Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Solitude Campus Grounds)
- **Solitude Annual Business Meeting & Community Night of Worship (with First Baptist Albertville):** Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Main Sanctuary)
- **Solitude Women's Retreat:** Friday–Saturday, November 13–14, 2026
- **Connect Lunch, Men's Life (5:30 PM), Cookies with Santa & "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Tour:** Sunday, November 15, 2026
- **Thanksgiving Communion Worship Services:** Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM
- **Golden Rule Preschool Christmas Program:** Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- **Solitude Children's Christmas Program & Toy Event at SMPA:** Sunday, December 13, 2026
- **Candlelight, Carols & Communion Christmas Eve Service:** Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM

## Pastoral & Ministry Staff
- **Lynn Darnell** – Senior Pastor (`lynn@solitudebaptistchurch.com`, (256) 572-6445)
- **Lee Fleming** – Worship Pastor / Admin (`lee@solitudebaptistchurch.com`, (256) 506-2322)
- **Glen Pankey** – Senior Adult Pastor (`glenpankey72@gmail.com`, (256) 293-9499)
- **John Hicks** – Youth Pastor (`john@solitudebaptistchurch.com`, (256) 878-5133)
- **Lisa Thomas** – Children's Ministry & Golden Rule Preschool Director (`lisa@solitudebaptistchurch.com`, (256) 298-0102)
- **Lacey White** – Church Secretary (`info@solitudebaptistchurch.com`, (256) 878-5133)

## Important Pages & Resources
- [Home](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/index.html): Welcome, live stream countdown, latest sermon, ministries overview, and service schedule.
- [About Overview](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/about.html): Mission, vision, and leadership overview.
- [Pastoral Staff](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/staff.html): Full directory and profiles of pastors and ministry directors.
- [What We Believe](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/what-we-believe.html): Core biblical beliefs and Baptist Faith & Message statement.
- [What to Expect](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/what-to-expect.html): First-time visitor guide, service times, dress, and Solitude Kids info.
- [Baptism](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/baptism.html): Information on believer's baptism, FAQs, and online baptism request form.
- [Small Groups Directory](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/small-groups.html): Adult small groups, young couples, men's ministry, and Student Life schedules.
- [Upcoming Events](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/events.html): Weekly ministry schedule and upcoming special events including Trunk or Treat (Wednesday, Oct 28).
- [Church Calendar](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/calendar.html): Live interactive Google Calendar of all church events and schedules.
- [Sermons & Media Archive](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/sermons.html): Watch the latest Sunday worship replays and browse sermon series.
- [Live Stream](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/live-stream.html): Live Sunday morning 10:00 AM CST broadcast powered by BoxCast.
- [Golden Rule Preschool](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/golden-rule.html): Christian Day Care & Preschool (ages 6 weeks to Pre-K), parent handbook, forms, and online wait list.
- [Volunteer Sign-Up](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/sign-up.html): Sign up to serve in Solitude Kids, Hospitality, Audio/Visual, Prayer Team, or Youth.
- [Contact Us & Online Giving](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/contact.html): Send a message or prayer request, view campus directions, and access Vanco / PayTrace secure online giving.
- [Privacy Policy & Terms of Use](https://solitudebaptistchurch.com/privacy-policy.html): Legal terms, privacy protections, COPPA child safety, and security disclosures.