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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
"I Want Jesus To Walk With Me"
"I Want Jesus To Walk With Me"
"Feet o' Jesus" by Florence Price
Worship - April 14th, 2024
Worship - April 7th, 2024
Rev. James Williams,
Pastor
Greetings friends!
I’m delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. For 325 years, FBC-Philadelphia has served as a consistent and prophetic voice within the City of Philadelphia. From our humble beginnings as a small-but-dedicated group of abolitionist Baptists until present day, we have been dedicated to fostering spiritual growth in our community, all-the-while serving those whom Jesus identified as “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) – the poor, the sick, the lonely, the marginalized, the oppressed, and the destitute. We have made it our mission to make the Kingdom of God known “on earth as it is in heaven”, a community we see lived out in diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community. And while our efforts have looked different throughout the centuries, our purpose has never changed.
As always, we are in the process of re-envisioning and reimagining what it looks like to be the people of Christ in our city; this is particularly true during following the coronavirus-19 pandemic. As you explore our pages, I’d like to invite you to join us in this process. Please reach out to us — don’t be a stranger! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We love you, and we’re honored to get to know you.
In Christ,
Pastor James
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Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSun, Apr 21First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaApr 21, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Multiple DatesSun, Apr 21First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaApr 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Multiple DatesWed, Apr 24First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaApr 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAApr 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAOur weekly time of reflection and exploration of Scripture and God's revelation. This is where we engage God in community and ask the "big questions". Bible Study is facilitated by our pastoral staff on Wednesdays at 6pm and on zoom. See details for link.
Multiple DatesWed, Apr 24First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaApr 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAApr 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAUtilize the "Center City Labyrinth" to take a self-guided, inward/outward journey with Christ. Helpful information is provided, and pastoral staff are available to assist and answer questions. Light a votive candle, say a prayer, and take the journey!
Thu, May 02ABHMS Leadership and Mission BuildingMay 02, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:45 PMABHMS Leadership and Mission Building, 1075 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
Sat, May 04First African Baptist Church of DarbyMay 04, 2024, 8:15 AM – 2:00 PMFirst African Baptist Church of Darby, 901 Clifton Ave, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, USA
Multiple DatesSat, May 04First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaMay 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th StMay 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th StJoin us in serving some of Philadelphia's most vulnerable--those suffering from homelessness and food insecurity. The first Saturday of every month, we cook and serve meals to all who need it. Volunteers are needed from 9am - 1pm; Meals are served from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Multiple DatesWed, May 15First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaMay 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Multiple DatesWed, May 15First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaMay 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA