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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Sharing the Love of Christ Since 1698
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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Worship - March 19th
Worship - March 19th
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Worship - February 26th
Rev. James Williams,
Pastor
Greetings friends!
I’m delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. For over 320 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
Mar 26, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAOur weekly time of reflection and exploration of Scripture. This is where we engage Scripture in community and ask the "big questions". Bible Study is facilitated by our Pastoral Assistant, Minister Saroj Chettri, immediately after worship in the breakout room.
Apr 01, 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.
Thu, Apr 27Sight and Sound TheatresApr 27, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMSight and Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA 17572, USAJoin us for a day in Lancaster at the famous Sight and Sound Theatres! We're carpooling at 11am, sharing an all-you-can-eat meal at Millers' Smorgasbord at 12:30pm, and then seeing the 3 o'clock showing of "Moses" at Sight and Sound Theatres. Cost is $120 and includes lunch and the show.