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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia

Sharing the Love of Christ Since 1698

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Christmas Hope

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Christmas Hope

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Worship - December 1st, 2024

Worship - December 1st, 2024

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Worship - November 24th, 2024

Worship - November 24th, 2024

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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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  • Choir
    Choir
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 08
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Dec 08, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Dec 08, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    At FBC, we value the power of music in our lives. If you feel as we do (and you enjoy singing!), why not consider joining our choir?
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  • Sunday Worship
    Sunday Worship
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 08
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Dec 08, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Dec 08, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    The highlight of our week--join us as we celebrate and experience our Creator together!
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  • Bible Study
    Bible Study
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Dec 11
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Dec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM EST
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Dec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM EST
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Our 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 at the First Baptist Church building and on zoom. See details for link.
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  • FBC Founder's Dinner
    FBC Founder's Dinner
    Thu, Dec 12
    La Viola Ovest
    Dec 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    La Viola Ovest, 252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Dec 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    La Viola Ovest, 252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    On Thursday, December 12th, we’ll be holding our celebratory Founder's Dinner. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased until Wednesday, December 4th.
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  • Center City Christmas Caroling
    Center City Christmas Caroling
    Sun, Dec 22
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Dec 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Dec 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Join us for an afternoon of Christmas Caroling, right on our church steps! 1pm-2pm, 12/22. All are welcome to join!
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  • Emmanuel Ministries
    Emmanuel Ministries
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 04
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Jan 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St
    Jan 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St
    Join 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.
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