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Worship - December 1st, 2024
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Worship - November 24th, 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, Dec 08First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaDec 08, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Multiple DatesSun, Dec 08First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaDec 08, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Multiple DatesWed, Dec 11First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaDec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM ESTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USADec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM ESTFirst 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 at the First Baptist Church building and on zoom. See details for link.
Thu, Dec 12La Viola OvestDec 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLa Viola Ovest, 252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Sun, Dec 22First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaDec 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Jan 04First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaJan 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ESTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th StJan 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ESTFirst 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.