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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia

Sharing the Love of Christ Since 1698

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Rev. James Williams,

Pastor

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”. 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 this 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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Sunday Worship
Sun, Oct 17
Philadelphia
Oct 17, 11:30 AM
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
Sun, Oct 17
First Baptist
Oct 17, 1:00 PM EDT
First Baptist, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Our weekly time of reflection and exploration of Scripture. We hope you'll join us!
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Unclobbered
Wed, Oct 20
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Oct 20, 6:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
This is a class dedicated to "un-clobbering" the 6-7 verses in Scripture that have been traditionally used to condemn the LGBT+ community. Come for one session or come to all!
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REFUEL
Wed, Oct 20
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Oct 20, 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Join us for Midweek Worship at FBC-Philadelphia. We hope it can "top you off"!
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Night Prayer
Thu, Oct 21
Online Event
Oct 21, 9:00 PM
Online Event
Close your week with a night prayer! Be still and be blessed. Thursdays @ 9pm YouTube: https://bit.ly/2VfOqni Facebook: https://bit.ly/2LjefRN www.firstbaptistphiladelphia.org
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Emmanuel Ministries
Sat, Oct 23
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Oct 23, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
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.
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Sunday Worship
Sun, Oct 24
Philadelphia
Oct 24, 11:30 AM
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
Sun, Oct 24
First Baptist
Oct 24, 1:00 PM EDT
First Baptist, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Our weekly time of reflection and exploration of Scripture. We hope you'll join us!
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Unclobbered
Wed, Oct 27
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Oct 27, 6:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
This is a class dedicated to "un-clobbering" the 6-7 verses in Scripture that have been traditionally used to condemn the LGBT+ community. Come for one session or come to all!
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REFUEL
Wed, Oct 27
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Oct 27, 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Join us for Midweek Worship at FBC-Philadelphia. We hope it can "top you off"!
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Night Prayer
Thu, Oct 28
Online Event
Oct 28, 9:00 PM
Online Event
Close your week with a night prayer! Be still and be blessed. Thursdays @ 9pm YouTube: https://bit.ly/2VfOqni Facebook: https://bit.ly/2LjefRN www.firstbaptistphiladelphia.org
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FBC does Dorney Park
Sat, Oct 30
Dorney Park
Oct 30, 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Dorney Park, 4000 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104, USA
Join us for a spooky day at Dorney Park's annual Fright Fest. Be sure to register if you plan on joining us for this all-day excursion!
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Emmanuel Ministries
Sat, Oct 30
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Oct 30, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
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.
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Sunday Worship
Sun, Oct 31
Philadelphia
Oct 31, 11:30 AM
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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Unclobbered
Wed, Nov 03
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Nov 03, 6:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
This is a class dedicated to "un-clobbering" the 6-7 verses in Scripture that have been traditionally used to condemn the LGBT+ community. Come for one session or come to all!
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CLICK FOR INFO

REFUEL
Wed, Nov 03
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Nov 03, 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Join us for Midweek Worship at FBC-Philadelphia. We hope it can "top you off"!
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Night Prayer
Thu, Nov 04
Online Event
Nov 04, 9:00 PM
Online Event
Close your week with a night prayer! Be still and be blessed. Thursdays @ 9pm YouTube: https://bit.ly/2VfOqni Facebook: https://bit.ly/2LjefRN www.firstbaptistphiladelphia.org
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Emmanuel Ministries
Sat, Nov 06
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Nov 06, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
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.
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