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Worship - March 19th

Worship - March 19th
Worship - March 19th

Worship - March 19th

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Join us for worship - March 12

Join us for worship - March 12

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Join us for worship - March 5

Join us for worship - March 5

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Worship - February 26th

Worship - February 26th

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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 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

  • Night Prayer
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Mar 23
    Online Event
    Mar 23, 9:00 PM – 9:20 PM
    Online Event
    Close your week with a night prayer! Released on Thursday evenings, this is a short opportunity to pray with us as we refocus and recenter our lives on God. Be still and be blessed...
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  • Choir
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 26
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Mar 26, 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
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 26
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Mar 26, 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
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 26
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Mar 26, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    Our 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.
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  • Emmanuel Ministries
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 01
    First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
    Apr 01, 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. 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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  • The Gathering
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 05
    CapitalOne Cafe
    Apr 05, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    CapitalOne Cafe, 135 S 17th St Suite A Suite A, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
    A casual time of coffee and conversation led by Pastor James. We meet at the CapitalOne Cafe (17th and Walnut Sts.) from 5:30-7pm. We can't wait to meet you!
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  • "Moses" at the Sight and Sound Theatre
    Thu, Apr 27
    Sight and Sound Theatres
    Apr 27, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Sight and Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA 17572, USA
    Join 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.
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