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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Join us for Worship - August 7, 2022 - “Trying Love”
Join us for Worship - August 7, 2022 - “Trying Love”
Join us for Worship - July 31, 2022
Join us for Worship today - July 24th 2022
Join Us for Worship! - July 24, 2022
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 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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Upcoming Events
Sun, Aug 07First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaAug 07, 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". Right now, we're going through "the most comprehensive of the Gospels"--the Gospel of Luke. We hope you can join us!
Wed, Aug 10First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaAug 10, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAJoin us for Midweek Fellowship at FBC-Philadelphia. We feed, clothe, and form relationship with those suffering from homelessness and food insecurity while fellowshiping with one another. It's simple, casual, and beautiful, and we hope you'll be a part of it!
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Sep 03, 8:00 AM EDT – Sep 04, 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 8am - 1pm; Meals are served from 11:30am-12:30pm.- Sun, Sep 04First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
- Sun, Sep 04First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaSep 04, 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". Right now, we're going through "the most comprehensive of the Gospels"--the Gospel of Luke. We hope you can join us!
Sat, Sep 10First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaSep 10, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAEach year, approximately 25,000 people return to Philadelphia from incarceration, often struggling with the same question: “What now?” Join us for the DayOne Challenge, and experience firsthand the obstacles recently released incarcerated persons face...- Thu, Sep 15Online Event
Sun, Sep 18First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaSep 18, 1:00 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAWelcome Prospective Members! This class is for those looking to become members of the First Baptist community, or for those who are curious about who we are and what we believe. We can't wait to see you there!
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Fri, Oct 21Sight and Sound TheatresOct 21, 10:00 AM – Oct 22, 7:00 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 10am, sharing an all-you-can-eat meal at Millers' Smorgasbord, and then seeing the 3 o'clock showing of "David" at Sight and Sound Theatres. Cost is $120 and includes lunch and the show.