Contact & Location for First Baptist Church
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Service Times for First Baptist Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Morning Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
parking available on both the South (front) and the East of the building
What their website says
There is parking available on both the South (front) and the East of the building.
What to wear
anything from suits and dresses to jeans and t-shirts
Wheelchair accessible
Programs & Ministries at First Baptist Church
About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church in Virden is a Baptist congregation with a historic relationship with American Baptist Churches USA. The church was formed on April 30, 1854, with seventeen charter members, and its current building was dedicated on February 26, 1950, after the previous building was destroyed by fire in 1948. Sunday mornings include Sunday School at 9:00 AM and blended worship at 10:00 AM. Rev. Reg Mills serves as interim minister. Children’s ministry is part of church life, with childcare for infants through pre-K and Children’s Church for kindergarten through fifth grade during Sunday worship.
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Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1854
The church was formed when seventeen charter members met on April 30, 1854. The building was dedicated on November 11, 1855.
What their website says
On April 30, 1854 seventeen charter members met to consider forming a Baptist church
Hosts weddings
What their website says
family weddings, graduations, anniversaries, and other family celebrations no longer have to be held at other church halls
Spaces available to rent
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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