First Portuguese Speaking Baptist Church Of NY
Astoria, New York
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Service Times for First Portuguese Speaking Baptist Church Of NY
Friday 8:00 PM
Prayer Room
Friday 8:00 PM
ALIVE Youth (ages 13-18)
Sunday 10:30 AM
Main Service
Leadership
Pastor Lucas Izidoro
Lead Pastor
What their website says
Pastor Lucas Izidoro was officially named Lead Pastor.
Programs & Ministries at First Portuguese Speaking Baptist Church Of NY
About First Portuguese Speaking Baptist Church Of NY
First Portuguese Speaking Baptist Church of New York is a Baptist congregation in Astoria serving in Portuguese. The church began with a Bible study on December 10, 1981, at the home of Manoel and Sonia Cunha, and was formally organized on November 21, 1982, in Jamaica, Queens. Its history includes the ministry of Pastor Humberto Viegas Fernandes, Pastor Levy Penido, and Pastor Francisco José Carvalho Izidoro, who served for 29 years and is now Pastor Emeritus. Pastor Lucas Izidoro was officially named Lead Pastor on April 5, 2025. The church offers a Sunday main service, Friday prayer room, ALIVE Youth for ages 13-18, youth group, and small groups.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Portuguese Speaking Baptist Church Of NY
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The church gathers for its Sunday main service in Portuguese, with a Friday evening prayer room also offered. ALIVE Youth meets Friday evenings for ages 13-18. Visitor Tips: Portuguese is the church’s listed language. Families with teens can ask about ALIVE Youth, and visitors interested in smaller gatherings can ask about small groups.
History & building
Founded in 1981
The church began with 17 brothers and sisters at the home of Manoel and Sonia Cunha for a bible study starting on December 10th, 1981. It was formally organized as a Portuguese-speaking church on November 21st, 1982 in Jamaica, Queens, New York.
What their website says
starting on December 10th, 1981.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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