First Baptist Church
Bay Shore, New York
Contact & Location for First Baptist Church
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Service Times for First Baptist Church
Sunday 9:45 AM
Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Rev. Dr. Daris Dixon-Clark
Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Dr. Daris Dixon-Clark Pastor
Programs & Ministries at First Baptist Church
About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Bay Shore, established in 1918, has served the Bay Shore community for over a century as a beacon of faith and transformation. The church is dedicated to presenting Jesus Christ through empowering ministries, effective teaching and preaching of God's Word, and creating a Christ-centered community where worship is authentic and faith comes alive in everyday life. Under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Dr. Daris Dixon-Clark since 2012, the congregation has experienced renewed spiritual growth and expanded community outreach including a food pantry, political action committee, and various educational ministries. The church welcomes all who are searching for a church home, exploring their faith, or seeking a fresh start, inviting visitors to experience the hope and life-changing power of Jesus Christ within their welcoming fellowship.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Baptist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday School at 8:30 am followed by worship service at 9:45 am, with Holy Communion and Baptism observed on the first Sunday of each month. Visitor Tips: The church maintains open doors seven days a week and offers multiple prayer services throughout the week, Sunday School, and Baptist Training Union classes for spiritual growth and biblical education.
Care & support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Addiction recovery
What their website says
Alcoholics & Narcotics Anonymous Meets weekly
Serving the community
Food Pantry Ministry
Food pantry
What their website says
The Food Pantry Ministry is designed to distribute food and personal items
Groups & programs
Baptist Training Union
What their website says
Baptist Training Union (BTU) Every Thursday @ 7:00 pm
Youth Council
What their website says
The Youth Council celebrated their first Anniversary as a reorganized and active Youth Group.
Empower H.E.R.
What their website says
revitalizing the Women’s Ministry at the church called ‘Empower H.E.R.
Marriage Works Ministry
What their website says
also a Marriage Ministry called’ Marriage Works Ministry
History & building
Founded in 1918
The church was established in Bay Shore in 1918 and renamed First Baptist Church of Bay Shore in 1931. The new church building was entered for its first service and dedication on September 16, 1921.
What their website says
In 1918, Pastor D.W. Harold, Deacon Mahew, and Evangelist Luedesta Simon established The Bethany Baptist Church in Bay Shore.
Sunday Nursery School
What their website says
The first Sunday Nursery School was established in the Youth Center.
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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