Contact & Location for First Baptist Church
About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church in Henderson, North Carolina has served the community for over 150 years as a moderate Baptist congregation affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Located in downtown Henderson on the corner of Wyche and Winder Streets, the church features distinctive gothic architecture, a soaring bell tower, and a magnificent pipe organ installed in 1968. The congregation is committed to worship, Christian formation, and missional service in the community and world. Visitors are welcomed warmly and encouraged to experience the church's blend of liturgical worship, Scripture reading, hymn singing, and preaching within an atmosphere of acceptance and inclusion.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Baptist Church
Dress Code: The church encourages dressing in a manner that demonstrates respect for God and others, though there is no official dress code and a variety of styles are worn. Service Format: Sunday School begins at 9:45 AM followed by worship at 11:00 AM, featuring Scripture reading, hymns, choir and handbell anthems, preaching, and periods of silence woven throughout the service. Visitor Tips: Parking is available in the church lot, across Winder Street, or on the street; the sanctuary faces Winder Street; those with mobility needs may use the ramp at the corner of Winder and Wyche Streets. Sunday School classes, Bible studies, and fellowship activities are held in the Lark Educational Building at the rear of the sanctuary.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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