Contact & Location for Second Baptist Church
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Service Times for Second Baptist Church
Sunday 10:45 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
Join Us Each Sunday at 10:45am for Online Worship
Leadership
Howard T. Washington
Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Howard T. Washington installed as Pastor of Second Baptist Church.
Programs & Ministries at Second Baptist Church
About Second Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church is a Baptist congregation in Columbus and is recognized as the oldest Black Baptist Church in the city. Its history includes serving as the mother church of ten Baptist churches. The church offers both in-person and online worship, along with opportunities for prayer, study, and community care. Weekly Zoom Bible Study provides a regular setting for Scripture and conversation, and the Breadbasket Food Pantry is part of the church’s outreach to neighbors. Second Baptist also offers a way for people to request prayer.
First-Time Visitor Info for Second Baptist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Second Baptist offers contemporary worship with both in-person and online options. Visitor Tips: Visitors may take part in worship in person or online. Weekly Zoom Bible Study, the Breadbasket Food Pantry, and prayer requests are available through the church’s ministry life.
Serving the community
Breadbasket Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
Breadbasket Food Pantry
Food In The Neighborhood
Meals
What their website says
This ministry offers a hot meal once a month
Faith Missions
Meals
What their website says
Purchase and prepare breakfast monthly for approximately 300 homeless individuals
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1836
Second Baptist Church was formally recognized as Second Baptist Church in 1836. In 1907, the congregation celebrated the groundbreaking for a new church at 186 North 17th Street.
What their website says
1836- The independent request was honored and Rev. Ezekiel Fields was called to be the first Pastor.
Building completed in 1907
Hosts weddings
What their website says
provides assistance to those holding events (i.e., weddings, birthdays, anniversaries) at the church
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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