First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contact & Location for First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
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Service Times for First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
Sunday 11:30 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
We validate parking all day on Saturday and Sunday at the Liberty Place Garage
What their website says
We validate parking all day on Saturday and Sunday at the Liberty Place Garage
Service length
About 60 minutes
Coffee
Coffee is available
Wheelchair accessible
Leadership
The Rev. James Williams
Pastor
What their website says
THE REV. JAMES WILLIAMS Pastor
About First Baptist Church of Philadelphia
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a historic Baptist congregation that says it has been sharing the love of Christ since 1698 and serving the City of Philadelphia for 325 years. The church describes its beginnings as a small group of abolitionist Baptists and continues to identify as a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community. Rev. James Williams is listed as Pastor. In addition to worship and congregational life, the church lists a Wednesday Bible Study.
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History & building
Founded in 1698
The church says it began "on December 11, 1698". It also says it has served Philadelphia for "325 years" and was originally in the Barbadoes Storehouse.
What their website says
Starting on December 11, 1698
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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