Contact & Location for First Church
Service Times for First Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Morning Worship
Sunday 9:30 AM
Church School
Wednesday 12:00 PM
Noonday Bread of Life Bible Study
Wednesday 11:30 AM
Prayer & Praise
Wednesday 11:00 AM
Shield of Faith Intercessory Prayer
Thursday 11:00 PM
Feeding Ministry
About First Church
First Church is a Baptist congregation in Newport News with roots reaching back to the 1800s. The church says it is the oldest organized church of believers in Newport News and traces its founding to 1864, when a small band of former slaves organized what was originally named First Baptist Church. Today, the congregation gathers for Sunday morning worship and church school, with midweek opportunities for prayer, Bible study, and service, including Prayer & Praise, Shield of Faith Intercessory Prayer, Noonday Bread of Life Bible Study, and a feeding ministry.
First-Time Visitor Info for First Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday includes Church School at 9:30 AM and Morning Worship at 10:00 AM. Midweek gatherings include Wednesday prayer and Bible study, along with a Thursday feeding ministry. Visitor Tips: Office hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Visitors can plan around the listed Sunday worship and education times, as well as the Wednesday prayer and Bible study schedule.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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