Contact & Location for Fifth Baptist Church
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Service Times for Fifth Baptist Church
Sunday 11:00 AM
Worship Service
Wednesday 12:00 PM
Midweek Service
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Midweek Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
IN-PERSON LIVE STREAM
Leadership
Dr. Earl M. Brown
Pastor
What their website says
Dr. Earl M. Brown, Pastor
Programs & Ministries at Fifth Baptist Church
About Fifth Baptist Church
Fifth Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia is a historic Baptist congregation with roots stretching back to February 1865, when formerly enslaved individuals gathered in a shed on Navy Hill to worship in freedom. The church has grown substantially over its 143-year history, moving from the Warwick stable to a Gothic edifice in 1894, and finally to its current facility completed in 1984, which has undergone significant renovations including a commercial kitchen, family life center with full-size gym, and fellowship hall. Led by Dr. Earl M. Brown since 1978 and co-pastored by Dr. Ricardo L. Brown, Fifth Baptist Church proclaims Jesus Christ as Lord and Head of the Church while emphasizing Bible-centered ministry and equipping believers for service. The church offers Sunday worship at 11 am both in-person and via live stream, midweek services on Wednesday at noon and 7 pm, children's church programs, and extensive community outreach, positioning itself as a beacon of hope to those in need and seeking salvation.
First-Time Visitor Info for Fifth Baptist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday worship services are held at 11 am in-person and live-streamed; midweek services are offered Wednesdays at noon and 7 pm; communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Visitor Tips: The church welcomes visitors to join the congregation and become part of the church family; children's church programming is available in-person on the first Sunday and as virtual lessons every Sunday.
Care & support
Phoenix Prison Ministry
Prison ministry
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Phoenix Prison Ministry
Veterans' Ministry
Military & veterans
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Veterans' Ministry
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Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1865
The roots of Fifth Baptist can be traced to humble beginnings in February, 1865. The current church building was completed in January 1984 and was dedicated on March 4, 1984.
What their website says
roots of Fifth Baptist can be traced to humble beginnings in February, 1865
Building completed in 1984
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