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Rev. James Williams,
Pastor
Greetings friends!
I’m delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. For 325 years, FBC-Philadelphia has served as a consistent and prophetic voice within the City of Philadelphia. From our humble beginnings as a small-but-dedicated group of abolitionist Baptists until present day, we have been dedicated to fostering spiritual growth in our community, all-the-while serving those whom Jesus identified as “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) – the poor, the sick, the lonely, the marginalized, the oppressed, and the destitute. We have made it our mission to make the Kingdom of God known “on earth as it is in heaven”, a community we see lived out in diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community. And while our efforts have looked different throughout the centuries, our purpose has never changed.
As always, we are in the process of re-envisioning and reimagining what it looks like to be the people of Christ in our city; this is particularly true during following the coronavirus-19 pandemic. As you explore our pages, I’d like to invite you to join us in this process. Please reach out to us — don’t be a stranger! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We love you, and we’re honored to get to know you.
In Christ,
Pastor James
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Multiple DatesWed, Jan 08First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaJan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM ESTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAJan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM ESTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USAOur weekly time of reflection and exploration of Scripture and God's revelation. This is where we engage God in community and ask the "big questions". Bible Study is facilitated by our pastoral staff on Wednesdays at 6pm at the First Baptist Church building and on zoom. See details for link.
Multiple DatesSun, Jan 12First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaJan 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
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Multiple DatesThu, Jan 23AMC DINE-IN Fashion District 8Jan 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMAMC DINE-IN Fashion District 8, 1001 Market St #3050, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USAJan 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMAMC DINE-IN Fashion District 8, 1001 Market St #3050, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USAJoin us for a night at the movies! Every fourth Thursday of the month, First Baptist attends an evening showing at AMC DINE-IN Fashion District 8. Specific films and times are emailed to registrants the week-of. We can't wait to see you there!
Multiple DatesSat, Feb 01First Baptist Church of PhiladelphiaFeb 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ESTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th StFeb 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ESTFirst Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 123 S 17th StJoin us in serving some of Philadelphia's most vulnerable--those suffering from homelessness and food insecurity. The first Saturday of every month, we cook and serve meals to all who need it. Volunteers are needed from 9am - 1pm; Meals are served from 11:30am-12:30pm.