About Emmanuel Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 717 MAIN STREET, Worcester, MA, 01610. You can reach Emmanuel Baptist Church at +15087560009.
Emmanuel Baptist (Worcester, Massachusetts)
Emmanuel Baptist or the Main Street Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church building at 717 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is the only example of Norman Style architecture in the city. The brick church was built in two parts: the chapel was built in 1853, and the main church body was built in 1855. The elements characteristic of this particular style include recessed wall paneling, the corbelled roofline, buttresses, and the recessed entry framed by an arch. The church was built for the Third Baptist congregation, which merged with the First Baptists in 1902, at which time the building was sold t...
Where is Emmanuel Baptist Church located?
Emmanuel Baptist Church is located at 717 MAIN STREET, Worcester, MA, 01610. The building sits at coordinates 42.25766, -71.80743, placing it in Worcester, MA 01610.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Emmanuel Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Emmanuel Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 80000536, added to the Register on 1980-03-05.
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Questions and answers about Emmanuel Baptist Church
- What denomination is Emmanuel Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Emmanuel Baptist Church located?
- Emmanuel Baptist Church is located at 717 MAIN STREET, Worcester, MA, 01610.
- Is Emmanuel Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 80000536, added 1980-03-05.
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