About First African Baptist Church
First African Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 550 NEW STREET, Beaufort, SC, 29902. You can reach First African Baptist Church at +18035242607.
First African Baptist Church is one of 45 churches we list in Beaufort, among 8,431 across South Carolina. It falls within Beaufort County and the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area. It is counted among 21 Baptist Churches churches in Beaufort, part of 3,316 in the Baptist Churches tradition across South Carolina.
Where is First African Baptist Church located?
First African Baptist Church is located at 550 NEW STREET, Beaufort, SC, 29902. The building sits at coordinates 32.43399, -80.66901, placing it in Beaufort, SC 29902.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at First African 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.
First African Baptist Church in the Historic American Buildings Survey
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Questions and answers about First African Baptist Church
- What denomination is First African Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First African Baptist Church located?
- First African Baptist Church is located at 550 NEW STREET, Beaufort, SC, 29902.
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