Baptist Churches · PA

First African Baptist Church

1608 CHRISTIAN STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19146

About First African Baptist Church

First African Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 1608 CHRISTIAN STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146. You can reach First African Baptist Church at +12157351050.

Where is First African Baptist Church located?

First African Baptist Church is located at 1608 CHRISTIAN STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146. The building sits at coordinates 39.94013, -75.16984, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19146.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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The neighborhood around First African Baptist Church

The ZIP code 19146 area around First African Baptist Church is home to 40,303 residents with a median household income of $93,588 and a median age of 33.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

40,303 Residents in ZIP 19146
33.3 Median age
$93,588 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

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.

Your Sunday at First African Baptist Church

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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 1608 CHRISTIAN STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146.

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