About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 1504 HULL STREET, Richmond, VA, 23224. You can reach First Baptist Church at +18042337679.
First Baptist Church (Richmond, Virginia)
First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Established in 1780, the church is located on the corner of Monument Avenue and Arthur Ashe Boulevard. As of 2024 the senior minister is the Rev. Dr. Jim Somerville, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Washington, D.C. Its historic building at 12th and East Broad streets is the home of Virginia Commonwealth University's Hunton Student Center.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 1504 HULL STREET, Richmond, VA, 23224. The building sits at coordinates 37.51891, -77.44691, placing it in Richmond, VA 23224.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at First 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.
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church located?
- First Baptist Church is located at 1504 HULL STREET, Richmond, VA, 23224.
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