About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 21 OCTAVIA STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94102. You can reach First Baptist Church at +14158633382.
First Chinese Baptist Church of San Francisco
The First Chinese Baptist Church is a historic American Baptist church located in the Chinatown region of San Francisco. Founded in 1880 to serve recently immigrated Chinese-Americans, the church had a tumultuous early history due to two schisms, Sinophobia, and the destruction of the original building. In the modern era, the church serves both long-term residents and new generations of immigrants.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 21 OCTAVIA STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94102. The building sits at coordinates 37.77192, -122.42378, placing it in San Francisco, CA 94102.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 197 ft
- Private parking 230 ft
- Private parking 341 ft
- Customers parking 453 ft
- Private parking 528 ft
- Rocket Sushi · sushi 548 ft
- Kanteen 646 ft
- Menya Kanemaru · japanese, ramen 663 ft
- Pizza Zone N Grill · pizza 686 ft
- Espetus Churrascaria · brazilian 696 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 5, 2026.
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.
Your Sunday at First Baptist Church
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 21 OCTAVIA STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94102.
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