About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 301 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, Springfield, IL, 62704. The First Baptist Church parish office answers at +12175237731.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 301 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, Springfield, IL, 62704. The building sits at coordinates 39.78709, -89.65747, placing it in Springfield, IL 62704.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 85 ft
- Public parking 157 ft
- Public parking 262 ft
- Public parking 328 ft
- Public parking 331 ft
- South Grand & Pasfield · SMTD 157 ft
- South Grand & Pasfield · SMTD 161 ft
- South Grand & Pasfield · SMTD 236 ft
- South Grand & Pasfield · SMTD 239 ft
- South Grand & Spring · SMTD 272 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 9, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 62704 area around First Baptist Church is home to 40,495 residents with a median household income of $63,120 and a median age of 39.6 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
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 parishes 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 parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 301 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, Springfield, IL, 62704.
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