About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 819 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476-4701. You can reach First Baptist Church at +17816433024.
ituated just west of Arlington Center, First Baptist continues to serve the community in various ways. We sponsor Cub and Boy Scouts, conduct an annual school backpack drive for students in need, donate to the Arlington Food Pantry and much more! We financially support missions as well as our denominational camps (Grotonwood and Oceanwood) as they continue to minister to the needs of youth and adults in the New England area. Wifi is available in the Banquet Hall during the time of refreshments and fellowship. May God always shower His blessings upon us and our guests!
First Baptist Church is one of 18 churches we list in Arlington, among 3,708 across Massachusetts. It falls within Middlesex County and the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. It is counted among 454 in the Baptist Churches tradition across Massachusetts. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival, attributed to Charles Blanchard Dunham.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 819 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476-4701. The building sits at coordinates 42.41727, -71.16305, placing it in Arlington, MA 02476-4701.
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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
First Baptist Church by the numbers
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 819 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476-4701.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church?
- First Baptist Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Charles Blanchard Dunham.
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