About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 121 WEST CHURCH STREET, Elmira, NY, 14901. You can reach First Baptist Church at +16077320869.
First Baptist Church of Watkins Glen
First Baptist Church of Watkins Glen is a historic Baptist church located at Watkins Glen in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1888 and is a Victorian era religious building distinguished by a variety of vernacular Romanesque Revival and Queen Anne style inspired design and decorative detail. The brick structure rests on a raised stone foundation and features a large front corner tower. The architects were Pierce & Dockstader of Elmira.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 121 WEST CHURCH STREET, Elmira, NY, 14901. The building sits at coordinates 42.09066, -76.80549, placing it in Elmira, NY 14901.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 14901 area around First Baptist Church is home to 14,906 residents with a median household income of $38,604 and a median age of 36.9 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 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 121 WEST CHURCH STREET, Elmira, NY, 14901.
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