About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 317 BRIGHTON AVENUE, Bessemer, AL, 35020. You can reach First Baptist Church at +12054261691.
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Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 317 BRIGHTON AVENUE, Bessemer, AL, 35020. The building sits at coordinates 33.40483, -86.95397, placing it in Bessemer, AL 35020.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 35020 area around First Baptist Church is home to 25,713 residents with a median household income of $31,257 and a median age of 38.9 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 317 BRIGHTON AVENUE, Bessemer, AL, 35020.
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