About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 7535 NORTH CHICAGO AVENUE, Portland, OR, 97203. The First Baptist Church parish office answers at +15032861333.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 7535 NORTH CHICAGO AVENUE, Portland, OR, 97203. The building sits at coordinates 45.60355, -122.73792, placing it in Portland, OR 97203.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 97203 area around First Baptist Church is home to 33,327 residents with a median household income of $74,493 and a median age of 33.2 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.
First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 16000604, added to the Register on 2016-09-06.
Read the official NPS nomination for 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 7535 NORTH CHICAGO AVENUE, Portland, OR, 97203.
- Is First Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 16000604, added 2016-09-06.
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