About First Baptist Church Cambridge
First Baptist Church Cambridge is a Baptist Churches church located at 5 MAGAZINE STREET, Cambridge, MA, 02139. You can reach First Baptist Church Cambridge at +16173543062.
Where is First Baptist Church Cambridge located?
First Baptist Church Cambridge is located at 5 MAGAZINE STREET, Cambridge, MA, 02139. The building sits at coordinates 42.36484, -71.10520, placing it in Cambridge, MA 02139.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 276 ft
- Private parking 295 ft
- Customers free parking 305 ft
- Private parking 318 ft
- City Lot 8 400 ft
- River St @ Green St · MBTA 89 ft
- Stop Position 161 ft
- Western Ave @ Green St · MBTA 174 ft
- Green St @ Magazine St · MBTA 217 ft
- Central Square · MBTA 417 ft
- Andala Coffee House · arab 154 ft
- India Pavilion · indian 236 ft
- Chilacates 400 ft
- bb.q Chicken · korean, chicken 449 ft
- Shanghai Fresh · asian 568 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 31, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church Cambridge
The ZIP code 02139 area around First Baptist Church Cambridge is home to 39,856 residents with a median household income of $117,124 and a median age of 29.8 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 Cambridge
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.
First Baptist Church Cambridge on the National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Church Cambridge is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 75000249, added to the Register on 1975-04-14.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church Cambridge →
Your Sunday at First Baptist Church Cambridge
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church Cambridge
- What denomination is First Baptist Church Cambridge?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church Cambridge located?
- First Baptist Church Cambridge is located at 5 MAGAZINE STREET, Cambridge, MA, 02139.
- Is First Baptist Church Cambridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 75000249, added 1975-04-14.
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