First Baptist Church in Newton

About First Baptist Church in Newton

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First Baptist Church in Newton is a Baptist Churches church located at 848 BEACON STREET, Newton, MA, 02459. First Baptist Church in Newton was founded in 1888. You can reach First Baptist Church in Newton at +16172442997.

An American Baptist Church, founded July 5, 1780. This congregation, believing God's love and grace are offered to all to be shared and celebrated by all, welcomes persons of every age, race, sexual orientation, denomination, cultural background, and economic means as vital and integral members of God's family.

First Baptist Church in Newton through the years

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1. 1888 Founded
2. 1982-04-15 Added to the National Register

Where is First Baptist Church in Newton located?

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First Baptist Church in Newton is located at 848 BEACON STREET, Newton, MA, 02459. The building sits at coordinates 42.33012, -71.19627, placing it in Newton, MA 02459.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 31, 2026.

The neighborhood around First Baptist Church in Newton

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The ZIP code 02459 area around First Baptist Church in Newton is home to 19,182 residents with a median household income of $210,785 and a median age of 45.5 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 in Newton

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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 in Newton on the National Register of Historic Places

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First Baptist Church in Newton is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 82002746, added to the Register on 1982-04-15.

Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church in Newton →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church in Newton

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5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

• Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
• Old St. Patricks Chicago, IL
• St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
• Saint Peter's Cathedral Scranton, PA · est. 1884
• Ascension Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1897

Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church in Newton

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5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1888 are indexed in Churches List.

• Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
• Lake View Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL
• First Lutheran Church Pittsburgh, PA
• Cathedral of All Saints Albany, NY
• Jan Hus Presbyterian Church New York City, NY

Your Sunday at First Baptist Church in Newton

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First Baptist Church in Newton by the numbers

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Questions and answers about First Baptist Church in Newton

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What denomination is First Baptist Church in Newton?

This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.

Where is First Baptist Church in Newton located?

First Baptist Church in Newton is located at 848 BEACON STREET, Newton, MA, 02459.

When was First Baptist Church in Newton founded?

Founded in 1888.

Is First Baptist Church in Newton on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes — NRHP reference 82002746, added 1982-04-15.

What is the architecture of First Baptist Church in Newton?

First Baptist Church in Newton is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by John Lyman Faxon.

Photographs of First Baptist Church in Newton

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