About First Baptist Church in Newton
First Baptist Church in Newton is a Baptist Churches parish located at 848 BEACON STREET, Newton, MA, 02459. The First Baptist Church in Newton parish office answers at +16172442997.
n 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.
Where is First Baptist Church in Newton located?
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.
- Parking 1086 ft
- Public parking 1122 ft
- Parker St @ Hagen Rd · MBTA 938 ft
- Parker St @ Hagen Rd · MBTA 965 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 4, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church in Newton
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
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 in Newton on the National Register of Historic Places
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.
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Your Sunday at First Baptist Church in Newton
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church in Newton
- What denomination is First Baptist Church in Newton?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church in Newton located?
- The parish is located at 848 BEACON STREET, Newton, MA, 02459.
- Is First Baptist Church in Newton on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 82002746, added 1982-04-15.
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