First Baptist Church of Boston

About First Baptist Church of Boston

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First Baptist Church of Boston is a Baptist Churches church located at 110 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, Boston, MA, 02116. First Baptist Church of Boston was founded in 1872. You can reach First Baptist Church of Boston at +16172673148.

First Baptist Church of Boston through the years

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1. 1872 Founded
2. 1972-02-23 Added to the National Register

Where is First Baptist Church of Boston located?

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First Baptist Church of Boston is located at 110 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, Boston, MA, 02116. The building sits at coordinates 42.35193, -71.07618, placing it in Boston, MA 02116.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at First Baptist Church of Boston

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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 of Boston on the National Register of Historic Places

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First Baptist Church of Boston is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 72000146, added to the Register on 1972-02-23.

Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Church of Boston →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church of Boston

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

• Central Lansing United Methodist Church Lansing, MI
• Central Presbyterian Church Denver, CO
• Church of the Epiphany Chicago, IL · est. 1885
• Saint Luke's United Methodist Church Dubuque, IA
• Central Presbyterian Church St Paul, MN

Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church of Boston

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5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1872 are indexed in Churches List.

• First Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
• Saint Mary's Church Hamilton Village Philadelphia, PA
• Grace Church Newton, MA
• First United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
• People's Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA

First Baptist Church of Boston by the numbers

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Questions and answers about First Baptist Church of Boston

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What denomination is First Baptist Church of Boston?

This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.

Where is First Baptist Church of Boston located?

First Baptist Church of Boston is located at 110 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, Boston, MA, 02116.

When was First Baptist Church of Boston founded?

Founded in 1872.

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

Yes — NRHP reference 72000146, added 1972-02-23.

What is the architecture of First Baptist Church of Boston?

First Baptist Church of Boston is a Richardsonian Romanesque building, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.

Photographs of First Baptist Church of Boston

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