About First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh
First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh is a Baptist Churches church located at 159 NORTH BELLEFIELD AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh was founded in 1912. You can reach First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh at +14126210500.
First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh is one of 721 churches we list in Pittsburgh, among 17,007 across Pennsylvania. It falls within Allegheny County and the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. It is counted among 102 Baptist Churches churches in Pittsburgh, part of 1,672 in the Baptist Churches tradition across Pennsylvania. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival, attributed to Bertram Goodhue.
Where is First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh located?
First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh is located at 159 NORTH BELLEFIELD AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. The building sits at coordinates 40.44755, -79.95247, placing it in Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 159 North Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
- Coordinates
- 40.447553, -79.952467
- Latitude
- 40.447553
- Longitude
- -79.952467
- Directions
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The neighborhood around First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh
The ZIP code 15213 area around First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh is home to 29,410 residents with a median household income of $28,790 and a median age of 21.1 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 of Pitttsburgh
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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1912 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Nicholas of Tolentine (Italian) Philadelphia, PA
- Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland, CA
- Saint Mary Catholic Church Wilmington, NC
- Tremont Baptist Church Bronx, NY
- Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Chicago, IL
First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh
- What denomination is First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh located?
- First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh is located at 159 NORTH BELLEFIELD AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.
- When was First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh founded?
- Founded in 1912.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh?
- First Baptist Church of Pitttsburgh is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Bertram Goodhue.
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