About First Baptist Church South
First Baptist Church South is a Baptist Churches church located at 1445 CENTER AVENUE, Portsmouth, VA, 23704. You can reach First Baptist Church South at +17573973948.
First Baptist Church (Petersburg, Virginia)
First Baptist Church was the first Baptist church in Petersburg, Virginia; one of the first African-American Baptist congregations in the United States, and one of the oldest black churches in the nation. It established one of the first local schools for black children in the nation.
Where is First Baptist Church South located?
First Baptist Church South is located at 1445 CENTER AVENUE, Portsmouth, VA, 23704. The building sits at coordinates 36.82670, -76.31203, placing it in Portsmouth, VA 23704.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church South
The ZIP code 23704 area around First Baptist Church South is home to 18,125 residents with a median household income of $43,680 and a median age of 35.9 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 South
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.
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church South
- What denomination is First Baptist Church South?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church South located?
- First Baptist Church South is located at 1445 CENTER AVENUE, Portsmouth, VA, 23704.
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