About First Community Baptist Church
First Community Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 17357 KLINGER STREET, Detroit, MI, 48212. The First Community Baptist Church parish office answers at +13138934275.
First Baptist Church (Detroit)
The former First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church building located at 8601 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Built in 1909, it was designed by architect Guy J. Vinton in the Late Gothic Revival style. It is now the Peoples Community Church. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 1982.
Where is First Community Baptist Church located?
First Community Baptist Church is located at 17357 KLINGER STREET, Detroit, MI, 48212. The building sits at coordinates 42.42183, -83.06827, placing it in Detroit, MI 48212.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 597 ft
- Public parking 692 ft
- Public parking 837 ft
- Public parking 906 ft
- Conant / Carpenter (NB) 459 ft
- Stop Position 482 ft
- Stop Position 646 ft
- Conant / Garvin (SB) 666 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 1, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Community Baptist Church
The ZIP code 48212 area around First Community Baptist Church is home to 43,213 residents with a median household income of $37,309 and a median age of 30.1 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 Community Baptist Church
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.
Your Sunday at First Community Baptist Church
Questions and answers about First Community Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Community Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Community Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 17357 KLINGER STREET, Detroit, MI, 48212.
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