About New First Baptist Church
New First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 2720 TURNPIKE ROAD, Portsmouth, VA, 23707. You can reach New First Baptist Church at +17573996730.
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 New First Baptist Church located?
New First Baptist Church is located at 2720 TURNPIKE ROAD, Portsmouth, VA, 23707. The building sits at coordinates 36.82848, -76.33381, placing it in Portsmouth, VA 23707.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around New First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 23707 area around New First Baptist Church is home to 14,254 residents with a median household income of $49,363 and a median age of 38.2 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 New First 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about New First Baptist Church
- What denomination is New First Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is New First Baptist Church located?
- New First Baptist Church is located at 2720 TURNPIKE ROAD, Portsmouth, VA, 23707.
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