About Old Sardis Baptist Church
Old Sardis Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 1240 4TH PLACE NORTH, Birmingham, AL, 35204. You can reach Old Sardis Baptist Church at +12053224362.
Sardis Baptist Church (Birmingham, Alabama)
Sardis Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, also known as Old Sardis Baptist Church was built around 1910. The church as the location where the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights was created at a mass meeting of over 1,000 people on June 5, 1956. Its pastor, the Reverend Robert L. Alford, was one of the founders of the organization. The church building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Where is Old Sardis Baptist Church located?
Old Sardis Baptist Church is located at 1240 4TH PLACE NORTH, Birmingham, AL, 35204. The building sits at coordinates 33.52454, -86.82956, placing it in Birmingham, AL 35204.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Old Sardis 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Old Sardis Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- 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
Old Sardis Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Old Sardis Baptist Church
- What denomination is Old Sardis Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Old Sardis Baptist Church located?
- Old Sardis Baptist Church is located at 1240 4TH PLACE NORTH, Birmingham, AL, 35204.
- What is the architecture of Old Sardis Baptist Church?
- Old Sardis Baptist Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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