About Polite Temple Baptist Church
Polite Temple Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 38 EAST PRICE STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. Polite Temple Baptist Church was founded in 1852. You can reach Polite Temple Baptist Church at +12158432434.
Where is Polite Temple Baptist Church located?
Polite Temple Baptist Church is located at 38 EAST PRICE STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. The building sits at coordinates 40.03699, -75.17499, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 92 ft
- Public parking 112 ft
- Public parking 217 ft
- Private parking 522 ft
- Public parking 705 ft
- Germantown · SEPTA 912 ft
- Germantown · SEPTA 919 ft
- Germantown · SEPTA 942 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around Polite Temple Baptist Church
The ZIP code 19144 area around Polite Temple Baptist Church is home to 47,454 residents with a median household income of $41,078 and a median age of 33.1 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 Polite Temple 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 founded the same year as Polite Temple Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1852 are indexed in Churches List.
- Most Holy Redeemer Church New York City, NY
- Childs Memorial Baptist Church Philadelphia, PA
- Episcopal Chapel of Saint Francis Los Angeles, CA
- Saint Michael's Church of the Angel Detroit, MI
- New Bethel Baptist Church Los Angeles, CA
Your Sunday at Polite Temple Baptist Church
Polite Temple Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Polite Temple Baptist Church
- What denomination is Polite Temple Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Polite Temple Baptist Church located?
- Polite Temple Baptist Church is located at 38 EAST PRICE STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19144.
- When was Polite Temple Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1852.
- What is the architecture of Polite Temple Baptist Church?
- Polite Temple Baptist Church is designed by Samuel Sloan.
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