About Roger Williams Baptist Church
Roger Williams Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 9 RIVER ROAD, North Providence, RI, 02911. You can reach Roger Williams Baptist Church at +14018317769.
First Baptist Church in America
The First Baptist Church in America, also known as the First Baptist Church of Providence or the First Baptist Meetinghouse, is the oldest church in Rhode Island and the oldest Baptist church in the United States and the Americas. The church was established in 1638 by Roger Williams in Providence, Rhode Island. The present church building was erected between 1774 and 1775 and held its first meetings in May 1775. It is located at 75 North Main Street in Providence's College Hill neighborhood. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.
Where is Roger Williams Baptist Church located?
Roger Williams Baptist Church is located at 9 RIVER ROAD, North Providence, RI, 02911. The building sits at coordinates 41.86633, -71.45387, placing it in North Providence, RI 02911.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 971 ft
- Douglas before Amelia · RIPTA 666 ft
- Douglas opposite River · RIPTA 745 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 31, 2026.
The neighborhood around Roger Williams Baptist Church
The ZIP code 02911 area around Roger Williams Baptist Church is home to 15,866 residents with a median household income of $78,115 and a median age of 38.1 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 Roger Williams 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.
Your Sunday at Roger Williams Baptist Church
Questions and answers about Roger Williams Baptist Church
- What denomination is Roger Williams Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Roger Williams Baptist Church located?
- Roger Williams Baptist Church is located at 9 RIVER ROAD, North Providence, RI, 02911.
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