About San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church
San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 1524 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94133. You can reach San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church at +14159820225.
First Chinese Baptist Church of San Francisco
The First Chinese Baptist Church is a historic American Baptist church located in the Chinatown region of San Francisco. Founded in 1880 to serve recently immigrated Chinese-Americans, the church had a tumultuous early history due to two schisms, Sinophobia, and the destruction of the original building. In the modern era, the church serves both long-term residents and new generations of immigrants.
Where is San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church located?
San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church is located at 1524 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94133. The building sits at coordinates 37.79883, -122.41033, placing it in San Francisco, CA 94133.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public paid parking 128 ft
- Public parking 886 ft
- Little Garden · chinese 243 ft
- Firenze by Night 374 ft
- Cavalli Cafe · coffee_shop 377 ft
- Compton's Coffe House · coffee_shop 404 ft
- Spuntino 413 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 8, 2026.
What to expect at a service at San Francisco Chinese 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 San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church
Questions and answers about San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church
- What denomination is San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church located?
- San Francisco Chinese Baptist Church is located at 1524 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94133.
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