About Second Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Los Angeles, California located at 2412 Griffith Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, United States. Second Baptist Church was founded in 1926. As of April 2026, Second Baptist Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 30 Google reviews. The Second Baptist Church parish office answers at +12137480318.
econd Baptist Church is a Baptist Church located in South Los Angeles, California. The current Lombardy Romanesque Revival building was built in 1926 and has been listed as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Second Baptist Church (Los Angeles)
Second Baptist Church is a Baptist Church located in South Los Angeles, California. The current Lombardy Romanesque Revival building was built in 1926 and has been listed as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (1978) and on the National Register of Historic Places (2009). The church has been an important force in the Civil Rights Movement, hosting national conventions of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Persons ("NAACP") in 1928, 1942, and 1949, and also serving as the site of important speeches by Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and others. It is affiliated with the American Baptis...
Second Baptist Church through the years
- 1926 Founded
- October 18, 1978 Added to the National Register
When does Second Baptist Church hold services?
Second Baptist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–3 pm, Thursday 9 am–3 pm, Friday 9 am–3 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8 am–2 pm, Monday 9 am–3 pm, Tuesday 9 am–3 pm. All times are local to Los Angeles, CA.
- Wednesday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Friday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 8 am–2 pm
- Monday
- 9 am–3 pm
- Tuesday
- 9 am–3 pm
Where is Second Baptist Church located?
Second Baptist Church is located at 2412 Griffith Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, United States. The building sits at coordinates 34.02134, -118.25642, placing it in Los Angeles, CA 90011.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 318 ft
- Griffith & 23rd · DASH 381 ft
- Griffith & 23rd · DASH 400 ft
- Adams & Griffith · DASH 551 ft
- Adams & Griffith · Metro Local 571 ft
- Adams & Griffith · DASH 610 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Second Baptist Church
The ZIP code 90011 area around Second Baptist Church is home to 106,042 residents with a median household income of $51,819 and a median age of 30.6 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 Second 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Second Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Second Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 09000151, added to the Register on October 18, 1978.
Read the official NPS nomination for Second Baptist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Second Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Sacred Heart Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Saint John Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL · est. 1905
Churches founded the same year as Second Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1926 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Mary Los Angeles, CA
- Nativity of Blessed V.m. Grand Island, NE
- Fort Caroline Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Southside Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
- Riverside Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL
Your Sunday at Second Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Second Baptist Church
- What denomination is Second Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- What are the service times at Second Baptist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–3 pm, Thursday 9 am–3 pm, Friday 9 am–3 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8 am–2 pm, Monday 9 am–3 pm, Tuesday 9 am–3 pm
- Where is Second Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 2412 Griffith Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011, United States.
- When was Second Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1926.
- Is Second Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 09000151, added October 18, 1978.
- How do visitors rate Second Baptist Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 30 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Second Baptist Church?
- Second Baptist Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Paul R. Williams.
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