About Second Baptist Church
Second Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 816 3RD ST NW, Washington, DC, 20001. You can reach Second Baptist Church at +12028420233.
ue to renovations, 11am Sunday Worship Services are temporarily being held at: Howard University Divinity School 1400 Shepherd Street NE Washington, DC 20017 Phone: (202) 806-0500
Where is Second Baptist Church located?
Second Baptist Church is located at 816 3RD ST NW, Washington, DC, 20001. The building sits at coordinates 38.90077, -77.01552, placing it in Washington, DC 20001.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Second Baptist Church
The ZIP code 20001 area around Second Baptist Church is home to 44,056 residents with a median household income of $133,211 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 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 churches 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 04000625, added to the Register on 2004-06-30.
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Second Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Second Baptist Church
- What denomination is Second Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Second Baptist Church located?
- Second Baptist Church is located at 816 3RD ST NW, Washington, DC, 20001.
- Is Second Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 04000625, added 2004-06-30.
- What is the architecture of Second Baptist Church?
- Second Baptist Church is designed by Appleton P. Clark, Jr..
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