About Shorter Avenue Baptist Church
Shorter Avenue Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Rome, Georgia located at 1410 Shorter Ave NW, Rome, GA 30165. As of April 2026, Shorter Avenue Baptist Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 18 Google reviews. The Shorter Avenue Baptist Church parish office answers at (706) 234-8266.
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Montgomery, Alabama, United States, affiliated with the Progressive National Baptist Convention. The church was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1974 because of its importance in the civil rights movement and American history. In 1978 the official name was changed to the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was pastor there and helped organize the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955 during the civil rights era. The church is located steps away from the Alabama State Capitol.
When does Shorter Avenue Baptist Church hold services?
Shorter Avenue Baptist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 AM–1 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM, Wednesday 9 AM–1 PM. All times are local to Rome, GA.
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–1 PM
Where is Shorter Avenue Baptist Church located?
Shorter Avenue Baptist Church is located at 1410 Shorter Ave NW, Rome, GA 30165. The building sits at coordinates 34.26823, -85.21102, placing it in Rome, GA 30165.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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The neighborhood around Shorter Avenue Baptist Church
The ZIP code 30165 area around Shorter Avenue Baptist Church is home to 42,146 residents with a median household income of $58,553 and a median age of 36.7 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 Shorter Avenue 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Shorter Avenue Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Renaissance Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Holy Redeemer Church Detroit, MI
- Saint Mary of the Angels Church Chicago, IL
- Sacred Heart Detroit, MI · est. 1875
- Immaculate Conception Church Chicago, IL · est. 1899
- Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church Bronx, NY
Your Sunday at Shorter Avenue Baptist Church
Shorter Avenue Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Shorter Avenue Baptist Church
- What denomination is Shorter Avenue Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- What are the service times at Shorter Avenue Baptist Church?
- Published hours: Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 AM–1 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM, Wednesday 9 AM–1 PM
- What is the phone number for Shorter Avenue Baptist Church?
- You can reach the parish at (706) 234-8266.
- Where is Shorter Avenue Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 1410 Shorter Ave NW, Rome, GA 30165.
- How do visitors rate Shorter Avenue Baptist Church?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 18 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Shorter Avenue Baptist Church?
- Shorter Avenue Baptist Church is a Renaissance Revival architecture building.
- Is Shorter Avenue Baptist Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Shorter Avenue Baptist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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