About Union Baptist Church
Union Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 405 WEST 7TH STREET, Cincinnati, OH, 45203. You can reach Union Baptist Church at +15133813858.
Union Baptist Church (Cincinnati, Ohio)
The Union Baptist Church is Cincinnati's oldest black church. The church was founded on July 14, 1831. They had their first meeting in a building on Third Street, between Elm and Plum Streets, downtown. The members built a church on Central Avenue and called Rev. David Leroy Nickens of Chillicothe, Ohio as its first pastor. By the end of its first decade, the church had grown sufficiently to require a new building and by 1839, moved to a new location on Baker Street, where they remained for twenty-five years. Nickens was succeeded by Rev. Charles Satchell in 1838, who in turn was succeeded by William P. Newman in...
Where is Union Baptist Church located?
Union Baptist Church is located at 405 WEST 7TH STREET, Cincinnati, OH, 45203. The building sits at coordinates 39.10238, -84.52071, placing it in Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 92 ft
- Public parking 180 ft
- Public parking 335 ft
- Private parking 348 ft
- All Right Parking Garage 466 ft
- Bus stop 745 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 16, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Union 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 Union Baptist Church
Questions and answers about Union Baptist Church
- What denomination is Union Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Union Baptist Church located?
- Union Baptist Church is located at 405 WEST 7TH STREET, Cincinnati, OH, 45203.
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