The Historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg (originally named African Baptist Church), established in 1776 by both free and enslaved blacks, has gained prominent national and international recognition as home to one of America's oldest continuous congregations organized by African Americans. History traces its origin to brush arbor meetings held in 1776 at a nearby plantation. On Sunday, October 14, 2018, the Historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg will celebrate its 242nd anniversary. The Church's Anniversary celebrations with be held during the 11:00 AM worship service and a special 3:00 PM worship service where all are invited to attend.
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Virginia's Poet Laureate Henry Hart Rings Freedom Bell
Henry Hart, the Mildred and J.B. Hickman Professor of English and Humanities, who officially became the commonwealth's 17th poet laureate rang the Freedom Bell at the Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia for freedom, equality...
The Historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg Celebrates its 242nd Church Anniversary
The Historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg (originally named African Baptist Church), established in 1776 by both free and enslaved blacks, has gained prominent national and international recognition as home to one of America's oldest...
Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors Features Alvene Conyers and Rev. Dr. Julie Grace
Read about our own members Alvene Conyers and Rev. Dr. Julie Grace who can trace their history back hundreds of years, sharing family pasts that include extensive community service in Williamsburg. They speak of of being embraced by this area...
Williamsburg Community Chapel - Kingdom Mission: Witness
The Williamsburg Community Chapel's Sunday morning worship service welcomed members of the First Baptist Church Steering Committee to thank them for their generous donation.
First Baptist Church Launches the Let Freedom Ring Foundation
The National Council of Negro Women was started in 1938 by Mary McLeod Bethune, a daughter of a former slave and a civil rights activist. The organization was created to give African American Women a platform to fight for jobs, anti-lynching...