The sound of the Freedom Bell will take on new meaning Sunday, when it will be rung as part of a ceremony to kick off First Baptist Church of Williamsburg’s “Beyond February” campaign.
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First Baptist Church to ring in new focus on African American History
The sound of the Freedom Bell will take on new meaning Sunday, when it will be rung as part of a ceremony to kick off First Baptist Church of Williamsburg’s “Beyond February” campaign.
We Have Completely Lost Our Politeness and Social Etiquette
The US used to be defined as a multiracial society where people were unified by American national identity. Today, as morality, civil rights and respect for difference of opinion is fading, society is disintegrating into sub-group identities...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made a stop in Williamsburg on the Path to Civil Rights
On a summer day in 1962, spectators filled First Baptist Church on Scotland Street in Williamsburg with a crowd so large it spilled onto the street. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited the church on June 26 of that year, addressing the group of...
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Historic First Baptist Church joined by Bruton Parish celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM. The celebration focused on Dr. King's quote that "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only...
Beyond the Walls of First Baptist Church of Williamsburg
The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg held its 5th Annual Soulful Breakfast sponsored by the Men and Women's Fellowships (Mr. Donald Hill & Rev. Juanita Graham, Chairs). The event included a panel discussion titled "Beyond the Walls...