About First Baptist Church

Established in 1812, First Baptist has a long history of service to our congregation, our community, and the world. We are the largest American Baptist congregation in New England.

First Baptist is broadly ecumenical and open in its membership, welcoming all God's people into our congregation.Our members, who have come from a variety of Christian traditions, find in First Baptist a place where all may serve Christ together. We appreciate the uniqueness of, and strive to include, everyone into the full life of First Baptist Church.

The life of First Baptist reflects the influence of  the diverse backgrounds of our members. Worship is held in high regard and each gathering reflects the integrity of thorough preparation and sincere dedication to the principle of honoring God with the very best that we have to give. The ministry of music holds a very special place in the hearts of our congregation and in our worships services.

We believe worship is intended to be a time for spiritual reflection and gifted expression. It is a time for discerning God's word and direction in the midst of the contemporary complexities of our world.

The pulpit stands at the heart of our worship in keeping with the historic Protestant approach to honoring the Word, while the traditional Baptist freedoms of Pulpit and Pew continue to be guarded and cherished.

The gathered community, celebrating the love of God, the grace of Jesus Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit...this is how we understand our call to be a worshipping people. 

Grotonwood All-Church Retreat, June 2007. Click to enlarge