I’m new here!

We’re glad you came to our website. We invite you to come and check us out in person. In the meantime, browse around this website and discover how we’re trying to put God’s love in action.

What kind of church is this? You’re probably wondering about what we believe, our values and what draws us together as a congregation. If so, begin exploring here…

Where are you located? Our church is located wherever two or three of our members gather to pray, worship, serve or just enjoy one another’s company. Our building is located at the corner of Monument Avenue and the Boulevard, in Richmond’s historic Fan District. Here’s a map and directions…

What times are the services? There’s something going on at Richmond’s First Baptist Church seven days a week. But here’s the basic schedule for Sundays and Wednesdays… If you want to see the complete church calendar, click here. You'll find a calendar for each ministry area on that ministry's web page.

Where do I park? Parking can be a bit of a challenge in the Fan. But we’ve reserved some spots for first-time guests right next to the building in the Mulberry Street parking lot. Valet parking is also available in the Mulberry lot. We also have a big parking lot at the corner of Monument & Robinson. And you can park free in the parking deck behind the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (two blocks away), or behind the Virginia Historical Society (one block away) and ride the shuttle bus, which runs all Sunday morning. Here’s a map…

What about my children? Your children will find a secure, welcoming and nourishing environment at Richmond's First Baptist Church. Here are some details that will help with your first visit…

How are you organized? Our congregation is organized around a “missional model” – which means that we’re focused on putting God’s love into action, working where and how God calls us to help bring heaven to earth. Here are some more details…

How can I get involved? Glad you asked! There are plenty of ways to put God’s love into action through Richmond’s First Baptist Church.
We invite you to check out a few of them…

What does it mean to be a Christian? The basics...

How do I become a member of the church? The church is made up of people who claim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. If you're interested in exploring membership in Richmond's First Baptist Church, the best place to start is the Connections Class. Check out the specific membership requirements...