Roger Williams gathered the First Baptist Church in America in 1638 on the bedrock of religious liberty, with its principles of soul freedom and the separation of church and state. Together, we continue our ministry of welcome and liberation.

This congregation honors its Baptist heritage. Many of our members are lifelong Baptists and others come from varied denominational and religious backgrounds. We welcome all people of every age, race, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, cultural background, socio-economic status, mental or physical ability, marital status, and any other distinctions of society. We are diverse people united in Christ. We remain a safe harbor.

First Baptist Church in America
75 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903-1307
401.454.3418

Sunday Bulletin

Calendar of Events

Rev. Janet Cooper Nelson, retired Chaplain of Brown University will bring the message on Sunday, October 12 as part of our celebration of the 250th anniversary of the building of the Meeting House.

Nearly 1/3 of households in Rhode Island experience food insecurity. You can make a difference by bringing nonperishable food to church each Sunday. We will deliver it to Better Lives RI.

Cucumbers, tomatoes and beans are ripening along with the herbs and edible flowers. Help yourself to the bounty. Weather permitting we will be meeting in the garden on Saturday, September 20 at 10:00 to harvest potatoes, begin putting the garden to bed and to pot up some of the natives that need new homes.

We are collecting granola bars, sanitizing wipes, water bottles, cheese/peanut butter crackers, and socks to place into blessing bags that you can hand to homeless people you meet on your travels.

If you'd like to donate supplies or pick up a couple bags to hand out, stop by the office.