"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,
give thanks to all circumstances; for this is the
will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Welcome to
First Baptist Church ​​
Please join us as we gather to hear God's word, sing His praises, and thank Him for the gift of His precious Son Jesus Christ, for by His grace we are saved.
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Sunday Worship Services 10 a.m.
250 High Street
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
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​​Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month.
Advent Events November 30, to December 28, 2025
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*From Sunday, November 30 through Sunday, December 28, the worship services will begin at 10 a.m.
* Get your best holiday casserole ready! Celebrate Advent by enjoying a potluck meal in the fellowship hall on Sunday, December 7, immediately after the morning worship service.
* You are invited to meet together for in-home Advent prayer groups on Tuesday, December 2, 9, and 16 at 6:30 p.m. in homes around Bristol. The December 2nd meeting will be held at Pastor Jake and Rachel's home, 26 San Miguel Drive, Bristol.
* Christmas Eve Worship: Please bring your family, friends and neighbors to celebrate the birth of Christ at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary for a candlelight service that will include Scripture readings and Christmas carols. Come prepared to make a special donation for the James Children’s Home in India, a ministry by a local ABCORI pastor for indigent girls.
Get Involved
First Baptist Church serves friends, members, and the wider East Bay community with many outreach programs. All neighbors are invited to attend women's small groups, Bible studies, and youth group. Each year our congregation works to help fund the East Bay Food Pantry. In the past we have organized coat drives, and participated with Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Ministries for children worldwide. With funding from local foundations we provide help to our neighbors in need with fuel, food, utilities etc. and much more!
We often join with neighboring Mount Hope Church in fellowship, youth group activities, and sharing of sanctuary space.
Special programs in the past include the Atwater & Donnelly Trio who performed Rise Up, Bright Morning Star! Songs and Hymns of Hope and Joy, and also country music veteran Daryl Mosley who sings about small town life, faith, and family. Both events were free to the community, with a free will offering dedicated to the East Bay Food Pantry.
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