How it all started...
First Baptist Church of Los Angeles began in 1874 with a vision to share the gospel to this pioneering, emerging, western city.
Little did the first members realize how their ministry would develop over time, moving from one location to another in downtown Los Angeles until establishing its presence at the corner of Westmoreland Avenue and 8th Street in a building constructed in 1927, now a City Historic-Cultural Monument.
The church is now the home of two worshiping congregations and several non-profit organizations. It is also a site used as a concert venue, for weddings, for movie and television shoots, videography and productions.
First Baptist Church of Los Angeles is re-envisioning a future that will meet the needs of an ever-changing community, and adapt to the challenges of urban neighbors. We invite you to be a vital part of our present and future.
COME and WORSHIP with us. COME and PRAY with us. USE our online resources for worship, Bible Study, and encouragement.
Little did the first members realize how their ministry would develop over time, moving from one location to another in downtown Los Angeles until establishing its presence at the corner of Westmoreland Avenue and 8th Street in a building constructed in 1927, now a City Historic-Cultural Monument.
The church is now the home of two worshiping congregations and several non-profit organizations. It is also a site used as a concert venue, for weddings, for movie and television shoots, videography and productions.
First Baptist Church of Los Angeles is re-envisioning a future that will meet the needs of an ever-changing community, and adapt to the challenges of urban neighbors. We invite you to be a vital part of our present and future.
COME and WORSHIP with us. COME and PRAY with us. USE our online resources for worship, Bible Study, and encouragement.
Expanding the vision...
The history of First Baptist Church of Los Angeles involves many people of international, racial and ethnic backgrounds. We are also a community that looks forward to the new work of God.
Since 1874, First Baptist Church has experienced many seasons of ministry: our future is in the hands of our Good Shepherd Jesus, who calls us to live and share the Gospel of New Life, born of God's Holy Spirit, received in faith and shared through faithful witness.
"We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses... let us therefore run the race that is set before us." (Hebrews 12.1-2).
Since 1874, First Baptist Church has experienced many seasons of ministry: our future is in the hands of our Good Shepherd Jesus, who calls us to live and share the Gospel of New Life, born of God's Holy Spirit, received in faith and shared through faithful witness.
"We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses... let us therefore run the race that is set before us." (Hebrews 12.1-2).
Where we are headed...
We are a caring, diverse, body of believers who seek to follow the leading of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
In our worship, fellowship, learning together, serving together, outreach to the community, and openness to God's presence, we seek to be faithful and friendly.
We are a mix of people, brought into unity by faith and discovery of Jesus as His disciples.
In our worship, fellowship, learning together, serving together, outreach to the community, and openness to God's presence, we seek to be faithful and friendly.
We are a mix of people, brought into unity by faith and discovery of Jesus as His disciples.
