First Baptist Church

About this church

First Baptist Church Athens begins Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 10:15, with in-person and online participation. Wednesday offers Bible study at 11:00 a.m. and an evening gathering at 6:00. Music is led by the Celebration Choir and other ensembles, while children age four through sixth grade have their own energetic worship service at 10:15. Nursery care is available for infants through age three during Sunday and Wednesday activities.

The U Matter ministry is a standout resource for children with disabilities and their families. Trained volunteers, individual aides, a sensory room, portable equipment, and a separate teaching room help children participate at the level that fits them. Families are encouraged to share needs before visiting, and Sunday respite care can be arranged by request. Wednesday Music and Missions combines children's choirs with practical mission learning from September through May. The congregation also offers preschool, senior-adult, prayer, discipleship, and service ministries. For parents who have struggled to find an accessible church environment, the published accommodations and willingness to plan individually provide far more useful information than a generic statement that everyone is welcome.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Complete Sunday and Wednesday schedule · U Matter accessibility, sensory room, and respite · Church leadership and identity · Music and worship ministry

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