Chicopee Baptist Church

About this church

Chicopee Baptist Church in Gainesville holds Bible-study small groups for preschoolers through adults at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by in-person and online worship at 10:30. Children begin worship in the sanctuary with the congregation before leaving for their own lesson, while students meet Sundays at 10:00 and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The church’s “one heartbeat” language reflects an effort to bring generations and backgrounds together rather than operate as disconnected programs.

The congregation grew directly from Chicopee Village and its textile mill. Its first services met in the plant’s cloth room in 1927, and Chicopee Baptist was constituted in 1928 to serve mill workers and their families. Local ministry still carries that neighborhood emphasis: a church-office pantry and clothing closet assists about 15 families monthly and opens on the second and fourth Fridays, with weekday help available by calling first. The church also transports local children, provides meals and school or Christmas supplies, and hosts village events. Chicopee is at 13 First Street. Pantry visitors should call for current hours, while worship guests can use the livestream for a preview.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official website and Sunday worship · Mill-village origins and congregational history · Small-group and worship schedule · Children’s Sunday format

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Food pantry and clothing closet — second and fourth Fridays; call for details

Location