Church profile
Central Baptist Church
Baptist · Pittsburgh, PA
Baptist in Pittsburgh
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About this church
Central Baptist Church is a historic Hill District congregation founded in 1891. Its first-party history connects Christian faith with Pittsburgh’s African American community, civil rights, social justice, education, family life, and neighborhood service. More than thirty ministries span worship, music, youth, women, men, Christian education, health, outreach, and other forms of congregational care, giving this listing a much richer local identity than its common name alone conveys.
The current event calendar lists youth Bible study Sunday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with adult Bible study Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00. Those hours are supported by dated August 26 and August 30, 2026 entries rather than a permanent schedule statement, so visitors should verify the next date instead of assuming every week is identical. The extended published worship window suggests people should allow more than a short hour, but it is an event duration—not a promise that every service ends at 12:30. Newcomers can use the ministry directory to identify a relevant group and the vision page to understand the church’s emphasis on spiritual growth, justice, and community impact.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and current congregation · 1891 history, Hill District context, and civic ministry · Vision, spiritual growth, justice, and community emphasis · Ministry directory and age-specific opportunities
Service times
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Location
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3400 Dawson St
Great Vespers — Saturday 5:00 PM
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Sunday Divine Liturgy — 10:00 AM
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418 Maxwell Drive
Adult Bible Study — 9:15 AM
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Sunday Worship — 11:00 AM (North Campus)
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