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First Baptist Church

Baptist · Galveston, TX

Location822 23rd St
Worship and gatheringsSunday School — 9:15 a.m.

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About this church

First Baptist Church of Galveston begins Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. Services combine contemporary songs and traditional hymns with prayer and Scripture-centered teaching intended for everyday application. The church describes worship as participatory rather than a performance, with the music team helping people from varied backgrounds engage together. Children from birth through fifth grade have age-appropriate Bible lessons, music, play, and storytelling in rooms with secure check-in and background-checked volunteers.

Founded in January 1840 after missionary James Huckins stopped in Galveston, the congregation is one of Texas's oldest Baptist churches. Its public story emphasizes continuing ministry through seasons of growth, loss, challenge, and renewal rather than treating history as a museum piece. Local missions support families, service projects, and partner organizations across the island, while global work includes missionaries, giving, prayer, and trips. Student, college, adult, and music ministries provide further connections. Newcomers can attend Sunday School before worship for a smaller-group introduction or come directly to the 10:30 service, knowing children's safety procedures and the general worship style in advance.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Current Sunday schedule and ministry overview · Worship music and teaching style · Children's programs and safety · Congregational history since 1840

Service times

Sunday School — 9:15 a.m.
Sunday morning worship — 10:30 a.m.

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Location

822 23rd StGalveston, TX 77550-2204
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