First Baptist Church East End

About this church

First Baptist Church East End, which calls itself a lighthouse for the community, is located at 3000 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, Virginia. Worship is held on Sunday at 10 a.m., offered both in person and online as a hybrid service. Before worship, East End University, the church's name for Sunday School, meets at 8 a.m. On the first Sunday of the month a Christian Cafe is open after East End University and again after the 10 a.m. service. The church was established in 1896 and moved into its current building in 2007.

Midweek Bible study is offered on Zoom: Firm Foundation Bible Study meets on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., and Noonday Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 12 p.m. The ministry list is long. It includes a meal ministry called 12 Basket, five choirs, a recovery ministry called Free Indeed, Golden Key for senior members, a League of Christian Women, Men's Fellowship, One Flesh for couples, a nurses ministry, an intercessory prayer team, greeters, and a media team that live-streams services. The church describes its approach as passionate worship, radical hospitality, intentional faith development, risk-taking missions and service, and extravagant generosity. Call 757-380-5327 for more information and confirm times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 13, 2026. Sources: Address, phone and weekly schedule · About, history and 10 a.m. worship · Ministries list

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