First Baptist Church - Oklahoma City, OK
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N 35° 28.815 W 097° 30.965
14S E 634618 N 3927315
One of the lovely old churches north of the downtown area, in what is known as "Church Row."
Waymark Code: WMANF2
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2011
Views: 4
First Baptist Church, located at 1201 N. Robinson, is a large red brick building. The cornerstone was laid in 1910 and reads: "First Baptist Church / 1889 - 1910 / Jesus Christ the Chief Corner Stone." The church held its first service here on February 26, 1911.
The main entrances of the church face west on Robinson. There is a double entrance in mirror image. Each entrance is accessed by a staircase which is parallel to the street, with a brick side wall hiding the stairs from view. The wall at the top step is approximately seven feet from the ground. Each of these staircases leads to a set of arched double doors with a cast stone surround. A brick pilaster topped with a stone peak stands at each side of the entrances.
The building has stone trim and window surrounds. A large, arched stained glass window with iron grill work is centered on the facade. On the south side of the sanctuary, between each window, a brick column projects about 3 feet from the wall. At the southeast corner of the church is a tall, square tower which holds the church bells.
North of the sanctuary is a large gated courtyard with benches and gardens. An entrance into the educational building at the far side can be seen. North of the courtyard is a three-story educational building constructed some time in the 1940s.
* Sunday morning services are at 10:30, with Bible study at 9:15am.
* Wednesday: Supper at 5:00pm followed by Bible Study at 6:00pm
* Wednesday Choir 7:00pm, with Children's program at 6:00pm and Youth at 5:30pm. A Family Gym program is at 7:00pm.
* Thursday at 11:45am is S.A.L.T. (Study and Lunch Together)
Phone: 405-232-4255
Email: info@fbcokc.org
Church office hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-5:00 (Closed for lunch noon-1:00)
Fri 8:30-Noon
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This church is involved in many ministries within the local area. The church offers a bilingual (Spanish/English) ministry, and runs an English Language Center for those wishing to improve their language skills. The building is used also by the United Myanmar Baptist Church.
The inner city is growing rapidly, with more and more people moving back into the downtown and near-town areas, and the church's opportunities for ministry continue to grow.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1910
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 8:30 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
1201 N. Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK US
73103
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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