Everyone is Welcome at First Baptist Church of Peoria

'I'm Chris. This was the church I grew up in.
When I married Rennie the church
embraced him too. We’ve always
felt welcomed, loved and accepted here!'

Chris Hall

'I came to First Baptist Church
because my family did.
But now First Baptist is my family.'

Tim & Lisa Austin

'At its very best church becomes
a touchstone. A community. A home
away from home. And certainly
First Baptist Church is that for us.'

Upcoming Events

Contemporary Issues Class - February 16, 2020

'Addressing Violence Prevention with Common Sense Gun Safety Measures'

A mother and son who are active in Moms Demand Action will speak February 16, 2020.

Katie Jones, a psychotherapist with the OSF Strive Trauma Recovery Program, and her son, Gus Steinberg Jones, a Richwoods High School Senior, will speak at the Contemporary issues Class at 11:15 am after the Sunday church service. For more info …

WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY:

A Different Kind of Baptist Church!

There are a lot of churches out there. At First Baptist we do our best to be a loving, inclusive, merciful, community of faith.

If you are looking for a church that wants you to ask questions and to read the Bible with both your brain and heart, then come visit.
If you are looking for a church that chooses mercy over judgment, equality over prejudice, and mystery over certainty, then come visit.
If you are looking for a church that cares about embracing all people as image-bearers of God, then come visit.
If you have doubt, fear, or pain, you are not alone. We have all those things too.
Come visit and we will find hope, freedom, and healing together.

Engaging minds and hearts.

Upcoming Events

Contemporary Issues Class - February 16, 2020

'Addressing Violence Prevention with Common Sense Gun Safety Measures'

A mother and son who are active in Moms Demand Action will speak February 16, 2020.

WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY:

A Different Kind of Baptist Church!

Come visit and we will find hope, freedom, and healing together.

Perhaps First Baptist is the church you have been looking for.

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