First African Baptist Church (Richmond, Virginia)

First African Baptist Church
The old church building, now a property of Medical College of Virginia
First African Baptist Church
LocationRichmond, Virginia
CountryUSA
DenominationBaptist
Websitefirstafricanbaptist.org
History
Founded1841
Clergy
Senior pastorDr. Rodney D. Waller

The First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is a Baptist Church. Founded in 1841, its members included both slaves and freedmen. It has since had a major influence on the local black community. At one point, it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the United States.

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