First Baptist Church of Denver

First Baptist Church of Denver Serving in downtown Denver since 1864. An American Baptist/Welcoming and Affirming church. First Baptist Church of Denver ("FBCD") began in 1864.

Two centuries later FBCD's steeple stands tall at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Grant Street directly across from the south steps of the State Capitol. Taller still is FBCD's vision of being a center of activity for Capitol Hill where people of all walks of life and systems of belief can experience conversations rooted in hope and filled with a passion to serve the needs of the broader commu

nity. Reflective of FBCD's historic commitment to social justice and the pursuit of equality for all people on April 16, 1962, the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., preached from FBCD's pulpit. Dr. King's vision of a beloved community is a vision for which FBCD's members still strive. FBCD worships on Sunday mornings at 10:30. Its worship style is very eclectic. Through music, silence, reflection, ritual, and an openness to voices from many religious traditions, FBCD seeks to create a sacred space where people can center their inner-selves to become more inter-connected with the mysteries of life, faith, and community. FBCD's future history is yet to be written. Will you be part of it?

Some shots from the Rooted & Ready workshop held on Tuesday! A huge thank you to Kate Okojie, MDiv and Bobbie Mooney fro...
09/10/2026

Some shots from the Rooted & Ready workshop held on Tuesday! A huge thank you to Kate Okojie, MDiv and Bobbie Mooney from for facilitating this workshop and helping us accomplish one step towards preparing for end of life. Preparation is care: for us and for our loved ones.

Looking for this workshop to be held again? Watch this space! We hope to host another iteration of this very workshop in the future.

Three years into centering prayer and we finally have some marketing! We're here if you want to take a breath.15 minutes...
09/02/2026

Three years into centering prayer and we finally have some marketing! We're here if you want to take a breath.

15 minutes of silence, surrounded by prayer and community. Every Wednesday at 12:30.

Update On Our Community Fridge MinistryOur Community Fridge committee met this Sunday to discuss the steps we had taken ...
09/02/2026

Update On Our Community Fridge Ministry

Our Community Fridge committee met this Sunday to discuss the steps we had taken to decrease the amount of camping & dumping that has occurred on our patio and discuss the results. Although removing our patio tables has had an impact on the general lingering of individuals around the community fridge, it has not had as much of an impact as we had hoped. In addition, the increase in trash, mice, and open drug use has caused our patio to once again become an unsafe place to be and has stressed our volunteers who diligently clean the fridge.

We have determined that the best course of action is to temporarily close our community fridge program to give us time and space to re-evaluate its effectiveness and continue to make changes so that the space is both a safe and hospitable place to acquire food generously donated.

If you have any questions about this update, please feel free to talk to Pastor Kurt as we recognize this is an important part of our ministry and identity. We hope that this pause will allow it to return to a sustainable nature, both for us and our community.

DATE SET FOR OCTOBER'S HARD THING!Join us as we climb the Manitou Incline on Halloween Saturday, October 31! We'll be dr...
08/31/2026

DATE SET FOR OCTOBER'S HARD THING!

Join us as we climb the Manitou Incline on Halloween Saturday, October 31! We'll be dressed in our best pumpkin cheerleader outfits to cheer each other on as we each tackle the Manitou Incline - and some of us thought we'd never do it.

A new Faith Formation series begins Sunday, September 6!Ever wondered where God is in your every day?Join us in the upst...
08/28/2026

A new Faith Formation series begins Sunday, September 6!

Ever wondered where God is in your every day?

Join us in the upstairs conference room before Sunday services at 9:15 as we work through "The Power of Ritual" by Casper Ter Kuile. From a perspective not just from Christianity, Casper Ter Kuile writes to seek the sacred in just about everything.

Need the book? Contact the church office at [email protected]/303-861-2501 to obtain a copy.

We're launching a new Bible study following Sunday services!Starting September 6, join us after service in the upstairs ...
08/27/2026

We're launching a new Bible study following Sunday services!

Starting September 6, join us after service in the upstairs conference room for "The Juicy Bits," where we get into what *didn't* make it into the sermon. If you've ever wondered what the pastor had to gloss over to get to the point... this is the study for you. We'll get into the real meat of Scripture and chew on it a bit. Juicy.

Our 45-minute Bible study following services begins Sunday, September 6, following our regular Sunday service. Bible studies will be held on first, third, fourth, and fifth Sundays if applicable.

Address

1373 Grant Street
Denver, CO
80203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+13038612501

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