First Union Missionary Baptist Church

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First Union Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Dr. John C. Harris, Pastor First Union Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1891 under the pastoral leadership of Rev. W. C. Edmond.

Worship services were held in Bradford Hall for the first two years, then services were moved to a home on the corner of Davis Street and 38th Avenue. Shortly thereafter, the first church was built at First Union's current location. From its inception, First Union has readily established auxiliaries and groups to meet the needs of the congregation and local community. The church and its auxiliaries are represented in the local, district, state, and national affiliations. During the 1960's, First Union stood out as the church unquestionably supported the civil rights movement. The congregation provided a place of refuge along with a place to meet and assemble. The membership felt a part of that progressive movement. Today First Union is a congregation which shows compassion and concern for its members and the community. The auxiliaries work to strengthen the spiritual and physical wellbeing of the members. On January 1, 2006, the Reverend Melvin J. Hendricks was installed as the ninth pastor of First Union. His vision for the Historic First Union Missionary Baptist Church is to be a people of God who would grow spiritually through a Christ Centered Ministry of Worship, Preaching, Prayer, and Mission/Ministry. Throughout its long history, First Union Baptist Church has been blessed to have capable leaders; it continues in this tradition.

We look forward to your presence at our Fall Revival, October 12th through 14th!
09/21/2026

We look forward to your presence at our Fall Revival, October 12th through 14th!

09/02/2026
Join us today, March 15th, at 3:00 p.m.
03/15/2026

Join us today, March 15th, at 3:00 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate with us as we install our Pastor, Rev. Dr. John C. Harris!

You are invited to celebrate with us as we install our Pastor, Rev. Dr. John C. Harris!
02/03/2026

You are invited to celebrate with us as we install our Pastor, Rev. Dr. John C. Harris!

Pastor Vacancy Announcement
06/27/2025

Pastor Vacancy Announcement

The First Union Missionary Baptist Church family is saddened to announce the passing of our Pastor Melvin J. Hendricks. ...
01/24/2025

The First Union Missionary Baptist Church family is saddened to announce the passing of our Pastor Melvin J. Hendricks. Please keep Rev. Hendricks' family and friends in prayer.

Pastor Melvin J. Hendricks

Funeral services for Pastor Melvin J. Hendricks will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at The Historic First Union Baptist Church with Rev. James Barney officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements. Pastor Hendricks, 71, of Meridian, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Ochsner Rush Health. A visitation will be Monday, January 27, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Berry and Gardner Funeral Home’s OP Chapel and one hour prior to services at the church.

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610 38th Avenue
Meridian, MS
39307

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+16014838675

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