Tallahassee First Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Tallahassee First Seventh-Day Adventist Church The Tallahasse First Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is part of a Protestant fellowship of SDA churches with more than 15 million members globally.

History of the First Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tallahassee, Florida

Our church had its first beginning in 1922 when an effort was held here. Three were baptized into the Florida Conference Church. Sabbath School was held in various homes, with usually fifteen in attendance. After our church was organized in 1937, we met in the Woodmen of the World hall, then located at the corner of Park Av

enue and Adams Street. We had twenty-four charter members and met in a room above the Fire Station on Adams Street, across from the Baptist Church. In 1942, another effort was held and a "Tabernacle" was built at the corner of Copeland and Lafayette Streets. To the delight of church members, a new Seventh-day Adventist hospital was located at the corner of Gadsden and McDaniel Streets. It was called Forsyth Memorial Hospital in honor of Dr. Edna Forsyth, a dental surgeon who funded the hospital. Dr. William Westcott, a surgeon arrived to serve as the first doctor. In 1947, the church purchased three lots across the street from the hospital, at the corner of Gadsden and Johnston Streets, as the location for a new church. In July 1954, members met for the first time in the new church. In 1962, the need for a separate facility to house our growing church school became evident. Ten acres were purchased on Hartsfield Road and in 1964 students moved from their current classroom in the basement of the church to their new school, two classrooms and a library. Gloomy days were ahead for our church members as Forsyth Memorial Hospital closed in 1964. The new Tallahassee Memorial Hospital opened which had taken patients away from Forsyth. In 1970 there was a need for a larger church building as membership stood at 243, with church school enrollment at 36. In 1980 it was voted for funds to build a new church on Capital Circle, our current location. Our Pastor, Clarence Pillsbury, had been a builder before going into the ministry and was instrumental in overseeing the building of the church. It was a memorable experience when our members met for the first time in our new church, 1982. Compiled by Ola Joyce
November 8, 2010

We love celebrate recovery!
09/07/2026

We love celebrate recovery!

09/05/2026

Pastor Dennis Altrogge - Learning To Tell the Whole Story - September 05, 2026

THERE’S ROOM FOR YOU HERE. ✨Maybe you’re looking for a church.Maybe you’re looking for community.Maybe you just need a p...
09/02/2026

THERE’S ROOM FOR YOU HERE. ✨
Maybe you’re looking for a church.
Maybe you’re looking for community.
Maybe you just need a place to breathe, connect, and be reminded that you’re not alone.
Come spend Sabbath with us! ❤️
🥞 Breakfast & Bible Study 9:30-10:45am (come or come late , we are happy to have you there)
🎶 Worship & Music
📖 A Message for Real Life
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun & Fellowship for the Whole Family
🤝 A Community Where You Can Belong
Young adults. Families. Kids. Friends. First-time visitors.
Everyone has a place at the table.
Come with your questions.
Come with your story.
Come exactly as you are.
Let’s worship together. Let’s grow together. Let’s do life together.
🌿 Join us this Sabbath!

08/29/2026

Elder Kenny Mapp - The Day of the Lord - August 29, 2026

08/29/2026

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Prayer meeting every Wednesday :)!
08/29/2026

Prayer meeting every Wednesday :)!

Join us for international day:)!
08/29/2026

Join us for international day:)!

THIS SABBATH, COME FIND YOUR PEOPLE. ❤️Need a place to connect, recharge, and grow?Join us for a Sabbath experience fill...
08/26/2026

THIS SABBATH, COME FIND YOUR PEOPLE. ❤️
Need a place to connect, recharge, and grow?
Join us for a Sabbath experience filled with good food, genuine community, uplifting worship, and God's Word.
🥞 Breakfast & Bible Study 930-1045am
🎶 Worship & Inspirational Message
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Community
🤝 Real Connections & New Friendships
Whether you're a young adult, raising a family, exploring faith, or simply looking for a place where you can belong—we'd love to have you.
No pressure. No pretending.
Just come as you are.
Bring your friends. Bring your family.
Come hungry. Leave encouraged.
✨ Your seat is waiting. See you this Sabbath!

08/22/2026

Pastor Joey Suarez- Sacrificial Humility -August 22, 2026

Come Worship. Come Connect. Come Grow.Church isn't just a place you go—it’s a community where you belong. ❤️Join us this...
08/19/2026

Come Worship. Come Connect. Come Grow.
Church isn't just a place you go—it’s a community where you belong. ❤️
Join us this Sabbath for a morning filled with faith, friendship, family, and fellowship.
🥞 Breakfast & Bible Study 930-1045am
📖 Discover God's Word in a real and relatable way
🎶 Worship through inspiring music
💬 Connect with people from every generation
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A welcoming place for kids, families, young adults, and everyone in between
Whether you're new to church, coming back, or looking for a church family, there's room for you here.

Address

618 Capital Cir NE
Tallahassee, FL
32301

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9:15am - 1:15pm

Telephone

+18508779901

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