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First African Baptist Church

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Welcome to the First African Baptist Church (FABC) page. FABC was founded in November 1866. Please feel free to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

for Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. for Morning Worship! Welcome to the Official page of the First African Baptist Church Tuscaloosa, AL. First African has a rich history in the Tuscaloosa Community and was a staple for Civil Rights in Tuscaloosa. Established in 1866, First African continues to serve the community. Come Worship with us at 10:45 a.m. every Sunday.

11/01/2026

What an AMAZING and SUCCESSFUL Fall Festival! 🎉🍁 Our Passport to Faith was a wonderful time filled with fun, fellowship, laughter, and community love! ❤️

We are so grateful to everyone who came out, participated, volunteered, donated, and helped make this event such a memorable success. From the smiles on the children’s faces to the joy shared throughout the day, it was truly a blessing to come together in such a beautiful way.

A HUGE THANK YOU Crystal Martin and to everyone who worked behind the scenes, supported the activities, and helped bring the vision to life. Your time, dedication, and generosity did not go unnoticed! 🙌🏾

At First African Baptist Church, we believe that faith is more than what we profess; it is what we put into action through love, service, and fellowship. Our Passport to Faith reminded us that when we come together in God's name, wonderful things can happen! ✨

📖 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

Thank you for helping make this year's Fall Festival a SUCCESS! We pray that everyone left with a smile, a joyful heart, and a reminder of God's love. ❤️

First African Baptist Church — Sharing Faith, Spreading Love, and Building Community! 🧡🍂

10/31/2026

Our Very Own Fabc flight attendant taking off for Passport to Faith 2026!

Around the world, seeing all the beautiful things God created!

His most prize possession , his children, his people!!

10/31/2026

Getting ready for our Fall Festival. Come and enjoy your Passport to Faith experience from 5 to 8pm!!

10/31/2026

Grab your passport and join us for Passport to Faith, our Fall Festival happening TODAY!

Enjoy our wonderfully curated food trucks, delicious cuisine, candy, games, prizes, faith, fellowship, and fun for the entire family!

⏰ Today at 5:00 p.m.
📍 2621 Stillman Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Bring your family and friends for an evening of food, fun, and faith. We cannot wait to see you!

10/29/2026

Help us celebrate one of our very own! 🎉👏🏾

Congratulations to Stephanie on receiving the Nick’s Kids Teacher Award! Your dedication to teaching and pouring into the next generation is a blessing to our community.

Your First African Baptist Church family is proud of you! May God continue to bless the work of your hands. ❤️

Marshall

10/29/2026

🌞 GOOD MORNING! A WORD OF INSPIRATION 🙏🏽

God’s Mercy Is New Every Morning! ❤️

Good morning, everyone! As you begin this new day, remember that waking up is a blessing, and every morning brings another opportunity to experience God’s goodness, grace, and mercy. No matter what yesterday looked like, you have another chance today to trust God, grow in faith, and keep moving forward.

You may have faced disappointments, shed tears, experienced heartache, or gone through things that others know nothing about. But I want to encourage you this morning: DON’T GIVE UP! God has kept you through every storm, carried you through every difficult season, and given you strength when you felt you had none left.

📖 Scripture of the Day: Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV)

“It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”

❤️ Have a blessed and beautiful morning! Remember, God’s mercy is new every morning, and His faithfulness never fails!

10/28/2026

❤️ First African Baptist Church: Serving, Sharing, and Giving Back to the Community! ❤️

First African Baptist Church partnered with United for the Homeless during their Outreach Fall Festival at the Salvation Army on this past Sunday.

We are grateful for the opportunity to come together with others who share a heart for serving, uplifting, and supporting those in need in our community. Through love, kindness, and a helping hand, we can make a difference in the lives of others and remind everyone that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten.

Giving back is more than an act of kindness—it is a reflection of God’s love in action. We are blessed to be a blessing and thankful for every opportunity to serve beyond the walls of our church.

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” — Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)

Thank you to United for the Homeless and everyone who helped make this outreach possible. Together, we are spreading love, sharing hope, and building a stronger community, one act of kindness at a time! 🙌🏾❤️

10/27/2026

COME CELEBRATE 160 YEARS OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS!

First African Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, joyfully invites you to join us as we celebrate our 160th Church Anniversary! This is a remarkable milestone as we reflect on God’s goodness, honor those who laid the foundation before us, celebrate our rich legacy of faith, and look forward to the great things God has in store for the future.

Our Anniversary Theme: “Honoring Our Foundation, Celebrating Our Legacy, and Building Our Future”

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at
10:45 AM during our Morning Worship Service. Lunch will be served immediately following service.

Our Guest Speaker will be Rev. Dr. Schmitt Moore and our Special Music provided by The University of Alabama Afro-American Choir.

Our celebration is a time to give thanks for 160 years of ministry, service, love, and unwavering faith. As we honor our past and celebrate our present, we look forward with hope and expectation to the generations yet to come.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1

Come worship with us, celebrate our history, and rejoice in all that God has done! Let’s come together in unity, gratitude, and praise as we celebrate this wonderful milestone.

❤️ 160 Years of Faith. A Living Witness. A Legacy for Generations!

We look forward to celebrating with you! Everyone is welcome! TGBTG!!

10/25/2026

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Address

2621 Stillman Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL
35401

Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 5pm
Tuesday	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	1pm - 5pm
Friday	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	9:15am - 12:45pm

Telephone

+12057582833

Website

http://thefirstafricanbaptistchurch.com/

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