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A Tradition of Community Service

First Baptist Church is one of the oldest congregations in Morristown. The congregation meets in the lovely brownstone Victorian building opposite the Morris County Court House on Washington Street, which is one block west of the Green. The present building was constructed in 1892, but the rich heritage of First Baptist Church extends back to 1752 when the congregation was first organized. First Baptist Church is an ecumenical gathering of people who desire to worship in the free church tradition. Currently, the congregation numbers just over 100 people, yet our small size has not stopped us from becoming one of the most active congregations in Morristown, in the area of community service. Building on over two centuries of community service, our participation has included: significant involvements with the spiritual and other needs of the revolutionary war soldiers; assistance in the development of the Social Gospel movement of the early part of the 20th century, which helped redirect a good part of American Protestantism; sponsorship of families displaced by World War II from Europe in their attempt to build a new life in America; and most recently, the creation of a community center ministry.

Purpose Statement

“First Baptist Church of Morristown is a gathering of spiritual seekers who join together to discover and nurture their relationship to God and to fulfill Christ’s invitation to live a life of spiritual richness through love and kindness.”

Mission Statement

“Our Mission is to communicate the message of God’s grace and mercy to a world in need.”

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00 A.M.

WORSHIP HELD AT

51 WASHINGTON STREET

(Free Parking Available)

We are handicap accessible.

COMMUNION is observed on the first Sunday of each month.

For more information please call the church office.

Church Office:	973-538-4477
Church Fax:	973-538-4388
Church e-mail:	fbcmorristownnj@hotmail.com

Church Diaconate

Nancy Jacobus Moderator

Paul Freeland Treasurer/Asst. Moderator

Robert Hodges Financial Secretary

Mildred Hodges Church Clerk

Mary Ethel Nielsen Congregational Life

Nancy Jacobus Women’s Society

Phyllis Mueller Member At-Large

Charles Nielsen Member At-Large

Wilma Pickell Member At-Large

Church Staff

Rev. Kathleen L. Roney Interim Pastor

Claire Freeland Music Director

Diane Chiappe Administrative Assistant

Iglesia Bautista Hispana

Pastor Osvaldo Jimenez-Rdz

Office Phone 973-538-9800

Fax 973-538-4388

E-mail: O.J.Rdz@juno.com

Sunday School: 3:00 p.m. Sunday Worship: 4:00 p.m.

DIRECTIONS TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-287N. to exit 35 (South Street). Make left onto South Street. (Becomes Rt. 124). Continue west on South Street to the Morristown Green. Go three-quarters around the Green and turn right onto Washington Street. Go one block to traffic light and make right onto Cattano Ave. Parking garage will be on your right and church building will be on your left.

FROM THE NORTH: Take I-80 W. to I-287S. to exit 36 (Morris St.). Follow Morris Street to the Morristown Green. Go half-way around the Green and turn right onto Washington Street. Go 1 block to traffic and make right onto Cattano Ave. Parking garage will be on your right and church building will be on your left.