First and Franklin – A Baltimore neighbor.

First & Franklin

You Belong Here

 

 

 

A Community of Worship

Our service is faithful to tradition, musically inspired, socially engaged.

 

 

 

 

 

A Community of Service

We promote peacemaking and social justice, in Baltimore and beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

A Community of Fellowship

Our congregation seeks to increase our understanding of each other.

 

 

Sundays at First & Franklin

9:00a - Adult Education (Reid Chapel)
9:15a - Multi-Age Sunday School (Backus House)
10:30a - In-Person Worship Service (Sanctuary)

We strive to be an inclusive, diverse congregation devoted to enriching our community through socially engaging and relevant preaching and an inspirational congregational music program, service to others, and fellowship that increases our understanding of one another. Our mission is to make Baltimore a better community for everyone, and we welcome anyone who comes through our doors.

ALL ARE WELCOME! 

First & Franklin Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) welcomes everyone to worship with us, regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. A member of the More Light Presbyterians since 1980, our congregation is committed to inclusivity and full participation in the Church for all individuals, including service and the clergy.

 

We believe that the affirmation of one's gender identity and sexual orientation is Scripturally based and a natural outflow of God's perfect creation and love. Here at First & Franklin, you are welcome, you are seen, and you are loved just the way God made you.

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June 4, 2023 Sermon: What’s In a Story?

Rev. Janine Zabriskie First & Franklin Presbyterian Church June 4, 2023   The creation story. If you spent any time at all in Sunday school as a child, you’ve heard…

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June 2023 Community Newsletter

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May 2023 Community Newsletter

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April 9, 2023 Sermon: Going For The High Note

Dorothy Churn LaPenta First and Franklin Presbyterian Church Easter Sunday April 9, 2023 John 20:1-18 A few weeks when we were out of town, I worshipped at a Presbyterian Church,…

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April 2023 Community Newsletter

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Bible and Sexuality: A Guided Discussion

June 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church

For Pride month, Adult Education will be hosting a series on sexuality and the church  June 11, 18, and 25 at 9:00am in Backus House. Join us as we explore…

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The Bible and Sexuality: A Guided Discussion

June 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church

For Pride month, Adult Education will be hosting a series on sexuality and the church  June 11, 18, and 25 at 9:00am in Backus House. Join us as we explore…

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The Bible and Sexuality: A Guided Discussion

June 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church

For Pride month, Adult Education will be hosting a series on sexuality and the church  June 11, 18, and 25 at 9:00am in Backus House. Join us as we explore…

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AIDS Memorial Quilt Display

AIDS Memorial Quilt Display

June 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Reid Chapel
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AIDS Memorial Quilt Display

June 11 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Reid Chapel
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“At First & Franklin, we are a quirky and very independent congregation.”

“The whole community here really embraces [music] as a really integral part of the service, as a means to get the message out — the message of peace.”

“I come once a week because I want to, not because I have to. I come to church here because I belong here.”