At First & Franklin, 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.

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)

For the weekly bulletin and streaming links, click the button above.

ALL ARE WELCOME! 

First & Franklin Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) welcomes everyone to worship with us, regardless of color, background, gender expression, gender identity, or 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 unique self 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.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Latest Posts

INVITATION TO A VIRTUAL CONCERT BY SCOTT AND SASHA, Sunday, April 19, 2020 1:00 p.m.

Greetings, Friends – Still holed up in Rome, and again hoping to tamp down the coronavirus blues with the company of friends, we are going to do some music again…

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Easter Schedule

Due to the pandemic, we will continue to host our services online, including: Good Friday Service | April 10, 2020 | 7:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/302484267?pwd=S3FDamQvS09wMm9qbytBZHVpRXFGdz09 Meeting ID: 302…

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The Honorable James Frederick Schneider Memorial Service

  THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE HONORABLE JAMES FREDERICK SCHNEIDER IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, 10 A.M., APRIL 15, 2020 Dear First & Franklin Family, It is with a heavy heart…

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What Kind of God?

A poem by the Indian poet Kabir (1440-1518) from translator Daniel Ladinsky’s Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the East and West.   “What Kind of God?” What…

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Worship Bulletin for March 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Lent

Bulletin – March 29 2020 PDF

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Armstrong Honors Recital

May 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church

The Spire Series is proud to host its close neighbor, Baltimore School for the Arts, for the annual Armstrong Honors Recital. This special event showcasing select members of the graduating…

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Paul Bisaccia – Prelude to Pride

June 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church

Paul Bisaccia is the first artist to have recorded the complete solo piano music of Gershwin, and his PBS television special Gershwin by Bisaccia has been broadcast throughout the U.S.…

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