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

September 10, 2023 Sermon: Welcome Back

Rev. Steve Nofel First & Franklin Street Presbyterian Church September 10, 2023 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:15-20 One of the great privileges in my life, is that I am honored to…

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September 2023 Community Newsletter

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August 20, 2023 Sermon: A Certain Place

Rev. Kim Nofel First & Franklin Street Presbyterian Church August 20, 2023 Psalm 139: 1-12, 23-24 Genesis 28:10-19a We are going to do a quick background of Jacob and his,…

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August 13, 2023 Sermon: God is in the Big and Little and Everything In-Between

Rev. Steve Nofel First & Franklin Street Presbyterian Church August 13, 2023 1 Kings 19:9-18 Matthew 14:22-33 You have already noticed I use a lot of personal examples in my…

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August 6, 2023 Sermon: Dinner for 20,000

Rev. Rhonda Cooper First & Franklin Street Presbyterian Church August 6, 2023 Genesis 32:22-31 Matthew 14:13-21 I love the story of Jacob wrestling all night with the stranger in Genesis,…

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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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