About 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham
Sixteenth Street Baptist was a key meeting place during the 1963 Birmingham campaign; four girls were killed in the Ku Klux Klan bombing of the church that September. Its public listing describes it as “Birmingham's first black church & former civil rights headquarters, offering tours by arrangement.”
Its address is 1530 6th Ave N, Birmingham (35203). St John A.M.E. Church is the nearest listed church, just a few blocks away.
Service times at 16th Street Baptist Church
Most Baptist congregations center Sunday worship on the sermon and the choir; communion is often celebrated monthly. Ask about Sunday school if you are bringing children. Its website lists Sunday school at 9:30 am, Sunday worship at 10:45 am and Bible study on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. That was the schedule when we checked in October 2026. Questions? The church's number is +1 205-251-9402.
Give to 16th Street Baptist Church
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Questions about 16th Street Baptist Church
Where is 16th Street Baptist Church?
16th Street Baptist Church is at 1530 6th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203.
What time is Sunday service at 16th Street Baptist Church?
Its website lists Sunday school at 9:30 am and Sunday worship at 10:45 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
What is the phone number for 16th Street Baptist Church?
You can call +1 205-251-9402 and visit 16thstreetbaptist.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to 16th Street Baptist Church?
Online giving is available: 16th Street Baptist Church's website links to its own donation page. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Why is 16th Street Baptist Church historically significant?
Sixteenth Street Baptist was a key meeting place during the 1963 Birmingham campaign; four girls were killed in the Ku Klux Klan bombing of the church that September.
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