First Baptist Church of the Islands

About First Baptist Church of the Islands

First Baptist Church of the Islands is a Baptist church gathering in Savannah, Georgia. First Baptist Church of the Islands meets at 6613 Johnny Mercer Boulevard, Savannah. Visit www.fbcislands.com for current service times, programs, and information about the church's ministries.

The Baptist tradition has shaped Christianity in the United States in distinctive ways. Baptist churches are Protestant Christian congregations that practice believer's baptism by immersion and emphasize the autonomy of the local church. The Baptist tradition is one of the largest Protestant families in the United States. The tradition traces its modern form to the early 17th century. Today the tradition counts approximately 50 million in the U.S.

It belongs to a wider community of churches across the South — long associated with strong Christian communities of every tradition. Savannah sits within Georgia, whose state capital is Atlanta. New attenders, longtime members, and curious visitors all gather here on Sundays.