First Baptist Church of Maryville

About First Baptist Church of Maryville

First Baptist Church of Maryville is a Baptist congregation in Maryville, Missouri. First Baptist Church of Maryville meets at 121 East Jenkins Street, Maryville. Sunday and weekly gatherings: Sunday 10:45 AM; Wednesday 6:00 PM; Wednesday 6:30 PM.

Baptist churches form a meaningful part of American Christian life. 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 heart of the Midwest, where Sunday worship remains a defining rhythm of community life. Maryville sits within Missouri, whose state capital is Jefferson City. New attenders, longtime members, and curious visitors all gather here on Sundays.