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A Baton Rouge Church With Deep Roots And A Clear Mission
Our wider Disciples story in Louisiana reaches back to the early movement, and our Baton Rouge congregation was founded in 1847.
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We gather around weekly open communion and a belief that all who believe in Jesus Christ are welcome at the Lord’s Table.
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From earlier meeting places to our campus on Old Hammond Highway, our church has kept serving Baton Rouge through worship, care, and community life.
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Our History
The Story Of First Christian Church Baton Rouge
1800s
Early Disciples Roots In Louisiana
The Disciples of Christ story in Louisiana reaches back to the early 1800s. One early evangelist, Jacob Creath, Jr., preached the first sermon by a Disciple evangelist in Louisiana near St. Francisville, helping lay groundwork for the witness that would later reach Baton Rouge.
1847
The Baton Rouge Congregation Begins
First Christian Church in Baton Rouge was founded in 1847. From the beginning, the congregation was shaped by worship, Christian unity, and a commitment to being a welcoming church home in the city.
Growing Years
From DuFrocq Street To Acadian Parkway
As the congregation grew, it moved from the Holsum Bakery on DuFrocq Street to a church building on Acadian Parkway. These moves reflected a church that was still growing, adapting, and making room for ministry in Baton Rouge.
Today
A Church Home On Old Hammond Highway
First Christian Church now worships at 8484 Old Hammond Highway in Baton Rouge. Today, the church continues its mission through Sunday worship, The Study, music ministry, outreach, fellowship, and congregational care while preparing to celebrate its 180th anniversary in 2027.
A Welcoming Church In Baton Rouge
Helping People Find Worship, Community, And Connection
At First Christian Church Baton Rouge, we want people to feel welcomed, informed, and connected from the start. Our church is here for worship, prayer, spiritual growth, and real community life, with clear next steps for first time guests and ongoing support for members.
Join us for Sunday worship in person or online
Grow in faith through study, fellowship, and ministry life
Find prayer, care, and ways to serve our Baton Rouge community
10:00 AM
Sunday Worship
8:45 AM
The Study Adult Class