TIMELINE
A lot can happen in 186 years. Here's how
we got from a small cottage in Mill Village
to where we are now on Milton St.
A lot can happen in 186 years. Here's how we got from a small cottage in Mill Village to where we are now on Milton St.
1832
Our founders first gathered at Mrs. Wentworth’s home in Mill Village.
1843
A chapel was built on leased land;
our church was formally established.
1846
We moved to a new property
that was purchased for $50.
1848
We began supporting missionaries
in the U.S. and abroad.
1850
Rev. William C. Patterson became
our first regular pastor.
1897
Our church was renamed
First Baptist Church.
1940
The first of many Annual Missionary Conferences was held.
1965
We welcomed believers of
all ethnicities and races.
1973
Our existing church building was constructed and dedicated.
1982
We started the AWANA program
for our children and youth.
1994
Our church was renamed
Fellowship Bible Church.
2005
We completed the Education
Building behind the church.
2009
Stephen Johnson became the
37th pastor of our church.
2020
If you’re in the Dedham area, we invite you to be a part of our story.
1832
Our founders first gathered at Mrs. Wentworth’s home in Mill Village.
1843
A chapel was built on leased land; our church was formally established.
1846
We moved to a new property that was purchased for $50.
1848
We began supporting missionaries in the U.S. and abroad.
1850
Rev. William C. Paterson became our first regular pastor.
1852
The current property was bought for $500, and a chapel was built.
1897
Our church was renamed First Baptist Church.
1940
The first of many Annual Missionary Conferences was held.
1965
We welcomed believers of all ethnicities and races.
1973
Our existing church building was constructed and dedicated.
1982
We started the AWANA program for our children and youth.
1994
Our church was renamed Fellowship Bible Church.
2005
We completed the Education Building behind the church.
2009
Stephen Johnson became the 37th pastor of our church.
2018
If you’re in the Dedham area, we invite you to be a part of our story.
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