Who We Are

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First Baptist Church focuses on building Christ into the lives of believers. Two of the church’s main focuses are evangelism and worship. This is significant to our mission, but we also value encouragement to and from fellow believers. The church body has people of all ages and walks of life. Like most families, we love and support each other through all that the world throws our way. It is exciting to have new faces come to join us!

Our Heritage

Our Church met for the first time on May 2, 1840, here in the village of Portland. The first building was completed between the village square and Bridge Street in 1860. The cornerstone for the present auditorium was laid in 1876 and the present parsonage was built in 1899.

In 1958, a Sunday School annex was built on the east side of the church. By 1984, property for the parking lot was purchased. Then in 1990, the present auditorium was reconditioned, an entrance foyer was added, and a barrier-free elevator was installed. In the Fall of 2000 a multipurpose wing was added to the church, in 2009 an additional lot for future expansion of our parking space was acquired, and in 2010 the auditorium was completely renovated.

Thirty-four Pastors have served the church faithfully since 1841. In 1931 the church withdrew from the Northern Baptist Convention. Then in 1943, the church united in Fellowship with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches.

We have a long and prestigious heritage here in Portland. If the Lord should tarry, we look forward with eager anticipation to what the future holds for us.

Tornado

The congregation worked together as a church family to continue ministry through the construction.

We will be sharing more before and after photos.