Sundays at First & Franklin

Children's Sunday School - 9:15a in Backus House

Adult Education - 9:00a in Backus House

10:30a - In-Person Worship Service (Sanctuary)

For the weekly bulletin and streaming links, click the button above.

At First & Franklin, we strive to be an inclusive, diverse congregation devoted to enriching our community through socially engaging and relevant preaching and an inspirational congregational music program, service to others, and fellowship that increases our understanding of one another. Our mission is to make Baltimore a better community for everyone, and we welcome anyone who comes through our doors.

You Belong Here!

First & Franklin Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) welcomes everyone to worship with us, regardless of color, background, gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation. A member of the More Light Presbyterians since 1980, our congregation is committed to inclusivity and full participation in the Church for all individuals, including service and the clergy.

 

We believe that the affirmation of one's unique self is scripturally based and a natural outflow of God's perfect creation and love. Here at First & Franklin, you are welcome, you are seen, and you are loved just the way God made you.

This past summer, we explored The Lord's Prayer through a series of seven sermons, preached by Rev. Mark Phillips.

If you've missed a Sunday in the series, click on the photo to the left to see and re-watch the week-by-week recordings.

Latest Posts

Morning Prayer 082720

A daily opportunity for community prayer, scripture reading, and meditation. You are invited to join us at 7 a.m. from Tuesday through Friday for a virtual Zoom meeting (please see…

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Joint Service of Worship with In The Loop Churches and Invitation to Read Scripture | September 13

The In The Loop Churches of the Presbytery of Baltimore are excited to announce that we will be holding a joint service of worship on September 13th. A few points…

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Morning Prayer 082620

A daily opportunity for community prayer, scripture reading, and meditation. You are invited to join us at 7 a.m. from Tuesday through Friday for a virtual Zoom meeting (please see…

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Morning Prayers 082520

A daily collection of prayers, scripture readings, and meditations. You are invited to join us at 7 a.m. from Tuesday through Friday for a virtual (Zoom) meeting, in which you…

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Food Pantry Update

The word is getting out in our neighborhood that the First & Franklin Presbyterian Church has a pantry. When we arrive to open on Saturdays, we are now greeted by…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Spire Series – Ann Street Trio

October 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Sanctuary

No Tickets Required | Free-will offering accepted HUI-CHUAN CHEN, piano | KATLYN DEGRAW, cello | ERIK FRANKLIN, clarinet Symphony of the Streets Nino Rota – Trio Beethoven – Gassenhauer Trio…

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Blessing of the Animals

October 6 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
First & Franklin Presbyterian Church

We invite you, your friends, and our neighbors to a “Blessing of the Animals” service on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 1:30 pm. in front of the church on Madison…

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Spire Series – Sarah Chalfy, soprano | Michael Sheppard, piano

November 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Sanctuary

No Tickets Required | Free-will offering accepted SARAH CHALFY, soprano | MICHAEL SHEPPARD, piano Join us for an evening of unparalleled artistry. Sarah and Michael’s program spans generations and continents,…

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Spire Series – Candlelight Choral Concert

December 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Main Sanctuary

No Tickets Required | Free-will offering accepted The FIRST & FRANKLIN SANCTUARY CHOIR, directed by Jason Kissel, will present their annual Candlelight Choral Concert on Sunday, December 15th, 2023 at…

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