Sundays at First & Franklin

Children's Sunday School - 9:15a in Backus House
(starts September 8)

Adult Education - 9:00a in Backus House
(starts September 15)

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

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

Marching Off the Map

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

Update on the Testing Site Action at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church

Over the course of several weeks, around 400 people were tested through a joint effort of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and First & Franklin Presbyterian Church, and the University of…

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Task Forces Update

Task Force Kick-Off Meeting             On July 22nd members of Session and Task Force leaders and volunteers gathered by way of Zoom to get an orientation to the overall plan…

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The Glad Exchange

The Glad Exchange Matthew 13:44-46 Steve Hollaway First and Franklin Presbyterian Church July 26, 2020 Like some of you, I am a bargain hunter. Outside of this preaching robe, which…

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Madison Avenue Testing Site Action | July 23, 2020

Hi All, We met with our partner church, Madison Avenue Presbyterian, for a testing site action with BUILD and the University of Maryland Medical Center. A great group of people…

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Daily Prayer

Good Morning, Just a quick note to let you know that I was bumped off our call this morning but do not fear . . . I will give you…

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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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