Nineteenth Street Baptist Church is a historic, Bible-believing congregation with deep roots in South Philadelphia and an enduring commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

Our former sanctuary at 19th and Titan Streets was originally designed by renowned architect Frank Furness. The cornerstone was laid in 1874 for the Memorial Church of the Holy Comforter, an Episcopal mission serving the Point Breeze community.

 

In 1944, the building became the home of Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. For more than eighty years, generations gathered there to worship, pray, hear the Word of God, celebrate life’s sacred moments, and serve the surrounding community.

 

In 2025, the historic sanctuary was demolished, bringing a significant chapter of our story to a close. Although the building is gone, the church remains faithful and active. Our faith has not been demolished, our mission has not ended, and our hope remains firmly established in Jesus Christ.

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Today, we are embracing a new beginning, a new day, and a new season of ministry. Through our partnership with the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation, we gather for worship at the historic Chapel of the Four Chaplains in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

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You are invited to experience heartfelt worship, inspiring biblical preaching, prayer, spiritual encouragement, and the love of Christian fellowship during what we call the best two hours of the week.

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Join us as we honor our past, serve faithfully in the present, and trust God for the future.

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Chapel of the Four Chaplains
1201 Constitution Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19112

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Blessings,

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Rev. Dr. Wilbur D. Winborne Sr.
Pastor and Teacher