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Third Baptist Church. San Francisco



What is interesting is that the African Americans broke away from the First Baptist Church in San Francisco because of segregation. They wanted there own. 

The Third Baptist Church was in San Francisco when Urania Cummings moved to San Francisco and later to Berkeley, California.  

Third Baptist Church, San Francisco, California.

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Can you tell me the history and founders of the Third Baptist church in San Francisco, California.

The Third Baptist Church, originally called the First Colored Baptist Church, boasts a rich history dating back to 1852. Here's a breakdown of its founding and some key figures:

Founding:

  • Established in August 1852 by a group of devout African Americans in the home of William and Eliza Davis.
  • Founders included Abraham Brown, Thomas Bundy, Thomas Davenport, Willie Denton, Harry Fields, George Lewis, and Fielding Spotts, alongside the Davis family.
  • Notably, this predates the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Early Years (1852-1932):

  • Prior to forming their own church, Black parishioners attended the primarily white First Baptist Church but were relegated to segregated seating in the balcony.
  • The church moved locations a few times in its early years.
  • 1856 marked the arrival of the first Black pastor, Rev. Charles Satchell, a graduate of Oberlin College and an abolitionist leader.

Later Developments:

  • The church played a significant role in the social, economic, and political advancement of African Americans in San Francisco, particularly under the leadership of Rev. Frederick Douglas Haynes, Sr. who became pastor in 1932.
  • The current church building on McAllister Street was constructed in 1952 under Rev. Haynes' leadership.
  • The church complex is recognized as a San Francisco Designated Landmark due to its historical and architectural significance.

You can find more details about the church's history and past leaders on their website: Third Baptist Church of San Francisco: http://www.thirdbaptist.org/.





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