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About First Baptist Church of Pekin
First Baptist Church of Pekin is a Baptist church in Pekin. Like many Baptist congregations, it typically offers Sunday worship, Sunday school, and midweek Bible study along with youth and children's programs. Service times and ministries vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Bible-centered preaching with blended or contemporary worship
Quick facts
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BaptistLocation
Service Times
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VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Baptist churches · not specific to First Baptist Church of Pekin
Expository Bible preaching, congregational singing, and a strong emphasis on adult baptism by immersion. Sunday School classes are common before or after the main service.
Baptist churches place a strong emphasis on community, the authority of Scripture, and believer's baptism. You'll find a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
2 service times on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:00 AM
Traditional Service
10:30 AM
Contemporary Service
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Groups & Ministries
7 groups across 5 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
2 groupsSunday KIDZ
Sunday · 10:30 AM · Weekly
Kids ministry for Nursery through 6th grade.
Wednesday KIDZ
Wednesday · 5:30 PM · Weekly
Free dinner at 5:30pm followed by KIDZ program 6-7:30pm, grades 1-6, during the school year.
Student Ministry
Sunday · 9:00 AM · Weekly
Also meets Wednesdays at 6pm.
Wednesday KIDZ and 412 Youth Ministry
Wednesday · 5:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly meal followed by Wednesday KIDZ (1st-6th grade) and the Upper Room for Jr./Sr. High students, during the school year
Men's Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Meets regularly; specific times not published.
Women's Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Meets regularly; specific times not published.
Missions
1 groupKids Hope USA
Weekly · ask the church for times
Over 12 mentors meet one hour a week with at-risk students at Jefferson Primary School.
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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