Twelfth Baptist Church, Boston, Baptist church in Roxbury, Boston, United States
The church building at 150-160 Warren Street features traditional religious architecture with a prominent brick exterior and multiple gathering spaces for services.
Founded in 1840 by 36 members who separated from First Independent Baptist Church, this institution became known as The Fugitive Slave Church during the Underground Railroad period.
The congregation maintains strong connections to African American heritage through regular worship services, educational programs, and community development initiatives.
Sunday services begin at 10:45 AM, with both in-person attendance and live streaming available through Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram platforms.
Martin Luther King Jr. served as an assistant minister at this church during the 1950s, developing his theological perspectives under Reverend William Hunter Hester.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.32533,-71.08289
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:03
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