First Baptist Church of Oceanway, 212 Sago Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218, US

HistoryThe Church purchased a lot on Cedar Bay Road & one of the buildings from the Veterans Housing Project. The building was moved & set in place & work began on Feb 23, 1950. The 1st church service were held in the building in April 1950. Church dedication services were held on the 3rd Sunday in June of 1950. The church was organized on July 10, 1950 with 35 members. The first building fund was established with a $1.00donation. October 1, 1957, church membership had grown to 107. The church built a new brick sanctuary & moved in, April 1959. In May 1962, the church purchased the present site (Main St) & moved from Cedar Bay Road. In May 1963, the church started building a sanctuary on the Main Street property. The church moved into the present building in December 1964. A new pastor was called in 1965, during which time many improvements were made to the auditorium. New furniture & carpeting was installed in 1974. The Church was dedicated in 1976.SpecialtiesWe are a fun, loving church family located on the Northside of Jacksonville. Come Worship with us - Sundays at 11:00AM