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A Church with a Heart in the Heart of the City

Freemason Street is an active, open-hearted and open-minded community of committed Christians.

At Freemason Street, we delight in the diversity of personality, thought, and theology.

As is characteristic of our Baptist heritage, we do not ascribe to formal creeds, nor do we assume all members think alike. Baptists have long held that no individual has the right to impose a statement of faith upon another. Each believer must be involved in this living faith in Christ, working out his or her own relationship with God.

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Worshiping God
Serving Our Neighbors
Developing Disciples
Deepening Relationships
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A Different Kind of Baptist

An open-hearted and open-minded community of faith, rooted in the Baptist tradition.

Welcome from Our Pastor

"It's just that I wasn't so sure the church, with its rituals and traditions and sometimes—at least in my experience—closed-mindedness and self-centeredness, might be the place where we might experience life with meaning."

Meet Pastor Bob Guffey, hear his story, and discover what it means to him and to Freemason Street to live a life with meaning and make a difference.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Women's Fall Bible Study 2024
    Women's Fall Bible Study 2024
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 28
    Zoom
    Oct 28, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT – Nov 25, 2024, 8:30 PM EST
    Zoom
    Oct 28, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT – Nov 25, 2024, 8:30 PM EST
    Zoom
    A 9-session study on the power and presence of Jesus Christ as seen through the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. Written by Luke, the message to the early Christian community (and to us) is radical, inclusive, and hope-filled. / By purchasing a ticket, you are ordering your copy of the book.
  • Advent Craft Worship
    Advent Craft Worship
    Sat, Nov 09
    Freemason Street Baptist Church
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Freemason Street Baptist Church, 400 E Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
    Nov 09, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Freemason Street Baptist Church, 400 E Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
    Learn to make paper lanterns, create a nativity, or bring your own project to work on as we enjoy a relaxed morning of community, crafting, and snacks!
  • Advent Service of Healing and Silent Communion
    Advent Service of Healing and Silent Communion
    Sun, Dec 15
    Chapel
    Dec 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM EST
    Chapel, 400 E Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
    Dec 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM EST
    Chapel, 400 E Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
    Join us as we gather on the afternoon of December 15, for a service of gentle songs, thoughtful litanies, prayers for others, our world and ourselves, and in sharing communion.
  • Women's Bible Study 2025
    Women's Bible Study 2025
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jan 27
    Zoom
    Jan 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Jan 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    "Who do you say that I am?" How would you answer Jesus' question to the disciples? A small group of women are meeting on Zoom once a month in 2025 to explore diverse perspectives of Jesus in scripture and culture.
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