District of Columbia Baptist Convention
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The District of Columbia Baptist Convention (DCBC) is a coalition of Baptist churches in or near the Washington, DC area
. The DCBC is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA
, the Southern Baptist Convention
, and the Progressive National Baptist Convention
. This particular triple alignment is unique among North American Baptist groups.
in Washington DC. The first predecessor group to the DCBC was formed on November 26, 1877, as the Columbia Association of Baptist Churches.
Washington Metropolitan Area
The Washington Metropolitan Area is the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The area includes all of the federal district and parts of the U.S...
. The DCBC is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA
American Baptist Churches USA
The American Baptist Churches USA is a Baptist Christian denomination within the United States. The denomination maintains headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The organization is usually considered mainline, although varying theological and mission emphases may be found among its...
, the Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention is a United States-based Christian denomination. It is the world's largest Baptist denomination and the largest Protestant body in the United States, with over 16 million members...
, and the Progressive National Baptist Convention
Progressive National Baptist Convention
The Progressive National Baptist Convention, Incorporated is a convention of African-American Baptists emphasizing civil rights and social justice....
. This particular triple alignment is unique among North American Baptist groups.
History
The organization traces its founding to 1801 with the establishment of First Baptist ChurchThe First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, DC
The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, DC is a Baptist church at the corner of O Street and 16th Street Northwest , nine blocks north of the White House. It is affiliated with the District of Columbia Baptist Convention....
in Washington DC. The first predecessor group to the DCBC was formed on November 26, 1877, as the Columbia Association of Baptist Churches.