The downtown campus of First Baptist Church consists of four interconnected building – the main Sanctuary, the Education Building, the WLI Building and the Connector Building. A fifth building, the Sidbury House, is located at 15 N. 5th Street, across the parking lot behind the Education Building.

The Sanctuary, which was completed in 1870 and seats 700 people, is located at the corner of 5th & Market Streets. Both Sunday morning worship services are held in the Sanctuary.

The Education Building was built in the 1920s and wraps around the Sanctuary with entrances on Market Street, to the left of the Sanctuary, and on 5th Street. The Education Building houses our nursery, children’s classrooms, some adult classrooms, the Media Center, the Church Parlor, and Fireside Hall – our downtown fellowship hall and kitchen.

The WLI Building, so named because it housed the Wilmington Light Infantry at one time, faces Market Street between 4th & 5th Streets. Purchased in 1997, this historic structure also housed the original county library. The church offices are located in the WLI Building, along with adult classrooms, the Chapel and the Youth area.

Linking the WLI Building to the Education Building and the Sanctuary is the Connector Building. Completed in 2001, the Connector Building provides an open gathering space for members where FBC archives material is displayed. Restrooms are located on both levels. The Welcome Center is on the second floor of the Connector Building and can be accessed directly from Market Street by entering through the double doors in the plaza area.

The Sidbury House was donated to the church and houses several adult classrooms.

In addition to our own facilities, First Baptist Church rents space from the Bellamy Mansion Museum on Sunday mornings to house several of our adult Sunday School classes.