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A word of welcome from our pastor emeritus,
Rev. Lawrence A. DaviesI am pleased and honored to welcome you to Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), located at 801 Sophia Street in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia. Whether you are younger or older or somewhere in between, whether you live alone or are part of a larger family, I think you'll be pleased at what you find at Shiloh Old Site. We are a fellowship of people who believe that God has no outcasts. We are convinced that there should be no walls of exclusion, no barriers to God's grace. At Shiloh Old Site, everyone is welcome. Because there are no bounds to God's love, we put no bounds on ours. So no matter who... [more]
A music and preaching sampler
Shiloh Old Site has six choirs that take turns providing special music for our 11 a.m. Sunday worship services. The style varies from Sunday to Sunday, depending on which choirs are singing, but you'll generally encounter a mix of hymns, spirituals, anthems, and gospel (both traditional and more contemporary). A few short samples of music recorded at Shiloh Old Site during actual worship services are available for listening on this web site. There are also some short snippets of sermons. Together, they convey some of the flavor of our worship services.You can select some samples to hear by clicking here.
Scouting programs for girls and boys
Shiloh Old Site's Girl Scout and Boy Scout progams warmly welcome children and youth of all ages, whether their families are part of our church, another church, or no church. Leadership is provided by dedicated members of Shiloh Old Site, assisted by parents and other interested adults. Shloh Old Site's Scout groups normally meet weekly at the church building during the school year They also go on various outings, service projects, and camping adventures. To learn more about the Scout groups at Shiloh Old Site (and to see photos of some recent events), all you have to do is to click here.
Weekly Bible study opportunities
In addition to classes every Sunday morning for men, women, children, and youth, Shiloh Old Site offers two weekly Bible study groups that seek to unleash the power of scripture so that through informed fellowship and interaction we might all grow together as true agents of God's love, mercy, and peace. Discussion groups on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings probe scripture deeply, respecting both its original character and its implications for faithful living in today's world. Participants come from a variety of area churches. Neither group meets during the summer months.
A vibrant future grounded in an empowered past
Although we at Shiloh Old Site look to the future with great excitement and a rich hope, we are a congregation that feels deeply empowered by a courageous "cloud of witnesses." African Americans and others have gathered faithfully for worship and service on this same site "down by the riverside" in Fredericksburg, Virginia, since 1854. By clicking here, you'll be able to examine some of the photos and details, names and remembrances, that we have gathered in recognition of the many tears and struggles, victories and joys, that mark of our rich history as a congregation.
Easy to find, plus free transportation available
Our members live and minister in Christ's name throughout the greater Fredericksburg area, but the building where we meet is downtown on the historic banks of the Rappahannock River. Parking is available on the street and on nearby city-owned parking lots. In addition, each Sunday (and on other occasions) our church mini-bus picks up riders throughout the area. You can reserve a ride in advance. (There's even a wheelchair lift for those who might need it.) A map of our location, along with information on how to reserve a spot on our church mini-bus, can be accessed by clicking here.