Queen Street Baptist Church
Queen Street Baptist Church
AI Summary
Organized in December 1884 by Rev. Richard Spiller and a small group of former slaves, this historic downtown Norfolk congregation—proudly known as “The Blessing on Brambleton Avenue”— is undertaking sanctuary restoration while maintaining an active community presence. The church operates extensive outreach programs, including a feeding program that serves about 6,000 meals a year, a clothes closet, food pantry, benevolence ministry, an afterschool literacy program, two substance-abuse programs (one tailored for first responders), and hosts the City of Norfolk’s Bank On financial literacy site; it also administers the J. Jasper Freeman Scholarship. Families and young people are supported through Generation Inspiration (with a public Google Calendar), downloadable youth lesson materials and a children’s curriculum, and the congregation publishes weekly sermons online and a regular newsletter. Under Senior Pastor Glenn E. Porter, MDiv, DMin—an adjunct professor and volunteer police chaplain—the church partners with ABC USA and other organizations and welcomes donations via Givelify; visitors can reach the office at 757-622-4458.
Address
Norfolk, VAService Times
Sunday School: Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday Worship: Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship Style
Traditional/Hymns
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- Summary:Organized in December 1884 by Rev. Richard Spiller and a small group of former slaves, this historic downtown Norfolk congregation—proudly known as “The Blessing on Brambleton Avenue”— is undertaking sanctuary restoration while maintaining an active community presence. The church operates extensive outreach programs, including a feeding program that serves about 6,000 meals a year, a clothes closet, food pantry, benevolence ministry, an afterschool literacy program, two substance-abuse programs (one tailored for first responders), and hosts the City of Norfolk’s Bank On financial literacy site; it also administers the J. Jasper Freeman Scholarship. Families and young people are supported through Generation Inspiration (with a public Google Calendar), downloadable youth lesson materials and a children’s curriculum, and the congregation publishes weekly sermons online and a regular newsletter. Under Senior Pastor Glenn E. Porter, MDiv, DMin—an adjunct professor and volunteer police chaplain—the church partners with ABC USA and other organizations and welcomes donations via Givelify; visitors can reach the office at 757-622-4458.
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Last updated: 4/19/2026