First Calvary Baptist Church
First Calvary Baptist Church
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Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this historic African‑American congregation meets in a striking 1915–1916 Second Renaissance Revival building listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1987), noted for its decorative terra cotta, stained‑glass dome, two‑tier entrance portico with fluted columns, and three‑stage bell tower. Visitors can join services live on Facebook Live or by conference line (Dial (425) 436‑6200, access code 735096), and the church offers an InPeace mobile app (iOS and Android) for updates and resources. Regular offerings include Church School/noonday Bible Study, virtual Bible study, and a Wednesday morning prayer line, and the congregation is active in community outreach through Operation 813, which provides emergency food bags for seniors (Operation8.1.3np@gmail.com, 757‑622‑7418). Rev. Dr. D. Tyrone Brandon, Sr., who became the sixth pastor in August 2019, also serves in leadership roles with the National Baptist Convention and regional bodies; the church maintains social profiles and an events calendar online for visitors.
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Norfolk, VAWorship Style
Gospel/Choir
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- Summary:Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this historic African‑American congregation meets in a striking 1915–1916 Second Renaissance Revival building listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1987), noted for its decorative terra cotta, stained‑glass dome, two‑tier entrance portico with fluted columns, and three‑stage bell tower. Visitors can join services live on Facebook Live or by conference line (Dial (425) 436‑6200, access code 735096), and the church offers an InPeace mobile app (iOS and Android) for updates and resources. Regular offerings include Church School/noonday Bible Study, virtual Bible study, and a Wednesday morning prayer line, and the congregation is active in community outreach through Operation 813, which provides emergency food bags for seniors (Operation8.1.3np@gmail.com, 757‑622‑7418). Rev. Dr. D. Tyrone Brandon, Sr., who became the sixth pastor in August 2019, also serves in leadership roles with the National Baptist Convention and regional bodies; the church maintains social profiles and an events calendar online for visitors.
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Last updated: 4/20/2026