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First Baptist Church

Wakefield, MA

The First Baptist Church of Wakefield is designed to serve the needs of today’s congregation while welcoming the next generation. The new building replaces a beloved historic church lost to a devastating lightning strike and fire in 2018.

Inspired by the past, built for the future

Informed by the former church and the tradition of New England churches on the green, the new design centers on a 200-person sanctuary and a flexible fellowship hall.

A community hub for the congregation

An adjacent kitchen and lounge support a variety of activities—from worship and classes to social gatherings and community events. The building also includes staff offices, a dedicated children’s room, and has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate future expansion.

Lounge and community space

Flexible spaces, connected community

The design emphasizes openness between rooms to create a strong connection between fellowship and worship spaces. Flexibility was also a central goal, ensuring the building can support a wide range of uses for both the congregation and the broader community.

Dining area

Project Team

Architect LDa Architecture & Interiors

Builder Groom Construction, Co., Inc.

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