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First Baptist Church in America 375th Anniversary

Providence, Rhode Island
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First Baptist Church in America in Providence, Rhode Island, founded by Roger Williams in 1638, served throughout its history as a beacon for religious liberty throughout the world and was recognized on the occasion of its 375th anniversary in 2013 by the American Baptist Churches USA.
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Providence, Rhode Island · United States

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