Second Baptist Church of LA

Founded in 1885 as Los Angeles' first African American Baptist church, Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles has been a vital spiritual and cultural institution in South Los Angeles for over 140 years. The church, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit housed in a historic Griffith Avenue sanctuary designed by renowned architect Paul R. Williams and opened in 1926, offers community outreach programs and food distribution to support local residents in need.