First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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• Name:First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church
• Website URL:https://www.firstrising.org
• Summary:First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church sits one mile north of the U.S. Capitol and is an independent Missionary Baptist congregation led by Rev. Oran W. Young, M.Div. The church is strongly engaged in neighborhood service — its Helping Hands food distribution (since 2003) serves hundreds of families every other week and a Clothing Ministry provides coats, shoes and children’s clothing with emergency requests handled through the church office (202‑289‑4480, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Sunday worship lasts about 90 minutes and features congregational singing and special music supported by an extensive music ministry (multiple choirs, orchestra, praise team and dance ministry), alongside many age-specific and support ministries (ushers by age, nurses unit, college‑prep resources and a Child Protection Policy). Visitors will find abundant online and downloadable resources (YouTube streaming, secure giving via MyVanco, Church Covenant/Articles of Faith and a Digital Resource Center); New Members Orientation is available via preacherm2man@gmail.com or (301) 765‑4838, and the congregation welcomes guests of all backgrounds and attire.
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