Important Note: Wyoming Avenue Baptist Church has closed as of October 23, 2011, and has become part of Grace Church of Philly. Services under Grace Church will begin on November 20, 2011. For more information, you may read our Replanting Plan, contact Pastor John at (917) 981-4249, or visit Grace Church's website.

Church History

While we prepare a history of more modern times, please enjoy seeing Wyoming through the eyes of the generations before us.

Digital Archive

New! You can see many of our older photos and documents in our online Digital Archive.

Diamond Jubilee Book

As part of the 75th Anniversary celebration in 1966, the church published a book of its history from the very beginning of the Mission through 1966.  The book also includes current (1966) and historical lists of church officers, Sunday School workers, and members from 1900 through 1966.

Download PDF (26 MB)

Church Directories

The church has regularly published member and friend directories.  Early directories often included a short church history, list of current officers and Sunday School workers, and the by-laws.

1921 - Download PDF
1959 - Download PDF

The Onward

An early newsletter of the church, starting in 1911.

September 1911 (Vol 1., No. 7) - Download PDF
October 1911 (Vol 1., No. 8) - Download PDF

Inside Wyoming

A more recent newsletter, 1960s through 1980s, then 2000s.  Recent volumes are in the digital archive.

Annual Reports

Recent annual reports, and some historical ones, are available here.