Final touches are being applied to the satellite sanctuary First Baptist Church of South Richmond plans to open later this month in Chesterfield County. Location: 6200 block of Iron Bridge Road. Founded in 1821, the church now led by Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones and his son, Dr. Derik E. Jones, has invested 30 months and about $6 million to create the new worship space.
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First Baptist’s new Chesterfield sanctuary to hold first service; probe of mayor-pastor continues
First Baptist Church of South Richmond is close to opening its satellite church in Chesterfield County, a project that has proven a trouble spot for its senior pastor, Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones. After more than 2 ½ years of construction, the 1,400-seat sanctuary in the 6200 block of Iron Bridge Road is expected to be ready for its first service Sunday, Sept. 25, church officials said Monday. The church’s website indicates the new sanctuary would serve as the site for the 9:15 a.m. service now held at Chesterfield County high school.
