About Alpha Temple Baptist Church
Alpha Temple Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Non-Profit organization in Chicago, Illinois located at 6701 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60621. As of April 2026, Alpha Temple Baptist Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 5 Google reviews. The Alpha Temple Baptist Church parish office answers at +17737235500.
16th Street Baptist Church bombing
The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing was a terrorist bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 15, 1963. The bombing was committed by the white supremacist terrorist group the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Four members of a local KKK chapter planted 19 sticks of dynamite attached to a timing device beneath the steps located on the east side of the church.
Where is Alpha Temple Baptist Church located?
Alpha Temple Baptist Church is located at 6701 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60621. The building sits at coordinates 41.77231, -87.64284, placing it in Chicago, IL 60621.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Customers parking 728 ft
- Public parking 758 ft
- Customers parking 896 ft
- Halsted & Marquette · CTA 446 ft
- Halsted & Marquette · CTA 479 ft
- Halsted & Marquette · CTA 479 ft
- Halsted & Marquette · CTA 509 ft
- Halsted & 68th Street · CTA 728 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Alpha Temple Baptist Church
The ZIP code 60621 area around Alpha Temple Baptist Church is home to 26,997 residents with a median household income of $30,163 and a median age of 37.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Alpha Temple Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Alpha Temple Baptist Church
Alpha Temple Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Alpha Temple Baptist Church
- What denomination is Alpha Temple Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Alpha Temple Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 6701 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60621.
- How do visitors rate Alpha Temple Baptist Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5 Google reviews.
- Is Alpha Temple Baptist Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Alpha Temple Baptist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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