About Augustana Lutheran Church
Augustana Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 5500 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. Augustana Lutheran Church was founded in 1860. You can reach Augustana Lutheran Church at +17734936451.
Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church was a Lutheran church body in the United States that was one of the churches that merged into the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) in 1962. It had its roots among the Swedish immigrants in the 19th century.
Where is Augustana Lutheran Church located?
Augustana Lutheran Church is located at 5500 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. The building sits at coordinates 41.79480, -87.59747, placing it in Chicago, IL 60637.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 89 ft
- Public parking 115 ft
- Public parking 144 ft
- Public parking 177 ft
- Public parking 410 ft
- University & 55th Street · CTA 167 ft
- University & 55th Street · CTA 187 ft
- 55th Street & University · CTA 239 ft
- Woodlawn & 55th Street · CTA 253 ft
- Woodlawn & 55th Street · CTA 276 ft
- Nile Restaurant · kebab, middle_eastern 164 ft
- Saucy Porka · asian, latin_american 187 ft
- Starbucks · coffee_shop 253 ft
- Nella Pizza e Pasta · italian, pizza 351 ft
- Te’amo Boba Bar 410 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 26, 2026.
The neighborhood around Augustana Lutheran Church
The ZIP code 60637 area around Augustana Lutheran Church is home to 51,145 residents with a median household income of $37,247 and a median age of 31.2 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 Augustana Lutheran Church
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as Augustana Lutheran Church
3 other churches with a documented founding year of 1860 are indexed in Churches List.
- First Mennonite Church Chicago, IL
- Israel Methodist Church Chicago, IL
- Central Conference Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at Augustana Lutheran Church
Augustana Lutheran Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Augustana Lutheran Church
- What denomination is Augustana Lutheran Church?
- This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- Where is Augustana Lutheran Church located?
- Augustana Lutheran Church is located at 5500 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637.
- When was Augustana Lutheran Church founded?
- Founded in 1860.
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