About First Baptist Congregational
First Baptist Congregational is a United Church of Christ Church in Chicago, Illinois located at 1613 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612. First Baptist Congregational was founded in 1869. As of April 2026, First Baptist Congregational holds a 4.7-star rating across 79 Google reviews. The First Baptist Congregational parish office answers at (312) 243-8047.
nion Park Congregational Church and Carpenter Chapel is a historic church building at 60 N. Ashland Blvd. on the Near West Side of Chicago, Illinois.
First Baptist Congregational Church
First Baptist Congregational Church is a United Church of Christ and Baptist congregation currently located at 60 N. Ashland Blvd. in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The church building is an Illinois Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was designed by architect Gurdon P. Randall for the Union Park Congregational Church, founded in 1860, and was built between 1869 and 1871. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the Mayor's Office, City Council, and General Relief Committee of Chicago were temporarily headquartered in the church. In 1910, the building of near...
First Baptist Congregational through the years
- 1869 Founded
- May 31, 2006 Added to the National Register
When does First Baptist Congregational hold services?
First Baptist Congregational publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM, Thursday 9 AM–3 PM, Friday 9 AM–3 PM, Saturday 9 AM–3 PM, Sunday 9 AM–3 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 AM–3 PM. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–3 PM
Ministries and programs at First Baptist Congregational
- · First Baptist Congregational - Food Distribution Center
Where is First Baptist Congregational located?
First Baptist Congregational is located at 1613 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612. The building sits at coordinates 41.88312, -87.66767, placing it in Chicago, IL 60657.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 95 ft
- Private parking 210 ft
- Parking 476 ft
- Private parking 482 ft
- Private parking 486 ft
- Ashland & Madison · CTA 525 ft
- Ashland & Madison · CTA 535 ft
- Madison & Ashland · CTA 627 ft
- 1633 W Madison · CTA 646 ft
- Madison & Ashland · CTA 663 ft
- Crave Kabob · kebab 951 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Congregational
The ZIP code 60657 area around First Baptist Congregational is home to 71,192 residents with a median household income of $105,428 and a median age of 30.9 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.
First Baptist Congregational on the National Register of Historic Places
First Baptist Congregational is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 06000446, added to the Register on May 31, 2006.
Read the official NPS nomination for First Baptist Congregational →
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Congregational
4 other churches with a documented founding year of 1869 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Mary Cape Girardeau, MO
- Lincoln Park Baptist Church Newton, MA
- Saint John Baptist Church Reading, PA
- Bethel United Methodist Church Indianapolis, IN
Your Sunday at First Baptist Congregational
First Baptist Congregational by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Congregational
- What denomination is First Baptist Congregational?
- This parish is part of the United Church of Christ tradition.
- What are the service times at First Baptist Congregational?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM, Thursday 9 AM–3 PM, Friday 9 AM–3 PM, Saturday 9 AM–3 PM, Sunday 9 AM–3 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 AM–3 PM
- What is the phone number for First Baptist Congregational?
- You can reach the parish at (312) 243-8047.
- Where is First Baptist Congregational located?
- The parish is located at 1613 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612.
- When was First Baptist Congregational founded?
- Founded in 1869.
- Is First Baptist Congregational on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 06000446, added May 31, 2006.
- How do visitors rate First Baptist Congregational?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 79 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Congregational?
- First Baptist Congregational is designed by Otis Leonard Wheelock.
- Is First Baptist Congregational 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 First Baptist Congregational, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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