About Christ Baptist Church
Christ Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 8400 SOUTH ASHLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60620. Christ Baptist Church was founded in 1871. The building at Christ Baptist Church seats 1800. The Christ Baptist Church parish office answers at +17737795020.
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, originally named the Third Church of Christ, Scientist, is a landmark church located on West Washington Boulevard in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The church was designed by architect Hugh M. G. Garden and was built in 1901. The church was sold to its current owners in 1947. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 16, 1989, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Where is Christ Baptist Church located?
Christ Baptist Church is located at 8400 SOUTH ASHLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60620. The building sits at coordinates 41.74110, -87.66359, placing it in Chicago, IL 60620.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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- Racine & 84th Street · CTA 331 ft
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Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 30, 2026.
The neighborhood around Christ Baptist Church
The ZIP code 60620 area around Christ Baptist Church is home to 68,330 residents with a median household income of $46,472 and a median age of 39.1 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 Christ 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Christ Baptist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Paul Catholic Church Chicago, IL
- Christ Episcopal Church Winchester, VA · est. 1828
- Bethany Baptist Church Chicago, IL · est. 1871
- All Saints Church Philadelphia, PA · est. 1855
- Somerset Community Mission Somerset, KY
Churches founded the same year as Christ Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1871 are indexed in Churches List.
- Immaculate Conception Philadelphia, PA
- Bethany Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- First Congregational Church Chicago, IL
- St. Rose of Lima Buffalo, NY
- Redeemed Church of God in Christ Detroit, MI
Your Sunday at Christ Baptist Church
Christ Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Christ Baptist Church
- What denomination is Christ Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Christ Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 8400 SOUTH ASHLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60620.
- When was Christ Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1871.
- How large is Christ Baptist Church?
- The building seats 1800.
- What is the architecture of Christ Baptist Church?
- Christ Baptist Church is a Gothic architecture building, designed by Gurdon P. Randall.
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