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Episcopal Church of the Atonement

5749 NORTH KENMORE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60660
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4.7 · 51 Google reviews

About Episcopal Church of the Atonement


Episcopal Church of the Atonement is a Catholic Church building in Chicago, Illinois located at 5749 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660. Episcopal Church of the Atonement was founded in 1889. As of April 2026, Episcopal Church of the Atonement holds a 4.7-star rating across 51 Google reviews. The Episcopal Church of the Atonement parish office answers at (773) 271-2727.

he Episcopal Church of the Atonement and Parish House is a historic church building at 5751 N. Kenmore Ave. in Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois. It was constructed in the Gothic Revival architectural style in 1889 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

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Episcopal Church of the Atonement and Parish House

The Episcopal Church of the Atonement and Parish House is a historic church building at 5751 N. Kenmore Ave. in Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois. It was constructed in the Gothic Revival architectural style in 1889 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The church reported 431 members in 2018 and 446 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $695,195 with average Sunday attendance (ASA) of 169 persons.

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Episcopal Church of the Atonement through the years


  1. 1889 Founded
  2. July 30, 2009 Added to the National Register

When does Episcopal Church of the Atonement hold services?


Episcopal Church of the Atonement publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM, Thursday 9 AM–3 PM, Friday 9 AM–3 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8 AM–2 PM, Monday 12–3 PM, 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
Closed
Sunday
8 AM–2 PM
Monday
12–3 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–3 PM

Where is Episcopal Church of the Atonement located?


Episcopal Church of the Atonement is located at 5749 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660. The building sits at coordinates 41.98692, -87.65626, placing it in Chicago, IL 60660.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around Episcopal Church of the Atonement


The ZIP code 60660 area around Episcopal Church of the Atonement is home to 42,895 residents with a median household income of $63,596 and a median age of 36.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

42,895 Residents in ZIP 60660
36.1 Median age
$63,596 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Episcopal Church of the Atonement


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Episcopal Church of the Atonement on the National Register of Historic Places


Episcopal Church of the Atonement is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 09000590, added to the Register on July 30, 2009.

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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Episcopal Church of the Atonement


5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Episcopal Church of the Atonement


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1890 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Episcopal Church of the Atonement


Service window 8 AM–2 PM
Nearest transit Sheridan & Ardmore · 364 ft

Episcopal Church of the Atonement by the numbers


136 Years of continuous worship since 1890
51 Google reviews to date
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Henry Ives Cobb Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Episcopal Church of the Atonement


What denomination is Episcopal Church of the Atonement?
This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
What are the service times at Episcopal Church of the Atonement?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM, Thursday 9 AM–3 PM, Friday 9 AM–3 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8 AM–2 PM, Monday 12–3 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–3 PM
What is the phone number for Episcopal Church of the Atonement?
You can reach the parish at (773) 271-2727.
Where is Episcopal Church of the Atonement located?
The parish is located at 5749 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660.
When was Episcopal Church of the Atonement founded?
Founded in 1889.
Is Episcopal Church of the Atonement on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 09000590, added July 30, 2009.
How do visitors rate Episcopal Church of the Atonement?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 51 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of Episcopal Church of the Atonement?
Episcopal Church of the Atonement is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by Henry Ives Cobb.
Is Episcopal Church of the Atonement 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 Episcopal Church of the Atonement, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of Episcopal Church of the Atonement


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