About Epworth United Methodist Church
Epworth United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Chicago, Illinois located at 5253 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. Epworth United Methodist Church was founded in 1890. As of April 2026, Epworth United Methodist Church holds a 4.3-star rating across 16 Google reviews. The Epworth United Methodist Church parish office answers at (773) 561-6422.
he Epworth United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It was built in the Romanesque style and is noted for its exterior walls of brown, rusticated boulders.
Epworth United Methodist Church through the years
- 1890 Founded
- June 10, 2008 Added to the National Register
Where is Epworth United Methodist Church located?
Epworth United Methodist Church is located at 5253 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. The building sits at coordinates 41.97789, -87.65600, placing it in Chicago, IL 60640.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 259 ft
- Private parking 354 ft
- Private parking 358 ft
- Public parking 367 ft
- Public parking 404 ft
- Berwyn & Kenmore · CTA 98 ft
- Sheridan & Berwyn · CTA 226 ft
- Sheridan & Berwyn · CTA 292 ft
- Sheridan & Foster · CTA 420 ft
- Foster & Sheridan · CTA 528 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 21, 2026.
The neighborhood around Epworth United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 60640 area around Epworth United Methodist Church is home to 67,317 residents with a median household income of $69,397 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 Epworth United Methodist Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Epworth United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Epworth United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 08000503, added to the Register on June 10, 2008.
Read the official NPS nomination for Epworth United Methodist Church →
Churches founded the same year as Epworth United Methodist Church
4 other churches with a documented founding year of 1890 are indexed in Churches List.
- House of Prayer Church Chicago, IL
- Christian Science Church Chicago, IL
- St. Josaphat Detroit, MI
- Saint Josaphats Church Rectory Detroit, MI
Your Sunday at Epworth United Methodist Church
Epworth United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Epworth United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Epworth United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- What is the phone number for Epworth United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at (773) 561-6422.
- Where is Epworth United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 5253 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640.
- When was Epworth United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1890.
- Is Epworth United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 08000503, added June 10, 2008.
- How do visitors rate Epworth United Methodist Church?
- 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 16 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Epworth United Methodist Church?
- Epworth United Methodist Church is a Romanesque architecture building, designed by Frederick B. Townsend.
- Is Epworth United Methodist 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 Epworth United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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