About The First Baptist Church of Chicago
The First Baptist Church of Chicago is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Chicago, Illinois located at 935 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615, United States. As of April 2026, The First Baptist Church of Chicago holds a 4.3-star rating across 15 Google reviews. The The First Baptist Church of Chicago parish office answers at +17735363430.
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Where is The First Baptist Church of Chicago located?
The First Baptist Church of Chicago is located at 935 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.80383, -87.60264, placing it in Chicago, IL 60615.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 699 ft
- Private parking 892 ft
- E Hyde Park & Ellis · CTA 561 ft
- E Hyde Park & Ellis · CTA 584 ft
- E Hyde Park & Drexel · CTA 600 ft
- E Hyde Park & Drexel · CTA 630 ft
- E Hyde Park & Ellis · CTA 712 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around The First Baptist Church of Chicago
The ZIP code 60615 area around The First Baptist Church of Chicago is home to 42,780 residents with a median household income of $56,518 and a median age of 34.7 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 The First Baptist Church of Chicago
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.
Your Sunday at The First Baptist Church of Chicago
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Questions and answers about The First Baptist Church of Chicago
- What denomination is The First Baptist Church of Chicago?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is The First Baptist Church of Chicago located?
- The parish is located at 935 E 50th St, Chicago, IL 60615, United States.
- How do visitors rate The First Baptist Church of Chicago?
- 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 15 Google reviews.
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