About First Baptist Institutional Church
First Baptist Institutional Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Chicago, Illinois located at 4220 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60623. First Baptist Institutional Church was founded in 1927. As of April 2026, First Baptist Institutional Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 11 Google reviews. The First Baptist Institutional Church parish office answers at (773) 522-3300.
e are a world church with a community spirit, serving the greater Lawndale community. We pride ourselves in being a place or praise, worship, refuge, and education of the word of God.
First Presbyterian Church (Chicago)
The First Presbyterian Church (Chicago) is the first Presbyterian Church in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is arguably the first church organized in Chicago. It is the oldest continuously operating institution in Chicago, predating by two months the founding of Chicago as a town. The first public school and first Head Start programs in the region were started in its buildings. Early members of the church included Chicago's first pharmacist and Chicago's first public school teacher, as well as the founders of the first regional abolitionist society.
When does First Baptist Institutional Church hold services?
First Baptist Institutional Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM, Thursday 9 AM–4 PM, Friday 9 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8 AM–2 PM, Monday 9 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 8 AM–2 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
Where is First Baptist Institutional Church located?
First Baptist Institutional Church is located at 4220 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60623. The building sits at coordinates 41.85724, -87.73056, placing it in Chicago, IL 60623.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- 16th Street & Keeler · CTA 558 ft
- 16th Street & Keeler · CTA 571 ft
- 16th Street & Keeler · CTA 584 ft
- 16th Street & Keeler · CTA 604 ft
- 16th Street & Kildare · CTA 702 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Institutional Church
The ZIP code 60623 area around First Baptist Institutional Church is home to 76,611 residents with a median household income of $37,814 and a median age of 34.4 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 First Baptist Institutional 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 First Baptist Institutional Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit, MI
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
Churches founded the same year as First Baptist Institutional Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1927 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Ita's Church Chicago, IL
- St. Ita Chicago, IL
- Church of the Incarnation Dallas, TX
- East Dallas Christian Church Dallas, TX
- United Church of Rogers Park Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at First Baptist Institutional Church
First Baptist Institutional Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Baptist Institutional Church
- What denomination is First Baptist Institutional Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- What are the service times at First Baptist Institutional Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM, Thursday 9 AM–4 PM, Friday 9 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8 AM–2 PM, Monday 9 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM
- What is the phone number for First Baptist Institutional Church?
- You can reach the parish at (773) 522-3300.
- Where is First Baptist Institutional Church located?
- The parish is located at 4220 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60623.
- When was First Baptist Institutional Church founded?
- Founded in 1927.
- How do visitors rate First Baptist Institutional Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 11 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of First Baptist Institutional Church?
- First Baptist Institutional Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Thomas Tallmadge.
Photographs of First Baptist Institutional Church
_(14591722098).jpg)
_(14578708487).jpg)
Photographs via Wikimedia Commons. Click through for author and licence.
Visitor notes about First Baptist Institutional Church
Short, text-only reflections left by visitors. No ratings, no photographs — by editorial policy.
No notes yet for this parish. Visitor notes are coming soon — for now, write to editors@churcheslist.com and we'll post your reflection by hand.