Photograph of First Bethel Baptist Church

Baptist Churches · IL

First Bethel Baptist Church

1247 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Chicago, IL 60608

About First Bethel Baptist Church

First Bethel Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 1247 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Chicago, IL, 60608. You can reach First Bethel Baptist Church at +17732430288.

Where is First Bethel Baptist Church located?

First Bethel Baptist Church is located at 1247 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Chicago, IL, 60608. The building sits at coordinates 41.86690, -87.65760, placing it in Chicago, IL 60608.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 25, 2026.

The neighborhood around First Bethel Baptist Church

The ZIP code 60608 area around First Bethel Baptist Church is home to 82,749 residents with a median household income of $66,821 and a median age of 34.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

82,749 Residents in ZIP 60608
34.1 Median age
$66,821 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at First Bethel 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Your Sunday at First Bethel Baptist Church

Nearest transit Roosevelt & Racine · 187 ft
Coffee after Bar 10 Doors · 912 ft

Questions and answers about First Bethel Baptist Church

What denomination is First Bethel Baptist Church?
This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
Where is First Bethel Baptist Church located?
First Bethel Baptist Church is located at 1247 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD, Chicago, IL, 60608.

Photographs of First Bethel Baptist Church

The Black Presence in Detroit.jpg
The Black Presence in Detroit · CC BY 4.0
The Ottawan (1914) (14760822204).jpg
The Ottawan (1914) (14760822204) · No restrictions
The Ottawan (1915) (14763393552).jpg
The Ottawan (1915) (14763393552) · No restrictions

Photographs via Wikimedia Commons. Click through for author and licence.

Visitor notes about First Bethel Baptist Church

Short, text-only reflections left by visitors. No ratings, no photographs — by editorial policy.

No notes yet for this church. Visitor notes are coming soon — for now, write to editors@churcheslist.com and we'll post your reflection by hand.

§

Other churches in Chicago, IL

Other churches on the same streets — every tradition counted once.
§

Baptist Churches churches near First Bethel Baptist Church

Baptist Churches churches in IL
§

Churches within walking and driving distance of First Bethel Baptist Church

The five nearest churches — any tradition — measured from this door.