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Christian church · IL · est. 1924 · Verified 19 days ago

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3600 WEST 79TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60652
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4.9 · 12 Google reviews
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About FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH is a Christian church in Chicago, Illinois located at 3600 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652, United States. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH was founded in 1924. As of April 2026, FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH holds a 4.9-star rating across 12 Google reviews. The FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH parish office answers at +1 773-581-1115.

Welcome to the First Christian Church of Chicago website! We don’t know what caused you to visit our site today, but we are glad you have chosen to be our guest. Your being here is not an accident. We like to think of it as a divine appointment, an opportunity God has arranged for you to get acquainted with us. So feel free to look around, ask questions, and make yourself at home. You will find FCC to be a Bible-believing church with interesting and practical teaching. You also will see FCC as a Christ-centered family, comprised of people of a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Finally, we have opportunities for children, young people, and adults to grow, to serve, and to develop lasting friendships."

From Wikipedia

First United Methodist Church of Chicago

First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple is a church located at the base and in the top floors of the Chicago Temple Building, a skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. The top of the building is at a height of 568 feet (173 m).

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When does FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH hold services?

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–2 pm, Thursday 8 am–7 pm, Friday 11 am–2 pm, Saturday 10 am–12 pm, Sunday 8 am–12 pm, Monday 9 am–2 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.

Wednesday
9 am–2 pm
Thursday
8 am–7 pm
Friday
11 am–2 pm
Saturday
10 am–12 pm
Sunday
8 am–12 pm
Monday
9 am–2 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm

Where is FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH located?

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH is located at 3600 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.75003, -87.71328, placing it in Chicago, IL 60652.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.

The neighborhood around FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The ZIP code 60652 area around FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH is home to 42,223 residents with a median household income of $76,300 and a median age of 38.0 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

42,223 Residents in ZIP 60652
38.0 Median age
$76,300 Median household income

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

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.

Churches founded the same year as FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1924 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Service window 8 am–12 pm
Nearest transit 79th Street & Lawndale · 253 ft

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH by the numbers

102 Years of continuous worship since 1924
12 Google reviews to date
Holabird & Root Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

What denomination is FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH?
This parish is part of the Christian tradition.
What are the service times at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–2 pm, Thursday 8 am–7 pm, Friday 11 am–2 pm, Saturday 10 am–12 pm, Sunday 8 am–12 pm, Monday 9 am–2 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
What is the phone number for FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH?
You can reach the parish at +1 773-581-1115.
Where is FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH located?
The parish is located at 3600 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652, United States.
When was FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH founded?
Founded in 1924.
How do visitors rate FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH?
4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 12 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH?
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH is designed by Holabird & Root.

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Est. 1924 One of 656 Christian parishes in IL  ·  See the register →
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