About First King Baptist Church
First King Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches parish located at 5845 SOUTH MAY STREET, Chicago, IL, 60621. First King Baptist Church was founded in 1927. The First King Baptist Church parish office answers at +17737373444.
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.
Where is First King Baptist Church located?
First King Baptist Church is located at 5845 SOUTH MAY STREET, Chicago, IL, 60621. The building sits at coordinates 41.78782, -87.65338, placing it in Chicago, IL 60621.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 968 ft
- Public parking 984 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 30, 2026.
The neighborhood around First King Baptist Church
The ZIP code 60621 area around First King Baptist Church is home to 26,997 residents with a median household income of $30,163 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 First King 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First King Baptist 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 King Baptist 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
First King Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First King Baptist Church
- What denomination is First King Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First King Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 5845 SOUTH MAY STREET, Chicago, IL, 60621.
- When was First King Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1927.
- What is the architecture of First King Baptist Church?
- First King Baptist Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Thomas Tallmadge.
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