About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 6400 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +17733630505.
First Presbyterian Church is one of 1,875 churches we list in Chicago, among 13,817 across Illinois. It falls within Cook County and the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. It is counted among 25 Presbyterian churches in Chicago, part of 394 in the Presbyterian tradition across Illinois. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival, attributed to Thomas Tallmadge.
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 Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 6400 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. The building sits at coordinates 41.77850, -87.59501, placing it in Chicago, IL 60637.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 302 ft
- Public parking 413 ft
- Private parking 548 ft
- Customers parking 591 ft
- Public parking 630 ft
- 63rd Street & Kimbark · CTA 712 ft
- 63rd Street & Kimbark · CTA 784 ft
- 63rd Street & Woodlawn · CTA 797 ft
- 63rd Street & Kenwood · CTA 866 ft
- 63rd Street & Woodlawn · CTA 873 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 30, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church
The ZIP code 60637 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 51,145 residents with a median household income of $37,247 and a median age of 31.2 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 Presbyterian Church
Presbyterians worship in the Reformed tradition — Word-centered, theologically rich, and dignified.
- Services last 60–75 minutes. Expect Scripture-heavy readings, a teaching sermon, congregational hymns, and prayer.
- Communion is typically monthly or quarterly, open to all who trust Christ.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Presbyterian Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
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Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church
- What denomination is First Presbyterian Church?
- This church is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
- Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
- First Presbyterian Church is located at 6400 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637.
- What is the architecture of First Presbyterian Church?
- First Presbyterian Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Thomas Tallmadge.
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