About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian parish located at 6400 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637. First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1927. The First Presbyterian Church parish office answers at +17733630505.
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 515 ft
- Private parking 646 ft
- Customers parking 755 ft
- Private parking 814 ft
- Private parking 850 ft
- 61st Street & Ingleside · CTA 558 ft
- 61st Street & Ingleside · CTA 604 ft
- 61st Street & Ellis · CTA 676 ft
- 63rd Street & Ingleside · CTA 774 ft
- 61st Street & Ellis · CTA 784 ft
- Conscious Plates 896 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 1, 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 · 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 Presbyterian 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 Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church
- What denomination is First Presbyterian Church?
- This parish is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
- Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
- The parish is located at 6400 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60637.
- When was First Presbyterian Church founded?
- Founded in 1927.
- What is the architecture of First Presbyterian Church?
- First Presbyterian Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Thomas Tallmadge.
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