About Greater Union Baptist Church
Greater Union Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Baptist church in Chicago, Illinois located at 1956 W Warren Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612. Greater Union Baptist Church was founded in 1886. As of April 2026, Greater Union Baptist Church holds a 4.0-star rating across 6 Google reviews. The Greater Union Baptist Church parish office answers at (312) 421-6546.
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Greater Union Baptist Church
Greater Union Baptist Church is a historic church located in Chicago's Near West Side. Built in 1886 and designed by the father of the skyscraper, William Le Baron Jenney, in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, the building originally housed the Church of the Redeemer, a Universalist congregation.
When does Greater Union Baptist Church hold services?
Greater Union Baptist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday 12:30–3 PM, Sunday Closed, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 12:30–3 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
Where is Greater Union Baptist Church located?
Greater Union Baptist Church is located at 1956 W Warren Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612. The building sits at coordinates 41.88252, -87.67638, placing it in Chicago, IL 60612.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 164 ft
- Bus Parking 289 ft
- Club/Premium 338 ft
- Private parking 341 ft
- Private parking 374 ft
- Damen & Washington · CTA 98 ft
- Damen & Washington · CTA 118 ft
- Damen & Washington · CTA 154 ft
- Damen & Warren · CTA 157 ft
- Damen & Washington · CTA 171 ft
- Bacci Pizzeria · pizza 374 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Greater Union Baptist Church
The ZIP code 60612 area around Greater Union Baptist Church is home to 34,459 residents with a median household income of $58,858 and a median age of 34.2 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 Greater Union 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 founded the same year as Greater Union Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1886 are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of the Nativity Juneau, AK
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Canton, OH
- Philadelphia Tabernacle United Church Philadelphia, PA
- Emmanuel Reformed Church Chicago, IL
- Union Missionary Baptist Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at Greater Union Baptist Church
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Questions and answers about Greater Union Baptist Church
- What denomination is Greater Union Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- What are the service times at Greater Union Baptist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday 12:30–3 PM, Sunday Closed, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed
- What is the phone number for Greater Union Baptist Church?
- You can reach the parish at (312) 421-6546.
- Where is Greater Union Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 1956 W Warren Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612.
- When was Greater Union Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1886.
- How do visitors rate Greater Union Baptist Church?
- 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 6 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Greater Union Baptist Church?
- Greater Union Baptist Church is designed by William Le Baron Jenney.
- Is Greater Union Baptist Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Greater Union Baptist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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