About Pilgrim Baptist Church
Pilgrim Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches Church in Chicago, Illinois located at 3300 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States. Pilgrim Baptist Church was founded in 1890. As of April 2026, Pilgrim Baptist Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 10 Google reviews. The Pilgrim Baptist Church parish office answers at +1 312-210-8788.
ilgrim Baptist Church is a historic church at 3301 South Indiana Avenue in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The building, a Chicago Landmark and National Register of Historic Places site, was originally constructed for a synagogue, Kehilath Anshe Ma'arav.
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Pilgrim Baptist Church is a historic church at 3301 South Indiana Avenue in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. The building, a Chicago Landmark and National Register of Historic Places site, was originally constructed for a synagogue, Kehilath Anshe Ma'arav. The church is notable both as an architectural landmark and for the cultural contributions by the congregation of the church. In 2017, the church was sold to the National Museum of Gospel Music.
Pilgrim Baptist Church through the years
- 1890 Founded
- April 26, 1973 Added to the National Register
When does Pilgrim Baptist Church hold services?
Pilgrim Baptist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 10 am–8 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 10 am–2 pm, Saturday 9 am–2 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–2 pm, Monday 10 am–2 pm, Tuesday 10 am–8 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.
- Wednesday
- 10 am–8 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–5 pm
- Friday
- 10 am–2 pm
- Saturday
- 9 am–2 pm
- Sunday
- 9:30 am–2 pm
- Monday
- 10 am–2 pm
- Tuesday
- 10 am–8 pm
Where is Pilgrim Baptist Church located?
Pilgrim Baptist Church is located at 3300 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.83457, -87.62225, placing it in Chicago, IL 60616.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 538 ft
- Parking 604 ft
- Public parking 791 ft
- Private parking 820 ft
- Private parking 850 ft
- Indiana & 33rd Boulevard · CTA 207 ft
- Indiana & 33rd Boulevard · CTA 226 ft
- Michigan & 33rd Street · CTA 295 ft
- Michigan & 33rd Street · CTA 325 ft
- Indiana & 34th Street · CTA 597 ft
- The Commons 1040 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Pilgrim Baptist Church
The ZIP code 60616 area around Pilgrim Baptist Church is home to 52,707 residents with a median household income of $72,326 and a median age of 37.6 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 Pilgrim 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.
Pilgrim Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Pilgrim Baptist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 73000696, added to the Register on April 26, 1973.
Read the official NPS nomination for Pilgrim Baptist Church →
Churches founded the same year as Pilgrim Baptist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1890 are indexed in Churches List.
- Mother Bethel African Methodist Church Philadelphia, PA
- St. Catherine of Genoa New York, NY
- Church of the Atonement Chicago, IL
- Iglesia Vida Real Somerville, MA
- Epworth United Methodist Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at Pilgrim Baptist Church
Pilgrim Baptist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Pilgrim Baptist Church
- What denomination is Pilgrim Baptist Church?
- This parish is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- What are the service times at Pilgrim Baptist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 10 am–8 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 10 am–2 pm, Saturday 9 am–2 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–2 pm, Monday 10 am–2 pm, Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
- What is the phone number for Pilgrim Baptist Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 312-210-8788.
- Where is Pilgrim Baptist Church located?
- The parish is located at 3300 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States.
- When was Pilgrim Baptist Church founded?
- Founded in 1890.
- Is Pilgrim Baptist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 73000696, added April 26, 1973.
- How do visitors rate Pilgrim Baptist Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 10 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Pilgrim Baptist Church?
- Pilgrim Baptist Church is a Chicago school building, designed by Louis Sullivan.
- Is Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim Baptist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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