Church profile
Third Baptist Church of Chicago
Baptist · Chicago, IL
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About this church
Third Baptist Church of Chicago worships at 11 a.m. Sunday at 1551 West 95th Street. The historically Black Baptist congregation brings prayer, music, Scripture, preaching, and community concern together in a service that reflects its South Side setting. Its stated mission is to serve people holistically, responding to physical as well as spiritual needs while practicing love and making Christian disciples.
Third Baptist places compassion, empathy, justice, freedom, and liberation at the center of its relationship with the surrounding community. Youth development is a particular priority: the church describes itself as a safe haven for children and teenagers and works with neighborhood partners such as Vanderpoel Elementary School. Leadership roles include a dedicated youth and young-adult team alongside pastoral and operational ministries. The congregation's history spans more than five decades, shaped by pastors who combined theology and worship with advocacy, community resources, and institutional development. Its Heritage Community Development Corporation extends the church's impact beyond the sanctuary through organized neighborhood work. Visitors can expect the single 11 a.m. gathering to introduce both the congregation's Christian worship and its public-facing mission, rather than treating those as separate identities. Anyone exploring deeper involvement can look toward youth, service, development, and discipleship pathways after experiencing Sunday worship and meeting the church community in person.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sunday worship time, address, current congregation access, an · Official about page, holistic mission, physical and spiritual care, love, discip · Official legacy page, more than five decades of leadership, advocacy, resources, · Official youth-impact page, Vanderpoel Elementary partnership, neighborhood yout
Service times
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Location
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700 W Adams St
Sunday Mass at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Researched profile126 E Chestnut St
Summer Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. through Labor Day weekend
Researched profile11024 S Bell Ave
Sunday worship in person and on Facebook Live: 10:00 AM
Researched profile1936 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Traditional liturgical worship and livestream: Sunday 11:00 AM
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