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Black churches in Chicago, Illinois64 churches · 9 traditions

Chicago has 64 churches in our directory. By tradition: 26 Missionary Baptist, 16 COGIC, ten AME and three Apostolic. Quinn Chapel AME is among the nationally known historic churches here. They are spread across 21 ZIP codes, from 60607 to 60653. Where Sunday hours are listed, they start as early as 8 am at Freedom Temple Church of God in Christ. 67% have a website listed.

64 Black churches26 Missionary Baptist16 COGICten AME
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Missionary Baptist churches in Chicago (26)

COGIC churches in Chicago (16)

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AME churches in Chicago (10)

Black Apostolic churches in Chicago (3)

Black Baptist churches in Chicago (3)

African diaspora churches in Chicago (2)

Black Catholic parishes in Chicago (2)

AME Zion churches in Chicago (1)

Full Gospel Baptist churches in Chicago (1)

Service times in Chicago

Published on each church's own website, checked October 2026.

ChurchSchedule
African Community United Methodist ChurchSunday worship at 10:30 am
Apostolic Faith ChurchSunday worship at 10 am and Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 pm
Arnett Chapel AMESunday school at 9:30 am
Carey Tercentenary AME ChurchSunday school at 9:30 am and Sunday worship at 11 am
Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church Sisterhood DeptSunday school at 9:45 am, Sunday worship at 11:30 am and Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 pm
Friendly Temple COGICSunday school at 10 am and Sunday worship at 11 am
New Jerusalem COGICSunday worship at 11 am
New Mission Temple Church of God in ChristSunday worship at 11:15 am
Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist ChurchSunday worship at 10 am
Progressive Missionary Baptist ChurchSunday school at 9:30 am and Sunday worship at 11 am

Black churches in Chicago: common questions

How many Black churches are in Chicago, IL?

We list 64 churches in Chicago: 26 Missionary Baptist, 16 COGIC, ten AME and three Apostolic.

What time do Black churches in Chicago hold Sunday worship?

Of the churches that publish a schedule, Apostolic Faith Church starts earliest, at 10 am. Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church Sisterhood Dept starts latest, at 11:30 am. Always confirm with the church before you go.

Which church tradition is most common in Chicago?

Missionary Baptist churches are the largest group in our Chicago list (26).

Are there more Black churches near Chicago?

Summit, about 8 miles away, has 4 churches in our directory.

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