A Welcome Message From Our Pastor
“FOLLOW ME.”
These two simple words are a perfect summary of the Christian life. We are called to follow Jesus.
This is our vision at First Baptist Church of Oak Park. We want to go where Jesus wants us to go, and we want to do what he wants us to do. And we want to help others do the same.
Why? Because following Jesus will change your life.
We would love for you to join us on this exciting journey. We’re not there yet, but that’s okay. After all, we are following Jesus, and Jesus knows the way.
What to Expect at First Baptist Church
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” -Acts of the Apostles 2:42
Corporate worship is central to the Christian journey. Our worship experiences are crafted to please to God and edify God’s people. In our worship services, we sing hymns of praise, pray together, hear God’s voice speaking to us through scripture readings and spoken word, and are invited to make a commitment to Christ’s church.
During every service, we pause to offer each other the peace of Christ, and we observe the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of each month. Following our service, we invite our guests and members for fellowship in the Cloister room on the first floor.
Whether you are from Oak Park, or any nearby area or just visiting this weekend, we would love to share this special time of worship with you. We hope that you will join us as we grow in our commitment to God, to one another and to our community.
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Who Are We?
We are known as a friendly, diverse congregation and our diversity brings an enhancement to our church life and fellowship as we all share a strong commitment to Christ, our church, and to each other…
What we Believe
Embedded in the teachings of the Scripture, we believe in the triune God, Christ as the head of the church, and creation of mankind in the image of God. We celebrate Baptist heritage and value ecumenical relationships with other denominations…
Meet Our Leadership
While acknowledging Jesus as our ultimate leader, we believe He has entrusted our church staff as His co-workers to continue the mission of the church and to serve our congregation…
For New Members
Our Welcome Minister hosts classes for people interested in learning about the church and American Baptists. The Inquirers’ Class has provided prospective members a rich Christian education which forms a great Christian foundation.
Call or email the church for more information.
Where We Are Located
820 Ontario St
Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (708) 848-4070
Email: contact@fbcoakpark.org
From Chicago (east): West on 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) to Austin (6000 W). Exit on the left. Turn right or north on Austin to Lake St. Turn left or west on Lake St. to Oak Park Ave. Turn right or north on Oak Park Ave.; go one block to Ontario.
From west: East on 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) to Harlem (7200 W). Exit on the left. Turn left or north on Harlem to Lake St. Turn right or east on Lake St. to Oak Park Ave. Turn left or north on Oak Park Ave; go one block to Ontario.