Quinn Chapel AME Church

Quinn Chapel AME Church Quinn - Chicago, is the first black church in the city of Chicago. Established in 1844, the church currently sits at the corner of 24th and Wabash.

Quinn - Chicago houses Chicago's first African-American congregation, formed by seven individuals as a nondenominational prayer group that met in the house of a member in 1844. In 1847, the group organized as a congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and named the church for Bishop William Paul Quinn. We have services every Sunday starting at 10AM.

04/11/2026

…preach Chad…

04/09/2026

Lest We Forget ...

April 9-11, 1816: The Birth of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Denomination.

Here we are 210 years still upholding the banner and strength of the African Methodist Episcopal Church founded by Richard Allen and the many others, who established a denomiNatioN for and by people of African descent.

“God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family.”

Our children always have questions, but we don’t always have answers. Join us this Sunday for the conversation we wish w...
04/07/2026

Our children always have questions, but we don’t always have answers.
Join us this Sunday for the conversation we wish we didn’t need.

Let’s figure out together some healthy approaches to processing difficult topics with our children. Guided by incredible panelists Mr. Ernest Crim III, Candice Washington and Dr. Kimya Barden, moderated by Dr. Obari Adéye Cartman.

Then after we talk, we will do! will create engaging play and learn stations with interactive activities for children and families using literacy, art, music, technology, storytelling and more!!

We will also have a special performance by a wonderful youth chorus: Uniting Voices Chicago - Englewood Neighborhood Choir!!

All FREE! Children encouraged to attend! And caring adults without children also welcome. Educators, social workers, therapists, artists, activists, neighbors are all warmly invited!

Sunday, April 12th, 3pm

Chapel AME Church

2401 S Wabash

Chicago

Presented by: Midwest Underground Railroad Network + Quinn Chapel AME + Brown Books & Paintbrushes

Sponsored by: and

The Midwest Underground Railroad Network and Quinn Chapel AME Church are celebrating with an epic gathering of artists...
03/25/2026

The Midwest Underground Railroad Network and Quinn Chapel AME Church are celebrating with an epic gathering of artists, educators, and community builders to honor the critical contributions of women freedom fighters in and .

Come experience the art and scholarship of some of the most brilliant women continuing to lead us along our freedom journeys, while reaching back to the past to gather inspiration from the rich legacies left by some of our most courageous women ancestors!

Featuring:
Glennette Tilley Turner
Sherry Williams
Dr. Asantewaa Oppong
Jataun Rollins
Dr. Brittney Yancy
Pastor Candace Simpson
Mama Edie Armstrong
Connie Martin
Vai Shakoor
and more!!

Sunday, March 29th
At the historic Quinn Chapel AME Church!!

Thanks to the generous support of and

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/18FybbkMpN/

Women’s History Month continues at Quinn Chapel.Revive HER 2026: “From Pouring to Power”Scripture Anchor: Proverbs 1:23T...
03/20/2026

Women’s History Month continues at Quinn Chapel.
Revive HER 2026: “From Pouring to Power”
Scripture Anchor: Proverbs 1:23

The Spirit has been poured. So now what? Let us walk in authority, move from healing to influence, and transition from brokenness to boldness.

Sisters, join us for brunch on Saturday, March 28 at 11 AM! We will be led by Bishop Shirley Coleman. Come be fed, physically and spiritually! No charge! It is our honor to serve you.

And of course, we celebrate this month with our dynamic preachers. We’ve heard from Rev. Dorothy Jones, Pastor Candace Simpson, Sis. Brittanei Cain. This Sunday we will hear from Rev. C. Sheryll Brown-Venning, and on Palm Sunday we’ll hear from Rev. Dr. Jessica K. Ingram.

If you’ve been looking for a place to tap in, Quinn Chicago would love to welcome you! No better time than now!

03/16/2026

Members of Chicago’s first Black church rose to help enslaved people achieve their freedom because they knew theirs hung in the balance.

03/13/2026

By the 1840s, free Blacks flocked to Chicago to steer clear of slavery. Some of them started Quinn Chapel AME, the city’s first Black church, and its physical building served as a beacon for freedom seekers.

It’s Women’s History Month at Quinn Chicago! Rev. Dorothy Jones started us off on First Sunday with a dynamic sermon abo...
03/06/2026

It’s Women’s History Month at Quinn Chicago! Rev. Dorothy Jones started us off on First Sunday with a dynamic sermon about Esther titled “Ain’t Nobody Got Time For This.” Catch the replay on YouTube or Facebook!

March 8 Pastor Candace Simpson, Youth Pastor
March 15 Licentiate Brittanei Cain, YPD Director
March 22 Rev. Lady C. Sheryll Brown-Venning, First Lady
March 29 Rev. Dr. Jessica K. Ingram, Episcopal Supervisor, Ret.

Keep these preachers lifted in prayer as they collectively intercede for peace, power, transformation and freedom.

Represent your college, university, HBCU, organization, Quinn or the AME church Sunday! We are celebrating the legacy of...
03/06/2026

Represent your college, university, HBCU, organization, Quinn or the AME church Sunday! We are celebrating the legacy of Black institutions this weekend. Let’s see them hoodies, varsity jackets, pins, and color coordinated outfits! We celebrate the legacy of Black institutions this Sunday for HBCU and D9 Sunday. Help us welcome our visiting Howard Students on alternative spring break by dressing down!

Service starts at 10 am and we are located at 2401 S. Wabash Avenue. We’re looking forward to worshipping with you!

Address

2401 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL
60616

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+13127911846

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