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Join us Easter Sunday!
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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Welcome!
Whether you’re a first-time guest or a returning visitor, we’re excited to welcome you on Sundays at 7:30 AM or 9:30 AM CT.
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Meet Our Pastor
The Reverend Dr. Charlie Edward Dates is a dynamic and visionary preacher, scholar, and civic leader.
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Explore Ministries
Progressive Chicago is honored to guide new and existing believers in the next steps of their faith and equip them as they discover what it means to be followers of Jesus.
Your Family, Our Priority.
Children are a gift from God. No matter their age, PBC Kids offers fun, age-appropriate programming that helps your children connect with God.
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Upcoming Events
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Easter in Chicago
Be ready for an amazing experience as we welcome people from all across Chicago for an unforgettable Easter service at the Marriott Marquis Chicago.
Start inviting your family and friends now, and sign up here to be part of a special contest for the person who brings the most people. The teen who brings the most people will receive a Disney Cruise. The adult who brings the most people will have their mortgage or rent paid for one month (up to a set amount), or they can choose to travel to Ghana with the church in November. Click here for contest rules
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Women At The Cross
Ladies! You are God's masterpiece, created with a purpose. Come be encouraged by this truth! Women at the Cross will take place Good Friday, April 3 at 12noon, at the House of Hope. Let's worship and fellowship together!
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Save the Date for the Marriage Table
After four weeks on The Love Train in January, it’s time to meet at The Marriage Table! Fellowship with other married, engaged, and seriously dating couples on April 18 at the House of Hope.
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Kids Across America
We’re going to Kids Across America (KAA) Summer Camp! Kids, ages 9-18, are eligible to attend. KAA is an opportunity for your child to leave the distractions of the City for a week and have fun while developing or growing in his or her relationship with Christ.
If interested, sign up here.
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Defining Decades is Back!
Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for a new semester of Defining Decades, beginning Sunday, March 15 at 6 PM at ProgressiveChicago. This season we will explore the theme Cultivating Community as we journey together through the Book of Exodus. Sign up to receive updates and stay connected with everything happening in Defining Decades!
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College Ministry
ProgressiveChicago is excited to support our college students with care packages this season! In preparation, we are creating a registry of all ProgressiveChicago students who are currently away at school. We ask all members who have children in college to please complete the registration form to ensure your student is included and receives a care package from their church family.
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Black Boy Literacy
The Black Boy Literacy Campaign aims to help 1,000 boys between first and third grade in the Chicagoland area reach the third-grade reading level. Register Your Child Today
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Connection Institute
Connection Institute is Progressive's one-time membership class that allows new members to learn Progressive's story, meet other new members, and find out how to get plugged into the life of Progressive. In-person Connection Institutes are hosted every third Sunday of the month following worship service at Progressive, and there are virtual options, too!
Click here to register for a date that works best for you!