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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.
Recent Messages
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.
Upcoming Events
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Pastor Charlie’s Book Launch
Celebrate the launch of Pastor Charlie’s new book, What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness?, at Salem on Wednesday, August 26, at 7:00 PM. Hear Pastor Charlie share more about the book, mark this exciting milestone with him, and get your copy!
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Men's Health Panel
The Health Information Ministry will host a Men’s Health Panel on Saturday, August 29, from 10-12noon. At Progressive, we care about your health and this session promises to be informative. Learn from doctors who are familiar with our health concerns, many of whom attend this church.
Men, we’ll see you Saturday, August 29. Please plan to attend. -
Back to Church Sunday
On September 27, we’ll gather and make room for guests who want to worship, connect, and see what Progressive is all about! Don’t come to Back to Church Sunday alone. Pick up the phone, send the text, and bring somebody to church with you!
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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. Click here to learn more.
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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!
