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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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Fall Discipleship Growth Groups
This fall, we’re excited to journey together through our very own Pastor Charlie Dates’ powerful book, What Hath Righteousness to Do with Justice?, exploring the biblical connection between righteousness, justice, and our responsibility as followers of Jesus Christ. Already connected to a Growth Group? We encourage you to remain connected you to existing Growth Group and continue growing together in Christian community. Not currently part of a Growth Group? We invite you to join one of our three Fall Discipleship Growth Groups meeting throughout the week at the church.
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Take Flight with Tuskegee NEXT
Interested in an aviation career? Applications are open for the 2027 Tuskegee NEXT Summer Aviation Program, which offers college-age students ages 18–21 a $35,000 scholarship. Cadets receive flight training, work toward a Private Pilot License, earn drone certification, and gain career skills through mentorship and industry experiences. The application deadline is December 31, 2026! Need help applying? Join the virtual workshop on December 9 at 7:00 PM CT.
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The Fatherhood Journey Returns in December
Fathers and father figures are invited to engage their children in 12 key conversations designed to help them share faith, wisdom, and godly principles with their children. This is a great opportunity for men to sow relevant instruction and godly principles into their kids and community. Sign up today!
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Celebrate Your Birthday at Progressive!
What better way to celebrate your birthday than with your church family, friends, and loved ones at ProgressiveChicago? We’d love to help make your birthday Sunday special! Complete our birthday celebration form at least one week before your desired Sunday so our team has time to prepare.
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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!
