The First Congregational Church of Western Springs

The First Congregational Church of Western Springs, located at 1106 Chestnut Street in Western Springs, Illinois, is a historic congregation founded in 1887 that serves the local community through worship, Christian education, and mission work. Designed by renowned Prairie School architect George Grant Elmslie and completed in 1929, the church is recognized as the town’s finest example of Gothic Revival and Prairie School architecture, having been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. As a member of the United Church of Christ, the congregation welcomes all people and emphasizes diverse theological perspectives, combining traditional and contemporary worship while fostering Christian community and service.