First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple

Sanctuary | James Parlor

77 W. Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Neighborhood

The Loop

Event Spaces

Sanctuary

James Parlor

*Please check your ticket for the correct hall*

Public Transit

CTA

Transit App

Bike

Mellow Bike Map

Driving

Apple Maps

Google Maps

Waze

Parking

SpotHero provides paid parking options.

Restrooms

All-Gender

There are no All-Gender or Single-User restrooms available; we encourage patrons to use the restrooms they are most comfortable with.

Gendered

Men’s & Women’s restrooms available on the second floor up 1 flight of stairs or elevator.

Venue Accessibility

Building Entrance

Street level entrance with power assist door operator.

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Sanctuary

Capacity

660

Main Floor Location & Layout

First floor at street level. Main Floor seating is accessed via 3 flat aisles. There are spaces for no-transfer seating in the back row. Transfer seating is available along the aisles.

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Balcony Location & Layout

Second floor, up 1 flight of stairs or elevator. Seating is accessed via 1 descending stair aisle.

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Seat Style

Both the main floor and balcony have pew seating.

James Parlor

Capacity

100

Location & Layout

Second floor, up 1 flight of stairs or elevator. Layout is flexible based on the needs of the event.

Event Accessibility

At Chicago Humanities, we strive to eliminate barriers to participation related to aging and disabilities. You can request accessibility accommodations when reserving tickets online, or afterward by contacting our Box Office (312) 661-1239 | access@chicagohumanities.org. Requests with at least 48 hours’ notice are greatly appreciated!

For a detailed description of each accessibility feature, please visit our accessibility page.

Hearing

-American Sign Language interpreters

-Assistive Listening Devices

-Open Captions

-Seating Close to Stage

Mobility

-Aisle Seats

-Walker/wheelchair transfer seats

-Wheelchair/power scooter no-transfer seating

Vision

-Audio Description

-Large Print or Braille Programs

-Seating Close to Stage

Sensory Tools

Service Animals

-Chicago Humanities welcomes any and all animals that are registered as a service animal.

Local Dining Options

The Dearborn: 145 N. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602

For more dining options, be sure to check out The Infatuation’s list of the Best Restaurants in the Loop.

Special Notes

First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple offers regular tours of the building – check out The Chapel in the Sky tours!