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About AFC World Outreach Center
Welcome to AFC World Outreach Center, a combined church and performing-arts venue housed in the historic Highland Theater space at 7859 S Ashland Ave in Chicago. With a theater seating capacity around 2,000, the Center serves AFC Chicago and roughly 50 independent churches, hosting weekly services, community activations, and cultural events. This page covers seating, parking, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining options, with trusted partner recommendations to help you secure your tickets and plan your visit with ease.
Whether you’re attending a Sunday service in Revelation Hall or a community event at the AFC Center, we’ve got you covered with practical details and nearby stays. The venue is accessible via the CTA No. 9 Ashland bus, and a 2024-announced extension to Ravenswood Metra Station improves north-side connectivity. Plan ahead for parking, dining, and lodging using our neighborhood guide and affiliate recommendations.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 2,000 seats in the theater space (Highland Theater's former capacity cited as 2,043; AFC page lists a 2,000-seat theater).
- Address: 7859 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620.
- Venue type: church and performing-arts venue; AFC Chicago HQ located in the World Outreach Center; Sunday services held in Revelation Hall.
- Rename/renovation: The Highland Theater building was repurposed and is known as the AFC Center/AFC World Outreach Center; open as a religious and arts venue today.
- Transit: served by CTA No. 9 Ashland bus; extension announced in 2024 to Ravenswood Metra Station (Lawrence & Ravenswood) improving north-side connectivity.
- Notable events hosted: weekly services for AFC Chicago and about 50 independent churches; community activations such as BEBA Community Activation events at the AFC Center.
- Nearby hotels: limited immediate-options in the neighborhood; examples include Red Roof Inn Chicago – Alsip and Quality Inn Harvey/Chicago Southland (distance ~4–7 miles).