About St James AME Church in Elgin
St James AME Church is an AME church in Elgin, Illinois. We include it because the name identifies it as an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation.
Its address is 1100 Summit St, Elgin (60120). It is the only AME congregation we list in Elgin. The closest church in our directory is Bethesda Church of God in Christ - Elgin, IL, 1.3 miles away.
When St James AME Church meets
Many AME churches keep a recognizable Methodist liturgy while adding gospel music and spoken responses from the pews. Ask the church office about dress and timing if it is your first visit. The church's own site gives these times: Sunday school at 9:30 am. Schedules change, so it's worth a quick look before visiting. You can also call +1 847-695-8644.
Give to St James AME Church
We couldn't find an online giving page, but stjameselgin.org is the place to look; churches usually list it under Give or Tithes & Offerings.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
The AME church in brief
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
- AME congregations are Methodist in belief and are led by bishops, with pastors appointed through annual conferences.
St James AME Church: frequently asked questions
Where is St James AME Church?
St James AME Church is at 1100 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120.
What time is Sunday service at St James AME Church?
Its website lists Sunday school at 9:30 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
Is St James AME Church a historically Black church?
Yes. St James AME Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
How can I contact St James AME Church?
You can call +1 847-695-8644 and visit stjameselgin.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
Can I give to St James AME Church online?
We couldn't find an online giving page, but stjameselgin.org is the place to look; churches usually list it under Give or Tithes & Offerings. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near St James AME Church?
Yes. Living Faith AME Church in Barrington is 8.5 miles away.
Other AME churches near Elgin
- AMELiving Faith AME ChurchBarrington, IL8.5 miles away
- AMECathedral of Grace St. John African Methodist Episcopal ChurchAurora, ILabout 16 miles away
- AMEDuPage A.M.E. ChurchLisle, ILabout 18 miles away
- AMECanaan AME ChurchMaywood, ILabout 24 miles away
Other congregations in Elgin
- COGICBethesda Church of God in Christ - Elgin, IL454 Hickory Pl #4246
- COGICLiving Gospel COGIC1515 Dundee Ave
- Full Gospel BaptistPhiladelphia Holiness Full Gospel Baptist Church76 S Jackson St
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