About James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church
As its name suggests, James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition, one of the historically Black church families in the United States.
You'll find it at 907 S 6th Ave, Maywood (60153). It is one of 2 AME churches we list in Maywood. Canaan AME Church is the nearest listed church, 0.5 miles away.
Service times at James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church
Expect a structured Methodist service with room for congregational singing; communion is typically celebrated on a regular schedule, often the first Sunday of the month. According to jwjamesamechurch.org, the schedule includes Sunday worship at 11 am and Bible study on Wednesdays at 7 pm. That was the schedule when we checked in October 2026.
Give to James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church
Online giving is available: James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church's website links to its own donation page.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
What “AME” means
- The AME Church was the first independent Protestant denomination founded by Black Americans.
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
Questions about James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church
Where is James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church?
James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church is at 907 S 6th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153.
When does James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church meet on Sundays?
Its website lists Sunday worship at 11 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
What denomination is James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church?
James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, a historically Black denomination.
How can I contact James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church?
You can visit jwjamesamechurch.org.
How can I donate to James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Online giving is available: James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church's website links to its own donation page. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near James Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Yes. Carey Tercentenary AME Church in Chicago is 6.8 miles away.
Other AME churches near Maywood
- AMECanaan AME ChurchMaywood, IL0.5 miles away
- AMECarey Tercentenary AME ChurchChicago, IL6.8 miles away
- AMESt. Stephen A.M.E. Church in Chicago, IllinoisChicago, IL7.0 miles away
- AMESt. Matthews African Methodist Episcopal ChurchSummit, IL7.4 miles away
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