About St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church is a Methodist church in Chicago, Illinois located at 9256 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, United States. As of April 2026, St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 49 Google reviews. The St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church parish office answers at +17737859733.
St. James AME Church is a warm and inviting multigenerational church, located in the south side of Chicago, that loves God and our community. Our church exists to minister to the spiritual, mental, intellectual, and physical needs of all people. It is our hope that you will join us as we celebrate Christ and serve our community!"
Patron saint of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
Other parishes named after Saint James
5 other churches named in honor of Saint James are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Dallas, TX
Saint James
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Catholic · Savannah, GA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint James Less Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic · Kearney, NE
St. James
Where is St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church located?
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church is located at 9256 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.72566, -87.62538, placing it in Chicago, IL 60620.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 981 ft
- Lafayette & 93rd Street · CTA 39 ft
- Lafayette & 93rd Street · CTA 56 ft
- State & 93rd Street · CTA 433 ft
- State & 93rd Street · CTA 446 ft
- Lafayette & 92nd Street · CTA 643 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
The ZIP code 60620 area around St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church is home to 68,330 residents with a median household income of $46,472 and a median age of 39.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
- What denomination is St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church located?
- The parish is located at 9256 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, United States.
- Who is the patron saint of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
- How do visitors rate St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 49 Google reviews.
- Is St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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