About St James AME Church
St James AME Church is a African Methodist Episcopal Methodist church in Elgin, Illinois located at 1100 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120, United States. As of April 2026, St James AME Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 14 Google reviews. The St James AME Church parish office answers at +18476958644.
unday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Service 10:30am
Patron saint of St James AME 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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Saint James
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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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St. James
Where is St James AME Church located?
St James AME Church is located at 1100 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120, United States. The building sits at coordinates 42.04660, -88.24911, placing it in Elgin, IL 60120.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around St James AME Church
The ZIP code 60120 area around St James AME Church is home to 50,589 residents with a median household income of $78,360 and a median age of 32.8 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 AME 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.
St James AME Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St James AME Church
- What denomination is St James AME Church?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is St James AME Church located?
- The parish is located at 1100 Summit St, Elgin, IL 60120, United States.
- Who is the patron saint of St James AME Church?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
- How do visitors rate St James AME Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 14 Google reviews.
- Is St James AME 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 AME Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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