About Us
Our Vision
Wayman AME Church seeks to develop faithful, knowledgeable, and spiritual followers of Christ who are centered in love for the betterment of the Bloomington/Normal Community and the World.

Our Mission
Wayman AME Church promotes a vibrant, brave Christ-centered space where one can find community, freedom, love, and God.
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To read more about our denomination, we invite you to click on the following link to “The AME Church Official Website.” http://www.ame-church.com
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Church History
Founded | October 1843 |
Name | African Methodist Education Society and Church |
Name Change | Wayman African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church |
Association | 4th Episcopal District, Illinois Conference, North |
Original Location | 806 N. Center Street, Bloomington, IL |
Relocation | September 1990, Service February 14, 1993 |
Architect | Pillsbury |
Builders | Moses Bird, Joseph Hobson, and J. W. Hill |
Renovation | 1960, 1971, 1990 |
Pastor | First Pastor: Rev. Phillip H. Ward |
Current Location | 803 W. Olive Street, Bloomington, IL |
Current Pastor: Reverend Elexis Wilson Thomas


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WAYMAN AME CHURCH
803 W Olive Street
On the corner of Allin & Olive
Bloomington, IL 61701
+1 312-566-7605