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.

 

More on the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church

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