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

FoundedOctober 1843
NameAfrican Methodist Education Society and Church
Name   ChangeWayman African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church
Association4th Episcopal District, Illinois Conference, North
Original   Location806 N. Center Street, Bloomington, IL
RelocationSeptember 1990, Service February 14, 1993
ArchitectPillsbury
BuildersMoses Bird, Joseph Hobson, and J. W. Hill
Renovation1960, 1971, 1990
PastorFirst Pastor: Rev. Phillip H. Ward
Current Location803 W. Olive Street, Bloomington, IL

Current Pastor: Reverend Elexis Wilson Thomas

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Mail Us

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