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.
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 |
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Ways to give
Zelle: in your bank’s Zelle service, use Wayman’s finance email address and confirm the recipient before sending.
Wayman.finance@gmail.com
Givelify: find Wayman AME Bloomington in Givelify, or use the QR code in the giving graphic.
By mail: Wayman AME Church, 803 W Olive Street, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Need help? Contact Wayman’s finance team.

