Church profile
St. James AME Church
African Methodist Episcopal · Chicago, IL
African Methodist Episcopal in Chicago
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About this church
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago, Illinois, gathers for worship on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Central time. A second weekly gathering is listed for Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The congregation describes itself as a multigenerational church that exists to minister to the spiritual, mental, intellectual, and physical needs of people, and it meets at 9256 South Lafayette Avenue.
Visitors who cannot attend in person can use the Watch Live page on the website to join Sunday worship online. A sign-up is available for a New Member Orientation Class for anyone interested in joining, and the site also has pages for youth, prayer, and online giving. A Wellness Lunch and Learn has been featured on the homepage as a recent event. The site does not describe what happens at the Wednesday gathering, so first-time visitors may want to call 773-785-9733 or check the website to confirm times and details before visiting.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: service times, address, phone, watch live, orientation · About Us: church name, address, and weekly times
Service times
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Location
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735 N State St
Sunday Mass — 7:00 AM
Researched profile825 N Carpenter St
Sunday Mass — 7:30 AM (Latin, Low), 9:00 AM (English), 11:00 AM (Latin), 12:30 PM (Latin, High), 5:00 PM (English)
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700 W Adams St
Sunday Mass at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Researched profile126 E Chestnut St
Summer Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. through Labor Day weekend
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