Welcome to J.W. James Memorial A.M.E. Church located in Maywood, Il. We are made up of people from all walks of life all with one thing in common: We have found that following God is the most rewarding life you can ever experience.   J.W. James Memorial is a place where you can fellowship with others, experience the power of God in worship and praise. While being equipped by practical, life-giving teaching from God's Word. We look forward to seeing you at one of our weekly services, so you can experience God's life-giving power for yourself.

The Mission of each congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Congregation is to minister to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and environmental needs of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed.

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Focus On Fellowship - We believe in sharing and caring for one another is vital in our church
family. Because of the love we have received from GOD through Christ, we are united in bond.

Focus On The Bible - We believe the Bible is GOD’s word to humanity. The Bible is revelant for
us today and is the source of encouragement, inspiration and guidance

Focus On Outreach - The commission”Go into all the world and teach” is understood to be our
individual and corporate directive by Christ.

Focus On Ministry - GOD has given us gifts to us for service within and without the church.
On discovery of our spiritual gift we as responsible for exercising our gift to build up the body
of Christ.