Big WesleyThe Freedom Church · Est. 1820
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Sunday morning

What to expect.

  • Sunday School at 9:30. Classes for every age in the lower level. Come for this, or just for worship.
  • Morning Worship at 11:00. About ninety minutes. A full choir, Scripture plainly preached, and a congregation that sings.
  • Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone who loves the Lord is welcome at the table.
  • Dress ranges from Sunday best to jeans. You will not be out of place either way.
  • Children are welcome in worship, and there is room to step out if a little one needs a minute.
  • Afterwards, stay for coffee and conversation in the fellowship hall. Somebody will find you.
The sanctuary at Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church

Getting here

1500 Lombard Street, at 15th — part of the block the city ceremonially named Wesley Way. Broad Street Line to Lombard–South, then two blocks west. Buses run on South Street and 15th.

Open directions →

Parking

Street parking only; the church has no lot. Sunday morning meters on Lombard and the side streets are usually free — check the sign. Allow ten minutes.

Accessibility

The sanctuary is one flight up from the street by the grand staircases. If stairs are a concern, call ahead and the ushers will plan for you.

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Questions people ask

Before you come.

Only if you want to be. We welcome guests from the floor, and if you would rather not stand, tell an usher and nobody will call your name.
No. An offering is received during worship; let the plate pass if you are visiting. Your presence is the gift.
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is a Methodist denomination founded by Black Christians in New York in 1796 and called the Freedom Church for its role in abolition. Big Wesley helped form it in 1821. Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth were all members of A.M.E. Zion congregations.
Yes. Recorded services are on our Watch page, and when we stream live the link appears there and at the top of this site.
Come forward when the invitation is given at the close of worship, or speak with the pastor after service. New-member classes are held several times a year.

We will save you a seat.

Tell us you are coming and an usher will look out for you at the door.

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