Cathedral of Grace St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church

Cathedral of Grace St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church is an African Methodist Episcopal congregation located at 2950 Bilter Road in Aurora, Illinois, and is the oldest Black church west of Chicago, having been founded in 1862. The church is dedicated to spiritual growth and community worship, offering multiple Bible study groups, youth ministries, and Sunday worship services beginning at 10 a.m. Led by Senior Pastor Rev. Jesse D. Hawkins, Jr., Cathedral of Grace St. John serves as a vibrant faith community welcoming individuals to enhance their spiritual development through traditional and contemporary worship experiences.