religious and cultural facilities


St. John AME Church


St. John AME Church is a 65,000 square foot facility, situated on thirty-five acres of land, in Aurora, IL. Construction will commence in summer 2008.


The spacious place of worship will feature a Chapel to seat 200 with a Sanctuary designed to accommodate 1,000. Equipped with a full service kitchen, the Fellowship Hall will occupy 300. Hallways will be lined with seven Christian Education Classrooms, Church Offices, and meeting space. The most defining feature included with the all-masonry structure is the 75 foot high tower positioned at the Church entrance.


Client: St. John AME Parish
Architect: Ray-Dawson, P.C
Location: Aurora, Illinois