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146 N Main St • Glen Carbon IL

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[Upcoming] Our God Comes to Restore – Dec 14, Third Sunday in Advent

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In person worship and live on YouTube at .

Do you remember when God created a garden, a paradise for Adam and Eve to live in peace, comfort, joy, with nothing to worry about or fear?

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God’s Saving Love Speaks Comfort and Joy – Midweek Advent

Stir up our hearts, O Lord! Wake them up!

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr

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Holiday Schedule Changes

Bible Study Schedule Changes

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On Being a Pharisee – Second Sunday in Advent

The Gospel lesson Matthew 3:1-12 is actually addressed to the Pharisees of the day, so it has very little to say to us (or does it?)

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor John Lukomski; Reader: William Ellington

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The Virgin Birth (Ep132)

The biblical claim that Jesus was born of a virgin continues to be controversial. How can such an impossible thing be believed by modern people? But its impossibility is precisely the point – God does whatever he wants, even when it can’t possibly happen. Chuck and Aaron discuss this great event and its larger meaning in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

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Holiday Youth Group Schedule

Please mark your calendars: Regular Youth Group Wednesday meetings will be paused during Advent (Nov. 30) and resume January 7th at the Staake home.  Jr & Sr High Youth Christmas Party will be held Friday, December 19th at the Staake home 6:30 PM – 9:00...
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Advent/Christmas Schedule

Holiday Worship Schedule Sunday, Nov. 30 – First Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM Wednesday, Dec 3 – Fellowship Dinner 6:30 PM Sunday, Dec. 7 – Second Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM Wednesday, Dec 10 – Midweek Advent 6:30 PM Sunday, Dec. 14 – Third Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM...
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Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study

The Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
Next Date: December 6, 2026

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Events and Activities

Holiday Youth Group Schedule

Holiday Youth Group Schedule

Please mark your calendars: Regular Youth Group Wednesday meetings will be paused during Advent (Nov. 30) and resume January 7th at the Staake home.  Jr & Sr High Youth Christmas Party will be held Friday, December 19th at the Staake home 6:30 PM – 9:00...

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Advent/Christmas Schedule

Advent/Christmas Schedule

Holiday Worship Schedule Sunday, Nov. 30 – First Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM Wednesday, Dec 3 – Fellowship Dinner 6:30 PM Sunday, Dec. 7 – Second Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM Wednesday, Dec 10 – Midweek Advent 6:30 PM Sunday, Dec. 14 – Third Sunday in Advent 9:00 AM...

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Children’s Sunday School

Children’s Sunday School

Join us after worship service for Sunday School.

When: Every Sunday at 10:30 AM (after worship)
Where: Sanctuary— St James Lutheran Church, 146 N Main St, Glen Carbon, IL.

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Get Involved

Be in Community

Community is an important part of life in general, but especially important for Spiritual growth. Learn about our Community Groups and consider joining. We’d love to have you.

Service Times

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Visiting

New to the area? Has it been awhile since you were in worship? We are a welcoming group of Christians that look forward to meeting you.

If you have questions regarding our services or need to talk to the pastor, please contact us.

Have Questions?

Questions about what we believe? Maybe your inquiry is just logistical. Or maybe you’ve been Lutheran your whole life and want to talk with the Pastor. Please, ask away!