Welcome to Saint James Lutheran

146 N Main St • Glen Carbon IL

Sunday at 9 am

About our church Online worship services

Join us for an Ice Cream Social to Meet Pastor Brakhage & Family

You are warmly invited to an Ice Cream Social next Wednesday evening, July 8th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the fellowship hall! As you know, we have extended a divine call to Pastor Brakhage to serve as our next pastor. This will be a wonderful, casual opportunity for...

Village Workers Lunch

Save the Date: Please mark your calendars for July 22nd for the Glen Carbon Village Worker’s luncheon. We will host the luncheon in Fellowship Hall. Contact Jen Weber for more information!

Saint James Night at Busch Stadium

Act Now to Get Your Tickets!

Absolute Priority Required – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Jesus demands absolute priority in the lives of His followers—a perfect standard that we all fail to meet. Listen as we explore Matthew 10:34–42 and discover how our unworthiness is overcome by the radical, forgiving grace of Jesus Christ.

Liturgist and Preacher: Dr. George Gude; Reader: David Moldenhauer and Dr. George Gude

Can You Trust Your Bible Translation? (Ep146)

A common urban myth about Christian origins sometimes gets passed around when people talk about the Bible is that no one can really know what the Bible says since the translations we have now are just translations of older translations. Chuck and Aaron talk about this popular misunderstanding as well as other questions related to our English translations of the Bible on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

A Beautiful Opportunity to Love and Serve Our Neighbors

Loving & Serving our Neighbors
Saturday, July 11th, 8:00 AM – Noon

Saint James Education Support

2026-2027 School Year

A Beautiful Opportunity to Love and Serve Our Neighbors

Loving & Serving our Neighbors
Saturday, July 11th, 8:00 AM – Noon

Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study

The current session of the Second Tuesday Women’s Bible Study has ended. A new study will begin in September

Discovering Christianity Class

Interested in joining St. James Lutheran Church or learning more about Christianity?

When: Every Sunday, at 10:45 AM
Where: St James Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 146 N Main St, Glen Carbon IL.

Circle of Friends (LWML) – 2026 Schedule

Circle of Friends meets the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall.

Women’s Saturday Bible Study

Saturdays (excluding 1st Saturdays of the month and July 4 &11th) 10:00 AM

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Village Workers Lunch

Save the Date: Please mark your calendars for July 22nd for the Glen Carbon Village Worker’s luncheon. We will host the luncheon in Fellowship Hall. Contact Jen Weber for more information!

Saint James Education Support

2026-2027 School Year

RightNow Media

Your RightNow Media Membership Awaits!

Prayer-Team 411

Did you know St. James has a prayer team?

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

Every Sunday at 9 AM

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!