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146 N Main St • Glen Carbon IL

Sunday at 9 am

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Jesus Made Perfect Through Suffering (Ep148)

Hebrews 2 says it pleased the Father to make Jesus perfect through suffering. Does this imply that Jesus was less than divine until he died on the cross? If not, how can God be completed by suffering? And what does this tell us about our suffering? Chuck and Aaron talk about these questions on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

The Seed and the Soil – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Jesus uses the familiar imagery of planting seeds to describe how the Word of God is broadcast into the world and the diverse ways human hearts respond to His truth.

Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Bill Engfehr; Reader: Nic Schatte and Pastor Bill Engfehr

SISTERHOOD: ANCHORED IN HOPE

Saturday, August 8 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Find your footing, trade the chaos for peace, and secure your spot today for a day of biblical teaching and genuine fellowship at our Anchored in Hope sisterhood event! Location: St. James Lutheran Church (146 N Main St, Glen...

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

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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

SISTERHOOD: ANCHORED IN HOPE

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.

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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!