Next Steps
At St. James, we believe God calls us to grow in faith and live as His people together. Rooted in Christ, we invite you to take your next step with us—whether in Community, Mind, Hands, or Heart—as we follow where He leads.
Community
Belonging, relationships, shared life at St. James
- Sunday Worship → Sundays at 8:30 and 11am
- New Member Class →
More Info
- Fellowship Groups (TNT, Men's Network, Women’s Group, Whiskey & Words Book Club, Youth Group, Co-Ed Volleyball) →
Get Connected
- St. James Teams → More Info
- Music Ministry (choir, house band, instrumentalists) →
More Info
- Attend our Events! → Events
- Download our Events Calendar so you don't miss a beat! →
- Download .ics File (Current 9/7)
- Join Google Calendar
Hands
Serving, mission, volunteering
- Volunteer for Events (Oktoberfest, ChristmasFest) →
Email Emily
- Teach Sunday School / VBS →
Email Emily
- Sunday Hospitality Teams, Music/Tech Team, Care Ministries, Community Meals, Local & Global Mission, Leadership → Hands Ministries
- See a need? Know an organization we could partner with?
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Contact Us
Heart
Faith commitment, worship, generosity
- Sunday Worship → Sundays at 8:30 and 11am
- Pray Regularly →
- Join our Prayer Chain! Contact Dan Henning
- Make a prayer request
- Generosity & Online Giving →
Givestj.com
- Steps of Faith (Baptism, Confirmation, 1st Communion) →
Classes
Explore Spiritual Gifts / Leadership Discernment → Talk to Pastor!
Bible Studies
New Member Class
Are you new and curious to know what to St. James is about?
Are you interested in becoming a member?
Meets Saturdays from 10am-12pm on Zoom.
Sunday Bible Class
Lead by Pastor Hess, ask questions and dive in deeper to the current sermon series.
Takes place in our Community Center - all are welcome!
Sunday Mornings – 9:45-10:45
Sunday School
We have classes every Sunday during the school year for kids Preschool through 4th grade.
Sunday Mornings – 9:45-10:45
Confirmation | 1st Communion
Class for 5th-8th graders preparing to receive communion and/or complete confirmation.
Sunday Mornings – 9:45-10:45
College Nights
If you are a college student and are seeking a church home away from home, join us in the courtyard. Enjoy fellowship, God's Word, and free pizza!
Wednesday Nights - 6pm
Monday Night Zoom
Lead by Mike Welch join a small Bible study group that has met twice per month for many years. May go back in person at a later date.
Mondays 7pm - 2x Month - Zoom
Ladies with Flexible Schedules
After dropping kids off for the school day ladies can head over to the church Community Center for fellowship and great discussion.
Wednesdays After Drop off - 9am
Wake up with the Word - Zoom
Lead by Pastor Hess, get a great start on Thursday mornings.
STARTS THIS THURSDAY on Zoom - 7-7:45am
Loop Bible Study
We meet for coffee and the Word in downtown Chicago to start your workday off right. Weekly time TBD. Looking for those who are interested.
Fellowship Groups
Youth Group
St. James' Youth Group is open to any high school age youth who would like to participate.
Sunday Evenings - 6:00-8:00pm
T.N.T. - Twenties N' Thirties
Calling all young professionals! Come hang out with T.N.T., our Twenty and Thirty-something fellowship and activity group.
Meets 4th Thursday
Men's Network
Enjoy food, drinks, and fellowship and dive into God's Word with the men at St. James.
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Women's Group
Get together with the wonderful women from St. James for devotionals, supper, fellowship, and service-minded planning.
Meets 1st Tuesday
Whiskey & Words Book Club
Join us in reading great works that can challenge in new ways, and once read, join in deep discussion with drinks by the fire how we as Christians can take and apply our values in secular works and beyond.
Connect Groups
Connect Groups are St James small intimate bible studies focused on the weekly sermon. They meet weekly for four weeks per session. We have groups for every type of person! Check them out and join your best fit.
Fall session begins September 28th
Co-Ed Volleyball
Break a sweat with our competitive Co-ed Volleyball group! Meets up in the school gym.
Wednesday Nights - 6:30pm
Run Club
Tuesdays - 6:00 am - Front of Church
Join us for a devotional followed by a 3.7-mile run. All speeds are welcome and feel free to cut the loop short. If interested, contact pastorhess@stjames-lutheran.org.
