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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.

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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


Mind

Learning, discipleship, faith formation

  • Daily Prayer & Bible Reading → Bible in a Year

  • Bible Studies (Sunday Bible Class, Monday Zoom, Connect Groups, etc.) → Bottom of this page

  • New Member Class → More info

  • Baptism Class → More info
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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? → Contact Us

Heart

Faith commitment, worship, generosity

Explore Spiritual Gifts / Leadership Discernment → Talk to Pastor!

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Bible Studies

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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. 

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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

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Sunday School

We have classes every Sunday during the school year for kids Preschool through 4th grade.


Sunday Mornings – 9:45-10:45

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Confirmation | 1st Communion

Class for 5th-8th graders preparing to receive communion and/or complete confirmation.


Sunday Mornings – 9:45-10:45

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Fellowship Groups

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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

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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

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Men's Network

Enjoy food, drinks, and fellowship and dive into God's Word with the men at St. James.



Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays

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Women's Group

Get together with the wonderful women from St. James for devotionals, supper, fellowship, and service-minded planning.



Meets 1st Tuesday

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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. 

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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

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Co-Ed Volleyball

Break a sweat with our competitive Co-ed Volleyball group! Meets up in the school gym.


Wednesday Nights - 6:30pm

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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.

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