We identify as part of the ELCA. (https://www.elca.org/About) Specific to Social Policy: We participate in the Reconciling in Christ program ( https://www.reconcilingworks.org/about/ ) We participate in the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches We have an individual Welcoming Statement (with Consent…
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Our Partners
St. James shares space with these partners: Lithuanian Evangelical Lutheran Home Church Meno Laboratoria/Art Lab A Lithuanian cultural arts immersion program for children.
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Our History
First Service Our first service was on November 18 in 1956, in Forest Hills School. Twenty-six people were present at that service. Our first Sunday School class was the following week, on November 25, 1956. Seven children were present in…
Worship
Weekly worship: 2:30 pm Sundays liturgical worship Celebrating Holy Communion each Sunday throughout the Easter season Anointing and blessing for healing every 2nd Sunday of the month
Events
WElcome Inn Welcome Inn meets at 6:00pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month, at Q’s Pizza, 4841 Butterfield Rd, Hillside, IL. A place to find grace, fellowship and support for all. Holy Humor Sunday 1st Sunday in…
Pet Blessing
Pet Blessing on the Lawn 2nd Sunday in June ~ June 9th, 2:30 pm Pet-and-family friendly, the annual pet blessing is a community favorite! The animals are friendly, the dogs sing along during the songs, and everyone enjoys an ice…
Prayer Garden
Prayer and Meditation Gardens The St. James Community Prayer and Meditation Gardens are our response to the community’s need for a sacred place to rest, find solace, pray, or just sit and enjoy the outdoors.We hope you will find…