About Saint James Lutheran Church
Saint James Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 515 CHESTNUT STREET, Reading, PA, 19602. You can reach Saint James Lutheran Church at +16103765551.
Patron saint of Saint James Lutheran Church
Other churches named after Saint James
5 other churches named in honor of Saint James are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Dallas, TX
Saint James
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Catholic · Savannah, GA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint James Less Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic · Kearney, NE
St. James
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a mainline Protestant church headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The ELCA was officially formed on January 1, 1988, by the merging of three Lutheran church bodies. As of December 31, 2024, it has approximately 2.68 million baptized members in 8,386 congregations.
Where is Saint James Lutheran Church located?
Saint James Lutheran Church is located at 515 CHESTNUT STREET, Reading, PA, 19602. The building sits at coordinates 40.33226, -75.92757, placing it in Reading, PA 19602.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint James Lutheran Church
The ZIP code 19602 area around Saint James Lutheran Church is home to 17,953 residents with a median household income of $37,615 and a median age of 32.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Saint James Lutheran Church
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Saint James Lutheran Church
- What denomination is Saint James Lutheran Church?
- This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- Where is Saint James Lutheran Church located?
- Saint James Lutheran Church is located at 515 CHESTNUT STREET, Reading, PA, 19602.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint James Lutheran Church?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
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