Lutheran · CA · est. 1914 · Historic register

Saint John's Lutheran Church

154 SOUTH SHAFFER STREET, Orange, CA 92866

About Saint John's Lutheran Church

Saint John's Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 154 SOUTH SHAFFER STREET, Orange, CA, 92866. Saint John's Lutheran Church was founded in 1914. You can reach Saint John's Lutheran Church at +17142884400.

utheran Church Missouri Synod

Patron saint of Saint John's Lutheran Church

Other churches named after Saint John's

5 other churches named in honor of Saint John's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Saint John's Lutheran Church through the years

  1. 1914 Founded
  2. 1991-10-16 Added to the National Register

Where is Saint John's Lutheran Church located?

Saint John's Lutheran Church is located at 154 SOUTH SHAFFER STREET, Orange, CA, 92866. The building sits at coordinates 33.78749, -117.84866, placing it in Orange, CA 92866.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at Saint John's 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.

Saint John's Lutheran Church on the National Register of Historic Places

Saint John's Lutheran Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 91001520, added to the Register on 1991-10-16.

Read the official NPS nomination for Saint John's Lutheran Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Saint John's Lutheran Church

5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Saint John's Lutheran Church

5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1914 are indexed in Churches List.

Saint John's Lutheran Church by the numbers

112 Years of continuous worship since 1914
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Frederick Eley Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Saint John's Lutheran Church

What denomination is Saint John's Lutheran Church?
This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
Where is Saint John's Lutheran Church located?
Saint John's Lutheran Church is located at 154 SOUTH SHAFFER STREET, Orange, CA, 92866.
When was Saint John's Lutheran Church founded?
Founded in 1914.
Is Saint John's Lutheran Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 91001520, added 1991-10-16.
What is the architecture of Saint John's Lutheran Church?
Saint John's Lutheran Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Frederick Eley.

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Est. 1914 One of 954 Lutheran churches in CA  ·  See the register →
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