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Saint James Lutheran Church

1925 HARRISON STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19124
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4.8 · 31 Google reviews

About Saint James Lutheran Church


Saint James Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 5185 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, United States. As of April 2026, Saint James Lutheran Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 31 Google reviews. The Saint James Lutheran Church parish office answers at +1 215-743-1828.

Patron saint of Saint James Lutheran Church


Saint James

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

Read about Saint James on Wikipedia →

Other parishes 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.

When does Saint James Lutheran Church hold services?


Saint James Lutheran Church publishes the following weekly hours: Sunday 8:30 am–9 pm, Monday 8:30 am–9 pm, Tuesday 8:30 am–9 pm, Wednesday 8:30 am–9 pm, Thursday 8:30 am–9 pm, Friday 8:30 am–9 pm, Saturday 8:30 am–9 pm. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.

Sunday
8:30 am–9 pm
Monday
8:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am–9 pm
Thursday
8:30 am–9 pm
Friday
8:30 am–9 pm
Saturday
8:30 am–9 pm

Where is Saint James Lutheran Church located?


Saint James Lutheran Church is located at 5185 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.01726, -75.09526, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19124.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 29, 2026.

The neighborhood around Saint James Lutheran Church


The ZIP code 19124 area around Saint James Lutheran Church is home to 72,919 residents with a median household income of $44,683 and a median age of 32.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

72,919 Residents in ZIP 19124
32.3 Median age
$44,683 Median household income

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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Tuesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at Saint James Lutheran Church


Service window 8:30 am–9 pm
Coffee after Makumba Restaurant Bar · 489 ft

Saint James Lutheran Church by the numbers


31 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about Saint James Lutheran Church


What denomination is Saint James Lutheran Church?
This parish is part of the Lutheran tradition.
What are the service times at Saint James Lutheran Church?
Published hours: Sunday 8:30 am–9 pm, Monday 8:30 am–9 pm, Tuesday 8:30 am–9 pm, Wednesday 8:30 am–9 pm, Thursday 8:30 am–9 pm, Friday 8:30 am–9 pm, Saturday 8:30 am–9 pm
What is the phone number for Saint James Lutheran Church?
You can reach the parish at +1 215-743-1828.
Where is Saint James Lutheran Church located?
The parish is located at 5185 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, United States.
Who is the patron saint of Saint James Lutheran Church?
Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
How do visitors rate Saint James Lutheran Church?
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 31 Google reviews.
Is Saint James Lutheran Church the official parish listing?
This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Saint James Lutheran Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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