St. John Lutheran Church - Darien, IL

St. John Lutheran Church - Darien, IL St. John Lutheran Church & Early Learning Center has been serving the community in and around Darien, IL for over 150 years!

We are part of a voluntary association of churches known as the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Mission: Sharing God's Love Through Connecting People to Christ

God shares His love with us in an unending fountain of grace and mercy. It is that love that draws people to Him. He has called us out of sin and darkness into a new relationship with Him. As forgiven people, we are daily transformed into

disciples of Jesus Christ, sent out to respond to God’s great love for us by sharing it with a broken world. Vision: We seek to accomplish the mission of St. John Lutheran Church by:

Connecting to God Through Word and Sacrament

Throughout history God’s people have been identified by their worship. Here God comes to us through Word and Sacrament to share His love. We gather as a people in need of forgiveness. In this community, people are free to be themselves. We lay all our burdens at the foot of the cross and allow the grace of God to wash them away. As we grow in His Word, we are equipped to extend His love to others so they know that God loves them too. Connecting People Within the Community

Our God is a relational God and He created us to be relational people. We are to work to build healthy relationships within our community because relationships matter. Our relationships with others stem from our relationship with Jesus Christ. Being in relationship with our church family deepens our relationship with Jesus. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are to care for one another, lift each other up in prayer, and offer support and encouragement at all times. Connecting with Others Through Service & Evangelism

Christ does not gather us into private community, but into public ministry. Equipped and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to use our God-given gifts to do God’s work on earth, reaching the lost and uncommitted and serving those in need with the Gospel of salvation and the love of Jesus. We view local, regional, national, and global outreach as both our privilege and responsibility.

Why does Pastor eat/drink the communion leftovers? Pastor Blanken has written an excellent article detailing this forgo...
06/03/2026

Why does Pastor eat/drink the communion leftovers? Pastor Blanken has written an excellent article detailing this forgotten Lutheran practice. In it, he explains the issue and a lot more. A quote from Luther: “Therefore, see to it that if anything is left over of the Sacrament, either some communicants or the priest himself and his assistant receive it.”

https://revblanken.substack.com/p/concerning-the-duration-of-the-use?fbclid=IwdGRleASNLd9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEemfci6ibCJNk5UkW_oR9hjKECBZ_e_2Ce97k7yjXnp8vfp_fwdhj0Dj-JqBY_aem_vluacC98mHv8edFHc6raKw&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e233_tv2_tp1_a1demo0dkk4mau

What do the Lutheran Confessions say about consuming the reliquiae, that is, the leftover consecrated bread and wine?

When God came into our world, of all the ways He might have done so, He chose a mother.
05/10/2026

When God came into our world, of all the ways He might have done so, He chose a mother.

Today at 2 pm.
05/07/2026

Today at 2 pm.

Important message from St. John’s children’s ministry:
05/02/2026

Important message from St. John’s children’s ministry:

Tuesday, May 12th at 11 AM, Pastor will be presenting at Concordia University Chicago's Celebrating Seniors Event. Regi...
04/30/2026

Tuesday, May 12th at 11 AM, Pastor will be presenting at Concordia University Chicago's Celebrating Seniors Event. Registration and lunch are free. The topic is "Spirituality and Philosophy of Gardens."

Register soon to save your spot!

An interactive and inspiring session with Eli Voigt, MDiv. Learn about the influence and impact of gardens & gardening. Enjoy lunch on us!

Palm Sunday 9am 7214 Cass Ave.
03/28/2026

Palm Sunday 9am 7214 Cass Ave.

03/28/2026

Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church

COME JOIN US!January 17, 2026 Plastic Model Kit, Diecast Car, & Model Railroad ShowIt’s the 13th annual Plastic Model Ki...
01/12/2026

COME JOIN US!

January 17, 2026
Plastic Model Kit, Diecast Car,
& Model Railroad Show

It’s the 13th annual Plastic Model Kit, Diecast Car, & Model Railroad Show on Saturday, January 17, 2026!

Family fun! Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Plastic Model Kit, Diecast, and Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet

Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 9AM to 3PM

St. John Lutheran Church
7214 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561

Two operating model railroad club modular layouts, 75 vendor tables selling plastic model kits, diecast, and model railroad-related items, food, and family fun for all!

Join the over 300 people that attend yearly!

Two levels packed with plastic model, die cast, and model train activities!

The building is fully handicapped accessible and has an elevator to the lower level!

$5.00 for adults (18 years and older)
$2.00 for children (12 to 17 years)
Scouts in uniform and children under 12 years of age free!

Plus! Do you have unbuilt plastic model kits, diecast cars, and model railroad items? If yes, if you donate them to St. John Church to sell, I’ll give you a tax donation letter!

I clean and fix the items prior to selling at reasonable -almost “give-away” prices.

It’s a way to pass the joy on to another model railroader, model builder or hobbyist.

Address

7214 S Cass Avenue
Darien, IL
60561

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

+16309697987

Website

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