St. James Lutheran Church (Lake Forest, IL)

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A community of growing faith serving Lake Forest and the surrounding communities for over 60 years, called as people of God to follow Christ, make disciples & live the Gospel. Bible Study: 1:00 Wednesdays on Zoom
Sunday Schedules:
9:00 am Sunday School
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09/13/2026

In today’s second reading Paul questions why we judge one another, since we all stand before the judgment of God. Yet we do sin against one another, and Jesus’ challenge that we forgive seventy-seven times reveals God’s boundless mercy. When we hear the words of forgiveness in worship and sign ourselves with the cross, we are renewed in baptism to be signs of reconciliation in the world.
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09/06/2026

Conflict is a part of relationships and life in community. Jesus’ words in today's gospel are often used in situations having to do with church discipline. The prophet Ezekiel tells of warning the wicked to turn from their ways, and Paul reminds us that love is the fulfilling of the law. We gather in the name of Christ, assured that he is present among us with gifts of peace and reconciliation.

Ezekiel 33:7-11
The prophet’s responsibility to warn the people
Psalm 119:33-40
I desire the path of your commandments. (Ps. 119:35)
Romans 13:8-14
Live honorably as in the day
Matthew 18:15-20
Reconciliation in the community of faith

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08/30/2026

The prophet Jeremiah speaks of the incurable wound of his suffering yet finds in God’s words the delight of his heart. When Peter doesn’t grasp Jesus’ words about suffering, Jesus tells the disciples they will find their lives in losing them. Such sacrificial love is described by Paul when he urges us to associate with the lowly and not repay evil with evil. In worship we gather as a community that we might offer ourselves for the sake of our suffering world.

Jeremiah 15:15-21
God fortifies the prophet against opposition
Psalm 26:1-8
Your love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. (Ps. 26:3)
Romans 12:9-21
Live in harmony
Matthew 16:21-28
The passion prediction and rebuke to Peter

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08/23/2026

In Isaiah the people are advised to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter’s bold confession of faith. God’s word of reconciliation and God’s mercy are keys to the church’s mission. Paul urges us to not be conformed to this world but to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, using our individual gifts to build up the body of Christ. From the table we go forth to offer our spiritual worship through word and deed.

Isaiah 51:1-6
The enduring foundation of God’s salvation
Psalm 138
O Lord, your steadfast love endures forever. (Ps. 138:8)
Romans 12:1-8
One body in Christ, with gifts that differ
Matthew 16:13-20
The profession of Peter’s faith
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08/16/2026

In Isaiah we hear that God’s house shall be a house of prayer for all people and that God will gather the outcasts of Israel. The Canaanite woman in today’s gospel is a Gentile, an outsider, who is unflinching in her request that Jesus heal her daughter. As Jesus commends her bold faith, how might our church extend its mission to those on the margins of society? In our gathering around word and meal we receive strength to be signs of comfort, healing, and justice for those in need.

Readings
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
A house of prayer for all peoples
Psalm 67
Let all the peoples praise you, O God. (Ps. 67:3)
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
God’s mercy to all, Jew and Gentile
Matthew 15:10-28
The healing of the Canaanite woman’s daughter

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Heading to the Lake Bluff Farmers' Market on Friday? 🍎🥕🥔 Pick up an extra bag of fresh produce for ProjectFRESH while yo...
08/13/2026

Heading to the Lake Bluff Farmers' Market on Friday? 🍎🥕🥔 Pick up an extra bag of fresh produce for ProjectFRESH while you shop!

Bring your donation to our next Community Produce Drive on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 am–1:00 pm at St. James. Apples, onions, potatoes, and other produce that keeps well are especially helpful.

Together, we can help provide fresh, healthy food for neighbors across Lake County.

Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade Committee Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce Lake Bluff Police Department Lake Bluff Public Library Village of Lake Bluff

Help fill local food pantry shelves with fresh, healthy produce! 🍎🥔🧅Join us for the next ProjectFRESH Community Produce ...
08/05/2026

Help fill local food pantry shelves with fresh, healthy produce! 🍎🥔🧅

Join us for the next ProjectFRESH Community Produce Drive on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 am–1:00 pm at St. James Lutheran Church.

Simply add an extra bag of produce to your grocery cart and bring it by. Apples, onions, potatoes, and other produce that keeps well are especially helpful.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference for neighbors across Lake County. Volunteers are welcome, too!



COOL Ministries PADS Lake County, Inc. Midwest Veterans Closet North Chicago Community Partners

08/02/2026

In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.

Readings
Isaiah 55:1-5
Eat and drink that which truly satisfies
Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
You open wide your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. (Ps. 145:16)
Romans 9:1-5
The glory of God’s people Israel
Matthew 14:13-21
Christ feeding five thousand

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07/29/2026

God’s word, proclaimed and reflected upon, and the prayer it calls forth from those gathered, are the heart of this service, which is prepared especially for contemplative settings. The Holy Spirit, who knows our needs, prays with and through us, and when we have no words, for us. Silence makes room to breathe deeply, time to still the heart and quiet restless thoughts, and a place to listen and rest in the presence of God, “like a child upon its mother’s breast” (Psalm 131:2). Some times of silence will last no longer than a deep breath; some will be more spacious. Before worship begins, keeping silence or listening to meditative music invites the community into the unhurried pace of prayer.

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07/26/2026

As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today’s gospel Jesus offers everyday images that reveal to us the reign of God: a tree that becomes a sheltering home, yeast that penetrates and expands, a treasured pearl, a net that gains a great catch. Even as we seek the riches of God’s reign, the great surprise is that God’s grace finds us first!

Readings
1 Kings 3:5-12
Solomon’s prayer for wisdom
Psalm 119:129-136
When your word is opened, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130)
Romans 8:26-39
Nothing can separate us from God’s love
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Parables of the reign of heaven

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1380 N Waukegan Road
Lake Forest, IL
60045

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9:30am - 11:30am

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+18472344859

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