Contact & Location for St James Lutheran Church
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Service Times for St James Lutheran Church
Sunday 8:00 AM
Mass
Sunday 10:30 AM
Mass
Wednesday 6:00 PM
Midweek Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Coffee
Coffee is available
What their website says
Fellowship Committee – Everyone is invited to enjoy the fellowship and some light refreshments in the Concordia Cafeteria following the 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Leadership
Rev. John J. Bombaro, Ph.D
Senior Pastor
What their website says
Senior Pastor – Rev. John J. Bombaro, Ph.D
Programs & Ministries at St James Lutheran Church
About St James Lutheran Church
St. James Lutheran Church is a vibrant community of faith in Lafayette, Indiana, with nearly 175 years of faithfulness to God's Holy Word and the Sacraments. A member congregation of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and the International Lutheran Council, St. James embraces the Evangelical Catholic tradition of Lutheranism, teaching the ancient faith of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. The parish operates a classical Christian school serving preschool through eighth grade students in the Greater Lafayette area, reflecting its educational mission that began in 1850. Beyond worship, the congregation offers a rich array of ministries including Bible studies, youth groups, and the Order of Saint Vincent for acolytes and crucifers. St. James welcomes visitors as part of a large family purposed to celebrate and share the grace of God with all who enter.
First-Time Visitor Info for St James Lutheran Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Liturgical worship following the Lutheran tradition, with weekly services on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m., plus online worship options and school chapel services Tuesday through Thursday. Visitor Tips: Private confession is available by appointment on Wednesdays from 3:00–5:30 p.m.; visitors are encouraged to arrive early to experience the full liturgical experience and connect with this long-established faith community.
History & building
Founded in 1850
Lutheran missionaries began their work in Lafayette in 1848. The formal organization of the church and school was on September 29, 1850. Our school was constructed in 1914 with additions coming in 1965 (cafeteria and library), 1983 (gymnasium), and 1996 (church office and Holy Family Hall).
What their website says
The formal organization of the church and school was on September 29, 1850.
St. James Lutheran
What their website says
St. James Lutheran is a preschool – 8th grade school serving Greater Lafayette area families.
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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