WELCOME
We are Christ’s people, and this is Christ’s house with its doors wide open. If you are passing through, Godspeed. If you are looking for a worship home, stay with us. We invite guests to join us, but most of all, to return often.
St. James Lutheran is an ELCA Congregation
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States. “The ELCA confesses the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In our preaching and teaching the ELCA trusts the Gospel as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe.”
Ministry Leadership
St. James has been blessed through the dedicated leadership of its ministry team.
Rev. Andrew R. Geib
Pastor
Pastor Andrew was ordained in 2015 before accepting the call as Associate Pastor to St. James. Pastor Andrew accepted the call to serve as St. James’ lead pastor in March 2022.
Vicar Libby Baker-Mikesell
Pastor
Vicar Libby served as a Seminary Intern at St. James in 2023. In February 2024, she was called as Associate Pastor by the congregation. She will be ordained on May 5, 2024.
Jonathan Noel
Minister of Music
Jonathan joined the St. James team in 2021 after holding several similar positions in the region. Upon his arrival, Music Ministry has really taken off again. The organ is tuned, and we sing our praises!
Adam Michael
Director of Youth and Family Ministry
Adam comes to St. James with a background in journalism, and a passion for youth and good conversation. The program serves our young church members, and our community. The church is alive with energy!
We want to hear from you!
FIND US
We’re where you are.
We’ve expanded our presence so that we can be most accessible to best serve our communities.
IN-PERSON
109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA
We’re a quick walk from the square. 717-334-2012
ONLINE WORSHIP
We stream our Sunday 8:15 a.m. service to our YouTube channel, view live… or later!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Whether you have an account in Facebook. Instagram, or Twitter, you’ll find us there.
LOCAL AND GLOBAL
St. James members mostly reside in Adams County, but the work done here has a global impact!
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me
Matthew 25:35
‘…you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength…. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.
Mark 12:30-31
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.