• Reformation

    St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, Gettysburg

    Reformation is a special celebration in the Lutheran Church starting with Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517. Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus…
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  • Hymn Festival: Reformation Celebration

    Christ Lutheran Chuch 30 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PA

    A Hymn Festival for Reformation Sunday Voices Raised to You Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. located at Christ Lutheran Church, 30 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg Join us as the choirs of Gettysburg’s two historic Lutheran churches lead us on a musical journey through Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Christ Lutheran Cantor, Cathy Elkiss and…
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  • All Saints

    St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, Gettysburg

    As part of the All Saints Celebration, we lift up all of the saints who have passed since the last All Saints.  We toll the bell, remembering each person individually.  This remembrance gives great comfort and peace, and gives those still grieving another opportunity to continue healing. Of all three years of the lectionary cycle,…
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  • Family Bowling Night

    Rockwell Lanes 2855 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    Sunday, February 23 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Rockwell Lanes, 2855 Biglerville Road Come for a fun night of bowling...all ages are welcome to come!  Youth (18 and under) are covered by the church.  Parents and adults are responsible for paying for themselves. RSVP here so we are sure to reserve enough lanes to get…
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  • Holy Week

    St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, Gettysburg

    During Holy Week some communities gather each day to meditate on Jesus’ final days before his death on the cross. Today’s gospel commemorates the anointing of Jesus by Mary, a foreshadowing of his death and burial. Isaiah speaks of the suffering servant who is a light for the nations and who faithfully brings forth justice.…
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  • Holy Wednesday, Unfailing Light Mid-Week Worship

    Wednesday, April 16 - Message by Mark Clowney These forty days called Lent are like no other. It is our opportune time to return to the God who rescues, to receive the gifts of God’s grace, to believe with the heart and confess with the mouth the wonder of God’s love in Jesus, and to…
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  • Vacation Bible School 2025

    Christ Lutheran Chuch 30 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PA

    Come take a trek on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where the northern lights shine over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and sparkling glaciers! As youth trek the tundra together, they’ll discover how easy it is to lose sight of what's true in our wild world today. Guiding them towards Jesus, True North VBS reveals that He…
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  • Community Dinner & Bluegrass Worship Service

    St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA

    St. James is throwing open their doors for a Community Dinner and Bluegrass Worship Service. All are welcome to attend dinner in our dining room, which begins at 5:30 p.m.  Our Evangelism & Fellowship Committee are taking care of the meal, just come as you are and bring a friend! Dinner Menu: Turkey Stuffing Mashed…
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  • Rally Day & ‘God’s work. Our hands.’ Sunday

    St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA

    Rally Day is an important day of the year; as traditions remain strong, it is the start of Sunday School for all ages.  Youth Sunday School classes have a fun filled first day!  We have classes for our Preschool - 5th Graders; Confirmation class for 6th - 8th grade, and we have some new and…
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  • Worship Assistant Training Session

    St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, Gettysburg

    All are welcome to our Worship Assistant Training Session on Sunday, September 21.  We are trying something different and offering a training between Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m.  Stay tuned for additional trainings during the week. Our worship services are when we are all together and are our most meaningful opportunities of fellowship and…
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  • Church Picnic

    Vossler Farm 665 Knoxlyn Road, Gettysburg, PA

    Enjoy some good ol' fashioned country church fellowship on the farm! The Vosslers invite St. James to come to their farm for our Church Picnic, also known as the Annual Fall Festival & Blessing of the Animals. We start the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. with the Blessing of the Animals which is a very brief…
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  • Bicycle Recycle Event

    St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA

    We will be collecting no-longer-used bicycles on Saturday, October 11 in the St. James parking lot from 9:00 a.m. until noon.  In the past three years, St. James youth have collected over 300 bicycles and donated them to Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg. Recycle Bicycle strips bikes for parts and/or refurbishes them for people who need a…
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