FROM THE PASTOR

At St. James, we are a people who believe that God is at work in this world and that way back in 1890 He called together a group of faithful people to organize a Lutheran church in Sumter.  Through the years, this church has continued to be a place where faith is nurtured and people of God are equipped to serve.
 
We believe that God is still at work today – prompting His people with His Spirit to find meaning and joy in life.  If you are looking for a church home, or if you are just curious and want to know more about the Lutheran faith or St. James Lutheran Church in particular, we invite you to come and visit with us at St. James.  Come and see.  Here we strive to learn and grow in the Christian faith; we enjoy the friendship and fellowship of all who gather; and we seek to be God’s instruments who do His bidding, who give witness to His benevolence, and who share his light with the world. 

"May the Lord bless you and keep you. May he make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. May he look upon you with favor and give you peace."

Welcome! Come and see!

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Keith Getz
St. James Lutheran Church – Sumter, SC

FROM THE CONGREGATIONAL PRESIDENT

St. James Lutheran Church is a warm and welcoming community of faith; living in grace from God and grace for each other.  As you look at these pages, I hope you get a sense of all that God is doing among us. 

We have a vibrant music program and dynamic worship services. There is a wonderful school providing Christian education and after school and holiday care. But mostly we have people full of joy and laughter and hope, living in the grace of God.  We warmly invite you to join our family of faith.

If you want to know more about St. James, or if we can assist you in any way, please speak to Pastor Albert or any member of our congregation council.

Welcome in Christ's Name,

Curtis Caulkins
St James Lutheran Church Council President

	Founded	1890
	Vision	We are one body, growing in faith, where all are welcome and Jesus is Lord.
	Pastor	The Rev. Keith Getz
	Members	287 Baptized; 229 Confirmed, 25 Sunday School attendees. Our average Sunday worship attendance is 160 members. We are part of the Midlands Conference of the South Carolina Synod (165 congregations) in Region 9 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) with 4.3 million members and 10,300 congregations nationwide.
	Location	1137 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 - (Get a map here)
	Services	Sunday Worship at 10:00am; Sunday School at 9:00am. A Nursery is provided every Sunday from 8:45am to 12:00pm. Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday at both services. A Communion Service is held every Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Click here for our Visitor's Guide To Worship.
	Facilities	Situated on five acres, our facilities include the main Sanctuary, an educational wing, Fellowship Hall, and a newly constructed Library. Plenty of parking, too. Photos are available under the ABOUT tab above.
	Preschool	Yes, St. James Lutheran School Ages 3 to 2nd Grade (3rd Grade Class in Fall 2012) - (More information here)
	Handicap	Yes, wheelchair accessible.
	Trend	Membership & ministries growing, facilities recently expanded.
	Programs	We offer dozens of different ways you can get involved in our faith community. We have activities to suit every preference and a variety of interests. We invite you to learn more about these opportunities to serve others under the PROGRAMS tab above.
	The Web	Please bookmark our website — www.stjamessumter.org — for all the current information, program activities, newsletter, and monthly events calendar for St. James Lutheran.