St John's Lutheran Church

About this church

St. John's Lutheran Church is a rural congregation at 17684 E. 1st Ave near Louisville, Illinois, on the Effingham and Clay county line, about ten miles north of Louisville and fifteen miles south of Effingham. Sunday School and Bible study begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Divine Service at 10:00 a.m. The site describes worship as centered on Scripture, Holy Baptism, absolution, and the Lord's Supper, in the historic Lutheran pattern of the Divine Service. A weekly order of service and a livestream page are posted online.

From the outside it may look like a quiet country church, but the site lists a Ladies Aid group, a Men's Club, and quilters who meet several times a year to make quilts for people in need. Teens can join the Lutheran Youth Fellowship, which connects to the national LCMS Youth Gathering held every three years. Confirmation instruction, Sunday School, and Bible study are listed under the Get Involved menu, and members often share a meal after church. Look for signs on Highway 45 and on the Clay City/Dieterich blacktop. Call (618) 686-2971 to confirm times and details.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 13, 2026. Sources: Home page: service times and address · About Us: congregation life · Location: directions · Worship page

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