Become a Member: 
At some point in our lives we begin to look for something more to life than our day-to-day routines and the news of our world. our individual lives can become hum-drum, troubles pile up and life can seem unfulfilling, dull and absent of joy.

But if we look beyond the sights and sounds of our world, to the deeper things of life, those things that really count and have meaning; the “spiritual” part of life, or how we think about God, we soon find that life can have more meaning and be richer and fuller than we can imagine!

We are not much different than the people who lived on the earth long ago. They too had become “caught up” in the things that were going on in their world, in much the same way we are today; caught up in “things” that take us away from knowing the love, grace forgiveness and mercy of God.

It was out of love that God sent Jesus to become the Savior of the world; the Savior of all people. Jesus came to save us from our own self-serving purposes and to give us a chance to live a new way of life; a life of love, a life of faith, and a life that is richer and deeper in meaning than anything money can buy.

If you are looking, seeking, or searching for meaning in your life, for something that you can hold onto and count on, come and hear the message of Jesus from the Holy Scriptures, the Bible, each week at our Sunday services.

All you need to do is take a step into a new way of life. A life that changes the way you are; a life in which God’s promises to you and to all those who believe in Him are given freely; a life changed when it is filled with God’s love. This is not meant for a select few, but for all who believe. This new life is for you, for your family, and for all people.

Becoming a member of Saint James is a simple process that begins with meeting Reverend Reis to discuss your desire to join the congregation or to seek out questions about your faith journey.

We have frequently occurring sessions on the basics of the Christian faith and the Lutheran tradition which help to answer faith questions and also prepare you to become a member of the congregation.

Please contact the church office at (717) 854-7198 to arrange a time to meet with the Pastor.
Driving Directions: 
From the West
  • Follow PA 462 East (W. Market St.) towards York
  • Continue into West York Borough
  • Church is on left at the intersection of West Market and Adams Streets. (diagonally across from the Turkey Hill store)
From the North
  • Follow I-83 South towards York
  • Take the N. George St. Exit (Exit # 22)
  • Turn Right at the traffic at the end of the ramp and head towards U.S. Route 30
  • Follow to next traffic light and turn right onto U.S. Route 30 West
  • Take the exit at PA Route 74 (West York & Dover)
  • Turn Left at the traffic light at the end of the ramp
  • Turn Left at the 3rd traffic light onto Adams Street
  • Go straight after the stop sign
  • Continue to next stop sign
  • Church is on the left just before this stop sign
From the East
  • Take U.S. Route 30 West towards York
  • Take the exit at PA Route 74 (West York & Dover)
  • Turn Left at the traffic light at the end of the ramp
  • Turn Right at the 3rd traffic light onto Adams Street
  • Go straight after stop sign
  • Continue to next stop sign
  • Church is on the left just before this stop sign
From the South
  • Take I-83 North towards York
  • Take Exit 15 (S. George St.) and head north on Business I-83
  • Merge onto S. George St. heading towards York at end of ramp
  • Turn Left at 2nd traffic light onto Country Club Rd.
  • Turn Right at 2nd traffic light onto Richland Ave.
  • Turn Left at 6th traffic light onto W. Market St. (PA Route 462 West)
  • Continue through next traffic light
  • Church is on the right at the corner of West Market and Adams Streets. (diagonally across from the Turkey Hill store)

​St. James Lutheran Church
25 North Adams Street
York, PA 17404

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