What to Expect
You’ll be greeted by an usher as you enter the building. They’ll give you a service bulletin and are happy to answer any questions you have.
We want you to feel comfortable as you worship with us. At both services you’ll find individuals dressed in their “Sunday best” as well as those more comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt. Dress is a matter of personal preference — we welcome you to come as you are!
We love having kids in worship — wiggles and all! Ask an usher for an activity bag that’s been prepared for your kids to use during the service. On every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, we invite children to the front for a special Children’s Message during the service. A staffed nursery is always available during services. It’s down the hall from the sanctuary and to the right.
Services are usually about an hour long.
Have another question? Contact our church office at 217-875-3656 or office@stjohnsdecatur.com.
Worship
St. John’s offers a variety of worship experiences. Our 8:30 a.m. service is rich in liturgy and hymns from the Lutheran Service Book. Our 11 a.m. service blends traditional elements of worship in an informal setting with contemporary praise songs lead by our Worship Team.
St. John’s also offers adult Bible classes and children’s Sunday School.
Sunday Mornings
8:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship
9:45 a.m. – Education Hour
11:00 a.m. – Contemporary Worship
Advent and Christmas Services
Throughout the month of December, we celebrate Jesus — our King who comes and promises to come again — at these special services:
- Midweek Advent services: December 6, 13, 20 @ 6:00 p.m., dinner at 5:00 p.m.
- Lessons and Carols: December 17 @ 9:30 a.m.
- Christmas Eve: December 24 @ 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Candlelight
- Christmas Day: December 25 @ 9:30 a.m. with Holy Communion
How to Find Us
We’re located at 2727 N. Union St. — just one block north of the Decatur Memorial Hospital campus, behind the Decatur Family YMCA.
