About Us:

Founded in 1854, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling, Illinois, is home to 760 church members. We come together for worship with Holy Communion at 9:30am Sundays, and 4:30pm Wednesdays. Dress is casual, so come as you are! We are located between 7th and 8th Streets, and between 3rd and 4th Avenues. Parking is available on all sides of our building, and a ramp and elevator are available. Office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

Purpose Statement:

St. John's is a congregation of the Northern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. The purpose of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is to continue discovering God’s will for us in His kingdom through prayer, Bible study and building relationships.