St.John's Lutheran Church

Jamaica’s historic faith anchor calls 114th Street home. The St. John’s Lutheran Church stands at 86-20 114th St, anchoring a neighborhood with worship rooted in tradition and outreach steeped in community need. Sunday services begin at 10 am and at 8 am, followed by Christian education for all ages thereafter. Wednesday evening bible study delves into scripture with open conversation and no prerequisites.

They operate a thrift shop two afternoons weekly, welcoming browsers and bargain hunters alike. Financial counseling sessions, offered by trained volunteers, address everyday money concerns on the first and third Saturdays of monthly rotations. A Saturday morning food pantry distributes bags of groceries to neighbors in need, typically running from 9:30 until 11 am.

Early-music concerts draw a quiet crowd each spring and fall. Confirm scheduled events by phone or the monthly newsletter. A separate preschool shares the lot next door.

Call (718) 849-1437 before dropping by, or plot your steps on the map. The block runs parallel to Jamaica Avenue, two blocks south of Jamaica Station’s platforms.