St James Lutheran Church

We give thanks to God for the life of The Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr., a lifelong son of St. James whose life and service were deeply rooted in this congregation. We hold the Ridenhour family in our prayers and commend Tom to the promises of our risen Lord.

The funeral rite will be celebrated at St. James Lutheran Church, 104 Union Street South in Concord on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm. A formal time of visitation will precede the service beginning at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Following worship, the family will remain for a time of informal visitation.

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Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr. Obituary April 8, 2026 - Wilkinson Funeral Home View Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Spring is in full bloom at St. James 🌸

The beauty of creation and the purple cloth on the cross remind us that this season is a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. Please join us this week in Downtown Concord NC!

🕊️ Holy Week at St. James

🌿 Palm Sunday (March 29)
10:00 AM – Worship

✝️ Maundy Thursday (April 2)
12:00 PM – Spoken Liturgy
7:00 PM – Worship with choir & organ

🖤 Good Friday (April 3)
12:00 PM – Worship with choir & organ

🌸 Easter Sunday (April 5)
9:45 AM – Prelude
10:00 AM – Festival Worship (brass, organ, strings, timpani & choir)

All are welcome! 🙏

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Join us at St. James this Sunday as we celebrate Palm Sunday and begin our journey through Holy Week. 🌿✝️

Together, we’ll remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem with worship and music from our Music Ministry. 🎶

🕙 Worship begins at 10:00 AM

Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, you are welcome here. We hope you’ll join us!

Sunday of the Passion Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fer...

You know it’s a vibe when the cats hang out. 🐈🐈‍⬛

O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all. -Psalm 104:24

Join us for worship tomorrow. All are welcome. 🙌