Salem Lutheran Church is committed to providing a comfortable environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We strive to create a safe environment where people from diverse backgrounds can come together and share their faith. We are a Bible-based, Christ-centered congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
We invite you to worship with us each weekend!
Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.
Sundays at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Who We Are
Salem Lutheran Church has been serving the Affton community for over 100 years. We are a community of believers who love Jesus Christ and each other. We believe that God’s Word is true and we live it out in our lives every day.
Our congregation continues to serve the local community through worship services, Sunday school classes, and social events.
Our Story
In 1909, Salem Lutheran Church was founded as a congregation of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod was founded in 1847 to bring the Gospel message to all people.
Today, we continue to grow and thrive because of the many faithful members who have gone before us and current members and friends of Salem. We are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your life and invite you to join us in worshiping God!
What We Believe
We are a church that believes in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and that salvation come through Him along in Jesus’ name.
We believe that God loves us and wants to be with us forever.
We believe that we have an obligation to love one another and care for each other.
We believe that God's Word is true and should guide our lives.
Our Mission and Purpose
Our threefold mission is Connecting to Christ, Growing in Grace, and Seeking to Serve. We do this through worshiping God, sharing the Gospel, and serving others.
As a growing congregation, we will continue to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurture spiritual growth, and provide opportunities for service. We will reach out to those around us and build relationships with them. We will continue to pursue excellence in ministry, education, and outreach. We will continue to develop leaders who will impact the world for Christ.
What’s Happening at Salem?
Salem has agreed to adopt a missionary family: Dr. Stephen and Maggie Oliver and children, Isaac, Gary, and Virginia. Dr. Oliver teaches the New Testament at China Lutheran Seminary in Hsinchu, Taiwan. He is originally from Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in Japan and the southern and western parts of the U.S. He graduated from Concordia University, Portland and from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Maggie earned a master’s degree in counseling from China Lutheran Seminary in 2006. We are excited to connect with the Olivers and become more involved with Jesus’ command to go and teach all nations. Check out Dr. Oliver’s recent newsletter to learn more about his family and their mission! His email address is Stephen.Oliver@lcms.org if you would like to correspond with him and his family. For information on providing financial support to the Olivers, please call the church office at (314) 352-4454 or email churchoffice@slcas.org.
To find out more about all the exciting things happening at Salem, check out this week’s SPIRIT newsletter and visit our calendar for upcoming events.
Why Join Us?
At Salem Lutheran Church you will find a warm family atmosphere, great music, and a strong sense of community. We offer a variety of activities and programs designed to help you grow spiritually, socially, and emotionally. We also offer a wide range of educational opportunities, including adult Bible studies, children’s Sunday School, youth groups, and more!