St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church is a brick building in Corning, Missouri, featuring pointed-arch windows and a Latin cross floor plan. The structure displays red-brick walls, tall windows, and a tower that follows German ecclesiastical design traditions.

German immigrants established the Deutsch Evangelish Lutheraner St. Johannes congregation in 1860, initially building a wooden church at Hemme's Landing. The current brick structure was constructed later as the community grew and needed a permanent building for their worship.

The church preserves German Lutheran traditions through its architecture, particularly in the stained glass windows installed in 1943 that display religious symbols and the Luther rose. These windows shape how the interior feels and reflect the congregation's connection to its heritage.

The building is managed by the St. John's Historical Society, which coordinates restoration work following flood damage from 2011. Visitors can contact the organization to plan visits and learn about ongoing preservation projects.

Inside the church sits a 24-foot tall white wooden altar-pulpit with a handmade depiction of the Kingdom of Heaven from the Book of Revelation. This rare artwork showcases the artistic devotion of parishioners and is an overlooked detail many visitors miss.

Location: Missouri

GPS coordinates: 40.24778,-95.45444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40