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The Third Sunday in Lent - Sunday, March 19, 2017
Sunday Schedule
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8 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II
9 a.m.-Children's Chapel - Wilmer Chapel
10:15 a.m.-Christian Education for all ages
11:15 a.m.-Holy Eucharist, Rite II
12:15 p.m.-Coffee Hour-Parish Hall
12:30 p.m.-Intercessors-Library
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3:30 p.m. The Nursery opens for Sunday 2.0
4 p.m.-God Squad-Room 111
4 p.m.-Senior and Junior Choristers-Choir Room
4 p.m.-Beyond the Basket-St. Luke Room
4 p.m.-Lenten Book Study: Transformed Lives-Hamilton Room
4:30 p.m.-Adventures in Music-Room 107
5 p.m.-Preparatory Choir-Room 107
5 p.m.-EYC-The Park
5:45 p.m.-Sunday 2.0 Supper
6 p.m.-Peace in Our Time Prayer Service-Bell Tower
6:30 p.m.-Compline-Church
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Prayers for Peace - Sunday, March 19
Join us in the Bell Tower at 6 p.m. to pray for an end to gun violence and terrorism.
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Lenten Book Study |4 p.m. |Hamilton Room
This is a fascinating discussion of atonement that all are welcome to join regardless of whether you've come to the earlier sessions or read the book. Members of the St Luke's EfM community are facilitating the discussion of Transformed Lives, Making Sense of Atonement by Cynthia Crysdale. The book explores the historical and theological perspectives on Atonement. "Jesus died for our sins" is a frequent statement among Christians, yet many faithful people struggle to make sense of the meaning of Jesus's death by crucifixion. Please email Elaine DeCostanzo at decostanzo@mindspring.com if you have questions.
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Fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, salad bar, honey biscuits, dessert
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THE ALTAR greenery is given
to the Glory of God.
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If you are not able to make it to St. Luke's on a Sunday morning, we are now broadcasting live via the Internet at 9 a.m. Just click here.
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Meet Evelio and Madel | Hamilton Room
Join us for an informal Q & A with the rector of St. Pablo parish in Cuba and his wonderful wife. Find out about parish life there and what it means for St. Luke’s to be its “companion.”
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The Sunday Paper | Jonathan Serrie | Parish Hall
A free flowing discussion about current events, faith and their intersection in our daily lives facilitated by Jonathan Serrie. Our discussions each week will be informed by scripture, national or local news sources. All views, thoughts and opinions are welcomed and encouraged.
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Transforming Questions | The Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey | St. Luke Room
Many Christians and seekers operate under an assumption that doubt is the opposite of faith. Questions are an essential part of faith. Almost every single person in scripture who encounters God does so with a lot of questions, and more than a little doubt. Abraham and Sarah, Moses, David, Mary, the disciples, and Paul all ask questions, and those questions are part of their faithful response to God. In fact, it is in the act of asking questions that we wrestle more deeply with our faith, allowing ourselves to be transformed by the One whom we encounter in the midst of our doubts and questions. Join us as we wrestle with some of the most basic questions of our faith: Who is Jesus? Does God answer prayer? This Sunday: Why do bad things happen?
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Inquirer’s Membership Class | Wilmer Chapel
Led by Dan Matthews, this is an opportunity to learn more about the church and to have those burning questions answered. The classes are for those who are pursuing full membership at St. Luke’s and those persons just wanting a refresher. Classes will be held in Wilmer Chapel most Sundays during the Christian Education Hour. All are welcome!
To learn more about becoming a member of St. Luke’s or participating in the Inquirer’s Class, contact Mark Simmons at 404-873-7624 or Mark@StLukesAtlanta.org. We would love to visit with you about the process!
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Opportunities & Announcements
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Join us this Wednesday and every Wednesday in Lent for our annual mid-week luncheon and reflection. The Rev. Dan Matthews’ program brings St. Luke’s gorgeous stained glass windows to new light as he delves into the significance of the stories and art depicted in the windows. You will be nourished in body and soul. The menu includes Emory Sourbeer’s delicious soups and arguably the best cheese bread in town. We begin serving at 11:45 a.m. and the program concludes by 1 p.m. $8 at the door.
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Upcoming ... Candler professor Jennifer Ayres will present “Come to the Table: Faith and Our Food System” next Sunday, March 26 at 10:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall. A frequent writer on faith formation and food justice, she is the author of Good Food: Grounded Practical Theology. Her presentation will explore the relationship between the sacrament of the Eucharist and practices of resistance such as growing food, supporting farmers and workers, re-visioning agriculture, and relationship-building.
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Housing Needed for TACC Summer Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Student TACC holds a 10-week CPE unit during the summer and housing for one seminarian is needed. The student will supply their own meals and transportation. If you are interested and have space available, please contact Karen Miller at TACC (404-876-6266, extension 2014).
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Cuba is coming to St. Luke’s ... We are thrilled to welcome Father Evelio and his wonderful wife Madel to St. Luke’s this week! Evelio and Madel have hosted St. Luke’s every year for the past several years, and now it is our honor to host them. If you would like to help with outings, meals or housing while they are here, please sign-up online at StLukesAtlanta.org.
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High School Girls ... The #Loveyourselfie Lock-In is for you! Join Megan at St. Luke's March 24-25 for an event revolving around finding confidence through God's love for us. Included: a private self-defense class, live music, a candle light service in the Bell Tower and tons of fun movies and activities. The cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP to Megan (megan@stlukesatlanta.org).
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The Grief Support Group meets this Thursday, March 23 at noon in the Library. Bring your lunch if you like. Please contact Meg Moye (megmoyecounseling@gmail.com | 404-483-3711) if you plan to attend.
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Courtland Street Mission meets this Saturday, March 25. Join us beginning at 8 a.m. in Clyde’s Kitchen to serve breakfast and enjoy Bible Study with friends at Crossroads.
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Fill the Outreach Baskets
In February, we’re filling the Outreach baskets with ground coffee, powdered creamer and sugar for the Church of the Common Ground (CCG). CCG is a worshiping community of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. It is a “church without walls” on the streets of Atlanta, providing support for the pastoral and spiritual needs of women, men and youth who live on the margins of our city. CCG celebrated its 10th anniversary on Christmas Day.
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Make a contribution to the Flower Guild in memory of or thanksgiving for the special people in your life, and support the talented members who prepare the church for the celebration of Easter Day! Pick up a form from the Reception Desk or tract racks. There is a box at the Reception Desk where you can submit your form and check, or you can mail it to the church. If you prefer, you can make and pay for your dedication(s) online at StLukesAtlanta.org. Dedications received by Monday, April 3 will be acknowledged in the Easter Day worship booklets.
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A Mindful Path Through Grief
Join the St Luke’s Grief Support Group for a 3-part series exploring how mindfulness practices can help us navigate through the loss of a loved one, transition and new beginnings. We will meet Thursday, March 23 at noon in the Library. Space is limited, so please call one of the facilitators if you are interested: Meg Moye (404-483-3711) or TACC therapist Matt Wagner (404-876-6266 ext. 2004). Since we meet at noon, you are welcome to bring your lunch. Drinks will be provided.
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The Rite of Holy Baptism ...will be celebrated next at the Easter Vigil. If you wish to have your child baptized, or are an adult prepared for baptism, please contact Michelle Jemmott at 404-873-7616 or michelle@stlukesatlanta.org. Deadline for information is Monday, April 3.
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Loaves and Fishes
meets Sunday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the home of Nancy and John Beane (33 Habersham Park NW | 404-364-0038). The Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey will lead the program. Bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. Tea and soft drinks will be provided. Loaves and Fishes is a social gathering for St Luke’s adults to be in community the last Sunday evening of each month. For more information or to be added to our email list, contact Susan or Stan Reid (susanstanreid@yahoo.com | 770-396-4041). We hope you can join us for all or any part of the evening.
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St. Luke’s will again be featured on the Atlanta Preservation Center’s annual The Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites tour of historic places on Friday, March 24. The tour begins each week at 11 a.m. and will last approximately one hour. The Edward Gay House, home of the Training and Counseling Center, will be featured both days at 10 a.m. Begun in 2003,“Phoenix Flies” is the city’s most widely known tour of historic Atlanta buildings. For more information on The Phoenix Flies visit www.AtlantaPreservationCenter.com.
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Especially for Families with Young Children
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Parenting Panel about Lent and Easter
Join us this Sunday, March 19 from 4-5:30 p.m. to learn how you “can do faith” at home with children and how to approach these challenging liturgical seasons. From the Easter bunny to the cross, we will have parents share how they talk with their kids from toddler to elementary to middle and high school. Our panel includes Kate Boyer, Allison and John Earles and more. Come and share or ask questions as we learn together how to raise our kids in the faith.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017
June 12-16 | 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
REGISTER NOW! Register by April 10
and bring a friend for free.
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April Fool’s Day Play Date for Big and Little Kids (0-5th grade) at Sensations Therafun on Saturday, April 1 from 4-6 pm. Bring the kids for all kinds of play – trampolines, art, zipline and more at Sensations Therafun! The playspace is for ALL ages and abilities (even bikes for adults to ride with kids and a quiet room). We will meet at Sensations Therafun:1704 Chantilly Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. We will also have pizza dinner available there. The cost is $12 per kid, adults are free. RSVP online from the Sign-Up tab.
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From the Seedtime & Harvest Gardeners at the Friendship Center at Holy Comforter Church: Saturday, March 18, first plant sale of the season, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for over 30 varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, basil, and annuals with perennial flowers, shrubs, groundcovers, and herbs, too. Resolve to support your LOCAL and ORGANIC growers at the Friendship Center in their 16th year of plant sales, 737 Woodland Ave, SE, Atlanta 30307
Holycomforter-atlanta.org (404)627-6510.
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The Hart Readers, a program of the Cathedral Book Store, meet in the Walthour Library at the Cathedral of St. Philip each month. The book for April is “Silence” by Shusaku Endo; you might want to get started. 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30305. Thursday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations is seeking an intern to provide research, policy, and administrative support during the summer of 2017, from May to August. This policy, research, and advocacy internship, based at our Capitol Hill office, provides the intern with opportunities to learn and practice the skills of policy research and analysis, advocacy, and engagement. While the intern will have significant autonomy in their work, the staff works closely with them to provide an enriching experience and access to outside experts and resources; an intern can expect mentoring and training in skills desirable in any policy-based office. The internship will be full time and will include a stipend. Deadline to apply is March 31. More at http://advocacy.episcopalchurch.org/Internship
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Episcopal Bishop stresses importance of close ties with China
Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry, of the US based Episcopal Church has met leaders of the Protestant Christian Church in China and government officials, during his first official visit as presiding bishop and primate to Asia and Southeast Asia. - Keep reading --
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Wherever you are on your spiritual
journey, St. Luke's welcomes you!
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