One of the best ways we have to be connected together right now is through our prayers! For one another and for those who have named they would like to receive them. Would you like to be added to the Saint Luke's Prayer List, by which you can be guided in prayers for the community and congregation? If so, please email
pastors@slpres.org and
ask to be added to a weekly email distribution list.
Tavern Talks: Home Edition!
TOMORROW, April 23rd from 8-9pm
Join Senior Pastor David Lower and other men of Saint Luke's for a time to unwind together. Grab a beverage and join us online on Thursday, April 23, from 8-9 pm for a time of bonding, supporting each other, and fantasizing about sports. Join by Zoomhere. PW is 1978.
Virtual Coffee and Prayer with Dodd-Sterling United Methodist Church
SATURDAY, April 25 at 8:30 am
We couldn't build a house together, or have breakfast together, this month as we had planned, but let's gather virtually with our dear brothers and sisters from Dodd-Sterling United Methodist Church! Join Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. David Lower & Rev. Eric Powell on Saturday, April 25, from 8:30 - 9 am to have coffee together online, check in with our friends, and pray together for our congregations and the world. During these pandemic times, we are part of a vast and loving community, so let's be loving neighbors, and give and receive a boost of this longstanding friendship! Click
here to join the zoom call. PW is 1978.
Saint Luke's Support for Those in Job Transition
In these difficult economic times, furloughs and layoffs are becoming all too common, and we want to support each other and our neighbors in employment transition. Saint Luke's is so fortunate to have human resources professionals willing to support and network with those who need it.
Jared Elliot (770-262-9601) and
Tracy Coffie (404-273-3003) are each willing to help as they are able. And your pastors are, too! Let's support one another and share the burden of these difficult times.
Send a Message to Saint Luke's High School Seniors
The class of 2020 is graduating high school under extraordinary circumstances next month. To show them our love, we are asking all Saint Luke's members to make a brief (30 seconds or less) video of you sharing your wishes for these wonderful high school seniors ("Class of 2020, my/our hope/prayer for you is....) and send your video to Seminary Intern Erin Rugh by May 1. We will edit the videos together, and share them with the class of 2020 and with the congregation.
Congratulations to all of our high school seniors: Ainsley Brown, Dillen Cameron, Nelson Cummiskey, Oliver Hurst, Davis Keel, Mark Lake, Christian Lee, Megan Murphy, Margaret Seets, Emma Shelton, Casey Singley, Valentina Thelen, Emma Troha, Allie Unold and Connor Watkins!
Graduating this year? We want to celebrate YOU!
Hey high school and college graduates - we want to celebrate you! Please send us a baby picture and a senior/recent picture to distribute in a special edition of Highlights, which will be distributed in May. Also, please include a little blurb about from where you are graduating and what your plans are for what 's next. The deadline is May 1. Please email Erin Murray.
Hurst Named Mt. TOP Summer Director; Seeking Support
Congratulations to Saint Luke's member Caroline Hurst who will return to Mountain TOP, a Saint Luke's mission partner, this summer in a Director role! Caroline is seeking support both prayerfully and financially as she prepares for her summer on the mountain. To read her full message, click here. To make a donation, click here.
Brennan Breed, from Columbia Theological Seminary, and Chris Holmes, First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Scholar in Residence, are teaming up with guest professors to offer an in-depth, spontaneous and unrehearsed five-week study of Paul's letter to the Philippians. During the study, they will engage with scholars from Baylor University, Princeton Theological Seminary, Boston University, and others.
To join this study, please join the Facebook group, "Office Hours Bible Study." Not on Facebook? Enjoy the videos via the YouTubechannel. Videos will be posted after the Facebook livestreams. Questions? Contact Rev. Shannon Dill.
Saint Luke's Family Promise Host Week
April 26-May 3
While Family Promise guests have been staying at Saint Luke's since March 29, our official Saint Luke's host week begins THIS Sunday, April 26. Although we have very limited personal interaction with our guests, our support is more important than ever. Notes and cards of encouragement for guests are always welcome! A few notes:
We do NOT need breakfast items
We DO need snack items: chips, crackers, cookies, kid-friendly stuff. Individually packaged items are particularly important at this time.
We are also asking for gift cards from Kroger or Publix in $25 increments (or whatever you're able to offer), which will allow guests to purchase dinner items for themselves. We will work with Andrea, our Executive Director, to insure these are distributed and used appropriately.
To sign up for food or grocery gift cards, click here.
Overnight hosts are needed! To volunteer to spend the night (only 1 person needed but couples welcome), sign up here.
This week you'll find children's Bible lesson videos about the Walk to Emmaus along with new music videos, worship sheets, a video from Miss Catherine Anne, and so much more! Oh, and it's not too late to submit Sidewalk Chalk Challenge photos! Click
here for details!
Wednesdays at 3 pm! Zoom Time with Elementary Kids!
Elementary kids are invited to join Catherine Anne Thomas, director of Children's Ministry, every Wednesday for a Zoom call at 3 pm. Parents- check your email for the Zoom invitation link.
Middle & High School Youth:
We've got stuff for you too!!!
Check out the youth COVID-19 page on the
www.slpres.org website for details on things like:
Would you like to help keep our church family connected?
Staying connected to each other has perhaps never been more important. While our Deacons are doing great ministry with their flocks, we know there is more that we, as a church family, can do. We have devised a system to help ensure that our members, particularly those who may need extra encouragement during this time, feel connected as a church family. If you would like to assist in this effort to stay connected, please volunteer on our web site, or contact Shannon Dill, Mary Martin or Cathie Rogers.
Do You Need Assistance?
The Board of Deacons of the church has mobilized care and caregivers for anyone who needs assistance during this time of isolation, like shopping and other errands. Contact Pastor Shannon Dill or Loving Care Committee deacon chair Emily Ritzler for more information.
Online Wayfarers Bible Study Wednesdays at 10 am
Join us every Wednesday at 10 am for the Wayfarers Bible Study! Join by Zoom
here. PW is 1978.
Weekly Time for Prayer
Thursdays at Noon
In these weighty times, we will gather virtually for a time of prayer every Thursday at noon. Join by Zoom
here or by phone (646-558-8656, meeting id 847 985 1970. PW is 1978). For more info about Zoom, click
here. Feel free to light a candle as we hear scripture and pray together (15-20 minutes).
CAC Seeking Donations
Saint Luke's is holding a special food drive in support of CAC (Community Assistance Center), which is in critical need of
these items.
With the church being closed, please deliver items to church member Bob Schultz, at 1660 Kings Down Cir, Dunwoody GA 30338. Please leave in the driveway, keeping in mind social distancing. For more information, including alternate to physical donations, click here.
Music Ministry Update
Check out our special Saint Luke's Music Ministry page for activities and suggestions of musical things to do while you're at home.
Our church has its own YouTube channel with videos of our choirs, music from past online worship services and a Music Reading Course you can take at your own pace.
Let us know what hymns and other service music pieces you'd like to sing and hear in upcoming worship services. Submit your suggestions here.
If you've been playing or singing some music of your own, make a recording of your performance and email it to clairmaxwell@slpres.org. We'd enjoy seeing and hearing how music is STILL a part of all our lives!
#SaintLukesConnected
Where you at Saint Luke's? We would love to "see" you! Share a picture during your at-home worship experience with us and use hashtag #SaintLukesConnected on social media!
Send Us Your Joys & Concerns
Send us your joys and concerns by 9 am on Sunday, and we'll incorporate them into our worship service. Email
pastors@slpres.org.
Please Support Saint Luke's
Please support the work God is doing through Saint Luke's during this challenging time by giving
online, via
text, or by mail (1978 Mt Vernon 30338). Thank you for all you so generously give!
Update on SLPC Closure
In accordance with Gov. Kemp's closure of K-12 schools, all church activities that require in-person gathering have been canceled indefinitely, at least through May 21.
In accordance with the City of Dunwoody, the church building and office will be closed indefinitely.
Tavern Talks:
Home Edition!
Hurst Named Mt. TOP Summer Director; Seeking Support
Update on SLPC Closure