Here’s what
we’re trying:

Each Sunday for six weeks from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., St. Luke’s is offering additional opportunities and space to learn, have fun, and just enjoy being together.

We’re breaking this time down into three 
one-hour segments - with Sunday dinner served in the middle hour.
The Great Experiment, as it has been dubbed, is just that: an experiment during January and February to center Sundays around the life of the church. 

The idea is to offer, not only Worship and Christian education classes on Sundays, but to stretch our time together to offer experiences to learn new skills and be in community.

The Great Experiment is for ALL St. Lukers.
Keep in mind
The Nursery will be open each Sunday during the Great Experiment from 8:40 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Scholarships are available and discretely granted for any costs associated with the Great Experiment. Contact Liz Beal Kidd for more information .
Nothing changes in our usual worship or
Christian education schedule.
Worship at 8 am, 9 am, 11:15 am
Education for all ages at 10:15 am
We're just adding to it:
THE FIRST HOUR 
(11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
This is a time for organized gathering -- youth group for our teens, Montessori-like life skills for our children (such as cooking or gardening) and for adults, there will be a variety of presentations (such as Personal Finance, Stress Management, and Love and Logic parenting classes). 
THE SECOND HOUR
(Noon- 1 p.m.) 
Sunday Dinner in the Parish Hall - we’ll pause the fun and learning, for some good eating. John Divine and Dina are firing up their culinary talents to offer delicious meals for a noontime respite with family and friends. Everyone is welcome: people who attended First Hour gatherings as well as those who are just getting out of the 11:15 service.
THE THIRD HOUR
(1 - 2 p.m.) 
We call this the “community 
hour,” though the whole three hours are rooted in community! During this time, we’ll offer games, playground time, and time in the Fireside Lounge. It is also a time for Sunday meetings! 
SUNDAY DINNER in the Parish Hall
$15 pp | $5 children | Family Max $40 | Under 3 no charge
10% Discount if you pre-pay for all 6 weeks.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ONLINE
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The Great Experiment Schedule for Jan. 12:
The Second Hour
(Noon - 1 p.m.)
Sunday Dinner in the Parish Hall
The Great Experiment at St. Luke’s will feature the following personal development opportunities :

• Parenting the Love and Logic Way, a six-week course facilitated by Ellen Carrington. Sign ups begin this Sunday, Jan. 12 -- the classes begin Sunday, Jan. 19. ($50 per person | scholarships available)

•Stress Management classes for adults and children presented by Felicia Tillman from the Training and Counseling Center (TACC)

•Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun, a six week course for parents of children 6-years-old and younger, facilitated by 
Myrna Lapres

• Sleep Training and Infant Nutrition courses facilitated by registered nurse and certified Moms on Call consultant, Megan Tucker, RN

• Personal Finance classes facilitated by certified financial planner Scott Kays, CFA, CFP

More details will be available Sunday at the Great Experiment Overview and Registration Fair in the St. Luke Room.


Scholarships are available and discretely granted for any costs associated with the Great Experiment. Contact Liz Beal Kidd for more information.
Great Experiment Committee Members:
Caroline Fooshee, Mel Heinrich, and Michael Holbein