Special Note: Worship services will be offered by Facebook LIVE.
If the service is unavailable in this way, worship will also be accessible live via Zoom (no account required by either vendor). Details and links will be available here.
This Sunday, Aug. 23, Saint Luke's will welcome Rev. Eric Powell, senior pastor at Dodd-Sterling United Methodist, to preach with Rev. Dr. David Lower during the 10:30 am online service.
Take a Ribbon, Tie a Prayer
We invite everyone, no matter your faith or affiliation, in our community to Tie a Prayer to the cross in the Saint Luke's front yard!
Choose a ribbon from the container (or bring your own) and as you tie it on, pray or lift up thoughts for whatever is on your heart. Our prayers will unite with one another and create a beautiful symbol of hope in our community!
Updated! Presbyterian Women Registration AND Book Pick Up
Drive by on the Manhasset side of the church this Sunday, Aug. 23, or next Sunday, Aug. 30, from 4-5 pm to pick up our new book study, "Into the Light: Finding Hope Through Prayers of Lament," by Lynn Miller. The study is very timely, as it will give us voice to articulate difficult emotions and fears and deep concerns - our laments - as we search for solace. First meeting is on Sept. 14! Not registered? Click here!
All women invited! Presbyterian Women (PW) is an organization with a focus on fellowship, service, and a year long Bible Study. We will begin the year with Zoom meetings. Questions? Contact Stephanie McGoldrick.
Wayfarers Bible Study on Wednesdays at 10 am
Join us every Wednesday at 10 am for the Wayfarers Bible Study! Join by Zoom here. PW is 1978.
Get a Saint Luke's Mask and Spread Love!
Great news! Now you can help protect others and yourself while sharing God's love. These 3-ply 100% cotton masks are available for purchase at $5 each. Click here to order as many as you need: https://slpres.org/masks/. Orders placed by Sunday evening of each week will be available for pick-up on Wednesday of the following week beginning at 3:00 pm. Look for the bin located just outside the main lobby entrance. All orders will be labeled by name.
Aug. 27: Tavern Talks
Online, 8-9 pm
Men of Saint Luke's - please join Senior Pastor David Lower for Tavern Talks on Thursday, August 27, from 8 - 9 pm by ZOOM. Serve yourself a preferred beverage and stay safely at home with friends! Will be great to catch up, and share struggles and triumphs during the pandemic.
Ryan Bonfiglio, assistant professor at the Emory Candler School of Theology and Director of The Candler Foundry, has invited Saint Luke's to be Candler's exclusive pilot partner for an online professor-led course in which the students are seminarians and community congregation members. The course he is offering, "The Bible and Poverty," is an important subject which is, of course, right in the Saint Luke's wheelhouse of education and outreach. This is an opportunity to learn deeply about the biblical foundations underneath our church's core identity. For details, including dates, logistics and cost, click here.
Have You Seen our YouTube Channel?
You can check it out here. Most musical components of our online worship services are posted regularly, so if you missed something, you can watch it at your leisure.
We need special music for our online worship services. Those of you who are making music at home should consider sending us a recording or two of your playing or singing. If you'd like to participate, but don't know how, contact Clair for ideas and suggestions.
Daily Devotional Available
The Upper Room is offering free online access to their daily devotional. This is the same resource that we usually offer in a printed form. To access, simply click here.
Music Ministry Updates
Sing the Doxology - YOU are invited to be a part of our weekly singing of the Doxology in worship! For details, click here.
Worship Music - We're looking for your music video submissions to include in upcoming worship services online. For details, click here.
Keep Up with Kids' Stuff!
Remember to keep checking our Children's Ministry pagefor the latest Bible story videos, music videos, and worship resources for online worship!
Middle & High School Youth Update
Save the dates! We want to connect with each class as a new school year starts:
August 26
Juniors 7-7:45pm
Seniors 8-8:45pm
August 27
Freshman 7-7:45pm
Sophomores 8-8:45pm
August 30
6th grade 6-6:45pm
7th grade 7-7:45pm
8th grade 8-8:45pm
Sept. 13 - Potluck: We'll gather on zoom for a virtual potluck; grab your parents and treat yourselves to your family's favorite dish as we gather to fill you in on what's going on this year for youth at Saint Luke's, (youth group, retreats, summer trips) we may not have all the answers yet but this will be our chance to tell you what we know and what we're hoping for!
CAC Still Seeking Donations
Saint Luke's continues to hold 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. For more information, including alternate to physical donations, click here.
UPDATE: Please leave donations on the front porch, keeping in mind social distancing. Also, due to heat, please no perishables.
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 Janis Kilgore for more information.
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).
Saint Luke's Prayer Connections
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.
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.
#SaintLukesConnected
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!
Wayfarers Bible Study on Wednesdays at 10 am
Aug. 27: Tavern Talks
