A Note from Pastor Jenn - November 7, 2024

Dear St. Lukers,

Well, here we are. The votes have been cast, the motions have been made, and we will have a new president and government. As I have watched the election results, one thing is clear: we are a divided nation. The percentage points of victory are less than 5%. The consensus in exit polls was that the majority of people voted due to economic stress and concern about democracy. But, as I stated two weeks ago in reading the preamble of the Constitution - we do not all agree on the definitions anymore.

The work of the church is clear to me: healing and standing true to our core values. Our commitment to compassion, justice, and progress is stronger than any single political outcome. Our work is not defined by one election but by our enduring mission to bring hope and healing to a world in need.



We will continue to be about the work of God’s mission: healing division, providing ways for economic security, creating sacred space for dialogue, listening that builds understanding and empathy, and being a brave and safe place for the vulnerable and marginalized. Practicing the guidelines is the first step. These guidelines are...

Worship Reminder: On Sunday, November 17 we will have one combined service in the Sanctuary (and live online) at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate Confirmation Sunday with our youth Confirmands. We hope U join us on campus or online as we gather as one church family.

St. Luke's Week in Review

An Inspiring Experience for All Ages

The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) training held on campus last month was a great success! It was inspiring to see people of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn about and experience the realities of living in poverty. We are especially grateful to the Poverty Solutions Group team for their excellent facilitation of the training, which helped foster a deeper understanding of how we can better serve our community.

Learn more about PSG at povertysolutionsgroup.org, and visit st.lukes.org/training for all upcoming St. Luke's Missions training opportunities.

An Impact Felt On and Off the Court

St. Luke's Sports is a ministry for kids and youth to build self-esteem, make new friends, and experience God's love--and it’s just as inspiring for our coaches! Hear from Coach Greg Edwards as he reflects on the basketball season and how it impacted him:



"I absolutely love being a coach for whatever sport my kids are playing at St. Luke’s! A giant bonus of being a coach here is the ability to facilitate kids in a league that not only values learning skills and developing their talents, but doing it while modeling and instilling St. Luke’s core values. Fostering a love or even an interest in these sports that’s untainted with pressure or negativity is a huge deal. And I selfishly get to be out on the court/field with my kids having fun doing things they love!"

Upcoming Events

Ways to Learn, Live, Love, and Lead

Current sermon series: Purpose-Full

• "Your Week with St. Luke's" Podcast - In this week's episode, we continue our Purpose-Full series with Pastor Melissa. Listen as she unpacks Jesus' parables of the lost sheep and lost coin in Luke 15, revealing God's joyful pursuit of all who are lost—whether they know it or not. She challenges us to embrace purposeful joy, celebrating God's grace for everyone, even those we might least expect.

• Help decorate the campus for the season! Bring your extra garland and lights donations now through November 11 to the designated area in Building C, or CLICK HERE to see our wishlist of items needed.

• Pints & Parables creates a laid-back space to chat about life, faith, philosophy, and more with others - RSVP and invite a friend to the next gathering on November 14 HERE

• Help share holiday cheer and St. Luke's hospitality by volunteering to provide meals through Family Promise. Meals are needed during the weeks of November 24 and December 22 - Sign up HERE

• Now hiring: Part-time Childcare staff! Work in a welcoming, supportive environment, creating a safe and loving space for families and their children - Learn more HERE

Save the Dates

• 50 North: Holiday Baking with Liberty - November 14

RSVP HERE (spaces limited)

• Habitat for Humanity Workday - November 16

Sign up HERE

• Praise & Worship Night - November 17

Come as you are for this evening of Contemporary music and fellowship

• Annual Christmas Concert: Sounds of the Season - December 12-15

Purchase tickets HERE

• Blue Christmas Worship Service - December 18

Learn more HERE

Give to St. Luke's Ministries

We invite each St. Luker to commit their time and financial contributions to the ongoing work of the church, both within our campus and throughout the community. Thank you for your passion, love, and generosity, which empower us to live out our mission.

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