Worship in October | Living in the In-Between
Worship in October focuses on Living in the In-Between. In September, St. Luke's voted to finalize our move to a new building, so for our congregation this Location Transition is an in-between time. But outside of church too, many of us are moving through life transitions, liminal spaces, threshold moments...
Environmental Racism Resources, Working Groups, and more!
On Wilderness Sunday, September 20, 2020, in a gathering on Zoom sponsored by the Antiracism Ministry, Katie Maxwell and Iván A Pérez provided an overview of environmental racism and environmental justice. We discussed the ways in which systemic racism impacts our natural world, and pollution and climate change disproportionately harm communities of color...
September Thanksgivings: Pastoral Intern Elle Dowd & Her Internship Committee
For all the ways Elle has made our members feel “seen” by her ministry, and the ways Elle has likewise been shaped by the experiences and relationships (including navigating ministry during a pandemic!), St. Luke’s wishes Elle the best in her future endeavors.
Staffing Proposal and Mission | Reflections from St. Luke's Council
Greetings St. Lukes! We are here with an overview of the process your council underwent this past spring and summer that brought us to our July recommendation to pursue hiring on Elle Dowd as part of the church staff. Below are several announcements, combined for convenience, that summarize the steps from the inception of the idea to the council’s July recommendation...
Children's Ministry this Fall
Without in-person Sunday School, we need your help telling Bible stories at home. You can do that by reading your Spark bible during quiet time, or before bed; or by tuning in to Online Worship where we'll read a Bible story each week during the children's message...
One Year of Antiracism Ministry - Fall 2020 Update
More than one year ago, our congregation established an Antiracism Ministry and embarked on an intentional, long-term process to discern how we can transform into an antiracist congregation, intentionally dismantle systemic racism, and equitably grow the kingdom of God...