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…
“My heart is steadfast./ I will sing and make melody./ Awake my soul!” the psalmist exclaims in Psalm 57. As the pandemic ensues and our steadfastness becomes challenged, the St. Luke’s Council recognizes that many of us really miss singing and making music together in church. This August, Council extends its thanksgiving to the musicians
A Note from Pastor Erin: I’m excited to share with you plans for St. Luke’s to celebrate communion together, online on Zoom. Please join us on Sunday, August 23rd from 11:00-11:30 a.m. on Zoom for a brief service of Holy Communion. Online Worship will still be at 10:10 a.m. on Facebook as usual. If you’ve been
It is hard to believe that my internship year with St. Luke’s is coming to an end. Even before my start date, I knew that St. Luke’s was a special place. Your history, your support of students, your connections with the community, and your public witness have made you well-known within seminary circles and beyond.
July Thanksgiving As a church that calls people into community and equips them for service in the world, this month St. Luke’s Council gives thanksgiving for several closely connected members who recently embarked on new chapters in their life. Over the past several weeks, St. Luke’s has wished Farewell and Godspeed to Scott and Kenneth
Typically St. Luke’s follows the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL), a three year schedule of Biblical texts used by many mainline protestant churches in worship in the United States and Canada. The RCL reflects the liturgical calendar and the season of the church year, like Lent or Advent or Easter. The readings go along with the
Thank you for your responses to the Reuniting St. Luke’s Survey. The Task Force greatly appreciated being able to add your perspectives, hopes, and concerns into our recommendations. About two-thirds of respondents felt uncomfortable or less comfortable attending indoor, in-person worship during Illinois Phase 4. Most respondents were more comfortable with an outdoor worship option, but many of the written comments urged caution and appeared uncomfortable resuming in-person worship at this time…
We’ve been talking all summer about our Location Transition from our storefront space on Armitage Ave. to Grace United Methodist Church’s building at Wrightwood and Kimball. Council remains excited about the possibilities for collaborative, engaging ministry in partnership with Grace. Over the last few weeks, a working group led by Peter Wilhelm and Sara Spoonheim Amit met to discern what financial arrangement with Grace would make the most sense for St. Luke’s at this time…
At our May meeting, the Council voted to pursue a move to the building at Wrightwood and Kimball this fall, and not renew the lease at Armitage and California. In some ways, this decision was difficult…
The Reuniting St. Luke’s Task Force has worked with the Council to establish firm guidelines for the congregation and small group ministries that align with Phases 1-3 of the Restore Illinois plan…