Join us on Saturday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m., in Henderson Hall for family game night. It’s a casual event, so feel free to bring a favorite game to play and socialize with other St. Luke’s members. The event is BYOB, but light snacks and water will be provided. All ages are welcome! We hope to see you there!
For fifteen years I have participated in Abrahamic Conferences between interfaith delegations from the United States and religious, political, academic and business leaders from Iran, convened under the auspices of the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO). The conferences have brought together religious leaders, scholars and public servants from the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Islam, Christianity) from the two countries. A shared monotheism, with common roots in the patriarch Abraham, is the spiritual foundation of these proceedings.
You are invited to “Crafts for Ukraine” event on Saturday, April 23 in Henderson Hall, hosted by the Card Ministry Team. It will be a Make and Take Workshop, i.e. the Card Team will be providing materials, samples and instructions for making up to 3 cards to take home.
Lent is a journey, not a destination. And our Lenten discipline, especially around care for God’s creation is also a journey. We can’t solve the massive issues and threats facing our environment. But each thing we can do to preserve and protect God’s good creation is a step in the journey, a link in a global continuum of care and adoration of the Creator. I think this prayer nicely expresses the journey:
Are you interested in becoming a member at St. Luke’s? Or know someone who might be? Or perhaps you are just looking for more information about the Lutheran Church?
Again this year we are following the tradition of asking each family to provide 40 food items for the Maine Township Food Pantry in observance of the 40 days of Lent
This week while I was preparing for the sermon and spending time in the gospel of Luke, a friend pointed me to this poem and reflection titled, “God of Yes.” In order to create healthy boundaries in our world that constantly asks us to do more and be more, we are encouraged to not be afraid of the word, “No.” No creates space to learn and grow. No creates opportunities to nourish ourselves and prioritize our time. No allows for a chance to rest and renew. But what about Yes?
The Library Team has again pre-selected books for you to consider for donation to the library. The books will be available for browsing and purchasing on Sundays, March 27 and April 3, 2022. Here’s how it works:
This week we journey with Jesus to Mount Olive as he approaches Jerusalem. At the sight of Jerusalem Jesus has an emotional moment: “Oh, Jerusalem!” he says. Matthew tells us that at the sight of the city and its history and present experience of suffering that “Jesus wept.” Luke tells us that Jesus looked upon the city with a mother’s heart: “How I would gather you like a mother hen gathers her chicks.” Our sermon will center on the compassion of Jesus, who today looks on the city of Kyiv and Park Ridge (where each of us bear our burdens as well as joys) and sees the suffering and enters it.
In this first Sunday in Lent, we watch as the Spirit leads Jesus to the wilderness without food, water, shelter or relationships. Join us this week as the season of Lent invites us to draw closer to God, even through temptation. We celebrate with Lincoln, and his loved ones, as we welcome Lincoln to God’s family and St. Luke’s through his baptism on Sunday.