Cost of Discipleship

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Dear church,

In this Sunday’s gospel reading, Jesus speaks honestly about the cost of discipleship, divided households, courage, and truth.

That may feel complicated on a day when many are giving thanks for fathers, grandfathers, and father figures, while others carry grief, absence, strain, or longing. Perhaps that is part of the gift of this text. Jesus does not pretend that life or family is uncomplicated. Instead, he reminds us that we belong first and finally to God, the One who knows even the sparrow that falls and counts every hair of our heads.

Birthday Cake

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This week, we are invited to bring a special offering of items for birthday bags for the Maine Township Food Pantry.

In the earliest patterns of Christian worship, people brought what they could: bread, wine, money, food, and other gifts. From those offerings, bread and wine were set apart for the Eucharist, and the rest was entrusted to the church’s care, shared with strangers, neighbors, and anyone facing hardship.

Outdoor Worship

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Blessed, Borrowed, Beloved
St. Luke’s Summer Outdoor Worship

Join us the second Sunday in June, July, and August (6/14, 7/12, 8/8) at 9:30 AM for worship in front of the church. Bring a chair and a neighbor!

As we worship together under the trees, these three services reflect the summer theme, Blessed, Borrowed, Beloved, as we explore God’s promises, our care of creation, and the worth of every life. Each service includes pastor‑led Storytime for children, birthday and anniversary blessings, and a special in‑kind offering for the Maine Township Food Pantry.

Pray for the Bishop

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Dear church,

Please join me in prayer for the bishop election that we will be participating in around the very time you will receive this email…

Holy One, we pray for your church. Fill it with passion for your word and trust in your promises. Raise up gifts among us as we work to call a new bishop for the Metropolitan Chicago Synod: listening and speaking, analyzing and inspiring, humility and grace. In all things may we trust in your promises, follow your will and serve your people, through Jesus Christ, who is our hope. Amen.

See you in worship,
Pastor Kyle

Worship & Music

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Dear church,

I want to share a brief update on our search for the new Director of Music Ministries.

During the initial application period, we received 22 applications for the position. The search committee carefully reviewed those materials and invited six candidates into the next round of conversation, which included a one-on-one Zoom conversation with me and a Zoom interview with the search team.