Flu Shots
Walgreens will administer a Fall Flu Clinic at St. Luke’s Sunday, Octobeer 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will offer vaccines for the flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, RSV, and tetanus vaccines.
Walking for Peace
Date: Monday, October 26
Time: 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Starting Location: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge (please park at St. Luke’s)
Route: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church to First UMC, then to Community Church and back to St. Luke’s
Questions: Pastor Scott Himel (shimel@parkridgeumc.org)
Christians in the Holy Land
On October 25, 2026, we will hear about the Christians of the Holy Land, and be hosting a nice display of olive wood religious handicrafts from Bethlehem available for donations. The olivewood carvings include Nativity sets, crosses, Christmas ornaments, candle holders, angels and others. They are carved by Christian families from Bethlehem who rely on their crafts for their daily bread.
Blood Drive
Blood Drive honoring Joel Kwasigroch, a former St. Luke’s member. This drive is proudly supported by Joel’s family.
We’re turning Sunday 9/27, 12–5 PM into the most legendary day of the year!
Blood Drive + Bone Marrow Registry Drive! DOUBLE the hero energy, ONE epic event!
Donate blood. Join the registry. Save lives like the absolute legend you are.
Lifelong Learning
This fall, Lifelong Learning invites us to keep asking questions, deepening our faith, and engaging thoughtfully with the world around us.
This season’s topics will range widely, including baptism and our new baptismal font, providing feedback for possible revisions to the ELCA Social Statement on Human Sexuality, caring for the mental health of children and adolescents, James Cone and liberation theology, historic missionaries serving in Indonesia, the ELCA Social Statement on Civic Life, worship volunteer training, our annual vaccination clinic, and even a conversation on “Longevity: Eat Your Ice Cream.”
Whether the topic is theology, public life, health, worship, or the way we care for one another, Lifelong Learning is a place to bring your curiosity and your questions. Click below for are most current schedule!
Sunday School News
Yay! Sunday School Begins Sunday, September 13th!
We are excited to invite all children, Pre-K through 5th grade, to join us in Henderson Hall at 9:30 AM as we kick off our new year of faith formation, “Growing in God’s Love: Exploring Promises of Faithfulness.”
Handmade Cards
Support ELCA World Hunger with a Card!
Handmade Cards by the Card Ministry
St. Luke’s Card Ministry has been busy in crafting beautiful, handmade cards for variety of life celebrations and special occasions. Cards are $5 each, with all proceeds supporting ELCA World Hunger.
Alive
Alive! — Wednesday, September 9 & 23
Join us for Alive! on Wednesday, September 9, in Henderson Hall for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship!
6:00 PM — Dinner
Enjoy a delicious Baked Potato Bar with all the fixings, including chili, chicken, cheese, sour cream, bacon, and more. Drinks and dessert will also be served!
7:00 PM — Card & Board Games
Play a favorite game or learn a new one! Bring a game you enjoy or join in with others for an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and fellowship.
Everyone is welcome! Come for dinner, stay for the games, and enjoy a fun evening together. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please contact: Rita Hoffer ritamhoffer@yahoo.com
Sprituality Retreat
Baptism isn’t a one-time event. Rather, throughout our lives we return to baptism as a source for renewal, forgiveness, sustenance, and mission. As St. Luke welcomes a new baptismal font, come explore deeper meanings of baptism from theological, liturgical, and practical perspectives. Led by Craig Mueller, lead pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicago and auxiliary professor of spirituality at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
BackPack Blessing
On Sunday, August 19, as the school year begins, bring your backpack, or laptop bag, or suitcase, or other bag to the Sunday service for a special blessing.