January 15, 2024 7:00 p.m. Our topic for January is “What Do You Treasure?” Meetings include reflecting on scripture and other readings. Come be with us at church for a time of spiritual rest and refreshment. Your spirit matters! All are welcome
On January 7 we continue the celebration of the twelve-day Christmas season, and in fact, this year we are adding a bonus “thirteenth day of Christmas.” We will celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord (“Feast of the Wisemen”), traditionally observed on January 6, with a bonfire, children’s star procession, and the music of the season.
You are invited to celebrate the Season of Christ’s Birth at St. Luke’s. Begin with Advent—the season of preparation, through Christmas, New Year, and Epiphany—the season when Christ is revealed. There are many worship opportunities as well as times for fun and joyful celebration indoors and outdoors. Bring the family and your friends and join the celebration.
With songs, litanies, candles, and prayers, St. Luke’s will offer “holy ground” to acknowledge the complexities of life’s journey, while celebrating light and hope that comes in the birth of Jesus. Please join us on Thursday evening, December 21, at 7:00 p.m. for this service.
The Park Ridge Chorale brings you a Celtic Christmas at St. Lukes on Saturday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available online. For more information contact Kyle Cartwright.
Join us December 10 and 17 for the Christmas ELCA Good Gifts Fair before and after worship. Learn about the many ways your donation can support life-changing projects such as the purchase of a farm animal, school supplies, vaccinations, health care, micro loans, as well as access to clean water and improved sanitation. Your gift will help break the cycle of hunger and poverty.
If you are unable to attend, your donation may be made in cash or by check, payable to St. Luke’s. Note that it’s for “ELCA Good Gifts Fair” on the memo line. Donations may also be mailed to the church or made online. Thank you.
St. Lukes 84th Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols is held on Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. The adult and youth choirs, together with a variety of instrumental ensembles and chamber orchestra will lead this traditional seasonal service of word, prayer, and song. Plan now to attend and to bring family, friends, and neighbors.
As part of our Third Thursday offerings, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Chamber Choir will present a concert at St. Luke’s on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.
The Outreach Cabinet invites you to join us at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1 PM to decorate a Christmas tree for display during the Brookfield Zoo’s ‘Holiday Magic’ Light Festival. Ornaments will be supplied by various St. Luke’s groups including Sunday School, Confirmation, and the Card Ministry. We have a limited number of free admission and free parking passes that will be distributed in a first come, first served basis. Please contact Julie Rooney with questions.
Please join us for tasty pancakes, sausages and coffee. Following breakfast, we will have an informative presentation, with photos, about negotiations between two world powers — Iran and USA. Our speaker is the Rev. Stephen Bouman, who was part of the United States and Iranian negotiations in Iran, concerning peace and nuclear war. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 7th at 8:30 a.m.!
All are welcome! Questions? Contact John Nommensen.