Election Day Prayer Vigil
All are invited to offer prayer on Election Day, November 5, between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Sanctuary will be open for silent prayer and lighting of candles.
Spirit Matters
On October 21 at 7:00 p.m. Spirit Matters offers an opportunity to explore Lectio Divina, which is a personal way to encounter God through scripture, and Centering Prayer, in which we quiet our minds and open our hearts to God’s loving presence. Come join us for spiritual rest and refreshment. Your spirit matters! All are welcome. If you are interested, please email to Diane Barounis or call the church office.
Join the Crop Walk
Niles / Park Ridge Annual CROP Hunger Walk – October 20th, 2024 Join Niles/Park Ridge area church communities!
Hunger is one of the greatest injustices facing our world, impacting families locally and globally. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Ending hunger is possible, and it is possible in our lifetime.
Pet Blessing Sunday
“All Gods creatures got a place in the choir. . .” You are invited to bring your beloved pets to church on October 6 from Noon-1:00 p.m.for a special blessing. There will also be a special presentation at 9:30 a.m.from Cosley Zoo
Petition the Government
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Library Open House
Dear Church Family and Friends,
We are thrilled to invite you to the St. Luke’s Church Library Open House!
Date: Sunday, September 29
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Sunday School News
Sunday School begins September 15th at 9:30 am in Henderson Hall! We especially invite parents to join us this day to learn more about what this year will look like! Pastor Kyle, Kim Hendee, Anne Krentz Organ and many other hands will help lead our families in learning that God’s promises are promises!
Outdoor Worship
Sunday August 11 and Sunday September 8 at 9:30 a.m. Come and bring a neighbor! Please bring your own chair if you can.
Community Art Exhibit
St Luke’s invites the community to view the art of He Qui during the month of August. One can better understand the art of He Qi when it is seen as a reinterpretation of sacred art within an ancient Chinese art idiom. Chinese religious art, being an expression of Buddhism, was historically typified as a tranquil and utopian portrayal of nature, often painted with black ink and water. He Qi is especially influenced by the simple and beautiful artwork of the people in rural China. Within that framework, he seeks to redefine the relationship between people and spirituality with bold colors, embellished shapes and thick strokes. His work is a blend of Chinese folk art and traditional painting technique with the iconography of the Western Middle Ages and Modern Art.”
from https://omsc.ptsem.edu/artist-he-qi/
Blessing Box
Please help to keep the Blessing Box stocked. The Blessing Box has been a very successful ministry for St. Luke’s. A mix of items that are single/smaller portions, as well as well family-size, work well. During these hot months, something as simple as bottled water goes a long way. Take what you need; leave what you can.