Spread the Love

The Card Ministry has many beautiful handmade Valentine cards available for purchase. Each card is $5, and all proceeds go directly to support ELCA World Hunger. Pick up a card, share some love, and help make a difference in the lives of others this Valentine’s season.

Spirit Matters

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 have any questions, contact Diane Barounis.
We will be meeting on the First and Third Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5 pm.
(Our next meetings will be on January 21, 2026.)

Alive 2026

Alive! begins again on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 pm: Devotions and Potluck Dinner for everyone 6:45-8:30pm: Card/board games for families & individuals ALIVE! continues to be an opportunity for St Luke’s members, families to gather mid-weekly and not just on Sundays. If any questions, please contact Rita Hoffer, ritamhoffer@yahoo.com

Clothing Drive

2025/2026 Winter Wear and Clothing Drive for Open Arms Ministry and San Timoteo Lutheran Church in Chicago

Open Arms Ministry-Logan Square and San Timoteo Lutheran Church in the Hermosa neighborhood have both reached out to us for help again this year. They have a large demand to distribute winter wear and with the weather getting colder the need is now. Please bring your donations of gently used or new winter coats, winter hats, gloves, scarves, and snow pants for men, women, and children of all ages to St. Luke’s. Additionally, Open Arms has requested donations of jeans and San Timoteo is interested in all clothing for adults/teens (sizes Medium and Small, not L or XL) and children (all sizes, with a focus on pants for boys). A collection box will be available in the Atrium now through mid-January.

Don’t forget to ask your friends and neighbors, in addition to looking through your own closets, so we may share the warmth with our neighbors sooner than later. If you have questions, feel free to contact Todd Raeder, from the Social Ministry Team or Gail Larson / Sue Weber, from the Global Links Team.

Good Gifts Fair

Looking for that special holiday gift for family, teachers, friends this year that multiplies its value? You will find over 60 ways to honor others by contributing to ELCA World Hunger. The Card Ministry Team joins the GlobalLinks Team to provide holiday cards and ornaments for sale to share the good news with others of what we can do together to support those in need near and far. 2025 represents the 32nd continuous year of giving to ELCA World Hunger by St. Luke’s and the 15th year of the Good Gifts Fair, which accelerates our gift giving during the holidays. Stop by to learn what’s new!