Clothing Drive

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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

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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!

86th Candlelight Service

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St. Lukes 86th Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols is held on Sunday, December 7 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.

Turkey Drive

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St. Luke’s is partnering with Open Arms Ministry in Logan Square to provide 120 turkeys for needy families. for Thanksgiving. Bring your turkey on Sunday, November 24th. OAM is so grateful that St. Luke’s turns out every year to support this event.

Turkey’s will support those struggling with homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. Open Arms Ministry has filled the space left open by Elijah’s Pantry in Chicago.

Thanksgiving is a great time to share our gifts with others. Help us meet our goal of 120 Turkeys. If you can’t pick up a Turkey, a monetary donation is welcome.

Please support this project by bringing one or more frozen Turkeys (sorry no fresh turkeys) to St. Luke’s Sunday morning November 24 between 8:15 to 11:45 AM. Crews will be easy to see and will be standing by to load the turkeys into their cars to deliver. to Open Arms Ministry.

For more information and to answer any questions, please contact Todd Raeder.

Brookfield Zoo Trees

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The Outreach Cabinet and Sunday School would like to invite you to join us at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, November 9th at 1:30 pm to decorate a Christmas tree for display during the Zoo Lights festival. Ornaments will be supplied by Sunday School, We have a limited number of free admission and free parking passes that will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Julie Rooney at
julie.rooney@sbcglobal.net or (312) 315-01019 with questions or to reserve your tickets!