The CURRENT | St. Luke’s Youth Ministries Newsletter

Sent as an email on July 29, 2026. This is the website’s copy of it.

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CONCESSION STAND DONATIONS!!

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**Currently, our biggest needs are for donations of candy and drinks of ALL KINDS and volunteers for August 13-15.

We are running the Concession stand as a Youth Fundraiser again from August 6-9 and 13-16.

You can help by donating popcorn, drinks, candy, or snacks. The link to Amazon food donations is below (it should be working now).

You can also help us run the table each night as a student or adult volunteer. Click the link below to sign up.

Thanks again for helping our youth attend life-changing events like camp, retreats, and mission trips through your generous donations!

COME TO THE PREMIER!

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It’s almost time! Come celebrate the beginning of a new school year at St. Luke’s Youth with our Fall Kickoff Events for High School and Middle School.

HighPoint will have their Premier on Sunday, August 16 at 6 PM.

MidPoint will start Wednesday, August 19 from 6:30-8:30.

Both will feature food, fun, and water slides. Invite your friends! You DON’T want to miss it!

SERVE SUNDAY IS THIS WEEK!

This Sunday, join us in the Gym as we pack snack bags, create hygiene kits, and make sandwiches for local ministries. Learn first-hand ways you can get involved not only today, but beyond, to help address food insecurity for our neighbors. All supplies will be provided.

There is one 10:00 a.m. service on August 2, so please join us immediately after at 11:00 a.m. for this meaningful way to make an impact. This is a family-friendly opportunity!

Help us Fill the Shelves for Serve Sunday!

Join us as we collect nonperishable food for local food pantries.
Bring your donations to Founder’s Hall between July 19 and August 2.

Requested Items:

  • Mac and Cheese
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes
  • Canned Chicken, Tuna and SPAM
  • Canned Vegetables, Fruit and Applesauce
  • Soup, Stew and Chilli
  • Rice, Pasta, and Pasta Sauce
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly
  • Granola Bars and Crackers
  • Cereal and Oatmeal

DISCOVERY/CONFIRMATION 2026

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Students in grades 8 – 12 are invited to come discover YOUR FAITH and YOUR CHURCH through the journey of Confirmation!

It all starts on Saturday, September 12 with a 30-minute Information Session for Parents at 10 a.m. and One-Day Retreat for Youth from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on-campus at St. Luke’s.

Weekly sessions start the following day, Sunday, September 13 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates to Save:

  • 1-Day Retreat/Orientation – Sept. 12
  • Start Date – Sept. 13
  • Weekend Retreat – Oct. 2-4
  • Confirmation Sunday – Nov. 15

IMPORTANT: Students are expected to meet weekly, including off-campus Interfaith Learning Sessions and the Weekend Retreat.

There will be ways to make up missed classes if necessary with their group leaders. If students are unable to attend the majority of classes, then please contact bsangster at st dot lukes dot org.

The $175.00 fee will help cover the cost of materials, weekend Confirmation Retreat at The Warren Willis Camp, and more. If you can donate to help scholarship a student in need that would be great!

YOUTH WORSHIP SECTION

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We saved you a seat! Every Sunday morning, you can grab a donut from The Rotunda and come sit with us in the Youth Sunday Morning Worship Section during the 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in Founder’s Hall. Find us on the right section of the room and let’s worship together!

WE NEED U ON OUR TEAM

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Parents, College Students, Young Adults, etc… WE NEED YOU!

Come and Be One of Five adults in the life of the youth at St. Luke’s! Contact Brandon, Matt, or anyone on our Youth Ministry Leadership Team for info and ways you can get involved with Youth here at St. Luke’s.

WAYS TO COMMUNICATE

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