Grace and Peace Family, I pray that this week finds you well, both finding time to rest during what has been a deeply trying time, and finding strength to love God, neighbor, and self. This week, I’m finding that strength...
St. Luke’s Staffing Update: Following the retirement announcement of Debbie Shellhorn and Cindy Wunderlich, who have led St. Luke’s Child Development Center (CDC) for thirty years, St. Luke’s Staff Parish Relations Committee approved Janet Chambers, current Director of Children’s Ministries,...
Dear St. Lukers, We have exciting news to share about how your generosity is changing lives through St. Luke’s. First, our Director of Missions sent this email out to all our mission volunteers and I want to share it with...
Dear St. Lukers, Tomorrow marks the 4-year anniversary of the Pulse tragedy. Those of us who lived in Orlando will never forget that day and how it changed our city. St. Luke’s Committee on Inclusiveness has planned a powerful time...
Dear St. Lukers, I pray this finds you both well in health, and restless in heart. The days and nights of this week have exposed the hurt and fear our black siblings face each day and the resilience of spirit...
Dear St. Luke’s and CDC Families, This has been a difficult few months for all of us in this historic time. It has been uniquely difficult for those of you with little people who have lost their routine and joy...
Dear St. Lukers, As we move toward this Sunday and the celebration of Pentecost, I find myself vacillating between two disciplines, openness and lament. I recognize these aren’t disciplines we talk about and yet worship, prayer, fasting and the other...
Dear St. Lukers, It’s hard to believe we have been in this COVID moment for ten weeks. Some of us have been reading an excellent article about leading through these times, recommended by Bishop Carter and written by Andy Crouch....
“The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teachings to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. A sense of awe came over everyone. All the believers were united and shared everything.” Acts 2:42 Dear St. Lukers, “Just...
“The community of believers was one in heart and mind. The apostles continued to bear powerful witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and an abundance of grace was at work among them all.” Acts 4:32-33 Dear St. Lukers,...
Dear St. Lukers, I was in a virtual community meeting with other faith leaders who partner with Jobs Partnership. The meeting was a check-in to share how the virtual classes are going and what new ideas we have for the...
“The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. A sense of awe came over everyone. God performed many wonders and signs through the apostles. All the believers were united...
