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When Compassion Writes History: A Reflection by Bonita Thomas

Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization working to end hunger—both in the U.S. and around the world. Since 1974, Bread has won major victories. Through nonpartisan advocacy, we’ve helped expand and protect national nutrition programs, cutting hunger...

Reflect the ‘Son’ Light—Summer at St. Luke’s is Officially Here: A Note from Pastor Jenn

Dear St. Lukers, I know it’s not June yet, but with Memorial Day weekend being over, the school year coming to a close, graduates are throwing their caps, and it’s already hit 100 degrees–let’s go ahead and claim that summer...

Growing in Faith, Growing Together—Highlights from Children’s Ministry: A Note from Heidi Estep

Dear St. Lukers, As the school year comes to a close, our Children’s Ministry is reflecting on a beautiful season. From Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, to special events sprinkled throughout the year, we’ve seen God move in the lives...

Embrace of Grace—Mental Health, Faith, and Well-being: A Note from Josh Stanley, EdD, LMHC

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a perfect time to explore how we can nurture our minds and support one another in our journey toward mental health and emotional well-being. Last week, an article by our counseling center staff...

Milestones, Mother’s Day, and the Miracle of Grace: A Note from Pastor Jad

Grace and Peace, St. Lukers, The month of May is a fast and wild season! I recently saw a meme that said, “Ah yes, it’s May: the month schools and sports teams pretend parents don’t have jobs.” Isn’t that the...

Resurrection is Calling—What’s Next for St. Luke’s: A Note from Pastor Jenn

Dear St. Lukers, What an incredible first Sunday of Eastertide and celebration we had this week. The Sanctuary was packed, the music was soaring, and the Holy Spirit was all around us as we focused on what it means to...

Easter Continues—In Us, Around Us, Through Us: A Note from Pastor Jenn

Dear St. Lukers, What a beautiful Holy Week and Easter we experienced together! From the powerful journey through the Prayer Labyrinth to the moving worship services of Good Friday and Easter morning, we were able to serve thousands in our...

Experience the Hope of the Resurrection: Your Invitation to Holy Week and Easter

Watch the video message below from Pastors Melissa and Jad as they invite you to walk with us through the sacred journey of Holy Week and into the joy of Resurrection Sunday. This is a time to reflect, remember, and...

Palm Sunday and the Story That Changes Everything: A Note from Pastor Melissa

Dear St. Lukers, As we near the end of our Lenten journey, there’s a certain shift happening. We’ve been walking through these weeks with intention—grounding ourselves in our callings, obedient to God’s invitation to be servants, and reminding ourselves of...

Easter Hop—Where Our Core Values Meet Resurrection Joy: A Note from Liz Vasquez

Dear St. Lukers, How is your Lenten journey going? Have you been walking intentionally through this season, or has life pulled you in other directions? If you haven’t engaged as much as you hoped—don’t worry, it’s never too late to...

Be the Invitation That Welcomes Our Community: A Note from Pastor Jenn

Dear St. Lukers, When I was first appointed to St. Luke’s in 2007, my role was to be the pastor of Contemporary worship and oversee evangelism. Some of my favorite memories were of the events we held to invite our...

Love, Justice & Community In Action This Lent: A Reflection by Saniye Kazan

Dear St. Luke’s family, As we journey through Lent together, we’re invited to reflect on how we can live out Christ’s love in real and meaningful ways. One way we do that is through our Lenten Offering, which supports organizations...