Dear St. Lukers, I write this after two more shooting sprees have happened – one in Reno and one in New York. As I watched the evening news out of New York City, I wondered if this was just a...
Dear St. Lukers, Thanks to the generosity of over 600 St. Luke’s households so far, 2025 is off to a strong start—and we want to say thank you! Take a moment to watch the short Mid-Year Financial Update video below...
Grace and Peace Beloved St. Lukers, It is hard to believe that July is half over. Didn’t we just celebrate our nation’s independence yesterday? Whether you’ve been traveling and exploring this amazing world or staying close by this summer, we...
Dear St. Lukers, Thanks to Pastors Melissa and Jad for doing a beautiful job leading worship these past two weeks while I was gone. Their challenges and thoughts on the fruits of patience, kindness, and goodness gave us much to...
Dear St. Lukers, As you read this, our team of high school students and adult leaders are in the middle of an unforgettable week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. But this isn’t just a mission trip. It’s the final chapter in...
Muraho (“Hello”) from Rwanda, St. Lukers! Imana ninziza, which means “God is Good.” These words have filled our hearts this week as our team of four St. Lukers traveled to Rwanda with ZOE Empowers. We have witnessed true transformation and...
Last week, I had the privilege of representing St. Luke’s as a lay delegate to the Florida Annual Conference. The Annual Conference meets every year, presided over by Bishop Berlin. There are equal numbers of lay and clergy delegates from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
