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...
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...
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...
