The St. Luke’s United Methodist Church family in faith welcomes you. We know you have many choices when it comes to places to worship, connect, grow, and serve so we are honored that you are exploring St. Luke’s. Click the button below to learn more about St. Luke’s and our ministries:

Our Purpose: Awaken disciples to reveal the Kingdom, reveal the Kingdom to awaken disciples.

Our Core Values: At our center is the love of Jesus Christ. We value Christ-centered acceptance, hospitality, community, discipleship, and service.

Our Vision: That the believers of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will reach as many people as possible in Central Florida introducing them to eternal life in Jesus Christ. Together, we commit to worship, connect, care, and grow as Disciples, to serve in revealing the Kingdom of God.

New to the St. Luke’s community? Looking to meet new people? Want to strengthen your faith? We have the group for U! Click HERE to join the “New to St. Luke’s Orlando” Facebook group today, you’re always welcome!

Want to learn more about St. Luke’s? Contact Liz Vasquez for a campus tour at evasquez@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. 216.

Do you consider St. Luke’s your home church? Are you thinking about joining St. Luke’s?

Discover St. Luke’s is an introduction to who we are and what we do!

This class is an introduction to who St. Luke’s is and what St. Luke’s does. We’ll discuss our mission, vision, and values, and you’ll have an opportunity to ask any questions you might have! Whether you are new to Christianity, Methodism, St. Luke’s, or even a long-time attendee who is thinking of making this your home church, this is the right class for U!

Contact Liz Vasquez with questions or for more information about joining the church at evasquez@st.lukes.org.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents:
Sounds of the Season
Performances:

December 12 at 7:00 p.m.

December 13 at 7:00 p.m.

December 14 at 7:00 p.m.

December 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale Now! Click the button below to purchase tickets:

This year’s event features a massive Community Choir, spirited dancers, a Community Youth Choir, and the lush sounds of a live orchestra as we celebrate all the sounds and exuberant joy of this season!

We begin our journey through the typical frenzied sights and sounds of holiday preparation, anticipation, and excitement…the tolling of Christmas bells, the sounds of children singing, thrilling dancers, and both fun and nostalgic songs that have become the soundtrack of this special time of year. Then our journey heads toward Bethlehem, imagining the sounds of angels surrounding shepherds in a field, the majesty of traveling kings, and the humble sounds around the manger with a live Nativity. We hope you will join us for this incredible, joyful holiday celebration of Christmas and community!

Sunday, December 22 in the Sanctuary
4:00 p.m. Nativity Service for Children and Families

Monday, December 23 in the Sanctuary
6:00 p.m. Traditional Service with the Sanctuary Choir
7:30 p.m. Contemporary Service with the Praise Team

Tuesday, December 24 in the Sanctuary
5:30 & 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Services with the Praise Team
8:30 & 10:00 p.m. Traditional Services with the Sanctuary Choir

11:15 p.m. Communion Service with small ensemble

Current Worship Series – Fear Not!

9:30 a.m.: Contemporary worship on campus in Founder’s Hall and live on Facebook (click here)

Click here to view full worship videos

Click here to view past sermon videos

10:00 a.m.: Traditional worship on campus in the Sanctuary and live on Facebook (click here)

Click here to view full worship videos

Click here to view past sermon videos

11:10 a.m.: New Directions – Join this group of 50 to 80-somethings for Bible study, discussion, and fellowship. The New Directions class meets on Sunday mornings at 11:10 AM in B-201 (upstairs). Participants can also join by Zoom. The class is currently studying the letters of Paul.

8:00 p.m.: Breathing Space – Join this group for community, discussion, and Lectio Divina on Sundays online.

9:00 a.m.: Senior (50+) Exercise – We are excited about this class and have received some great reviews already! Feel free to join in anytime! This class is geared for our seniors (50+) but any age and fitness level is welcome. This fun and social group meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Classes are $5 each – Registration ahead of time is strongly encouraged. A discount is available if you pre-pay for an entire month.  If you have any questions, please contact the Care office at 407-955-4756 or email the Care Office.

1:30 p.m.: Life Together – Tuesday friends – Join this Life Together group on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays on Zoom for a lively discussion on the church-wide Bible Study.

2:30 p.m.: Pickleball – Pickleball is a racquet sport that anyone can play and provides a great way to exercise and socialize with friends! Be prepared to bring a Pickleball racket AND wear Court Shoes! (Court shoes are designed specifically to support side-to-side movement with quick stops and starts while playing this game – Regular tennis, or running/walking shoes are not acceptable.) This group meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium in Building C.  The first 2 sessions are free, then a donation of $10 per month for regular participants to cover use of the church facilities. Please contact Mary Holloway for additional information or any questions HERE.

6:00 p.m.: Bootcamp – Bootcamp meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Gym located in Building C. Classes are organized with 6-8 stations of various exercise options and participants will rotate between these stations with intervals of rest.  Participants can modify the intensity of each exercise to their level. A minimum of 4 people is needed for the class to take place.  Please call ahead to notify facilitator that you will be attending by 3:00pm on the day of class. Class will be confirmed each time based on number of participants available.  Contact Kelly Smith that you are coming at 407.468.7998, or for additional information or questions.

8:15 a.m.: Morning Edition – All women are invited to join this online group on Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. This is an ongoing group. Participants can join anytime.

9:00 a.m.: Tai Chi, Meditation, and Qigong – Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact, ancient Chinese martial art that involves a series of slow, deliberate movements, physical postures, meditation, and controlled breathing. Tai Chi is about meditation through movement and is a relaxing and gentle exercise for all ages and abilities. Qigong uses exercise to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, to improve and maintain health and well-being. This group meets under the Torrance Pavilion in-between the Sanctuary and the Youth Center on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. In inclement weather, you will find the class in or outside the gym in Building C. Your first class is free then $2.00 per class.  No registration required, feel free to join in anytime.  The class is led by Sifu Al Aki.  For additional questions, please contact Al HERE.

11:00 a.m.: 50 North Book Club – Adults north of age 50 are invited to join this group on Wednesday mornings starting October 9 in BLC-210. New book: Sermon on the Mount: A beginners guide to the Kingdom of Heaven by Amy-Jill Levine.

6:30 p.m.: Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith with pastor Jad – get to know the God who is unafraid of hard questions in this book by Adam Hamilton. Wednesdays (in-person in B-202).

6:30 p.m.: Parenting Together – Join this group for fellowship and discussion with other parents after dropping off the kids for Wednesday night programming. Meet on Wednesdays in the Smart Classroom of the Barnes Learning Center (above Founder’s Hall) starting at 6:30 p.m.

7:45 a.m.: Thursday Morning Men’s Group – All men are invited to join this virtual community for conversation, community, and prayer. This Zoom group starts at 7:45 a.m. every Thursday. New book: Active Faith by Paul Chilcote.

9:00 a.m.: Senior (50+) Exercise – We are excited about this class and have received some great reviews already! Feel free to join in anytime! This class is geared for our seniors (50+) but any age and fitness level is welcome. This fun and social group meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Classes are $5 each – Registration ahead of time is strongly encouraged. A discount is available if you pre-pay for an entire month.  If you have any questions, please contact the Care office at 407-955-4756 or email the Care Office.

2:30 p.m.: Pickleball – Pickleball is a racquet sport that anyone can play and provides a great way to exercise and socialize with friends! Be prepared to bring a Pickleball racket AND wear Court Shoes! (Court shoes are designed specifically to support side-to-side movement with quick stops and starts while playing this game – Regular tennis, or running/walking shoes are not acceptable.) This group meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium in Building C.  The first 2 sessions are free, then a donation of $10 per month for regular participants to cover use of the church facilities. Please contact Mary Holloway for additional information or any questions HERE.

6:00 p.m.: Bootcamp – Bootcamp meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Gym located in Building C. Classes are organized with 6-8 stations of various exercise options and participants will rotate between these stations with intervals of rest.  Participants can modify the intensity of each exercise to their level. A minimum of 4 people is needed for the class to take place.  Please call ahead to notify facilitator that you will be attending by 3:00pm on the day of class. Class will be confirmed each time based on number of participants available.  Contact Kelly Smith that you are coming at 407.468.7998, or for additional information or questions.

6:30 p.m.: Life Together: Thursday evenings with friends – Join this intergenerational group for fellowship, connection, and spiritual growth weekly on Zoom starting at 6:30 p.m. We meet once a month in person. New friends can join us anytime!

6:30 p.m.: Life Together: Couples (Thursday nights on Zoom) – Join other couples for weekly Bible Study and lots of laughs! We meet Thursdays on Zoom starting at 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.: Life Together – Young Adults (25-35): Join other young adults who are leading their lives on purpose as they share life, explore Scripture, and grow together. The group meets at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Joseph and Harris D’Ambrosi, but may also meet at local restaurants, breweries, or online at times.

9:30 a.m.: Women of the Word Bible Study – Women of the Word is a Bible Study for women ranging from 60 years of age and north. Each week, the group focuses on 2-3 chapters of the Bible, enlivened by exploring different translations, commentaries, and experiences. The group studies and shares in prayer for one another. Meets weekly on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom.

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connect@st.lukes.org

407.876.4991 ext. 216

50 North Senior Ministries: Subscribe to St. Luke’s 50 North Senior Newsletters and more by visiting st.lukes.org/subscribe, emailing connect@st.lukes.org, or calling Liz Vasquez at 407.876.4991 ext. 216. Learn more about upcoming events and activities by clicking the button below!

Pints & Parables (Theology on Tap) – This community meets monthly on the second Thursday from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at World of Beer, located at 7750 Palm Pkwy #130, Orlando, FL 32836. Participants share in open discussion on matters of life in our world today, faith, philosophy, theology, and more. All are welcome! For more information and to RSVP to our next event visit www.st.lukes.org/pintsandparables or contact Jad Denmark with questions.

Monthly Men’s Breakfast – Join St. Luke’s Men’s Ministry at their monthly breakfast event, where you will enjoy community, connection, and prayer over breakfast on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 a.m. in Founder’s Hall. Event dates for 2025 coming soon!

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care@st.lukes.org

407.876.4991 ext. 262

Baptisms for Infants and Children: St. Luke’s baptizes infants and children on the third Sunday of each month unless otherwise noted. Baptisms occur at the 9:30 a.m. contemporary worship service and the 10:00 a.m. traditional worship service. Parents wishing to baptize their child must register to attend a baptism class beforehand. Click here to learn more about baptisms at St. Luke’s and to register for an upcoming baptism class. Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more information.

Loss of a Spouse/Partner: This special two-hour program is designed to help those grieving the loss of a spouse/partner no matter how long ago the loss occurred. Learn how to process your grief and face the future with hope. This free program will be offered on Sunday, January 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Barnes Learning Center, Room 210. Registration is required so that we have enough workbooks and refreshments for everyone. Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more information.

 

 

GriefShare Support Groups: If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, find support and community at GriefShare. Registration is now open. We offer an in-person and online group for our winter/spring cycle. Groups meet weekly for 13 weeks. We offer a daytime in-person class on Tuesdays (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., starting January 28) and an online evening class on Thursdays (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting January 30). GriefShare is led by lay leaders who have experienced intense loss themselves. There is a $20.00 charge for the participant workbook purchased through GriefShare. Instructions included in registration process. Registration required.

 

 

Support Group for Parents of Children/Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder: St. Luke’s no longer facilitates this support group, but we are happy to connect you to a support group offered by the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. This group meets monthly to share ideas, concerns, challenges, and celebrations while managing life as parents of young children with ASD. They share resources, provide insights, and support one another. We invite you to join this group on the second Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. For additional information and to reserve a spot for one of their next meetings, click here.  Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 or by email if you have additional questions.

Caring Kitchen: Join this ministry in prepping delicious frozen crockpot meals for those recovering from a hospitalization/surgery, going through cancer/other treatments, having a baby, etc. Due to the summer musical, our next meeting will be on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Building C kitchen. No experience is required – just a compassionate heart and a passion for caring. Closed-toe shoes are required. Bring an apron, a sharp knife, and a vegetable peeler if you have one. Children aged 12+ are welcome. Click here to register for the January 9 meeting. Do you know a St. Luker who would like a crockpot meal? Contact the Care Office.

Coping with Caregiving: Are you a caregiver for a spouse, parent, or child with a long-term illness, special needs, or age-related issues? Are you in need of resources, support, encouragement, and prayers? Take a break from your daily routine and join St. Luke’s on Zoom for a “Coping with Caregiving” support group meeting. Our next meeting is on Sunday, December 8 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come share your concerns, challenges, and blessings with others in similar situations. Registration is required. Email the Care Office for more information. We hope you can join us!

 

 

Free BP Screening and Blood Drive: Free Blood Pressure Screening will be available on campus on Sunday, January 26, 2025, outside each worship venue for anyone interested or not donating blood. Share the gift of life by donating blood with The Big Red Bus on Sunday, January 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Photo ID is required. Eligible donors will receive a One Blood T-shirt and a $20 E-gift card! Each donor will also receive a wellness checkup (including blood pressure check, pulse, temperature, iron level, and cholesterol screening). As a donor, you will now have the ability to choose a donation of platelets. One of the biggest benefits of donating platelets is that they give your red blood cells and fluids back to you making you less likely to experience fatigue or other side effects from donating. Platelets regenerate much quicker in the body than whole blood. A representative will be available at the drive and will determine if you are a candidate to donate platelets. Contact the Care office with any questions. For an appointment to donate, click on the button below.

 

 

Stephen Ministry: Are you going through a difficult time? Would you like need to speak to someone outside of your circle of family and friends? Stephen Ministry is there when you need help. This ministry allows you to be matched confidentially with a trained caring Christian who will listen, pray, and support you through the different storms in life such as job loss, marital issues, illness, parenting difficulty, grief, and other tough situations. Stephen Ministers are not pastors or counselors but have 50 hours of training skill sets that include active listening, confidentiality, and trust building.  They meet weekly for one hour free of charge on your schedule. Men are matched with male Stephen Ministers and women with female Stephen Ministers. Mark your online Connection card saying that you’re going through a difficult time and would like support or call the Care Office to request a Stephen Minister. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, please click here.

Hearts to Hands: This ministry meets on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Barnes Learning Center (second floor of Founder’s Hall) in Room 210. Knit/crochet items for Arnold Palmer Hospital while sharing fellowship with others. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? They will teach you. Come to enjoy community and free classes. To learn more about Hearts to Hands, click here.

Community Counseling Center: St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center provides counseling services to people of all ages through Licensed Mental Health Counselors. We offer teletherapy sessions as well as in-person sessions. Our counselors are both approved providers for many insurance companies and offer a sliding fee scale in addition to the standard fee. Contact 407.876.8237 to schedule a counseling session.

Greeting Card Writers Needed: Do you have time to help write 12 – 14 holiday greeting cards at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas? The church provides cards, addresses, inspirational messages, and postage. All you have to do is write the message inside the cards, seal the envelopes, and drop them in the mail! Email care@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for details.

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Life Together Groups: Life Together groups are discussion-based groups where you can experience community, friendship, and spiritual growth. These groups meet either online or in person. Join an existing group, a new group, or help start a new group today! Click the button below to sign up.

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407.876.4991 ext. 239

West Orange Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity builds strength, security, and self-reliance through homeownership. Join a team on the next St. Luke’s workday to help build and revitalize homes in East Winter Garden. Our next team workday is Saturday, March 29, 2025. Click on the link below for more information and to sign up.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, 2025, for our next bed build day. We partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, to build, assemble and deliver top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. This is a great opportunity for families and friends to serve together.

Free BP Screening and Blood Drive: Free Blood Pressure Screening will be available on campus on Sunday, January 26, 2025, outside each worship venue for anyone interested or not donating blood.  Share the gift of life by donating blood with The Big Red Bus on Sunday, January 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Photo ID is required.  Eligible donors will receive a One Blood T-shirt and a $20 E-gift card! Each donor will also receive a wellness checkup (including blood pressure check, pulse, temperature, iron level, and cholesterol screening). As a donor, you will now have the ability to choose a donation of platelets. One of the biggest benefits of donating platelets is that they give your red blood cells and fluids back to you making you less likely to experience fatigue or other side effects from donating. Platelets regenerate much quicker in the body than whole blood. A representative will be available at the drive and will determine if you are a candidate to donate platelets. Call the Care office with any questions. For an appointment to donate, click on the button below

Engage: Are you 50 or older? Retired or semi-retired? Interested in volunteering with other St Luker’s to ENGAGE in the community to make a difference? As an outgrowth of Pastor Melissa’s recent Lead Your Life class, active seniors are organizing to see where we can best serve in Central Florida. Our initial meetings by the planning committee have put volunteer opportunities into classifications (working with the homeless, combatting hunger, caring for animals and/or God’s creation, building projects, and educational impact- just to name a few). Our next steps will be to reach out to the organizations we select and see what days, times, and helping opportunities are a good fit for our volunteers. Come be a part of the groundwork that aligns those in their “Chapter 2” of life with meaningful volunteer experiences and fosters relationships between St Lukers in the process! Contact serve@st.lukes.org, for more information.

Circles West Orange: Circles West Orange is celebrating 10 years!
Six years with St. Luke’s as the Lead Organization and four years as a Host Organization partnering with Poverty Solutions Group. Circles West Orange continues to build a community to end poverty and needs volunteers serving on Resource Teams and as Allies. You can also help by providing the weekly meeting meal for Circles. This is a great opportunity for you and your group. To learn more, click on the link below.

 

Grow It Forward farm workdays: As we head into the spring season, we will have opportunities to help at our Grow It Forward Network farms. Join us at the St. Luke’s farm or Winter Garden Community Garden. For more information about workdays and locations, please click on the button below.

Family Promise: St. Lukers can share their hospitality by providing meals for up to 4 families who are experiencing homelessness, at the Family Promise Day Center in Winter Park. During the summer months, they need additional volunteers to help. To learn more about Family Promise and to get the link to Family Promise’s schedule and registration portal, click the link below.

Society of St. Andrew Gleaning Opportunity: Our partnership with the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) has become a critical source of much-needed fresh produce for people who are facing food insecurity. The Society of St. Andrew, the farmers that collaborate with us, and our amazing volunteers, have rescued and redistributed over 2.5 million lbs. of fresh fruit and vegetables. That’s over 10 million servings of fruits and vegetables! Log in to the Society of St. Andrew Volunteer Calendar, to see upcoming volunteer opportunities. Volunteer Calendar here

 

Blessed Treasures Gift Shop: The United Women in Faith’s (formerly the UMW) Blessed Treasures Gift Shop features handmade seasonal decorations and home décor, giftable items, as well as gently loved clothing, a variety of beautiful new jewelry, artwork, and more. All proceeds support local, state, and international missions and charities.

 

 

 

 

 

We believe that all of creation is God’s and that we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it. Explore the ways we, as United Methodists, care for and love all of creation and are committed to keeping our planet green, clean, and sustainable for all.

 

Your Call to Missions: If God is nudging you to get involved in support of the community but you do not know where to start, contact serve@st.lukes.org to get connected.

Thank you for all the ways you support St. Luke’s! Share your tithes and offerings by:

• Using the outside drop box attached to Building C.
• Setting up a recurring bank draft (for assistance email awhisnant@st.lukes.org).
• Give online at st.lukes.org/give or through the St. Luke’s app.
• Texting SLUMC to +1 (833) 245-5230 to receive a link to “QuickGive”