Grace and Peace, Beloved St. Lukers, We are finally catching a glimpse of fall (maybe!) — those occasional cool breezes that surprise us in the morning and afternoon, the temperatures dropping ever so slightly below melting (😉), the taste of pumpkin spice showing up in just about everything, and the...
Hello St. Lukers, On Sunday, we’ll gather for World Communion Sunday and hear the story of Elisha picking up Elijah’s cloak. We are reminded that joy begins when we say “yes” to what God calls us to carry, even when it feels heavy or unfamiliar. Like Elisha, we step into...
Dear St. Lukers, One of the highlights of my week is spending my Wednesday mornings with our 50 North Book Club. This fall, we are reading two books on different, but related, topics: Hope and Compassion. Both are concepts that seem simple – basic even. And yet, as our conversations...
Grace and Peace beloved St. Lukers, In these past few weeks, we have been overwhelmed by news of violence, hatred, and division in our nation and world. With multiple school shootings, the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, bomb threats to eight historically black colleges – including our own Bethune-Cookman University...
Dear St. Lukers, This Sunday in worship, we will be continuing in our series Love Boldly, as we look at the first of John Wesley’s three General Rules for Methodists: First, do no harm. In the wake of the violence yesterday on two different school campuses, including at least two...
Dear St. Lukers, It’s been quite a month of focusing on being Change Makers. Many of you have been following along with our devotions and lectures through our Change Maker app. We are so grateful to Harris D’Ambrosi for creating this custom interactive tool for us to help encourage our...
Content Notice: Before reading further, please note this article discusses suicide, self-harm, and resources that can help us recognize and support those in crisis. In our recent “Change Makers” sermon series, we discussed being aware of signs, providing support, and offering resources for those in crisis as a very important...
While visiting with a St. Luker in the hospital after their surgery, I was reminded about the role of our faith in both our physical and mental health and wellbeing. The doctors were pleased with the surgical results and their progress, but what struck me most was their peace and...
Grace and Peace, Beloved St. Luke’s Change Makers, This week, I want to celebrate one of our youngest change makers—8-year-old Avery Catlett-Miller. Avery and his dads spent last weekend delivering beds through Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit St. Luke’s has proudly partnered with for the past two years. Together,...
Dear St. Lukers, Over the last few weeks in worship, we’ve been exploring what it means to be Change Makers, people who “live the rhythm” of learning, living, loving, and leading in ways that make a difference. But if the word leadership feels intimidating to you, you’re not alone. Many...
Dear St. Lukers, Well, when asked to “do something”, you all absolutely step up to the plate! Our Change Makers Open House was a great success! Most everyone in worship came over to sign up for classes, studies, volunteer opportunities, and pick up a Hurricane Flood Bucket to fill! Thank...
Dear St. Lukers, As I gathered with the cast of Big Fish during this past opening week, there were many moments of memories from having produced the show for the first time 11 years ago, but also new experiences from this summer being shared. I’ve gotten to know so many...
