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This week, the world lost someone who somehow seemed to belong to all of us. Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80, and the outpouring of love has reminded us just how exceptional she was. She was a country music legend, songwriter, actor, businesswoman, philanthropist, and one of...
Vaccines have been a hot topic over the last few years, and most recently the MMR vaccine, along with the entire immunization schedule, has come under the scrutiny of the current administration in Washington. There has been so much false and misleading information in the last few years that it...
As we settle into a new season at St. Luke’s, watch the video message below from Pastor Corey as he shares a look at what’s happening this fall – from the launch of new programs and our upcoming History Class sermon series to a special announcement about our Children’s Ministry....
Church, I can’t believe fall kick-off is here! As we transition back into the rhythm of the program year, this beginning we are also transitioning through various endings. We are closing out Drama Class at Love University, as well as entering the closing week of The Prom (but don’t fret!...
Dear St. Lukers, Tonight, we open our production of The Prom (do you have your tickets yet?). All week, I have had the privilege of sitting in the house while our cast, crew, and production team have brought all of the different pieces and parts of their work together on...
It’s hard to believe summer is already coming to a close. This morning, I had the privilege of taking our son, Gavin, to Olympia High School’s Freshman Frenzy as he prepares to begin high school with the Class of 2030. We walked into the auditorium (entering through a cheerleader tunnel)...
Watch the video message below from Pastor Corey, Pastor Melissa, and Saniye Kazan as they share an update from the annual Justice Ministry Conference, where they’re learning how to better listen to and understand the needs of our community. They reflect on how advocacy and justice are central to St....
Dear St. Lukers, This week, Pastor Jayde and I had a chance to visit our Circles program as the new cohort, Leaders and Allies, were matched after completing their training. (If you don’t know much about Circles, you can learn more about it and our partner nonprofit, Poverty Solutions Group,...
Watch the video message below from Pastor Corey as he reflects on our Interdependent Studies series, reminding us that as we rely on God and one another, we help create the conditions for faith to grow. Join us this Sunday as we explore the Parable of the Sower and continue...
This past Sunday was a beautiful day in the life of St. Luke’s. As we concluded our Prerequisites series, Pastor Jad reminded us that every person we encounter is a beloved child of God. True service doesn’t begin with what we do, but with how we see others. When we...
Watch the video message below from Pastor Jad as he invites us all to the Sanctuary this Sunday for a combined worship service at 10:00 a.m. Let’s all gather together in a special place that has held us, with him, for many years – during moments of sadness, joy, special...
Written by Lisa Apikos, Coordinator, Stephen Minister Leader Compassion That Walks with You In life, we all experience seasons of struggle – grief, illness, loneliness, job loss, or spiritual crisis. During those times, one of the greatest blessings can be the presence of someone who truly listens, cares, and walks...
