Today, after almost four years, our son Gavin gets his braces off just in time for his 8th grade graduation ceremony. Of course, this time of year is filled with such joyous occasions. Yes, ’tis the season for graduation invitations to ceremonies, celebrations, and parties, especially for high school and...
What does it look like to love someone in a way that is real, visible, and felt before anything is ever said? In Sunday’s Scripture, John 21:1-14, we find the disciples returning to something familiar after the resurrection: fishing. They spend the entire night working and come up empty. It’s...
Maria had always been diligent about her health. She managed her blood pressure reasonably well, stayed active, and had no history of smoking. One afternoon at work, she suddenly felt an intense wave of dizziness. The room seemed to tilt, and she grabbed her desk to steady herself. A colleague...
Dear St. Lukers, This Saturday, the 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Twenty horses, along with their owners, trainers, and jockeys, will step onto one of the most iconic stages in sports. For a brief two minutes, everything they have prepared for will be...
Dear St. Lukers, This past Sunday was a meaningful moment in the life of our church. It felt like a time of both reflection and anticipation, as we considered who we are and whom God is calling us to become together. I want to briefly share what was announced in...
Dear St. Lukers, We are in the resurrection season – alleluia! Christ is risen! So often we think of Easter as a day, but in the church calendar each year, it’s actually a season. The fifty days after Resurrection Sunday are known as Eastertide (much like Christmastide is the season...
This Sunday, we step into a brand-new space together called The Commons. If you’ve ever spent time on a college campus, you know The Commons is not a place for lectures, but a place for life. It’s where conversations unfold, meals are shared, friendships are formed, and meaningful moments happen....
Step into the sacred rhythm of Holy Week with a heartfelt invitation from Rev. Corey Jones. On this Holy Thursday, you’re invited to slow down, walk the prayer labyrinth, and draw near to God through reflection and prayer. As we journey toward the cross and the hope of resurrection, join...
Would you rather have the ability to fly or breathe underwater? Would you rather eat the same meal or drink the same drink for the rest of your life? Would you rather change your past or know your future? Would you rather give or receive? Would you rather endure the...
Grace and Peace, Beloved St. Lukers, With Spring Break this week, things are noticeably quieter around the church campus. The usual rhythm has slowed. Our preschool hallways are not filled with laughter, and the steady flow of families coming and going has paused for a moment. There is a stillness...
Watch the video message below from Pastor Jenn as she shares a heartfelt thank you for last Sunday’s special celebration honoring her 19 years of ministry here at St. Luke’s. She reflects on the ways your love, support, and faith have shaped her family and the community, from meaningful moments...
Dear St. Lukers, Last week, our Director of Missions Development, Saniye Kazan, and I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, DC, to join nearly 2,000 United Methodists advocating for those that Scripture calls us to protect: immigrants, children, and people experiencing hunger. We hand-delivered 88 letters from you to...