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...
Dear St. Lukers, I write this after two more shooting sprees have happened – one in Reno and one in New York. As I watched the evening news out of New York City, I wondered if this was just a new reality, one we would have to become numb to,...
Dear St. Lukers, Thanks to the generosity of over 600 St. Luke’s households so far, 2025 is off to a strong start—and we want to say thank you! Take a moment to watch the short Mid-Year Financial Update video below from our Church Council Chair and Finance Committee Chair. It’s...
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 hope it has been a fruitful season for you. This...
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 grow on! While away, John and I spent time touring...
A Spotlight on Skin Cancer With summer upon us, it’s a good time to remind you to take care of your skin to prevent any unfavorable effects from the sun. Wearing sunscreen is so important, even if you aren’t spending hours in the direct sun, as we are exposed to...
