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...
Dear St. Lukers, As you read this, our team of high school students and adult leaders are in the middle of an unforgettable week in Belfast, Northern Ireland. But this isn’t just a mission trip. It’s the final chapter in a three-year journey that has shaped our students into advocates,...
Muraho (“Hello”) from Rwanda, St. Lukers! Imana ninziza, which means “God is Good.” These words have filled our hearts this week as our team of four St. Lukers traveled to Rwanda with ZOE Empowers. We have witnessed true transformation and seen firsthand the impact of your generous gifts. The journey...
Last week, I had the privilege of representing St. Luke’s as a lay delegate to the Florida Annual Conference. The Annual Conference meets every year, presided over by Bishop Berlin. There are equal numbers of lay and clergy delegates from all six districts of the UM Florida Conference. I was...
Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization working to end hunger—both in the U.S. and around the world. Since 1974, Bread has won major victories. Through nonpartisan advocacy, we’ve helped expand and protect national nutrition programs, cutting hunger in the U.S. We’ve also strengthened U.S. international aid, supporting...
Dear St. Lukers, I know it’s not June yet, but with Memorial Day weekend being over, the school year coming to a close, graduates are throwing their caps, and it’s already hit 100 degrees–let’s go ahead and claim that summer is officially upon us! Cue the flip flops, sunscreen, and...
Dear St. Lukers, As the school year comes to a close, our Children’s Ministry is reflecting on a beautiful season. From Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, to special events sprinkled throughout the year, we’ve seen God move in the lives of our kids and families in amazing ways—and we’re just...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a perfect time to explore how we can nurture our minds and support one another in our journey toward mental health and emotional well-being. Last week, an article by our counseling center staff introduced the importance of recognizing mental health and taking proactive...
