Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. (3 John 1:2) Now is a great time to start an exercise and fitness regimen and work it into your daily routine, whether you are...
Welcome back St. Lukers!! We are thrilled to kick off the fall and back-to-school season together! This Sunday, our Fall Kickoff is HERE, and we can’t wait to be all together! Join us at 10am in the Sanctuary for a combined worship experience for all ages, followed by a fun...
With your child/teen heading back to school, there are many ways you can help them stay healthy and happy because every school day counts. Too many absences can have a big impact on your child’s education and health. Here are six steps to help you start the school year on...
The Hills are alive…. With the sounds of … The end of summer!! Which means music, theater, special worship services, back-to-school support, and FALL KICKOFF! That’s right—even though the temperatures are still in triple digits and the US Olympic teams are still raking in the medals, it’s time for those...
Dear Summer People! Guess what – It’s my favorite weeks coming up! The Summer Olympics are here. Opening Ceremonies are tomorrow night and for two weeks we get to see the pinnacle of what it looks like to devote your strength to something, which is perfect since the last theme...
Dear St. Lukers, I am so excited to preach this Sunday because our scripture is from Romans 12. A few years ago, when we were studying the Simplify series, we asked everyone to find their scriptural “life verse”—something that helps you live more purposefully and, when you hear it or...
Disability Pride Month celebrates disabled persons embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are, reclaiming visibility in public and interacting fully with their disabilities out in the open. Nearly everyone faces hardships and difficulties at one time or another. But for people with disabilities, barriers can be more...
A Parish Nurse or Faith Community Nurse (FCN) is a nurse with specialized training which focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as well as the promotion of health and the prevention of illness. A Parish nurse focuses on the “whole” person (body, mind, and spirit) working alongside the...
Happy Summer, St. Lukers, Greetings from Lake Junaluska, NC, where the Southeast Jurisdiction of the UMC has gathered for their quadrennial meeting. Every four years, United Methodist delegations of clergy and laity representing Annual Conferences from Florida to Virginia and over to Mississippi gather to elect and appoint Bishops, nominate...
Happy Independence Day, St. Lukers! I pray that you are enjoying a much-needed day with friends and family. The themes we talk about on this holiday each year are important ones to our faith as well – freedom, liberty, the quest for a just and equitable society. As we celebrate...
Grace and Peace, Beloved St. Lukers, It has been a powerful summer so far with St. Lukers living out their faith. With two Mission Trips to Washington DC, advocating for those most vulnerable, VBS saw hundreds of children, youth, and adults dancing, singing, snacking, learning, and growing in their faith....
Happy Summer, St. Luke’s, Summer’s official start date is today, June 20! For many, summer starts when school lets out and the rhythm of the week changes, maybe even slows down for a bit with a different pace. Not around here! We just got started! Already, we’ve held theater camp,...
