The CURRENT | St. Luke’s Youth Ministries Newsletter

Sent as an email on August 25, 2026. This is the website’s copy of it.

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PARENT MEETING THIS WEEK for ALL PARENTS!

Youth Ministry Parents and Students Info Meeting on Sunday, August 30 at 11:15 AM in the Youth Center, lunch provided.

We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE all parents to attend this important meeting on this Sunday, August 30 in the Youth Center!

Free lunch will be provided!

Meet your Small Group Leaders (they REALLY want to meet you!)

Get all the crucial dates for events for the WHOLE YEAR!

Hear about important policies and procedures for the year.

SIGN UP BELOW!

DISCOVERY/CONFIRMATION 2026

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Students in grades 8 – 12 are invited to come discover YOUR FAITH and YOUR CHURCH through the journey of Confirmation!

It all starts on Saturday, September 12 with a 30-minute Information Session for Parents at 10 a.m. and One-Day Retreat for Youth from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on-campus at St. Luke’s.

Weekly sessions start the following day (Sunday, September 13) from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates to Save:

  • 1-Day Retreat/Orientation – Sept. 12
  • First Regular Session – Sept. 13
  • Weekend Retreat – Oct. 2 – 4 (TENTATIVE)
  • Confirmation Sunday – Nov. 15

IMPORTANT: Students are expected to meet weekly, including off-campus Interfaith Learning Sessions and the Weekend Retreat.

There will be ways to make up missed classes if necessary with their group leaders. If students are unable to attend the majority of classes, then please contact bsangster at st dot lukes dot org.

The $175 fee will help cover the cost of materials, the weekend Confirmation Retreat at The Warren Willis Camp, and more. If you can donate to help scholarship a student in need that would be great!

IT’S TIME TO SERVE!

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The Serve Team has been busy planning events for this fall. Now all we need is YOU! Check out these great opportunities below and SIGN UP NOW!

Card-Making-Saturday, Sept. 5

We’re going to meet at 4 PM in the Youth Center to make cards for local hospital staff and patients. Use your creativity to help spread some sunshine! Sign up below.

Habitat for Humanity-Saturday, Sept. 19

If you are 17 or older, PLEASE come join us in East Winter Garden at 9 am to work on a home for someone in need. Sign up is required! The link is below.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Saturday, Oct. 3

Youth of ALL AGES, join us to build beds at 9 am on Saturday, 10/3. This is a great event for the whole family and the whole church community. Don’t miss it! More info below: please sign up to attend.

Give Kids The World!-Saturday, Oct. 31

This is a special off-campus event you won’t want to miss. GKTW is a great organization that welcomes families from all over the country to stay here in Orlando and experience a week-long vacation for free to bring joy to children with critical illnesses. We will be serving breakfast on Saturday, October 31. Only 8 slots are available, so sign up TODAY!

SALT ministries-November

Be on the lookout for info about returning to serve @ SALT in Apopka!

YOUTH GROUP DINNERS!!

Midpoint Wednesday Dinner" and "Highpoint Sunday Dinner" are highlighted with colorful graphics and images of hands sharing food.

Starting on September 6 and 9 we are once again excited to offer FREE DINNER near the beginning of every month for both MidPoint and HighPoint!

But we need your help. Your donations (no matter how big or small) provide food and fellowship for our hungry students.

Click the link to donate below. Thanks for your help!

Levels of Donation

$12 a meal for one youth
$36 helps to cover dinner for a quarter of the year for one youth
$60 helps cover meals for half the year for one youth
$110 helps to cover meals for the entire year for one youth
$200-250 helps to co-sponsor a meal for the entire youth group based (avg. 60 people)
$400-450 helps to sponsor a meal for the entire youth group (avg. 60 people)

WIZARD OF OZ AUDITIONS!

The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition" auditions announced for August 30, 12:00-5:00 PM, for grades 4-8.

YOUTH WORSHIP SECTION

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We saved you a seat! Every Sunday morning, you can grab a donut from The Rotunda and come sit with us in the Youth Sunday Morning Worship Section during the 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in Founder’s Hall. Find us on the right section of the room and let’s worship together!

WE NEED U ON OUR TEAM

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Parents, College Students, Young Adults, etc… WE NEED YOU!

Come and Be One of Five adults in the life of the youth at St. Luke’s! Contact Brandon, Matt, or anyone on our Youth Ministry Leadership Team for info and ways you can get involved with Youth here at St. Luke’s.

WAYS TO COMMUNICATE

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