2.25.2024
WHO WE ARE
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background.
No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, we want you to know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM
MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube:
Traditional Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
Contemporary Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
PRAYER
Submit your anonymous prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the online prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.
GIVE
Your gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! There are four ways to give today at St. Luke’s.
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Text: STLUKESUMC to 77977
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY
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FELLOWSHIP HALL
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
CONNECTION CENTERS
OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES
Stop by the Connection Centers to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, and events, and learn about ways to connect here.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA • E126
Enjoy our live services in these spaces if you’d like to nurse in private and/or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Browse with us! We are receiving new merchandise every week in preparation for the Easter season. Please consider volunteering with us in the bookstore. We are seeking volunteers during the week as well as Sundays. - We are a small but mighty, fun group.... If interested, contact Julie Black at julievblack@gmail. com.
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY, 3RD MONDAY OF MONTH AT 5:30PM, N103
A Taize service invites you into a time of contemplation using simple chanting, prayers, scripture, and 10 minutes of silence. Register online at stlukesumc.com/events
UPCOMING CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE:
Lynn and Bill Jackson
Saturday, March 16, 2PM - North Indy, Sanctuary
Followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. There is no calling before the service. Wear something gaudy or some New York Yankees’ gear.
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
NORTH INDY • 9:30AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
EAST ART GALLERY - FEBRUARY: KENNETH HORDGE
An Indianapolis native, FINGERCREATIONS creates unique artwork that captures the essence of his subjects using his fingers as brushes before finishing his canvases with broken
glass. Hordge’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the city and in the local news. As a member of the Eighteen, Hordge helped create the 2020 Black Lives Matter mural on historic Indiana Ave.
STUDENT STOCK SALES NOW THRU MARCH 10
Our Student Ministry is having our annual stock sales fundraiser. This is a fundraiser invites you to “invest” in the student ministry. Proceeds go towards our summer activities like camp and mission trips. Stop at the table outside your worship space where to buy shares of student ministry for $10 a piece or visit stlukesumc.com/stocksales
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 25 AT 6PM - NORTH INDY
In 2023, 171 lives were lost to gun homicide in Indianapolis, and scores of other lives were impacted by unintended shootings, non-fatal shootings, and completed suicides. We are dedicating time and space to remember by name those 171 who were lost, and to grieve together with family, friends, and community.
STAY IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletter, subscriptions and preferences at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Scan this QR Code and let us know you’re here! To make sure we have all of your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount to:
• Update communication preferences
• Submit a prayer request
• View giving information
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
@stlukesindy
CONNECT
I LOVE MY CITY SPIRIT TEAM
Calling ALL Creatives in the room! We are putting together a Spirit Team to help us build the hype for I Love My City this year. This includes designing and staffing tables and displays for campus lobbies, creating swag bags, and decorating at each campus for the Day of Service (April 20). If you are interested in helping, email Outreach Director Shelly Clasen at shelly.clasen@ stlukesumc.com
MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT
MARCH 15 FROM 6:30PM-9:00PM - LODGE
MS Invite Night for March is PJs and Pancakes! This is a fanfavorite. Movies, fort contests, fresh popcorn, nail-painting, pillow fights, and a pancake bar. Dress in your favorite PJs and bring some fort-building supplies! Register online: stlukesumc.com/ students
STARTING POINT
SUNDAY, MARCH 17 - FOLLOWING
SERVICE
If you’re new or newer to St. Luke’s join us immediately after service for Starting Point, a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with next steps to help you find your place here. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed!
HIGH SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT
SUNDAY MARCH 17 FROM 12:30-2:30PM - THE LODGE
If you’re in 9th-12th grade, join us for High School Invite NightStudents vs. Staff! The first year, students took home the victory. In 2021, staff triumphed. Last year students prevailed once again. Invite all your friends and bring your game face to compete against the St. Luke’s staff for the coveted trophy!
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
MARCH 23 FROM 9AM-12PM - NORTH INDY CAMPUS
We are excited to welcome families for a time of fun. We will have bounce houses, an Easter Bunny photo booth, storytelling, a sensory friendly egg hunt, an egg hunt for infant - 4yrs and a glow in the dark egg hunt for elementary aged kiddos. Registration is open at stlukesumc.com/eggs2024
VBS - JUNE 10-14 - HALF AND FULL DAY OPTIONS LET’S START THE PARTY!!
Jesus gives us the most amazing reason to party. That’s why we believe God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus is the best news ever. Registrations for kids and VOLUNTEERS are open now at stlukesumc.com/vbs
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
CHRISTIAN LIFE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!
Our Christian Life Scholarship is open to graduating seniors who plan on attending education beyond high school. This scholarship prioritizes students who demonstrate a commitment to their Christian faith, involvement at St. Luke’s, and financial need. Graduating seniors wishing to apply should turn in a completed application to Travis Bannon by March 31st.
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 23-28 - EPWORTH FOREST, N. WEBSTER, IND
Our HS students are going back to Camp at Epworth Forest! Epworth is a UMC Camp in North Webster, IN and puts on one of the most impactful weeks of the year. Epworth has something for everyone—we’ll worship together, do watersports on the lake, crafts, sports, a giant harness swing, and so much more. Students in grades 8-12 during the 2023-2024 school year are invited to attend. Cost is $500 and scholarships and fundraising opportunities are available. Register at stlukesumc.com/students
