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
07.02.23
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - 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.
CAREERS AT ST. LUKE’S
St. Luke’s values the committed people who are part of our staff. Their dedication to the ministry of this faith community is key to the life of the church. Open positions and associated job descriptions and applications are available at stlukesumc.com/careers.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Shop for summer accessories, fun and colorful totes, beach bags, kimonos and handbags. 100% of proceeds supports our local missions and ministries. Store is closed during church services.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
NORTH INDY • SUNDAYS 9AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Spend some time in prayer or meditation in the presence of God. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
JUSTICE MINISTRIES
NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE TABLE • AFTER SERVICES
St. Luke’s Racial Justice Ministry suggests you google “Encyclopedia of Indianapolis” to learn all about our city. Search for “Murals for Racial Justice” to find the murals painted after George Floyd was murdered.
EAST ART GALLERY
JULY FEATURED ARTIST: RACHEL ROGERS
Rachel is inspired by surrealism, impressionism, the Italian Renaissance and her love of nature. View her wide variety of oil paintings and talk with her at the reception about her murals on buildings in Indianapolis & Muncie on Sunday, July 9, 10:30am-12:30pm in the East Art Gallery.
STAY IN TOUCH
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CONNECT
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY LEADER GROUPS START IN AUGUST
Looking for an opportunity where you can serve and meet new people at the same time? Maybe you want to strengthen faith filled relationships you’ve already established at St. Luke’s. Become a Disciple 1 Fast Track Study leader. We are partnering with the Disciple 1 Study App and launching 20 groups in August and are looking for people to lead this hybrid style course. For more information go to stlukesumc.com/adults
ELDERBERRY JULY LUNCHEON
JULY 13 AT 12:30PM - N101
If you’re 55 and older, you are invited to the next Elderberry’s luncheon on July 13. This gathering will be lunch and “game day” with board games being provided. Sign up online or email Steph to make your reservation. Lunch is $6. stlukesumc.com/events
STARTING POINT
JULY 16 - NORTH INDY - C115
If you’re new or newer to St. Luke’s we invite you to join us at Starting Point on July 16. This 30-minute session will provide you an opportunity to ask questions about who we really are and how you can connect at St. Luke’s. No registration is required, just show up! We can’t wait to meet you!
TAIZE WORSHIP
THIRD MONDAYS: JULY 17 AT 5:30 - N103 AND HYBRID
Taize worship is based on the tradition developed in Taize, France after WWII when a group of men came together to pray for peace. A Taize service invites you into a time of contemplation using simple chanting, prayers, scripture, and 10 minutes of silence. Please join the chant choir, Rev Janet Tiebert and Betty Brandt in re-establishing this contemplative tradition at St. Luke’s. stlukesumc. com/events
TRUCK TOWN
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 26 9AM-1PM (RAIN OR SHINE)
Kids of all ages are invited to this community building event at North Indy! We are hoping for trucks, tractors, firetrucks, and all kinds of fun vehicles for kids to explore at this touch a truck style event. Invite your friends and neighbors. Registration coming soon.
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
FREEDOM SCHOOL
NOW THROUGH JULY 28
Freedom School is in full swing at St. Luke’s and we are still in need of volunteers. Please consider spending time with these amazing scholars. A volunteer shift can be designed to work around your schedule. Email Samantha at samantha.isaacs@stlukesumc.com
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READERS
VARYING SUNDAY MORNINGS
We are currently recruiting for Sunday morning scripture readers. This volunteer role would be put into a rotating schedule to read scripture in the worship service that you also attend. If interested please email cheryl.wyatt@ stlukesumc.com.
CHANGE THE WORLD
BACK TO SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA
SUPPLY SORTING JULY 10-17
Each year we partner with Washington Township schools as they kick off a new academic year. We work closely with their teachers and administrators to find the BEST way we can support the school district. This year’s strategy includes: Sorting and packing school supplies for EVERY student in EVERY school in the district. More information and to donate visit stlukesumc.com/ backtoschool.
INDIANA AVENUE WALK AND TALK
JULY 10 AT 6PM
Our Indiana Avenue Walk & Talk starts and ends at the Indianapolis Urban League (777 Indiana Ave.). We cover 2 miles in about 2 hours. Learn stories you have probably never heard about the thriving Black community just east of downtown. Fee is $20. Register online: stlukesumc.com/events
UPCOMING SERIES
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD
AUGUST 6TH - AL UNSER JR.
You’re going to want to race in to get a seat for the August 6th kick-off of Faith in the Real World as Pastor Rob sits down with Al Unser Jr., 2 time Indy 500 Champion to talk about his recent book, “A Checkered Past.”
AUGUST 13TH - RICHARD “MAC” MCKINNEY
On August 13th Pastor Rob and Richard “Mac” McKinney sit down to talk about the Oscar nominated short film he’s featured in, “Stranger at the Gate.”
STUMPED: QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD I NEED HELP ANSWERING
What questions would you like us to deal with in this series? What questions of faith, or questions about God you would like answered? Let us know here: stlukesumc.com/questions
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Opening Hymn | God of the Ages, Whose Almight Hand #698 (4vs)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Glory to God
Anthem | Battle Hymn of the Republic - Summer Choir
Dismissal of Children
Call for Offering | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Isaiah 44:1-4 and Paslm 63:1
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Meditative Prayer Practice
Communion
Communion Songs | Hymn of Promise #707, Open My Eyes That I May See #454, Be Thou My Vision #451
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
Contemplative Prayer
Notice what’s going on with your body today. Where is there tension? What feels good? What might your body want you to know?
(PAUSE)
Notice your spirit. What’s happening there? Is it troubled? At peace? Ready for action or ready for rest? Is there something that your spirit is longing for?
(PAUSE)
Notice this space. What do you hear, smell, feel? What is worth paying attention to in your present surroundings?
(PAUSE)
Notice the things on your mind. What people, thoughts, concerns, or distractions are taking up space right now? Do you want to hold on to those things? Would you like to release them?
(PAUSE)
Notice the still small voice of God. What would God say to you in this moment, exactly where you are and how you find yourself?
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE:
