Bulletin 8-20-23

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

8.20.2023

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

We are excited to have a new check-out system that will help make your shopping experience even better! Connections needs volunteers to join our fun team for the Fall/Winter! Contact Julie at JulievBlack@gmail.com. Store is closed during services.

FRONT OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - NORTH INDY

VARYING HOURS M-F

We are looking to expand our team of amazing Front Office Volunteers! Various slots are available, Monday through Friday. Email Cheryl Wyatt for more information cheryl. wyatt@stlukesumc.com.

TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S

CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION

NORTH INDY • 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.

EAST ART GALLERY

AUGUST FEATURED ARTIST: KARLA BECKER

Karla Becker’s art is a meditative exploration between mandalas and nature, where intricate patterns & organic forms harmoniously coexist. This month’s art exhibit benefits the Girls for Success School in Costa Rica and the Midtown St. Luke’s Campus. Karla will be in the East Gallery each Sunday in August from 10:15-12:15PM.

STARTING POINT

AUGUST 20 AT 10:45 OR 12:15PM - C115

Starting Point is a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place within the church. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed

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

• View the online church directory

• Submit a prayer request

• View giving information

• And more!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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CONNECT

FALL SMALL GROUP SIGN-UP

SIGN-UP DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST

Small groups are a great place where you can grow in your faith, develop life transforming relationships, and even have fun! Fall Small Group signups are open and there are groups for all ages and stages of life. There are open groups that meet in homes, online, North Indy, and Midtown! Find your group at stlukesumc.com/groups or contact Heidi Schopmeyer for help. Email: heidi.schopmeyer@stlukesumc.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT

AUGUST 25 FROM 6:30-9PM - THE LODGE

Join us for MS Invite Night! This month’s theme is Ultimate Night, where we’ll play games like ultimate bingo, ultimate frisbee, ultimate spoons, and other big ultimate games!

Register online: stlukesumc.com/msinvite

TRUCK TOWN

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. stlukesumc.com/events

HIGH SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT

AUGUST 27 FROM 1-3PM - THE LODGE

Join us for HS Invite Night! This month’s theme is Ultimate Night, where we’ll play games like ultimate bingo, ultimate - frisbee, ultimate spoons, and other big ultimate games! Register online stlukesumc.com/hsinvite

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER

STARTS SEPTEMBER 6 AT 5:15PM - GREAT HALL

Have a small group or class on Wednesday nights this fall? Looking for an inexpensive date night with your friends? Join us for dinner and community in Great Hall anytime from 5:15-6:15PM on Wednesdays starting Sept. 6. Delicious meals will be prepared by Chef Joseph at the cost of $6/person. No reservations are needed.

MINDFUL WALKING

SEPTEMBER 9 @ 10 AM

Walking & Fellowship with the Creation Care ministry and the New Perspectives Sunday AM Class. Enjoy nature while building relationships through conversation. Holliday Park nature center parking lot, 6363 Spring Mill Rd. Meet at trail 9 marker across road from parking.

CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE

KIDS MUSIC - NORTH INDY

SUNDAY MORNINGS STARTING SEPT. 10 - 10:30-11AM

Registration is open for Kids Music for the 2023-2024 school year. KidzSing (1st-4th grade) practices will begin on Sept. 10th. Genesis (kids age 4 (by end of October)-Kindergarten) practices will begin on Sept. 17th. All practices will be from 10:25-11:00 most Sundays. Kids will perform on the 2nd Sunday of each month in one of two services at North Indy. Register online: stlukesumc. com/kids

TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE

AUGUST 21, 5:30PM - 6PM, N103/104

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.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP

AUGUST 27 FROM 12:15-2:45PM - AT MIDTOWN CAMPUS

At the Exploring Membership Class you will learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission and what it means to be a member of this local congregation through serving, growing in your faith journey, moving toward generosity, and more. If you’re attending in person, we will provide lunch and childcare is available. This month’s class will be held at the Midtown Campus and is open for everyone. Register online: stlukesumc.com/nextsteps

CHANGE THE WORLD

HOPE FOR THE WORKING HUNGRY

AUGUST 29 AT 6:30PM - NORTH INDY

As a follow-up to the recent Hunger Symposium and in support of the acclaimed documentary “The Working Hungry” come hear prominent speakers like Fred Glass, CEO of Gleaners Food Bank and leave with actionable steps to help end the hunger crisis in Indianapolis. Register online: stlukesumc.com/ events

I LOVE MY CITY

SEPTEMBER 23 - ALL DAY

Join thousands of others and serve around Indianapolis or a city near you.

Whether you call St. Luke’s home or you’re just looking for a way to serve your community, we would love to have you join us for I Love My City! stlukesumc. com/ilovemycity

MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTORS NEEDED

FALL SEMESTER - LUKE’S LEADERS

Luke’s Leaders is looking for mentors for their after school leadership development programs which take place either at Washington Twp middle schools or here at St. Luke’s. No special skills needed! To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp

FAST AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING

The FAST program is looking for tutors through a partnership with BrightLane learning. No experience needed, you will be trained and equipped with everything you need to know! To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp

HUB FOR HOPE

VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES

The Housing and Eviction-Prevention Team is looking for Hope Ambassador volunteers to assist in supporting community members who are at risk for eviction. Shadow an experienced Hope Ambassador to learn more about this program. To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp

HUB FOR HOPE

FIRST TUESDAY AND THIRD SATURDAY EACH MONTH

Currently seeking volunteers to assist with monthly diaper distributions. Distributions take place at the North Indy campus on the first Tuesday evening and third Saturday morning each month.

To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp

THANKSGIVING OUTREACH PLANNING TEAM:

MEETINGS DATES TBD

We are looking for a few volunteers to register families to receive meals for our Thanksgiving Outreach. We especially need 1-2 Spanish-speaking volunteers. Email Shelly if you’d like to join this team: shelly.clasen@stlukesumc.com