NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICES NORTH INDY CAMPUS Traditional at 9:30AM | Sanctuary Contemporary at 11AM | Robertson Chapel MIDTOWN CAMPUS Contemporary at 11AM | Sanctuary ONLINE Traditional at 9:30AM, 11AM | Online Contemporary at 9:30AM, 11AM | Online
END-OF-YEAR GIFTS & PLEDGES END OF YEAR GIFTS All checks to be processed and posted to a contribution record for the current year should be given to St. Luke’s finance office or postmarked on or before Dec. 31, 2022. All donations or gifts postmarked after that date are not legally tax-deductible for 2022. The church office will be closed December 25 – January 1.
THERE’S STILL TIME TO PLEDGE We are close to our pledge goal of $5,461,500. If you have not submitted your pledge, please know how important it is in assisting our Finance Committee in finalizing our 2023 budget. To return your pledge you can mail in or drop off the physical card that was mailed to your home, call it in to (317) 846-3404, or submit it electronically at stlukesumc.com/give.
CONDOLENCES
CLASSES, GROUPS, & BOOK STUDIES
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Pastor’s Book Study | Wednesdays starting January 11 with Pastor Rob leading a study on “Faith After Doubt” at 10AM | North Indy & Online
WINTER SUMMIT SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 AT 8AM NORTH INDY & ONLINE Imagine if we all saw the possibility God sees in us. We’d have a lot to offer and achieve things that feel impossible. God has big dreams for us as a church and for you as a leader. So, we’ve set aside this time to remind ourselves of that. To hear your ideas, to share ours, and look at how God is moving in the year ahead, we’d be honored if you’d join us. Please register at stlukesumc.com/events.
See individual descriptions for class and group times, locations, and length at stlukesumc.com/groups.
Steps | Wednesdays, January 11 - February 15 at 6:30PM | North Indy & Zoom Evicted: Poverty & Profit in the American City | Wednesdays, January 11-25 at 6:30PM | North Indy Open Circle | Sundays, January 8 at 11AM | North Indy & Zoom DivorceCare | Mondays, January 9 – April 10 at 6:30PM | In-Person Artist’s Way | Wednesdays, January 11 – April 5 at 6PM | North Indy John Wesley and Methodism | Thursdays, January 11 at 6:30PM | North Indy Silent No More-Jody Dedon | Thursdays, January 12 – February 16 at 6:15PM | Online The Ladder to the Light: Indigenous Elders’ Meditations on Hope & Courage | Thursdays, January 12 – February 16 at 6:30PM | North Indy
Condolences to Barbara Chapman on the death of her husband, Clifford Chapman.
Women Leaders in Business and Faith Retreat | Saturday, January 21 from 9AM-12PM | North Indy
Condolences to Erica Franklin and Daisha Franklin on the death of their mother, Anne Franklin.
Start With Hello-Mindie Moore | Tuesdays, January 24 – February 7 at 6:30PM | Midtown
Condolences to the friends and family of William (Bill) Goodwin.
The Chosen-Diane Banks | Wednesdays, January 25 – March 8 at 6PM | Norh Indy
Condolences to the friends and family of Iva Lynn.
GriefShare | Wednesdays, February 2 – May 24 from 3:30-6:15PM | North Indy
Condolences to Barb Meyerrose and family on the death of Jeff Meyerrose. Condolences to Don Moehn on the death of his wife, Marguerite Moehn. Condolences to the friends and family of Ed Schmidlin.
Lenten Small Groups | Begin February 26 | North Indy, Midtown, Online
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER & CLASSES STARTING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 FROM 5:15-6:15PM Join us Wednesday night for dinner, provided by Chef Joseph, and fellowship. It’s only $5 per person! No registration is needed; just show up!
MLK ALL-YOUTH SERVICE DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 16 AT 9AM LUKE’S LODGE / OFF-CAMPUS Our tradition of serving our community in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy is back! Middle schoolers, high schoolers, and their adults are invited to serve together at various service partners. Our service partners include but are not limited to: Changing Footprints, Indiana Diaper Bank, Fletcher Place, and Family Promise. Students’ parents are encouraged to serve with them, but it is not required. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/students. DREAM KEEPERS PANEL MONDAY, JANUARY 16 • 10AM • ZOOM Join St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on Monday, January 17 as we honor the legacy and the lessons of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in our third annual Dream Keepers Panel discussion. This gathering of justice-thought leaders will explore the ways in which King’s call for equity and anti-racism translates to economic, educational, political, and community development initiatives today. Register at stlukesumc.com/events to sign up and receive the Zoom link. MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION INTRODUCTORY CLASS JANUARY 17 OR 24 FROM 6-7PM | NORTH INDY – N101 Scott Sweet will be hosting an Introductory Class that provides an overview of what the 8-session Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction classes will cover. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for the 8-session series of classes at this time. Sign up at insight-counseling-center.com. CREATION CARE VEGAN LUNCH SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 • 12:15PM NORTH INDY – GREAT HALL All are invited to enjoy a vegan lunch prepared by Chef Joesph and learn about Thrive Indianapolis, an actionable plan that brings together city agencies, community partners (St. Luke’s is one), and residents to chart an equitable and healthy future for our city. The cost is $8, and we ask that you register at stlukesumc.com/events.
CONFIRMATION CLASS JANUARY 29 - MARCH 12 All students grade 7th and above who are active participants of St. Lukes are invited to this 6-week Confirmation Class. The goal of Confirmation is to confirm faith in God and the desire to follow Jesus Christ with their whole heart and confirm membership at St. Luke’s. We will cover how to use the Bible, the history of the Methodist church, elements of church, and how to discover and share our gifts with the church. Students will be Confirmed on Sunday, March 19. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/students. HIGH SCHOOL SKI TRIP FEBRUARY 3-5 BEECHPOINT CHRISTIAN CAMP/BITTERSWEET SKI RESORT, MI This winter retreat is an awesome opportunity to have fun and grow deeper together. We’ll spend the weekend skiing, snowboarding, hanging out, and having fun! Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/students. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION MEET-UP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 9AM NORTH INDY - COMMUNITY ROOM This event is designed for foster and adoptive parents, Safe Family parents, kinship providers, grandparents, pastors, psychologists, social workers, licensed counselors, marriage and family counselors, nurses, and all those who care for orphaned and vulnerable children. It is a time for you to be physically, emotionally, spiritually refreshed, and inspired. Discussions have included or may include transracial adoption, attachment issues, navigating relationships with birth parents and families, and the effects of trauma, among others. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events. FAIR HOUSING AWARENESS SYMPOSIUM FEBRUARY 8 FROM 6-8PM | NORTH INDY & ONLINE The Fair Housing Awareness Symposium brings together people who share a commitment to protecting and furthering the rights of those in our local community. The conference provides an opportunity to hear speakers from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, Family Promise, and Fairbanks School of Public Health, to address the state of fair housing in Indianapolis today and share their ideas on how to affect change on a local level. Come learn more and walk away with actionable steps you can take to become part of the solution. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/ antiracist. Middle School PJ’s & Pancakes Friday, February 10 at 6:30PM • North Indy - Lodge Calling all 5th-8th grade students! Join us for our February 2023 Invite Night - PJ’s & Pancakes! 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 at stlukesumc.com/students.
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Video Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay Song | Go Tell It On The Mountain Offering
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Scripture Reading Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Song | O Little Town of Bethlehem Prayer | Rev. Mindie Moore Closing Song | Joy To The World Closing | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
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