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 Jesus loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
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
Submit your anonymous prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the online prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.
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 - 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
GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
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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
Our volunteer-run store at the North Indy campus is filled with Mother’s Day gifts and more. 100% of the profits from sales support housing security in our community through Hub for Hope. We are seeking special volunteers needed to help secure a new point-of-sale system. If you have experience in this, please contact Susan Fuquay at susanfuquay@yahoo.com.
NORTH INDY – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. All are welcome to drop in and spend some time in prayer and meditation in the presence of God. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES
Fight the Banning of Books: Brooklyn Public Library joins those fighting for the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like, discover themselves, and form their own opinions. BPL invites individuals ages 13-21 to apply for a free BPL eCard, providing access to their full eBook collection as well as their learning databases. To apply, email booksunbanned@bklynlibrary.org.
WEST PASSAGE
Be sure to stop and visit the high school spotlight tables and congratulate all of the high school graduates. They will be featured in a video during worship today. Congrats class of 2023!
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• Update communication preferences
• View the online church directory
• Submit a prayer request
• View giving information
• And more!
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UWF SPRING TEA
SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 1PM • ST. LUKE’S
Come and enjoy a delightful afternoon tea crafted for all, and completely free of charge. This event has been made possible by the United Women of Faith and will feature keynote presenter, Vena Holden of Selective Seconds with entertainment by The Sweet Adelines. A free will offering will be collected for Upstream Prevention. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bond with others, gain valuable insights from our speaker, and enjoy some tea & sandwiches. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/springtea.
MAY 13 | EAGLE CREEK PARK | STUDENTS GRADES 8-12
The High School Ministry is taking a Saturday to hike, kayak, play games and spend intentional time welcoming current 8th graders into the HS Ministry at Eagle Creek! This is a great way for 8th graders to do their first HS activity and get to know some older students. Current high school students will enjoy this fun day with their peers. Cost is $10, signup at stlukesumc.com/students.
MAY 14 • NORTH INDY – WEST PASSAGE
The Sowers have manicured their gardens, separated the perennials, organized extra plants and are ready to sell them. Come pick from
our bounty before and after services on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Sower’s members will be there to answer basic questions on plant care. Proceeds go to upkeep and upgrades of the Sower’s Garden.
MAY 19 AT 6PM • NORTH INDY – THE LODGE
Calling all 5th-8th grade students! Join us for our May 2023 Invite Night - Messtival! We’ll play some messy water-based games, eat some messy food, and play color wars! stlukesumc.com/students
SUNDAY, MAY 21 AT 12:15 • MIDTOWN – CONFERENCE ROOM
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. Register online (so we have enough pizza!!) at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps.
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 12:30-2PM | NORTH INDY
We are never meant to walk life’s journey alone. Joys and challenges often come to us in unanticipated ways, and we want to walk alongside you through all of the ups, downs, and in-betweens. This group is for parents and caretakers of kids, youth, and adults with special needs. Please register at stlukesumc.com/specialneeds.
JUNE 12-16 • NORTH INDY
Whether they’re preschool or elementary-aged, kids will move to follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere with this engaging, handson Vacation Bible School program. VBS kids registration is on hold until we get more volunteers!! We need over 200 volunteers to make this week awesome for kids. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/kids.
JUNE 26-JUNE 30 • HALF-DAY ($50): 9AM-NOON
FULL-DAY ($100): 9AM-5PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS
This week-long day camp gives middle schoolers (5th-8th grade) a chance to form new friendships, serve alongside their peers, learn more about faith in worship times designed specifically for them, and play all kinds of insane games. This year’s theme is Medieval Mayhem! We will talk about what it means to us that Jesus is “king,” debunking the bad narratives we’ve heard of kings and learning about the selflessness of the kingdom Jesus talks about. Register at stlukesumc.com/students.
SATURDAY, MAY 20 AT 10AM - ZOOM
The Dementia Friends Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas surrounding various forms of dementia. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand dementia, reduce the stigma, and make life easier for those with dementia and their caregivers. People with dementia need to be understood and supported in their communities. You can help by becoming a Dementia Friend. This event is limited to 12 participants. stlukesumc. com/events
JUNE 11 AT 12:15 • NORTH INDY
The Exploring Membership Class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Here you’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission. You’ll also get to hear the story of our church and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation through serving, growing in your faith journey, moving toward generosity, and more. We will provide lunch, and childcare is available. stlukesumc. com/nextsteps
PRIDE PARADE & PRIDE FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, JUNE 10 • PARADE BEGINS AT 11AM & FESTIVAL RUNS 11AM-6PM • DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS
Join us in showing support for the LGBTQIA+ community by walking with St. Luke’s in the Indy Pride parade. After the parade, we invite you to visit our booth where you can learn more about St. Luke’s and our commitment to being an open, affirming, and inclusive church. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/pride.
JUNE 20 – JULY 28 • NORTH INDY CAMPUS
Freedom Schools are summer programs designed to increase literacy, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills, and a love of learning for children in elementary school. We disrupt the summer learning slide by keeping scholars engaged and stimulated. St. Luke’s is hosting its second Freedom School help children of Washington Twp. discover their potential and greatness, utilizing books and curricula that celebrate the cultures and contributions of people of color. We are need of 200 volunteers, for more information and to volunteer, visit: stlukesumc.com/freedomschool
Noah Thomas Bryant
TBD
Hope Academy
Eleanor Conley
University of Cincinnati
Hamilton Southeastern High School
Ava Grace Daggy
University of Dayton
Guerin Catholic High School
Carter Dedon
Indiana University
Westfield High School
Connor Joseph Edwards
Purdue University
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Sam Gangwer-Adams
Mid-America Christian University
Westfield High School
Caleb Garrity
University of Cincinnati
Pike High School
Margot Ann Grotland
Columbia University
North Central High School
Mitchell Kuhn
Racing school
Carmel High School
Macklin Lapp
Indiana University
Fishers High School
Kyle Joseph Mathews
Workforce
Pike High School
Mark Nitchman Mathis
Gap Year!
North Central High School
Will Memmer
University of Cincinnati
North Central High School
Isabelle Miller
Indiana University
Zionsville Community High School
Noah James Montgomery
University of Dayton
North Central High School
Kendall Moorman
Ball State University
North Central High School
Annika Nelson
Purdue University
Carmel High School
Catherine Maria Niculescu
University of Wisconsin
Park Tudor School
Kate Elizabeth Schneider
Indiana University
Carmel High School
Victoria Katherine Sullivan
Baylor University
Park Tudor School
Demarion Walker College
Merrillville High School
Brody Watkins
University of Cincinnati
Lawrence Central High School
Kate McBride Weaver
Indiana University
North Central High School
Owen Williams
Ivy Tech
Brownsburg High School
Anna Olivia Witte
Indiana University
North Central High School
Cortni Baughman
Ball State University
Theatre Design and Technology
Avery Buck
Butler University
BA, Psychology and English Literature
Georgia Ferry
Ball State University
Bachelor’s of Science
Courtnie Janikowski
Southern New Hampshire University
Masters
Emily Schopmeyer
Indiana University
International Studies and Anthropology
Katelyn Soards
Butler University
Arts Administration
Jillian Whitson
University of Dayton
Bachelors of Fine Arts
in Graphic Design
Justine Wolf
College of Charleston
Political Science