Celebration T.I.M.E.! Pathways Together:
In conjunction with the July 31-August 28 worship focus, we will be celebrating St. Luke’s identity of being an “open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live, and share the love of God for all creation” where we are Together In Ministry Everyday! The fifth anniversary of this all-church initiative has something for everyone. During July and August, there will be Community Gatherings hosted by members of the congregation, as well as a Video Booth set up to tell your T.I.M.E. story—share your “everyday ministry” experiences. See the T.I.M.E. Fifth Anniversary section inside this issue for all the scoop... beginning with Ice Cream Sunday on Sunday, July 31 where you can “get the scoop” on our Mission Statement and T.I.M.E. program.
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COMMUNION “journeys” July/August Worship Theme This spring, a Worship Planning Team met to implement a meaningful program of worship for July and August. Led by Interim Senior Pastor Linda McCoy, the team decided that the theme of “Journeys” was appropriate for this time of transition at St. Luke’s. First we will focus on “Spiritual Roads”—the journeys that have led each of us to where we are now. The preaching schedule is: JULY 3: Dr. Carver McGriff, Senior Pastor
of St. Luke’s from 1967-1993 JULY 10: Bishop Michael Coyner JULY 17: Dr. Linda McCoy JULY 24: Rev. David Williamson Next we will explore the “Pathways Together” that we have taken as a faith community. The sermons will revolve around our identity of being an “Open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation.” JULY 31: Dr. Linda McCoy “open community” AUGUST 7: Rev. Marsha Hutchinson “seek” AUGUST 14: Dr. Linda McCoy “celebrate” AUGUST 21: Rev. Phil Gulley “live”
(Quaker pastor and author) AUGUST 28: Rev. David Williamson “share”
You’ll notice some changes in the worship as well this summer. There will be more use of video, fewer announcements, some familiar elements moved around a bit. Don’t worry—it will still look and feel like St. Luke’s. Excellent music, inspiring preaching, and donuts. We look forward to being in worship with you this summer as we journey together toward the bright future of always being transformed by God and transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive, Christlike community. TOP:
Dr. Carver McGriff & Bishop Michael Coyner
MIDDLE:
Dr. Linda McCoy & Rev. David Williamson
BOTTOM:
Rev. Marsha Hutchinson & Rev. Phil Gulley