The Garden Turns 15! The Garden, a satellite ministry of St. Luke’s, is having a birthday! Help us celebrate on Sunday, August 22 at Northern Beach (next to The Mansion at Oak Hill), beginning around noon. The food will be provided, the friendship is outstanding, and there will be fun and surprises! We will also be celebrating Dr. Linda McCoy's return from The Garden's Renewal Leave Summer, AND the first service of Garden Unplugged—a new interactive Garden service, held on Sundays at 9AM at Oak Hill Mansion, led by Rev. Stan Abell.
AUGUST 2010
MONTHLY
COMMUNION Summer T.I.M.E.:
Time for Recreation & Re-Creation Our summer’s Together In Ministry Everyday theme encourages us to be intentional with how we experience renewal of mind, body, and spirit through rest, play, laughter, relaxation, spontaneity, creativity, and worship.
American Indian Emphasis For several years St. Luke’s World Missions has sent teams to South Dakota to work with American Indians—now is your opportunity to learn from ten local tribes. There are 47,000 American Indians in Indiana, and over 5,000 in Indianapolis. Come learn and engage as they share their culture and spirituality.
Ribbon Shirts
This month, in addition to experiences of fellowship and worship, we also have opportunities to help our neighbors as we participate in the following activities:
Friday, August 6, Friday, 6:30 PM, Great Hall. You are invited to participate in making “Ribbon Shirts.” Storytelling and Indian dance traditions will be part of the educational program. Call Jan Nichols (846-3404 x364) to sign-up. Registration is $10/person (includes shirt supplies).
AUGUST
“Smoke Signals” Movie Night
1-7 1 2-3
Simplify Your Life Week & National Clown Week Friendship Day – Bring a friend to church! Sr. Hi. – Cedar Point Trip
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Servant Day, 8AM, Great Hall—see pg. 9
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Later-on-the-Lawn & Back-Pack Blessing—see pg. 9
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National Relaxation Day (details below)
RELAXATION DAY: St. Luke’s Night at Conner Prairie, 6PM.
Garrison Keilor, featured guest (Tickets on sale through the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra beginning May 10: $35/adult; $10/children). Bring a picnic dinner, blanket or lawn chair and sit with members of the St. Luke’s family. Look for the T.I.M.E. banner and balloons! Hosts will be Erica & Mark Lampe and Dana & John Guild. Gates open at 4PM. As summer vacation comes to an end and we begin to transition life back to fuller calendars with the activities of school and work, organizational commitments and volunteer opportunities, may we continue to find time to stop and experience the wonder, the joy, the sacredness of life.
Friday, August 20, 7PM, Fellowship Hall. This humorous film (rated PG-13) centers around two boys who grow up to live on Coeur D-Alene Indian Reservation in Idaho. One is a tribal storyteller, and the other is a basketball player with a brooding disposition. Their journey helps them achieve a better understanding for unconditional acceptance, not losing sight of their identity, and to recognize that perspectives differ. Join us for discussions with American Indians and an Indian Academic Historian.
American Indian Sunday August 22, Sunday. Anita Phillips, Executive Director, Native American Comprehensive Plan of the United Methodist Churches will be interviewed by Dr. Millard at the 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM services. Then stop by a “Gathering of the People” from 9AM-1PM in the Great Hall. Experience American Indians from 1700’s to present day through cultural demonstrations and displays with traditional music. Purchase your authentic Indian-made art at the “market place.”
“Gathering of the Winds” Friday, September 17, 7PM, Luke’s Lodge. Join our American Indian friends for a delightful evening of Indian culture and Indian sweet treats.