God's Holy Darkness Book Event
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God's Holy Darkness Book Event

Join St. Luke's for a conversation about the brand new children's book God's Holy Darkness. We will be joined by co-author Seminarian Sharei Green and illustrator Pastor Nicolette Marie Peñaranda (Faison). Childcare is available and lunch will be served ($10 donation suggested to cover the cost of food). Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

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Ministry for the Here and Now
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Ministry for the Here and Now

Council has spent much of 2022 reflecting on St. Luke’s current ministry and resources, primarily our financial resources. Today we are writing with an update on how Council is approaching the issue of sustainability at St. Luke’s and our recommendations for ways we might move forward in the short, middle, and long terms with a renewed focus on “Ministry for the Here and Now.”…

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Grace and St. Luke’s Coat Exchange
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Grace and St. Luke’s Coat Exchange

Grace & St. Luke's Coat Exchange

Grace and St. Luke's churches invite our neighbors to a Coat Exchange! This is a great opportunity to get something new-to-you to keep warm this winter. Drop off your excellent condition coat at our church (3325 W Wrightwood) on Sundays, October 16, 23, or 30 and receive a ticket that you can exchange for a new coat during the first hour of the exchange on Sunday, November 6. Or, simply come during the second hour of the exchange on November 6 to take home a coat, even if you didn't bring one. Any coats remaining at the end of the event will be donated.

Collection dates (bring your old coat and get a ticket): Sun Oct 16, 23 & 30 from noon - 2 pm

Event Date (come get a new coat!): Nov 6th, Ticketholders noon-1 pm, non-ticketholders 1pm - 2pm

Volunteers are needed to help make this event possible! Contact Samantha Eyster (samantha.eys@gmail.com) to sign up or with any questions.

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Reuniting St. Luke’s Update October 2022
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Reuniting St. Luke’s Update October 2022

At their September meeting, the St. Luke’s Council approved the Reuniting St. Luke’s Task Force’s recommendation that St. Luke’s change our policy for masking during worship. As a result of this change, masks during worship will be recommended rather than required as of Sunday, October 2, 2022…

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Getting to know Diaconal Intern Sylvia Johnston

Getting to know Diaconal Intern Sylvia Johnston

I am excited to embark on this creative journey of internship. Being part of this congregation and jumping into different roles in congregation feels already like a perfect fit. I am excited to learn more about this congregation and see where the spirit takes us this year of many unknowns but plenty of welcoming hands…

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