Clyde Walter feels like he’s had two coming out experiences in his life… the first, when he was 19, coming out as a gay man. The second, when he was 33 years old, coming out as someone who lives with Bipolar 2 […] St. Luke’s was again a community he knew he’d be welcome and embraced as he is.
Last Thursday, June 20th – on the longest day of the year – members of St. Luke’s church, other inclusive congregations and community organizations, and residents gathered to celebrate the inaugural Pride in Park Ridge event. Hundreds of people gathered in the pursuit of affirming that love is greater than hate.
Please help to keep the Blessing Box stocked. The Blessing Box has been a very successful ministry for St. Luke’s. A mix of items that are single/smaller portions, as well as well family-size, work well. During these hot months, something as simple as bottled water goes a long way. Take what you need; leave what you can.
When Alex and his family first came to St. Luke’s, they were looking for a welcoming congregation to raise their children in the Lutheran faith. Having had limited and often excluding experiences with churches growing up, Alex desired a different experience for his family. He found this welcoming community at St. Luke’s, where Pastor Alex LaChapelle’s inviting presence and the warmth of the congregation immediately made them feel at home.
This past Sunday, Pastor Julie Grafe (like grace but with an F), who recently joined the congregation with her husband and two adult children, preached a sermon that reminded us that there are seeds of faith growing, often mysteriously, often mysteriously and inconspicuously, until all of a sudden, they grow like weeds!
Remember the wonderful songs of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack? St Luke’s welcomes back The Park Ridge Chorale for its Summer concert on July 13 at 7:00 p.m.
The Park Ridge Chorale is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing an outstanding choral singing experience for its audience and its members. We perform a wide variety of musical genres and are dedicated to creating interesting and entertaining programs while exposing our audience to the best choral compositions and arrangements. The Park Ridge Chorale is committed to being a vital member of Chicago’s thriving northwest suburban arts community.
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Advance Sales: $$20 for adults; $18.00 for Seniors
At the Door: $25.00 for Adults; $20.00 for Seniors
Children 18 years are welcome Free.
Lutheran Summer Music is thrilled to announce the launch of the Hymn Tune Project, with a second arrangement coming this summer. The Hymn Tune Project is a series of theme and variations on hymn tunes for solo instrument and keyboard. This new piece will build on the momentum of the inaugural arrangement from LSM 2023, Holy Manna, which has garnered hundreds of downloads since its premiere last summer.
This year’s assembly was a delight…in some ways because I had nothing to do with planning it! And also, because these are always occasions of reunion with siblings in Christ, powerful worship, and thought-provoking conversation around important topics in the life of our church and world.