St. Lukes 85th Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols is held on Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. The adult and youth choirs, together with a variety of instrumental ensembles and chamber orchestra will lead this traditional seasonal service of word, prayer, and song. Plan now to attend and to bring family, friends, and neighbors.
St. Luke’s is partnering with Open Arms Ministry in Logan Square to provide 120 turkeys for needy families. for Thanksgiving Bring your turkey on Sunday, November 24th. OAM is so grateful that St. Luke’s turns out every year to support this event.
The Outreach Cabinet and Sunday School would like to invite you to join us at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, November 10th, at 1:00 p.m. to decorate a Christmas tree for display during the Zoo Lights festival. Ornaments will be supplied by the Sunday School. We have a limited number of free admission and free parking passes that will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Julie Rooney with questions.
As we enter November, the spirit of All Saints’ Day invites us to reflect on the saints who have shaped our lives. This month, consider embracing a simple but profound prayer practice: daily gratitude for those who have touched your journey, now departed yet enduring in their influence. Each day, you’ll be guided to remember someone specific—a mentor, a friend, a family member, or even a challenging figure—who has left a mark on your soul. Let this practice deepen your appreciation and connection to these beloved saints, grounding your days in gratitude and remembrance.
Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) is the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students. Students come together from all over the country to immerse themselves in joyful music-making and build a supportive and welcoming community, living together on a college campus.
St. Luke’s Ladies Gathering Group will meet on November 9 at 12 noon. Kathryn Johnson will speak about “Celebrating Women Witnesses to Faith, Love, and Hope,” lifting up surprising figures from three periods of Christian life.
Please bring a sandwich with you, beverages and dessert will be provided. You are also invited to sign up in the sign up sheet in the church atrium.
The season of Advent is about far more than just a countdown to Christmas, a countdown to the baby Jesus in the manger.
Sylvia’s spiritual journey began in an unexpected place. Growing up in China, she wasn’t raised in a Christian home, and she didn’t find her faith until later in life. After moving to the United States, Sylvia was seeking more than just a church service—she longed for a place to grow in faith and community, a place where she and her family could find belonging.
On November 3 we celebrate All Saints Sunday with one service at 10:45 a.m. It is our annual observance and celebration of all who were baptized or died since our last observance. Special music, prayers, and candle lighting will lead us through worship.
On November 3, we will have baptisimal ceremony and also receive new members. If you are will to join St. Luke’s, please talk to Pastor. Kyle or the church office before Oct 31.
All are invited to offer prayer on Election Day, November 5, between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Sanctuary will be open for silent prayer and lighting of candles.