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.
On October 21 at 7:00 p.m. Spirit Matters offers an opportunity to explore Lectio Divina, which is a personal way to encounter God through scripture, and Centering Prayer, in which we quiet our minds and open our hearts to God’s loving presence. Come join us for spiritual rest and refreshment. Your spirit matters! All are welcome. If you are interested, please email to Diane Barounis or call the church office.
Like so many who find their way to St. Luke’s, Katie Knapowski and her husband Greg were searching for a place where warmth, acceptance, and opportunities for growth were abundant. As a busy mother and professional, Katie wanted to get more involved but struggled to find something that fit her hectic schedule while also offering deeper meaning.
In a time when deceptive and hateful speech has become increasingly normalized, our ELCA bishops have offered a powerful call to action. In their recent statement, they remind us of the importance of truth and the role we play as followers of Christ to be vigilant in guarding it.
I encourage you to take time to read their full letter, and to join us in this intentional commitment to speak truth, resist falsehood, and amplify voices of justice.
You can read the full letter from the Conference of Bishops here.
Niles / Park Ridge Annual CROP Hunger Walk – October 20th, 2024 Join Niles/Park Ridge area church communities!
Hunger is one of the greatest injustices facing our world, impacting families locally and globally. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Ending hunger is possible, and it is possible in our lifetime.
Dr. Timothy McCurry, or simply “Tim,” as most of us know him, first connected with St. Luke’s when Tim’s oldest child was ready to begin confirmation classes. Tim and his wife, Debbie, were searching for a church that offered more support for their children’s faith formation. It was a friend’s invitation and recommendation that first led them through the doors at Prospect and Cedar.
“All Gods creatures got a place in the choir. . .” You are invited to bring your beloved pets to church on October 6 from Noon-1:00 p.m.for a special blessing. There will also be a special presentation at 9:30 a.m.from Cosley Zoo
For many years, St. Luke’s has been committed to serving our neighbors both near and far, guided by our belief that we are called to act in faith for the well-being of all of God’s children. A quick look at the list of organizations we have supported and partnered with domestically and internationally is quite astounding. As part of my service on the board of RefugeeOne, I recently found out that St. Luke’s has been one of the most generous congregational supporters of their work of all the congregations in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA. And I know we’ve had an impact on many others as well.