Youth Pool Party
All Youth Groups, 6th-12th grade, are invited to a free swimming party at Hinkley Pool on Sunday, August 7th, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., sponsored by Park Ridge Parish Youth. We invite all youth leaders to come as well!
Augusta Victoria Hospital
President Joe Biden visited the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)-operated Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in Jerusalem July 15 as part of a two-day presidential visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories. Biden’s stop at the hospital is the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the eastern part of the city.
Welcome Michael Busbey
Please come to greet Pastor Michael Busbey and his wife Hellen Rios Carrillo on Sunday August 28. Michael is now the ELCA Regional Representative for Central America and Mexico.
Lutheran Summer Music
I haven’t dropped off the face of the earth, it’s just that I’m 110% consumed with music and worship here at LSM. What a fabulous experience this is! Many thanks to St. Luke’s for supporting my time here with the students. The church is in good hands musically for the coming years – these students are amazing!
Park Ridge Chorale
The Park Ridge Chorale is back and ready to entertain you with an evening of songs from the Roaring Twenties on Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Fill the Backpacks
School is just around the corner! It is time to assemble backpacks for students in foster care served by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois!
Men’s Barbecue
On Wednesday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m., all men of the congregation are invited to join us for a barbecue. Bring your friends and a lawn chair for an evening of fellowship and conversation. A dinner of pulled pork and trimmings will be served at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at the front of the church. In case of rain, we will move to Henderson Hall. Please RSVP to Tim McCurry or Jim Beyreis. Their phone numbers are in the directory. Lemonade will be provided, or BYOB.
Organ Recital
Sunday, July 17 at 3:00 p.m. You are invited to attend an organ recital given by Ethan Mellema on our Goulding & Wood organ. The program will include works by German, American and French composers with a reception following. For more information please contact Ethan or check out the recital’s Facebook page.
Lutheran Summer Music
Director of Music Anne Krentz Organ will teach composition and serve on the worship team for Lutheran Summer Music (LSM), the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students.
Summer Reading Challenge
St. Luke’s Library Children’s Summer 2022 Reading Challenge!
All children ages pre-K through grade 2, and grades 3-5, join in the Summer Reading Challenge!
Sign up starting Sunday, June 5, and read books of your choice (or have someone read to you) from our St. Luke’s Library. When you return a book to the return basket, check out another and keep reading!