It’s never been my habit to do a lot of baking during the Christmas season. It may be I was traumatized by the notoriously unreliable ovens in seminary apartment kitchens. (Apartment maintenance was not a priority for LSTC back in the cash-strapped 1970’s.) Or it may be as I started out in the parish there never seemed to be time for baking and other holiday activities. Or it may be I know if I bake, and we have goodies in the house – we will eat them
Start the New Year with the Men’s Breakfast, Tuesday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. The pancakes and all the trimmings will be served in Henderson Hall.
As 2021 comes to an end, either on New Year’s Eve or any time, we invite you to use our meditation from 2020 to take time to look to the new year as you listen to music played by Anne Krentz Organ as you view images of St. Luke’s. You may wish to choose readings and reflections that have meaning to you or to use this guide for scripture and reflective reading.
If you love to read, you’ll want to join the Page Turners Book Club. They are gearing up for the new year with a brand new book for each month of the year.
Due to pandemic restrictions, the annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols will be held online again this year. Our musicians have created a wonderful program that you will not want to miss. Read more for the details.
You are invited to celebrate the Season of Christ’s Birth at St. Luke’s Church. Beginning November 28 through January 9. Check the schedule.
Shop the Good Gifts Fair Sunday, December 12 and 19 between the services. Your gift will honor your friend or family member and help a family break the cycle of hunger and poverty for good. Your friend needs a goat! The catalog also includes a well for clean water, vaccinations, school supplies, microloans, blankets and more. Come, choose your gift and shop the ELCA World Hunger Good Gifts Fair.
Bring your friends and family and join us outdoors for carols and cocoa around the bonfire on Sunday, December 19th at 4:15 p.m.
Last year, your generosity helped give over 200 kids at RefugeeOne a wonderful Christmas! St. Luke’s is partnering with RefugeeOne again this year. Last year was so successful, that we will be repeating what we did by providing monetary donations to give each child a gift. Our goal is to raise $25 per child; with that level of support, each child will receive a bag full of candy, one small item and a gift card.
Each of us has much to be thankful for this year. Please join the community in giving thanks in person or online.