Spirit Matters will meet Monday, May 15 at 7 p.m.. [In Person and Hybrid] The topic for May is ‘How we are blessed and how we are a blessing to others.’ Meetings include reflecting on passages from scripture and other readings as they relate to that month’s topic. Come be with us for a time of spiritual rest and refreshment. Your spirit matters! All are welcome. To receive the Zoom link on the meeting day, email Diane Barounis
Men’s Breakfast – May 2, 8:30 AM
Please join first Tuesday Men’s Breakfast at 8:30 am for a breakfast of pancakes, sausages, bacon, orange juice, and coffee.
The speaker is Devin Walker. He is from the Night Ministry of Chicago. This ELCA program is an outstanding example of Christianity at work. Questions? Contact John Nommensen or the church office.
On Sunday, April 30, Pastor Elizabeth Palmer, who serves as book review editor at the Christian Century magazine, will lead a discussion about some of the best new children’s books from a faith perspective. She will also be our preacher for the service that morning.
St Luke’s hosts the Park Ridge Chorale Concert Saturday, April 15th at 7:00 p.m. Titled, the Crown Jewels, the concert features gems from the British Isles.
In Concert, May 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Join Chicago Bronze Handbell Ensemble and St. Luke’s own Celebration Ringers for It’s About Time: a musical exploration of the abstract concept of time. The selections will include an ageless variety of traditional, classical, and contemporary works reaching from morning to night and on to the eternal.
Lenten Soup Supper and Holden Evening Prayer. All are welcome for soup, fellowship, and prayer on Wednesday, March 15. Come for soup any time between 6:00-7:00 p.m. in Henderson Hall, and stay for the Holden Evening Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Holy Week 2023 begins with Palm Sunday on April 2nd and culminates with the Festival of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 9th. Please, join us on this sacred journey for one or all of these services in remembrance of Christ’s Passion.
We are excited to announce that St Luke’s Social Ministry will be supporting the Maine Township Food Pantry again this year during the Lenten season. This annual event has been a wonderful opportunity to help feed our local neighbors in the Maine Township Northwest Suburbs. The Food Pantry feeds over 300 families each month and the need increases every month.
ELCA World Hunger invites us to study, pray, reflect, and give during Lent – for our families, our neighbors, and communities around the world. We’ll post daily messages on our St. Luke’s Instagram from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday.
Follow @stlukespr on Instagram to join the conversation!
Ash Wednesday on February 22nd marks the beginning of Lent, which is a season of preparation to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Several opportunities for worship and fellowship are offered. All are welcome.