Hymn Festival, Friday, August 4, 7:00 pm, “From the Heights of New Creation: A Hymn Festival Celebrating All the Saints”
All are invited to a program of readings, prayers, hymns, and songs! Led by Anne Krentz Organ and Karen Black, this event takes place in conjunction with the Augsburg Fortress Music Clinic. https://www.augsburgfortress.org/music/summer-music-clinics/
I’m excited to share some news about our worship and Sunday School (child and adult) plans for this fall.
At its July 11 meeting, the Church Council passed a resolution that beginning on September 10, 2023, we will offer two distinctive liturgies (services) on Sunday mornings, with communion at both services. The schedule will be:
This summer we are challenging the the entire congregation, including the children, to make 100 blankets! The blankets will be donated to the Who is My Neighbor-Helping Migrants Program. Our challenge date to have 100 blankets is September 10th the first day of Sunday school.
Performs an evening of delightful music in the theme or Summer Lovin’ at St. Luke’s on Saturday, July 22, 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Advance tickets:
$16 for adults; $14 for seniors
At the door:
$20 for adults; $18 for seniors
Youth and children under 18 are always free.
Tickets are available from Gary and Kyle Cartwright and Adam Cartwright.
Calling all St. Luke’s readers! St. Luke’s Library will be hosting an Adopt-a-Book Sale in the fall. We love to refresh our collection from time to time, so let us know -What book(s) have you read recently that you would recommend to others? What do you think would be a good addition to our St. Luke’s library? What book(s) have you read recently that you would recommend to others? What do you think would be a good addition to our St. Luke’s library?
Supporting Young Migrants Seeking Asylum Pop-Up Event: Sunday, June 4, 3:30-5:00pm in the Atrium
Hosted by Viator House of Hospitality (St. Luke’s member Clyde Walter is involved with Viator House).
Come and bring your family and friends to worship outdoors at 10:00 a.m. on June 25 July 9, and August 13. The setting is informal bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
Have you considered using your bicycle for shorter trips around town? St. Luke’s had bike racks installed by some talented members a few years ago. Sunday morning is a great day to take a bike trip as there’s not too much traffic. Come give them some company this summer! there will be worship outdoors on June 11, July 9, August 13. Come and bring the neighbors.
On June 6, 8:30 a.m., please join us for our final breakfast until October. We will serve outstanding pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Our speaker, Mr. Dan Winters is from the Shriners Children’s Hospital. He will explain how they provide free care for their many little patients. We look forward to seeing you. Questions? Contact John Nommensen.
Have you been following the local news? On Wednesday Night ABC Channel 7 News reported that the number of migrants who have been transported to Chicago from our country’s southern border since last August now exceeds 9,000.
These migrants—families and individuals—are not here illegally. They are here seeking asylum. Under U.S. law they have 1 year to demonstrate to the immigration courts that they have a legitimate claim to asylum and the right to stay in this country permanently.
In the meantime migrants struggle. Chicago does not have adequate housing and support to offer migrants. They have been bussed to area Chicago police districts and have been sleeping on the floors at the police stations.