Good Gifts Fair

Join us December 10 and 17 for the Christmas ELCA Good Gifts Fair before and after worship. Learn about the many ways your donation can support life-changing projects such as the purchase of a farm animal, school supplies, vaccinations, health care, micro loans, as well as access to clean water and improved sanitation. Your gift will help break the cycle of hunger and poverty.
If you are unable to attend, your donation may be made in cash or by check, payable to St. Luke’s. Note that it’s for “ELCA Good Gifts Fair” on the memo line. Donations may also be mailed to the church or made online. Thank you.

84th Candlelight Service

St. Lukes 84th Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols is held on Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. The adult and youth choirs, together with a variety of instrumental ensembles and chamber orchestra will lead this traditional seasonal service of word, prayer, and song. Plan now to attend and to bring family, friends, and neighbors.

UW-Oshkosh Chamber Choir

As part of our Third Thursday offerings, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Chamber Choir will present a concert at St. Luke’s on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Trim a Brookfield Zoo Tree

The Outreach Cabinet invites you to join us at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 1 PM to decorate a Christmas tree for display during the Brookfield Zoo’s ‘Holiday Magic’ Light Festival. Ornaments will be supplied by various St. Luke’s groups including Sunday School, Confirmation, and the Card Ministry. We have a limited number of free admission and free parking passes that will be distributed in a first come, first served basis. Please contact Julie Rooney with questions.

Men’s Breakfast

Please join us for tasty pancakes, sausages and coffee. Following breakfast, we will have an informative presentation, with photos, about negotiations between two world powers — Iran and USA. Our speaker is the Rev. Stephen Bouman, who was part of the United States and Iranian negotiations in Iran, concerning peace and nuclear war. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 7th at 8:30 a.m.!

All are welcome! Questions? Contact John Nommensen.

Migrant Ministry

Last Saturday a truckload of generosity from St. Luke’s was delivered to Christ Lutheran Church in the pouring rain…

111 tied blankets, 100 Kindness Kits, 25 cases of bottled water, a generous check and BAGS and BAGS full of needed items to help support the migrants living at Christ Church as well as those sleeping in tents, on the street and in the 17th Precinct Police Station. Pastor Tom Terrel was extremely grateful for all of our support and generosity.

Congratulations Anne

Congratulations to Anne! We’re so excited to share the great news from Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival that our own Director of Music Ministries, also the Liturgical Composer in Residence at LSM, debuted her two NEW works were introduced to the public on October 20!

Thinking of You

Greeting cards are widely regarded as one of the best ways to stay in touch with loved ones. So why not support World Hunger at the same time by purchasing one of our handmade cards, anytime the church is open. We have a wide selection of cards available including Halloween cards. Cost is $5. For more information, contact Susan Corsello or a Card Ministry member.

Crop Walk

Help Support Crop Hunger Walk. Donate to a Walker or Participate as a Walker. Date: Sunday October 15, 2023. Gather at 1:45 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran, 1605 Vernon Ave. (near Maine East Football Field) Park Ridge, IL. Walk starts at 2:00 p.m. For more information, please send a email to Todd Raeder or Chris Dentamaro.

Spirit Matters

October 16 at 7:00 p.m. Spirit Matters is a faith sharing group. Our topic for October is ‘Community and our Deep Connectedness.’ Meetings include reflecting on scripture and other readings. Come be with us for a time of spiritual rest and refreshment. Your spirit matters! All are welcome.