Who is My Neighbor?

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.

Game Night

Game Night – May 13, 6:30 p.m.
Pickleball? Of course! And board games and card games for all ages.
And don’t forget the yummy snacks. All are welcome. Come, relax, and make new friends! Questions? Contact Rita Hoffer

Spirit Matters

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

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.

Pastor Elizabeth Palmer

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.

Park Ridge Chorale Concert

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 Together

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.

Midweek Service

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 Schedule

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.

40 Items for Lent

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.