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 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!
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.
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.
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.
The Adopt-a-Book Sale on September 17 a d 24 in the Atrium. Come and browse the pre-selected items from our wishlist, and donate to your church library. You may also honor or memorialize a special person or event. Here’s how the Adopt-a-Book sale works:
Celebrating 10 Years “God’s work. Our hands.” on September 10
Join with over 8,700 congregations engaging in “God’s work. Our hands.” day of service. Across the country, thousands of members will engage in service activities to make a positive change in our communities, build and deepen relationships, and share God’s love.
8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Worship
9:oo a.m. Education; Fellowship.
Following worship:
Tied Blanket Challenge & Kindness Kits.
Email the office for more information.
Do you have unwanted books cluttering up your house? Bring them to St. Luke’s for the Book Drive! Books will be collected on Sundays beginning August 6.
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: