Bulletin 10.22.2023 by St. Luke's UMC

10.22.2023 WHO WE ARE St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, we want you to know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES NORTH INDY Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM MIDTOWN Contemporary at 11AM ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube: Traditional Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM Contemporary Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM

PRAYER Submit your anonymous prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the online prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.

GIVE

Your gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! There are four ways to give today at St. Luke’s. • Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give • Text: STLUKESUMC to 77977 • Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 • Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service

DONUTS & COFFEE NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you. CONNECTION CENTERS OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES Stop by the Connection Centers to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, and events, and learn about ways to connect here. RESTLESS CHILD AREAS AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE NURSING PARENT AREA • E126 Enjoy our live services in these spaces if you’d like to nurse in private and/or if your child needs a break during worship. CAREERS AT ST. LUKE’S St. Luke’s values the committed people who are part of our staff. Their dedication to the ministry of this faith community is key to the life of the church. Open positions and associated job descriptions and applications are available at stlukesumc.com/careers. CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON Connections is in need of volunteers who can commit to 1-2 times per month working a 45 minute shift on Sundays or a weekday shift to assist with merchandising. Training is provided! Join a fun group of volunteers - contact Julie at Julievblack@gmail.com or Cindy at cveatch@thecreativethread.net TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICES NORTH INDY, 3RD MONDAYS OF MONTH AT 5:30PM, N103 A Taize service invites you into a time of contemplation using simple chanting, prayers, scripture, and 10 minutes of silence. Register online. stlukesumc.com/events

TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION NORTH INDY • 9AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2. EAST ART GALLERY OCTOBER FEATURED ARTIST: DARYA BOWSKILL Darya is an oil and watercolor painter specializing in portraits of humans and animals. She enjoys the challenge of capturing likeness and character of her subjects. Her art is available for purchase through the 29th.

WALKING & FELLOWSHIP OCTOBER 22 AT 2PM - HUNDRED ACRE PARK The focus is enjoying nature while building relationships through conversation. Meet at the trailhead at the Hundred Acre Wood 1850 38th St. parking area (half block west of main Newfields entrance).

STAY IN TOUCH Sign up to receive weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletter, subscriptions and preferences at stlukesumc.com/subscribe. Scan this QR Code and let us know you’re here! To make sure we have all of your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount to: • Update communication preferences • View the online church directory • Submit a prayer request • View giving information • And more!

CONNECT WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER WEDNESDAY AT 5:15PM - GREAT HALL Have a small group or class on Wednesday nights this fall? Looking for an inexpensive date night with your friends? Join us for dinner and community in Great Hall anytime from 5:15-6:15PM on Wednesdays. Delicious meals will be prepared by Chef Joseph at the cost of $6/person. No reservations needed CONVERSATION WITH MAINSTREAM UMC OCTOBER 26 AT 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL A conversation with Mark Holland (Mainstream UMC) accompanied by Pastor Rob about what’s happening within the denomination going into General Conference 2024. No registration is necessary. This will be livestreamed on our website. MS OCTOBER INVITE NIGHT - FALL PARTY OCTOBER 27, 6:30-9:00PM Calling all 5th-8th grade students! Join us for MS Invite Night! This month’s theme is a Fall Party. We’ll have fall themed games and snacks and a campfire! Come dressed in your best Halloween Costume! Best dressed wins a prize! Register at stlukesumc.com/students

HS OCTOBER INVITE NIGHT - HALLOWEEN HEIST OCTOBER 29, 4-6PM Join us for our Traditional HS Halloween Heist! This event is mystery themed, and students will work together and individually to solve some sort of mystery. There will be fall snacks, drinks, and a haunted house. Halloween Costume! Best dressed wins a prize! Register online: stlukesumc.com/students A NIGHT WITH JOSH KAUFMAN AND TIM SCHOEPF SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 @ 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL Join us for a memorable evening filled with incredible Christian music and entertainment! Season 6 winner of NBC’s The Voice Josh Kaufman and friend, Tim Schoepf. These longtime friends have come together to re-imagine classic Christian contemporary music. This promises to be a night filled with worshipful, acoustic music by an amazingly talented duo. This is a ticketed event $12/person. Tickets are on sale now at: stlukesumc.com/joshkaufman UWF HOLIDAY BAZAAR NOVEMBER 11 FROM 9AM-3PM - NORTH INDY Come shop from the 120 juried artisans, featuring a variety of handcrafted goods. Be sure to stop in for the famous UWF cinnamon rolls, delicious baked goods and lunch while shopping! Parking and entrance to the bazaar are FREE!

CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE BAPTISM CLASS SATURDAY, NOV 4 AT 9:30AM - MIDTOWN CAMPUS Our next baptism class will be held on Saturday, November 4, at our Midtown campus! Brunch will be served and the class will provide a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to learn more about the process and engage with other families beginning the process. Register at stlukesumc.com/ baptismclass EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS NOVEMBER 5 FROM 12:15-2:45PM Exploring Membership Class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. You’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission. You’ll also get to hear the story of our church and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation through serving, growing in your faith journey, moving toward generosity, and more. Lunch is included and you can register at stlukesumc. com/nextsteps DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP NOVEMBER 7 AT 6PM - NORTH INDY A support group for caregivers of those affected by memory loss. All are welcome to gather to find loving support, share resources, and encouragement along their journey. Individuals attending the Caregivers Support Group may care for loved ones in any capacity (whether at home, in care facility, or from a distance). Register at stlukesumc.com/events

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS NOVEMBER 12 AT 1PM - NORTH INDY The Holiday Season can be difficult after the death of a loved one. Join members of our Care Team and learn practical holiday survival techniques and discover that there is hope amidst the grief. The class requires a $5 book that can be paid for at registration or at the door. Register at stlukesumc.com/ events

CHANGE THE WORLD THANKSGIVING OUTREACH NOV. 23 (AND THE WEEK PRECEDING) This year we plan to feed 1000 people through our Thanksgiving Outreach, and we need YOU to reach our goal! Volunteers are needed during the week leading up to Thanksgiving to donate food items, help with baking, and carve turkeys. On Thanksgiving Day, we also need volunteers at North Indy to package and to deliver meals, and volunteers to serve in-person meals downtown at Cathedral Kitchen. Sign-up at stlukesumc.com/thanksgiving Q&A WITH SENATOR FADY QADDOURA SUNDAY, NOV. 14 AT 12:15PM - INDY NORTH - N101 Senator Qaddoura will be at St. Luke’s to share about topics that will be on the legislative agenda next spring, and to answer questions about issues facing our city and state such as the affordable housing crisis, green energy, and violence reduction. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to meet one of our own representatives! PILGRIMAGE TO MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA APRIL 11-14, 2024 Becoming an Anti-Racist church is a journey. Building awareness and community are vital steps in becoming a force for positive change. Led by Rev. Mindie Moore and Assistant Director of Outreach & Justice, Susan Peters, we will travel by motorcoach to Montgomery, Alabama, the epicenter of the civil rights movement. This 4-day pilgrimage is designed to be a transformative experience that puts us at the intersection of seeing how past events are impacting the world we live in today. Registrations must be made before November 15th. Contact Susan Peters to register at susan.peters@ stlukesumc.com.