Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s 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, know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11:00 AM
MIDTOWN
Contemporary 11:00 AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook, & YouTube.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
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
Visit the Connection Centers located outside each worship space to have your questions answered and discover ways to connect.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Feel free to watch our live services in these areas if you want to nurse privately or if your child needs a break duringworship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Stop by and see the “Asante” shop of items from Africa featuring items made by the Angel House Orphanage in Tanzania. All proceeds from this shop go to sponsoring a young boy name Alvin that the volunteers in the bookstore are supporting. Run entirely by volunteers, every purchase supports Hub for Hope, making your shopping meaningful all season long.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
On Sunday mornings, the Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through Door #2.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY- MARK ROUSE
Mark Rouse is an Indianapolis native whose life and work reflect a profound interplay between resilience and creativity. Rouse was declared legally blind from Diabetic Retinopathy. His art not only expresses personal narratives but also conveys a broader message about health and awareness.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | TISH REED@TISHREEDCREATES2BREATHE
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
GET CONNECTED
CHRISTMAS CONCERT TICKETS
ON SALE NOW
Join us for a magical evening filled with music and wonder as we open the Christmas season at the annual St. Luke’s UMC Christmas Concerts on December 5th and 6th. Tickets are $10 each (kids 0–12 years require a ticket, but are free of charge). Shows are Friday at 7:30 PM and Saturday at 4PM and 7:30 PM. Get your tickets at stlukesumc.com/christmas
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS
NOVEMBER 9 FROM 12:15 TO 3 PM
| NORTH INDY
Discover the heart of St. Luke’s with our Exploring Membership Class. Learn about our beliefs and mission of helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. Register and learn more at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps
HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT
NOVEMBER 14-16
Our HS Ministry is heading to Epworth on our annual Fall Retreat! This time, we’ll be joining in with other churches that we connected with at camp this summer. We’ll leave Friday evening and return Sunday. We will worship, play games, use the giant swing, and so much more. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/fallretreat
MINSITRY FAIR
NOVEMBER 16 | BOTH
CAMPUSES
Join us next week for our Ministry Fair to learn more about our ministries, what they’re up to, and how to get connected. If you have been wanting to get more involved, this is a Sunday you won’t want to miss. You can connect with ministries in the halls at North Indy and in the Gathering Area at Midtown!
GRATITUDE BRUNCH
NOVEMBER 16 |
BOTH CAMPUSES
We invite you next Sunday to our gratitude brunch at each campus! Join us in the Great Hall at our North Indy campus for a brunch prepared by Chef Joseph. At Midtown, we will be doing a grab-and-go breakfast like last year! We want to thank you for the ways that you have gone above and beyond this past year and would also like to celebrate your pledge intention for 2026. We hope to see you there!
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
NOVEMBER 16 AT 1 PM | NORTH INDY
When you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, the holiday season can be especially difficult. Our Surviving the Holidays workshop offers practical tools and gentle support to help you prepare for the season and find moments of hope and healing along the way. This two-hour gathering provides guidance on navigating the many emotions that often arise during the holidays. You’ll learn helpful strategies for managing expectations and caring for yourself in the midst of it all.
PASS THE PEACE, NOT THE DRAMA
NOVEMBER 16 AT 1 PM | N101/102
The holidays can be joyful — but they can also bring stress, especially when family conversations turn tense in our politically divided world. Join us for Pass the Peace, an evening designed to help you find peace, empathy, and practical tools for navigating difficult conversations with family and friends. In partnership with Urban Rural Action, we’ll explore simple dialogue skills and practices that help us bridge divides and stay grounded in love. Register at stlukesumc.com/registration/passthepeace
CHRISTMAS DECORATING
NOVEMBER
23
Join us as we “deck the halls” for the Christmas season - there are several different opportunities at both North Indy and Midtown where your decorating talents can be put to use! See all the opportunities during Advent at stlukesumc.com/ christmasdecorating
MAKE AN IMPACT
FILLING THE FOOD GAP VOLUNTEER TO SERVE
St. Luke’s continues to look for ways to step into the gap for those whose SNAP benefits or government paychecks are being withheld because of the Shutdown. To expand our support further, we are inviting our community to our Wednesday night dinners, no cost and no reservations required. And we need your help to pull this off. On Wednesday, November 12 and 19, our Wednesday night dinner (open for regulars at 5:15 PM) will open to the public from 5:45-6:30 PM. Special invitations will be sent to families in need, and Chef Joseph will prepare for the increase in attendance. We need volunteers to help prep and cook, to greet and welcome, to serve food, and to clean up and tear down. If you are able to volunteer for one or both of the dinners, you can sign up at stlukesumc.com/serveameal
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH
NOVEMBER
27 FROM 7 AM - 1 PM | NORTH INDY
This year you can feed a family and nourish your soul through service and connection. Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family over a meal, but for some, access to a hot meal and a warm heart isn’t a guarantee. Volunteer opportunities include, cooking and meal prep, meal assembly, and delivering food on Thanksgiving. And if you can’t serve, donations are always welcomed. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/thanksgiving
MIDTOWN
PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR
NOVEMBER 13 AT 6 PM | BAZBEAUX PIZZA
Whether you’re new to St. Luke’s or have been attending for a while but haven’t connected with our community yet, join us for Pizza with the Pastor. Meet the Midtown team, ask questions, and discover ways to get involved. Kids are welcome; we’ll keep it short—just under 90 minutes! Register to attend at stlukesumc.com/pizzawiththepastor
CONDOLENCES
Jeanne Witmer and Jeff Witmer on the passing of their mother, Dana Witmer, who passed away on November 3rd. Memorial services will take place on November 12th with visitation from 10-12 PM and services at 12 PM at St. Luke’s UMC.
Alice Shooter on the death of her significant other, Leigh Bangs, who passed away on November 4th. Memorial services are pending at St. Luke’s UMC.
Michele Dow on the death of her mother, Eleanor Dow, who passed away on November 4th. Memorial services are pending at St. Luke’s UMC.
