February 14, 2021
WHO WE ARE MEANT TO BE
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Family & friends of Debra Marlett Tina Voelker & family on the death of her mother, Lee Trolia
announcements WORSHIP…
LENT GROUPS James Bryan Smith’s book The Good and Beautiful Life will be the blueprint for our Lenten season this year. We’ll learn from Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount, be transformed through spiritual practices, and do this in community through groups. All Lenten Small Groups will be meeting via Zoom. Leaders will provide you with the information prior to the first meeting. If you register for a Lenten Small Group by February 10, you will receive a Lent at Home Kit to bring to the group and worship experiences throughout Lent. Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/lent. KIDS CHURCH Online Kids Church offers fun and inviting videos for our families and children while at home! The Virtual Treehouse (birth–pre-K) and Virtual Clubhouse (K–4th grade) provide weekly videos with Bible story lessons and fun activities to do together as a family. Online Kids Church is new every week – you can even subscribe to our YouTube channel to check out videos of the past! During the month of February, we have a special, “Meet the pastors of St. Luke’s” series where every week you learn about one of our amazing pastors here at St. Luke’s! Visit stlukesumc.com/kids to learn more, subscribe to our YouTube channel, sign up for our newsletter, and join our Facebook group.
GROW in your faith… ANCHORPOINT This weekend, Taylor O’Hern, MA-CMCH, Rev. Mindie Moore, Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Andrea Leadford, Mobilization & Outreach Director, and Elyse Haley, Director of Children’s Ministry will be talking about our role as parents, guardians, leaders, mentors, etc. in raising the next generation to confront racism. Each of these women will share their experiences and expertise in helping you begin, or continue, this conversation with the kids and students in your sphere of influence. Join us on Sunday morning at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15, and 6:15PM. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website. DIVORCE CARE Mondays, Now – April 6 • 6:30PM • Zoom While divorce is always hard, many are facing additional obstacles due to the pandemic that makes this season of life all the more difficult. St. Luke’s wants you to know that you are not alone. We welcome you to our online DivorceCare. This meets via Zoom and has no registration fee. The only fee is your purchase of the workbook (the cost is $15 plus shipping) where you pay DivorceCare directly. You can order by contacting DivorceCare directly by calling 1-800-489-7778. We offer scholarships for the workbook, so please reach out if there is a need. If you would like to receive prayer or pastoral care, contact our emotional health hotline at (317) 643-2293. Sign up for DivorceCare at stlukesumc.com/events. CLASS - NORA NEIGHBORHOOD AMBASSADORS ADVOCATE FOR RESIDENTS OF LAKESIDE ARMS Today • 11AM • Zoom A coalition of northside churches including St. Luke’s, 1st Baptist, 2nd Presbyterian, Faith Church, and Church at the Crossing formed this organization to speak into the deplorable conditions of Burmese/Hispanic neighbors at the apartments at 91st & College. Hear Claire Holba from Patchwork Indy describe the unlivable conditions and the responses the Ambassadors are getting from elected officials and government agencies. Sign up at stlukesumc. com/group-finder.
ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, Feb 17 • Online Services • 12 & 7PM Drive-Up Imposition of Ashes • 8-9AM, 1-2PM, 5-6:30PM Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday emphasizes two themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. The imposition of ashes, a long-standing practice in Lenten worship (in the form of a cross on the forehead), signifies mortality and repentance and represents purification and sorrow for sins. We invite you to use the ashes from your Lent-at-Home kit to impose ashes at home or stop by the church to have a pastor impose the ashes at a drive-through station. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/lent. LEADING LENT AT HOME Saturday, Feb 20 • 9:30-10AM • Zoom We want to help parents lead their families in their spiritual development! And, engaging with the Spiritual Practices we will be highlighting each week in worship is a simple way to start. Join this 30-minute Zoom as members of our Parent Engagement Team give practical ways to live out these practices in your family. Pre-Register to receive Zoom link and email Pastor Mindie with questions. Sign up here: stlukesumc.com/lent. CLASS - BE THE BRIDGE Sundays, Feb 21 & 28 • 6-7:30PM • Zoom As our antiracist commitment continues in the Central District, we will begin a new study around the book Be The Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation. The sessions will be via Zoom and will convene during Black History Month. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/group-finder.
Outreach Hotline: Our Benevolence Hotline can be reached Monday – Friday at 317-749-2129 or at outreach@stlukesumc.com. Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline: If you would like to speak with someone from our Care Team, please call 317-643-2293 between 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday – Friday.
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP Tuesday, Feb 23 • 7PM • Zoom The Exploring Membership Class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Here you’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission to be an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ – regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. 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. Participants will have the opportunity to join the church at the end of the class if they choose. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events. SUPPORT GROUPS Are you looking for support groups on topics like grief, cancer, depression, infancy loss, single parenting, and more? Visit stlukesumc.com/group-finder to find a group that will walk alongside you and care for you in your greatest time of need. NEED PRAYER? | Wednesdays • 11AM – 1PM • Sanctuary Are you in need of prayer? Join us weekly on Wednesdays so we can pray over you! Can’t make it in-person, we’d still love to receive your prayer requests. Visit my.stlukesumc.com/ Prayer to submit yours.
GO in service to others… RACIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY The Racial Justice Ministry actively engages the congregation and staff in actions to dismantle racism within the congregation and in the wider community. Expect speakers, networking, and conversation on crucial issues that affect the racially marginalized such as: • Stereotyping • Race • Discrimination • Racism • Systemic Racism • White Privilege Meets first Sunday of the month, 12:15 - 1:30PM via Zoom. Email Betty Brandt for the link. To become involved and/or request our current newsletter, contact us at racialjustice@ stlukesumc.com.
LGBTQ MINISTRY The mission of the LGBTQ Ministry is to share the love of Jesus Christ with those in the LGBTQ community, families of those in the LGBTQ community, and all those in fellowship with the LGBTQ community. Adhering to St. Luke’s mission, we will embrace being an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. We welcome all to participate in the following activities:
• Adult small groups for those in LGBTQ community • Small groups for parents with children in the LGBTQ community • LBGTQ events such as the Pride Parade & Festival • Collaboration with other LGBTQ organizations
To become involved and/or request our current newsletter contact us at lgbtq@stlukesumc.com. BOOKS & STUDIES Join us at 11AM on Sundays via Zoom as we meet to discuss books that dive into social justice and human issues in our world. Visit stlukesumc.com/group-finder or email Betty Brandt for more details.