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 dressed for holidays with additional hours for shopping. With just a few Christmas shopping hours left, we will be open on Wednesday 10:30-1:00 and closed on Christmas Eve. 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 • 9:30AM – 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 DECEMBER : ADVENT SPECIAL INSTALLATION The members of the Studio Three Art Ministries and others are creating an Advent Calendar that will feature a new work of art each day from December 1st through Christmas Day. If you check in periodically, you’ll see twenty five empty frames fill up as we count down the days until Christmas. We’re so grateful to this talented group of artists for sharing their gifts with us in the gallery this year!
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DIVORCECARE STARTS JANUARY 8 (13 WEEKS) - NORTH INDY Divorce is hard and many people face additional obstacles that make this season of life all the more difficult. St. Luke’s wants you to know that you are not alone. We welcome you to DivorceCare on Monday evenings starting January 8, 2024 for 13 weeks. The class is free with a required workbook ($20) scholarships available. For more info and to register visit stlukesumc.com/divorcecare.
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CONNECT WINTER SUMMIT JANUARY 13 STARTS AT 8:30AM - NORTH INDY We believe God has an amazing vision for our future and we’re inviting you to join us and be the first to hear about it! We setaside this event every year for our church to gather and our leaders to be challenged and equipped to live out God’s vision in our community. There will be breakout sessions that are ministry specific where you can how help move our mission into action. Registration coming soon! SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP JANUARY 14 AT 12:30 - NORTH INDY
We are never meant to walk life’s journey alone. Joys and challenges often come to us in unanticipated ways and we want to walk alongside you through all of the ups, downs, and in-betweens. This group is for parents and caretakers of kids, youth, and adults with special needs. Register online: stlukesumc.com/specialneeds
STARTING POINT JANUARY 21 - FOLLOWING ALL SERVICES If you’re new or newer to St. Luke’s join us immediately after service for Starting Point, a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with next steps to help you find your place here. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed! Stop by the connection center to find out where we are meeting. We can’t wait to meet you!
BIBLICAL JUSTICE – BUSY PEOPLE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! JANUARY 17, 24, 31 AND FEB 7 | 6:00-7:30PM | NORTH INDY AND ZOOM Division and injustice are all around us and the news is full of discouragement with added pressures of work, kids’ schedules, school demands, travel sports, caring for aging parents, and... well what can we really do about it anyway? You CAN make a difference. Each week we will examine one social justice issue like the Indiana eviction crisis, food insecurity, common sense ways to reduce gun violence, and the state of maternal and child health. Childcare is available, and as an extra perk, you can even come early for family dinner beginning at 5PM! stlukesumc.com/classes GRIEFSHARE STARTING FEBRUARY 7 AT 3:15 OR 6:15PM - NORTH INDY Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your loved one’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on? Join us for GriefShare a 13-week study that lets you find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. There is no cost for the class. Workbooks are available at the meetings for a one time cost of $20. Scholarships are available. To sign up visit: stlukesumc.com/griefshare DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 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 DEMENTIA FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - 10AM, ZOOM The Dementia Friends Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas surrounding various forms of dementia and implement practical changes that make life easier to navigate for those with dementia and their loved ones. Sign up at stlukesumc. com/events
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YOUTH MLK SERVICE DAY JANUARY 15, (9-12 OR 12-4) OR 9-4 Our tradition of serving our community in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy is back! ALL middle schoolers, high schoolers, and their adults are invited to serve together at various outreach partners. Student’s parents are encouraged to serve with them, but it is not required. Half and full day options are available. Register online at stlukesumc.com/students
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DREAMKEEPERS PANEL JANUARY 15 AT 10AM - STREAMED ONLINE Join us January 15th for our 2024 Dream Keepers Panel Discussion as we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.. A pioneer in advocating nonviolence and justice for all. Hear real life stories from local advocates for peace who are carrying the legacy forward. This discussion is designed to move us beyond the polarizing topic of gun ownership to peaceful and meaningful actions you can take to fulfill the vision of a beloved community where injustice ceases and love prevails. Register online at stlukesumc.com/dreamkeepers
Prayer | Rev. Jen Gibbs
MIDTOWN
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR JANUARY 18-21 Let’s get to know one another better as we gather in people’s homes for a pitch-in style dinner. We are looking for volunteers to host a group of 8-12 people who are St. Luke’s Midtown attenders from their geographical area. Please email Pastor Mindie If you can host one of these casual dinners from 1/18-1/21. Sign-ups for the dinners will be available soon.
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Opening Songs | Go Tell It On The Mountain Joy to the World Announcements
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Dismissal of Children Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs Offertory | You Never Let Go Doxology Scripture Reading | Matthew 2:1-12
Closing Song | Be Thou My Vision Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Postlude
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
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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