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9.21.2025

WELCOME

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 AM, Contemporary 9:30 AM & 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.

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 during worship.

CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE

PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE Connections is run entirely by volunteers, and every purchase supports our community through Hub for Hope. We now also host the Asante Shop, which features merchandise from East Africa and supports Alvin, a 3-year-old orphan at Angel House in Tanzania.

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- ANNE EMISON WISHARD Wishard studied photography at Indiana University’s Herron School of Art and Sante Fe Photographic Workshops. She prefers to be out-of-doors with a camera in hand, with many of her images celebrating her home state and city. Currently, she indulges a fascination with encaustic and mixed media, represented in her work now on display.

MIDTOWN ART GALLERY

GATHERING AREA | DANIEL FIGAC - @DANIELZARTISTE

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 ELDERBERRIES LUNCHEON JANUARY 15 AT 12 PM | NORTH INDY

Join us for a delightful Elderberries Luncheon! This social gathering is for those aged 55 and above, offering great food and fellowship for just $6. RSVP online at stlukesumc.com/ elderberry, or by calling the office at 317-846-3404. We’d love to see you there!

TABLE GROUPS STARTING JANUARY 18 | SIGN-UPS OPEN NOW!

Table group experiences are designed to help you connect more deeply—with God and with one another. Sign-ups are open, and we’d love for you to be part of one. You can view the full list of groups and sign up at stlukesumc.com/tablegroups.

STARTING POINT JANUARY 18 FOLLOWING SERVICES| NORTH INDY

If you are new or newer to St. Luke’s and would like to learn more about who we are and how we live out our mission, join us for this 30-minute session after each service. No registration is needed; just stop by!

STEPHEN MINISTRY JANUARY 18

If you’re facing a difficult season, you don’t have to go through it alone. St. Luke’s Stephen Ministers offer one-on-one, confidential, Christ-centered care for those experiencing life’s challenges. Care is free, private, and tailored to your needs. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/stephenministry

MLK FAMILY SERVICE DAY JANUARY 19 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM

Our tradition of serving our community in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s legacy is back! Kids, students, and their adults are invited to serve together at various service partners. Childcare for children three years old and younger will also be available. Please make a note on the registration letting us know if you will need childcare. Register at stlukesumc.com/mlkday2026

DREAMKEEPERS JANUARY 19 | ONLINE

Join us on MLK, JR. Day as we take a unique view of the CDF Freedom School. From the foundational roots dating back to the Civil Rights Movement to the positive impact Freedom School is shaping future leaders today. We will hear various voices as they share the inspiration and influences that have shaped their own personal journey and the ways they are paying it forward. You will be able to watch DreamKeepers on our Youtube, Facebook, and at stlukesumc.com/dreamkeepers.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP JANUARY 25 | NORTH INDY

The 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 affirming community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. You may attend in person or online at stlukesumc.com/membership

PURDUE MEN’S GLEE CLUB JANUARY 25 | NORTH INDY

Next in our concert series, the Purdue Men’s Glee Club will be joining us in worship. Then they’re also giving a free concert at 2 pm that afternoon. No tickets needed!

MIDTOWN SECOND SERVICE LAUNCHES FEB. 15 AT 9 AM

The year 2026 is going to be an exciting one for the Midtown Campus. The new service will create more ways for you to serve, and we invite you to think about how you can help our growing congregation. One key role we need to fill is Scripture Readers. Your voice matters, and we hope you will consider joining the Scripture Reading team to share God’s Word with us. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/scripturereading

AN IMPORTANT UPDATE

ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO FOR PASTOR ROB’S RETIREMENT | JULY 1, 2027

This past Friday, our senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay shared an important update about his journey at St. Luke’s. Scan the QR code below to watch the video update.

CONDOLENCES Sandy Robinson on the death of her father, Don Moehn, who passed away on 12/30/2025. Memorial services are pending. Bobbie Clapp on the death of her husband, David Clapp who passed away on 12/31/25. Memorial service will take place on January 14th with visitation from 10:30-12:30 and service at 12:30 at Speedway Baptist Church. David & Abra Myers on the death of Abra’s mother, Cheryl Dunnington, who passed away on 1/3/26. Memorial took place on January 8th in Anderson, IN. Deleath Blomberg on the death of her Father, Jack Rich, who passed away on 1/4/26. Memorial services will be held on January 12th at 10 am at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa.