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 Summer Services 10 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 during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Connections Books & Gifts is looking for new volunteers to join our team! We have a variety of opportunities available, and no retail experience is necessary. Stop by the store to pick up a volunteer interest form and learn about the different roles available. If you’re unable to stop by, email us at connections@stlukesumc.com for more information.
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
GRACE MURPHY I paint memories. For this gallery, I have painted a series of warm recollections from Barbados, all shot personally by me or my family, that provide a small nostalgic window into my extended heritage beyond the borders of my hometown, Indiana. My collection both allows you to place yourself alongside the memories of a foreign, far-away land and challenges you to find beauty in all aspects of your own everyday life.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA |ERIN DONOVAN (@EDENSLOST)
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 LOSS OF A SPOUSE: NAVIGATING GRIEF AUGUST 23 FROM 1 - 3 PM | FELLOWSHIP HALL
Losing a spouse or partner changes everything—your daily rhythms, your relationships, and the future you once imagined. If you are walking this road, whether your loss was recent or long ago, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of reflection, support, and connection. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/care
F.Y.I ORGAN/HYMN CONCERT AUGUST 25, CONCERT 10 - 11 AM | SANCTUARY
Join our Forever Young and Involved community for a beautiful morning of classic hymns and sacred music, performed live on our sanctuary organ and featuring Chuck Goehring and Michael Conley. Open to all, this special concert is especially curated for our senior community to gather, reflect, and enjoy the power of music together. Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.
CHANGEOVER ZONE AUGUST 29 FROM 9 - NOON | NORTH INDY
Every church reaches a moment where it must cross a bridge, and how you cross it matters. Join us for a fast-paced, interactive workshop led by Dr. Jim Ozier, designed to help our whole congregation actively participate in this leadership transition and position St. Luke’s for growth. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/changeover
MEET THE MINISTER - PIZZA LUNCH SEPTEMBER 6 AT 12:30 PM | NORTH INDY
We invite you to meet our new Minister of Care & Contemplation over a pizza lunch! Meet the Care & Contemplation team, ask questions, and discover ways to get supported and involved. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/meettheminister
BROTHERHOOD MUSICAL SEPTEMBER 9 AT 7 PM | NORTH INDY
St. Luke’s is hosting The “Love Your Neighbor” Tour to promote Brotherhood: A Cinematic Musical. Presented in partnership with &Campaign, this inspiring evening event will highlight a mix of storytelling, live music, segments from the film, and guided conversations that explore themes of identity, empathy, and seeing our neighbors with new eyes. Enjoy it with us before the film premiers in theaters!
OUT OF DARKNESS SUICIDE AWARENESS WALK SEPTEMBER 12 | MILITARY PARK
This walk is for those who have lost someone to suicide, for those who have personally struggled or are currently struggling, and for all who stand alongside them. Together, we walk to bring awareness, break the silence, and remind our community that no one is alone. You can walk with us and/or give towards our St. Luke’s fundraising goal. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/ outofdarkness
MAKE AN IMPACT LUKE’S LEADERS CALL OUT MEETINGS AUG. 23 & 30 AT 10:30 AM & 12:15 PM | NORTH INDY Mentoring Matters! Luke’s Leaders is a Middle School leadership development ministry that supports students in the Washington Township public schools. We are seeking caring adults who want to have an impact on the next generation of leaders. We need mentors and drivers, and have multiple day, time, and location options. Sign up to attend at stlukesumc.com/serve
PUBLIC WITNESS AUGUST 30 FROM 10:15 - 12:15 PM | NORTH INDY
St. Luke’s is standing with Hoosiers across Indiana to rise in a powerful, unified public witness to end the crisis of ICE detention at Miami Correctional Facility. Indiana is currently holding approximately 800 immigrant men inside a state-run, maximumsecurity prison with a tragic record of two detainee deaths earlier this year. Please join us in solidarity in front of our North Indy campus wearing a St. Luke’s tshirt.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS TRAINING SEPTEMBER 12 8:30 - 5:00 PM | NORTH INDY
ERTs provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster. By tarping roofs, removing debris, and cleaning out flooded areas, ERTs help prevent further damage while offering practical support and hope to those facing difficult circumstances. Learn about the one-day training at stlukesumc.com/serve
INDY BLK+PRIDE SUMMER FEST SEPTEMBER 12 FROM NOON - 8 | GARFIELD PARK
St. Luke’s is a first-time sponsor of this festival, where community members connect with affirming organizations, celebrate authentically, and access valuable resources. We hope you take this opportunity to wear your St. Luke’s Pride shirt and enjoy a day that is centered on Black and Brown LGBTQ+ joy, culture, resilience, and celebration. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/serve
CONDOLENCES
Denny Jones on the death of his sister, Bonnie Brown, who passed away on July 30th. The Hudson family on the death of Janice Hudson who passed away on August 14th.
BACK-TO-CHURCH KICKOFF
Join us at our Back to Church Kickoff after services on September 13th! Enjoy inflatables for kids, games for all ages, live music, and food trucks. There will be plenty of time to hang out with old friends and make new ones. Come celebrate the launch of Kids, Students, Mosaic, 20|30's, Outreach, and Groups & Classes!
CHECK OUT THE AUGUST-DEC. CATALOG
Fall is just around the corner, and we are making it easier than ever to find your place at St. Luke's. Scan the QR code to see upcoming groups and classes, serving opportunities, support groups offered this all, and more! Physical copies are availableat the Connect Desk at your campus. Or view the online version at stlukesumc.com/catalog
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude Welcome | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay Opening Hymn | To God Be the Glory #98 (3 vs.) Act of Praise | Psalm 37 Lead by: Rev. Jen S. Gibbs Glory to God Turn and Greet Baptisms Kids Dismissal Announcements Anthem | Let Your Faith Be Stronger Than Your Fear Tom Trenney Chancel Choir Prayer Time and The Lord’s Prayer Call for Offering Offertory | He Never Failed Me Yet Chancel Choir Dave Robbins Michael Santos Doxology/Prayer Over Offering Scripture Reading | Daniel 3 Read by: Debra Peek Message | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay Closing Hymn | Be Still My Soul #534 (3 vs.) Benediction Seven - Fold Amen | Chancel Choir Postlude