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 9 AM & 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 during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE
Spring is here! Visit the Connection Books and Gifts store to shop our May arrivals—fresh finds for the season ahead. Visit the Asante shop and shop with a purpose. Connections Books and Gifts is 100% Volunteer operated with 100% proceeds going to St. Luke’s Hub for Hope and Angel House children’s home 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
DIANA FERNANDEZ CAUMOL
Diana Fernandez Caumol is a mixed-media artist born and raised in Cochabamba, Bolivia. A graduate from Butler University and proud member of St. Luke’s, Diana is passionate about using art to tell stories and bring communities together. Caumol’s art is not for sale at this time, but there will be an artist reception to celebrate on June 14, so join us then!
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | ANNE CLEARY
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
NEW STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT
We are thrilled to share that Rachel Haines Cowart has been hired as St. Luke’s new Minister of Care and Contemplation! Rachel is a lifelong United Methodist from Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a heart for relationship building, pastoral care, and interfaith chaplaincy. Outside of ministry, she enjoys crafting, hiking, and time with her husband, Jeffrey, and their pets. Rachel’s first Sunday will be June 28, with an official start date of July 1. Stay tuned for opportunities to connect with her!
GET CONNECTED
NORTH INDY CHECK IN STARTING JUNE 15
We’ll be rolling out updated building security and check-in procedures. All guests, volunteers, and groups will enter through Door 6 and check in with Security upon arrival. Smaller groups and classes will use a simple kiosk check-in and receive a printed name badge to wear while in the building. Larger groups and events will have check-in tables at Door 6 with additional support to help us care well for everyone on campus.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
STARTING TODAY, JUNE 7
Join us at St. Luke’s for a special summer concert series featuring inspiring music, meaningful worship, and opportunities to connect in community all season long. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family to experience music and hope together this summer. Learn more, and see all of the dates at stlukesumc. com/summersunday
NATURE WALK
TODAY, JUNE 7 AT 2 PM | FLOWING WELL PARK
Our monthly nature walks are back! Walks together in nature foster a sense of connection: slowing-down, listening, seeing, enjoying our surroundings and each other. Join us for a “walk in the woods” and discover something beautiful. Stlukesumc.com/ naturewalk
PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
JUNE 13 | DOWNTOWN INDY
Each year St. Luke’s is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community by walking in the Indy Pride parade and hosting a booth at the Indy Pride festival. This is just one way St. Luke’s lives out its mission to be an open, inclusive church! Let us know you plan on walking with us this year, or want to help be a table host, by heading to the link below! You can sign up at stlukesumc.com/ pride26
STARTING POINT
JUNE 14 | FOLLOWING SERVICES
Starting Point is a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place within the church. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed for the in-person classes.
MELODIES ON THE DANUBE
JUNE 21 AT 4 PM
Join us for a special concert presented by the St. Luke’s Choir. This performance serves as both the grand finale of our 2025–2026 concert season and a farewell celebration before the choir departs on its European tour!
MAKE AN IMPACT
BACK TO SCHOOL SOCK AND UNDERWEAR DRIVE
MAY 31 - JULY 12
Before the annual Back to School Bash, we’re holding a sock and underwear drive, to ensure every school age child walks away with new underwear and socks. We’re specifically collecting for these sizes: Teen (Ages 14-15) clothing Large/14-18, Adult SmallXL underwear, and socks Adult 5-13+.
CROOKED CREEK FOOD PANTRY SERVE DAY
JUNE 27 FROM 8:15-10:30 AM & 10 AM-12 PM
Have you wanted to volunteer at Crooked Creek Food Pantry but needed a weekend serving time to do so? June 27th is your date! CCFP fights food insecurity in NW Indianapolis. There will be two shifts for serving that day: 8:15 am to 10:30 am, and 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/saturdayserve
MIDTOWN
MOVIE NIGHT @ MIDTOWN
JULY 3 FROM 6-8 PM
Join us for a fun evening together as we watch a movie, enjoy snacks, and hang out! Bring a snack to share and invite your friends — everyone is welcome! Sign up at stlukesumc.com/movienight
This summer, St. Luke’s is going ALL IN—and we need YOU to be a part of it! We can't wait to host VBS, Middle School Mayhem, and Freedom School, but we can't put these important programs on without YOU! You can make a difference—whether you serve for a week, a day, or just a few hours. From leading kids to offering hospitality, there’s a place for you. Sign up to volunteer and help every child know they belong at the link below!
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | Be Thou My Vision #451
Affirmation of Faith | Pastor Bryan Smith
Glory to God
Turn and Greet | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Announcements
Prayer Kids Dismissal
Call for Offering
Offertory | For Good (Anne Nooning and Clair Kauffman)
Doxology and Prayer
Scripture | Acts 11:19-26 (Dave Jackson)
Message | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Communion
Communion Hymns | Grace That Makes Me New Let Us Break Bread Together #618
Come Sinners to the Gospel Feast #616
For the Bread Which You Have Broken #614
I Come with Joy #617
Benediction
Postlude
