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.
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.
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
COMMUNION AT ST. LUKE’S
Today we celebrate Holy Communion in worship. In the United Methodist Church, we practice an “open table,” where all are welcome; you do not have to be a member of this or any church to participate. All who desire to be forgiven and receive God’s grace are invited. Please follow the directions provided by your ushers.You will be guided to come to the front by an usher to receive a piece of bread and cup, and then return to your pew by the opposite aisle. Once consumed you can place the cup in the holder in the back of the pew in front of you. All bread is gluten free, and we use grape juice in place of wine. If you need the elements brought to you, please lift a hand and an usher will bring them to you.
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
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Summer is in full swing—it’s the perfect time to find unique gifts and seasonal treasures at Connections Gift Store. Run entirely by volunteers, every purchase supports Hub for Hope, making your shopping meaningful all season long.
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- KATHLEEN LATTIMER
Kathleen’s passion for travel photography began with her trips abroad with her North Central High School French students. She searches with her camera for the natural and cultural beauty that makes a place memorable. This includes informal portraits, landscapes, animals, flowers, architectural details and more discovered during her adventures.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | MYRA CHURCH
MYRACHURCH.COM
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
SERVICE REMINDER
COMBINED 9:30 SERVICES
JULY 13 | NORTH INDY
For those who worship at 9:30 in Robertson Chapel, please note the services will be combined in the sanctuary next Sunday for Pastor Jevon’s final Sunday at St. Luke’s!
GET CONNECTED
20S|30S DINNER AT BABY’S
JULY 7 • 6:30 PM
If you’re in your 20s or 30s and live in Indianapolis and are looking for a low-pressure way to meet some new people, you’re invited to our next restaurant takeover at Baby’s on July 7th. We’ll have fun connecting and eating with each other. It’s a fun, family-friendly spot—so feel free to bring the kids.
CELEBRATING PASTOR JEVON
JULY 13 • NOON
| GREAT HALL
Join us as we celebrate Pastor Jevon’s appointment to the conference staff as Director of Church Revitalization and New Development. We will have food, share memories, and celebrate the impact that Dr. J has had during his time at St. Luke’s. Registration is required and limited. Register at stlukesumc.com/celebrate
NATURE WALK
JULY 20 • 2 PM | HOLLIDAY
PARK
Walking together in nature fosters a sense of connection, allowing us to slow down, listen, see, and enjoy our surroundings and each other. Join us in June for our second nature walk of the year. We will gather in all weather conditions but not when severe weather warnings are present.
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
SPECIAL SUMMER SUNDAYS
On July 13th we’ll have a St. Luke’s Womens Ensemble joining us. Members of New Song and our Chancel Choir will come together to present inspiring music and worship. To see the guests for the remainder of July, head to stlukesumc.com/ summersunday
ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
AUGUST 1 • 2 PM
During National Make a Will Month this August, you are invited to learn how to create an estate plan that reflects your values. Join us when Susan Elser and Jon Herndon from Elser Financial Planning, Inc. will discuss how proper planning protects your loved ones, reduces stress, and ensures your wishes are honored. To register to attend, head to stlukesumc.com/estateplanning
MAKE AN IMPACT
FREEDOM SCHOOL 2025 KITCHEN HELP NEEDED!
Have you heard all the great things about Freedom School but not sure where to plug in? Join our kitchen support team to get started. You’ll be working alongside our kitchen manager Tonya to help serve delicious meals for our Freedom School staff and 80 scholars. Limited schedule? No problem, we have four shifts to choose from. Head to stlukesumc.com/serve to sign up to volunteer!
HELP US MOVE HUB FOR HOPE!
JULY 19 • 12- 3 PM
We need all hands on deck to help us move from the Modge into our new space in the garage! On July 19, we will be moving diapers and Hub for Hope into the garage. We can’t do it without you! Please consider volunteering some of your time to help us make this big move. To sign up and learn more about this serving opportunity, head to stlukesumc.com/helpmove
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
LEARN MORE & GO ALL-IN!
For parents, it can be an emotional and financial strain to provide basic needs for their kids. Join us as St. Luke’s continues our legacy of supporting and celebrating our community area families as they prepare to go back to school. There is an opportunity to serve at a sorting day, volunteer at the bash, and to help offset the cost of going back to school for families. To join us in one or all of these opportunities, and to learn more head to stlukesumc.com/backtoschool
BROOKE’S PLACE
HELP NEEDED • AUGUST 15 - 17TH
Brooke’s Place is looking for volunteers to help support Camp Healing Tree. Camp Healing Tree is an opportunity for grieving youth ages 7-17 to be with kids their own age who have also experienced the death of someone close to them. Every volunteer plays an important role and helps us to create a unique experience where campers can learn that they are not alone in their grief. To learn more about how you can get involved with Brooke’s Place, head to stlukesumc.com/brookesplace
CONDOLENCES
Klatte family on the death of Eugene Klatte, who passed away on June 19th. Memorial services will take place on July 11th at 2pm at St. Luke’s UMC.
Matt Blythe & Laura Liu on the death of their father, Jerry Blythe, who passed away on June 23rd. Memorial services will take place on July 27th at 2pm at St. Luke’s UMC.
Jen Bachman & the Ross family on the death of Robert Ross, who passed away on June 6th. Memorial services will take place on August 2nd at 3pm at St. Luke’s UMC.
Susan Messenger on the death of her mother Betty Messenger who passed away on May 18th. Memorial services took place in Kentucky.
The King family on the death of Lorraine King, who passed away on June 26th. Memorial services took place on July 1st at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park North
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | O Worship the King
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Opening Hymn | Lead On, O King Eternal #580 (3 vs.)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
