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, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11:15AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary 11:15 AM ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube.
F OLLOW 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 use 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 just around the corner which means it’s the perfect time for graduation and Father’s Day gifting. Connections Gift Store is a volunteer-run store, and all profits benefit Hub for Hope.
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 - STARTING JUNE
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY- SARA BUCHWALD
Sara Buchwald is passionate about color in her fabric and watercolor work. She sees color as a vital expression of emotion. Her journey began when she joined a class with artist Anna Roberts, who inspires her to this day. Sara enjoys connecting with fellow artists in the Between Paper and Palette group and experiments with various styles, particularly abstract art.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | TOBILOBA ADETIMEHIN
@TOBITHEARTIST
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
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
RESERVED SEATING
There is reserved seating in the worship areas for those using wheelchairs and their companions. Please be considerate and avoid sitting in these reserved spots, even if they’re empty.
GET CONNECTED
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JUNE 1 • 6 PM
Are you interested in leading, co-leading or participating in Disciple Bible Study? Join us at the Fuquay residence on June 1 at 6 PM for an Ice Cream Social! You will have a chance to ask questions about what Disciple Bible Study is, as well as about the new BeADisciple App. To learn more about Disciple or to register to attend head to stlukesumc.com/disciple
LGBTQIA+ ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JUNE 2 • 6 PM
Would you like to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community of St. Luke’s? Join us at Pastor Rob & Susan Fuquay’s as we connect with each other. Whether you are new to St. Luke’s or have been here for years, join us! To register to attend, head to stlukesumc.com/icecreamsocial
SPECIAL GUEST: ANGELA BROWN
JUNE 8 • 9:30 AM | TRADITIONAL
WORSHIP
In traditional worship this summer, we will welcome several special guests to worship with us. Angela Brown, an internationally acclaimed opera singer, will bring the power and grace of her voice to our sanctuary on June 8. To see the entire list of who is joining us during the summer, head to stlukesumc. com/summersunday
PRIDE 2025
JUNE 14 • 10 AM - NOON
St. Luke’s is proud to support the LGBTQIA+ community each year by walking in the Indy Pride parade. Last year, we had over 100 people join us on foot! This is just one way St. Luke’s lives out our mission to be an open, inclusive church, helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. Let us know if you plan on walking with us this year by heading to stlukesumc.com/pride25
MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM
CONNECT THIS SUMMER
This year, we are going BACK TO THE FUTURE as we discover how stories from the Bible connect us to our past, present, and future! This is a great opportunity for our students to grow their faith and have fun while doing it! To learn more and register to attend or volunteer, head to stlukesumc.com/students
20|30’S HANGOUTS
CONNECT THIS SUMMER
Looking for a community of people in their 20s and 30s, who walk through life together in Indianapolis? This is the perfect group for you! We connect through small groups, serving our city, and large group gatherings that bring us all together. To learn more about what’s happening this summer, email Beck at beck@stlukesumc.com
STARTING POINT
JUNE 22 • FOLLOWING SERVICES
If you are new or newer at 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. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with the right next step for you as you get connected at St. Luke’s. No registration is needed; just show up!
MAKE AN IMPACT
FILL A BAG OF FOOD FOR A FAMILY SIGN
UP TO HELP!
St. Luke’s has been approached by a Washington Township preschool that has 10 families struggling to feed their families over the weekend. We have committed to bringing them 10 plastic grocery bags a week that are filled with kid-friendly food to help them get through the weekend. Could you be one of ten people who donate a bag of food for one of these families? To learn more and sign up, head to stlukesumc.com/localhelp
VOLUNTEER WITH MOSAIC MINISTRY
SUNDAYS OR SUMMER EVENTS
Mosaic Ministry is looking for 15 - 20 passionate adults to help with VBS, Mayhem and Sunday morning programming. Doing this will create a safe, meaningful, and inclusive expierences for everyone. You can learn more about our Mosaic Ministry or sign up to help at stlukesumc.com/mosaic
CONDOLENCES
Mary Wakefield on the death of her husband, Ron Wakefield, who passed away on May 18th. Memorial services took place on May 21st at St. Luke’s UMC.
Our Outreach and Justice ministry, Kids, and Student Ministries are all gearing up for a fantastic summer. As they do, they’re inviting all of US to go ALL IN for our kids and youth with them. There will be opportunities for every single person here to serve! Learn more about these amazing ministries and how you can go ALL IN at the link below!