Winter / Spring 2018

Ministry Catalog WINTER/SPRING 2018

COME TO THE MOUNTAINTOP… An all-Church weekend to launch into Lent with Rev. Grace Imathiu

February 9-11, 2018 St. Luke’s UMC The Rev. Grace Imathiu is a dynamic preacher and Bible study teacher in constant demand all around the world.

Grace is a United Methodist minister, who was born in Kenya, and has served a wide array of churches. She currently is a pastor in Naperville, Illinois.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th (Childcare: birth – 3 years) • 5:45PM – Soup & salad dinner • 7PM – Worship • 8 – 8:30PM – Small group conversations (Children’s special learning experience (K–4) 7 – 8:30PM) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th (Childcare: birth – 3 years) • 8 – 9AM – Hot breakfast • 9 – 10AM – Worship & Bible teaching • 10 – 11:30AM – Small group breakouts • 11:30AM – Noon – Closing (Childcare: birth – 3 years) (Children’s special learning experience (K – 4) 9 – 11:30AM) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11th Grace Imathiu preaching in all worship services

Registration at stlukesumc.com

Sunday Worship St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians. We offer multiple worship opportunities designed to meet you where you are in your journey with Christ.

TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary at 8:15 & 9:30AM with Rev. Rob Fuquay Sanctuary at 11AM with Rev. David Williamson

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Young Adults (20s & 30s)

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Robertson Chapel at 9:30AM with Rev. David Williamson Robertson Chapel at 11AM with Rev. Rob Fuquay

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TAIZÉ | 5PM

Spiritual Life Center

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Third Sunday of each month in Robertson Chapel with musical community. Led by Betty Brandt and Mark Squire.

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CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM

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Connect With Us 100 W. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-846-3404 stlukesumc.com

St. Luke’s on The City infostlukesumc.com @stlukesumcindy Search for St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Office Hours: 8:30AM – 5PM Monday – Friday. Please enter through Door 6 on week days. Our Prayer Chapel, located on the south side of Robertson Chapel, is available for silent prayer and meditation during office hours.

Children 41 Youth 45 Travel 51 Worship & the Arts

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URGENT PASTORAL CARE NEEDS In case of an emergency, call the church office at 317-846-3404.

After office hours, please leave a message including how our on-call pastor can reach you.

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adult discipleship To help you get connected and growing in your faith, we invite you to take the following steps:

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DISCOVER A CLASS OR SMALL GROUP TO JOIN Skip the Line – Read through this catalog to see what interests you.

Register online (if needed) at stlukesumc.com.

Stop by the Connect Here booth – Each week we’ll have tables outside of the Sanctuary and Chapel where people can answer questions and help you identify your next step.

Attend Starting Point – A 30 minute introduction to St. Luke’s at 10:45AM and 12:15PM on the 2nd Sunday of each month in C115 (in the Central Passage). Learn about short-term classes, support groups and small groups and leave ready for your next step.

JOIN A GROUP Short-term Classes (most are 3 – 6 weeks) – Here you’ll find a place to learn and begin to experience spiritual growth and community. Topics vary from sermon discussion to current issues and season of life (parenting, retirement) and are offered throughout the year.

Disciple Bible Study Classes – An overview of the whole Bible and a study we recommend for everyone at St. Luke’s. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary.

Small Groups – New small groups of 8 – 14 people will begin meeting all over our community in Lent (mid-February). Groups begin with a 5 week commitment, after which many groups commit to continue studying, serving and sharing life together over the course of the year.

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Support Groups – This includes many offerings from Care Ministry for those who need healing as a first step. See pages 38 – 40.

OWN YOUR FAITH Exploring Membership – (Led by Senior Pastor, Rob Fuquay) Come learn the purpose of the church, more about St. Luke’s and our denomination. Discuss what it means to be a member of our congregation. Explore your next steps in faith and service and the process to formally join St. Luke’s. Childcare available upon request. Register at stlukesumc.com.

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Our Vision Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Small Groups & Men

We believe that God’s way of helping us find and give hope is through people gathered in community, and we want to help you find your place to connect. More than a listing of opportunities, this catalog should be an encouragement that there is a place for you here and a whole team of people to help you find it!

Have a specific question? Here’s who to contact: Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger – bke@stlukesumc.com Susan Fuquay – fuquays@stlukesumc.com

Susan Fuquay Classes & Bookstore

Mindie Moore – moorem@stlukesumc.com Betty Brandt – brandtb@stlukesumc.com Terri Coe – coet@stlukesumc.com Dorothy Eads – eadsd@stlukesumc.com

Mindie Moore Young Adults (20’s & 30’s)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q. Can you attend the classes if you’re not a member of St. Luke’s?

A. Yes, yes, yes! Feel free to invite friends and neighbors, too.

Betty Brandt Spiritual Life Center

Terri Coe Director of New Here Ministries

Dorothy Eads Registration Questions

Q. Do I need to register to attend?

A. If registration is needed, it is noted by each class and can be done online (stlukesumc.com – Winter Adult Classes) or in person at the Connect Here booth any Sunday morning. If you have any questions, or to register by phone, contact Dorothy Eads at 317-846-3404 x332.

Q. When is childcare available? Does it cost?

A. Childcare is provided for all Sunday morning and Wednesday night classes and for other classes where noted. Registration is required and there is no cost.

Q. Where do I get material for adult classes?

A. All class materials are available in the Connections bookstore unless stated otherwise. The store is open Sundays from 8:30AM – 12:30PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30AM – 1:30PM and during Wednesday Night Live from 5:30 – 7:30PM. Contact Susan Fuquay with any questions. Our bookstore is run by volunteers and 100% of profits go to support St. Luke’s Outreach efforts.

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SMALL GROUPS How do small groups work?

• HOSTS: All groups have a host(s) who helps organize the group and facilitate conversation.

• LOCATION: Groups meet in people’s homes around the city, in restaurants, workplaces and online as well as at St. Luke’s.

• SIZE: Groups range in size, but average 10 – 14 people.

We believe that small groups are intentional places to make new friends who will support you, challenge you and serve alongside you as you grow in faith. Our hope for everyone is that they’d find this kind of community within St. Luke’s – whether your group meets at the church or in someone’s home in the greater Indy area.

Currently, we have over 50 small groups representing over 600 people and this winter we hope to start more!

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• DEMOGRAPHICS: Some groups have a specific demographic such as working women, young adults, couples with young children, empty nesters, etc. Though most are open to anyone!

• CHILDCARE: We offer a childcare voucher program to help reimburse the cost of childcare for groups meeting in homes. Childcare is provided at select times for groups meeting at St. Luke’s.

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What’s the commitment?

• We ask you to commit to meet for 5 consecutive weeks to begin. (Don’t worry if you already know you’ll miss 1 or 2.) After 5 weeks, you have the option of continuing as a group together for another 5 weeks, joining a different group or trying another class or opportunity.

• If your group chooses to continue, there is flexibility in scheduling. Some groups meet and then take breaks for holidays and the summer, others meet 3 out of 4 weeks per month; and some meet every other week. We hope you choose to meet at least 20 times per year.

• As groups become a primary way we serve, each group agrees to do this 2 – 4 times per year.

How do I get involved in a group?

This spring, groups will begin at our Grace Imathiu weekend and continue 5 weeks during Lent. Another sign-up opportunity will take place in April.

• SAY HELLO – Stop by our booth or the Connect Here booths any Sunday. Folks there can answer your questions and get you registered.

• SIGN-UP ON YOUR OWN – Visit stlukesumc. com/smallgroups or use the inserts in your worship guide on January 14, 21 & 28 to join new groups beginning the week of February 18.

We’ll repeat this process in abbreviated form for a second launch the week of April 15.

• REACH OUT – If you’re interested in a group between launches, that is great! Some existing groups always have openings and we also form a few new groups on an ongoing basis.

Contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger, Pastor of Adult Discipleship at bke@stlukesumc.com or by phone 317-846-3404 x312.

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DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY

What is Disciple Bible Study?

Disciple Bible Study and Beyond are seven different long-term Bible studies. Each takes 24 – 34 weeks to complete. All classes start in late August, take a break for the holidays, resume in January and require 20 – 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week for homework.

The foundational, beginning study is Disciple I – Fast Track. For Disciple I, no Bible knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and grow in faith!

Why should I take Disciple I – Fast Track?

At St. Luke’s, we hope everyone will take Disciple I at some point! As a Christian, or a person considering becoming a Christian, it’s a great feeling to really know what the Bible says. Many of us have never studied the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, beginning to end. Perhaps this is the time to dive in and take an in-depth class. The best part is there are no tests. Plus, you will meet awesome people and have a chance to discuss faith in a safe, friendly environment! Your life will be transformed. Fast Track is the 24 week version of the original 34 week class. Over 500 people at St. Luke’s have completed Disciple I – Fast Track. Join us!

What materials are needed?

You will need the study manual(s) pictured beside the class description and a study Bible. Both are available in our Connections bookstore. Scholarships for class materials are always available. Once you own a study Bible you will use it for all these studies.

Contact Susan Fuquay for a scholarship at fuquays@ stlukesumc.com.

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DISCIPLE I – FAST TRACK NEW TESTAMENT Sundays, Jan. 7 – April 29 • 9:30 – 10:45AM • E212 (Kathy Armington) Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – March 28 • 6:15 – 7:30PM N101/102 (Susan Fuquay) This is a good place to start with Disciple Bible study!

A life-transforming 24 week, one hour and fifteen minute class that offers an overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. In January we’ll begin with the New Testament (12 weeks). A strong commitment to 20 minutes of daily reading is needed. No previous Bible knowledge is necessary. You will read 60% of the Bible. At the end of this class, you will have the big picture of the Bible from beginning to end, have new friends and no doubt, will grow stronger in your own faith.

DISCIPLE II – FAST TRACK – INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD NEW TESTAMENT Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – March 28 • 12 – 1:15PM • N101/102 (Heidi Schopmeyer) This class covers Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. Connections between the Old and New Testaments are emphasized. New people welcomed. (Prerequisite: Disciple I)

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY DISCIPLE III – REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE – NEW TESTAMENT Sundays, Jan. 7 – March 25 • 9:30 –10:45AM • E213 (Monika Nyby/Greg Hale) Traditional, 16 weeks Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – March 28 • 6:30–7:45PM • C122 (Mike Elkin) Fast-Track This class covers The Prophets and The Letters of Paul. New people welcomed.

(Prerequisite: Disciple I)

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DISCIPLE IV – UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE – FAST TRACK NEW TESTAMENT Sundays, Jan. 7 – March 25 • 10:45AM – 12PM • W125 (Greg Clark, Anne Clark, Stephen Hoskins) This class covers the writings in the Old Testament of Ruth, I and II Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Lamentations and Daniel. New Testament scripture includes the book of John, I, II and III John, James, Jude and Revelation. New people welcomed.

(Prerequisite: Disciple I)

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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9:30AM ADULT CLASSES

Lifelong Learners Class • N101 (Susan Baughman & Brad Davidson) WHICH WAY, LORD?

By Rob Fuquay

THE PRODIGAL GOD

By Timothy Keller April 8 – May 13

Jan. 7 – Feb. 11 This study helps us to consider: How do we live the purposeful life God intends for us? When Paul started his Good News-spreading travels through the Mediterranean world, he had no idea what God’s plan for him was. Paul’s life and experiences provide a template for seeing how God is working in and through our lives!

Rediscover Jesus’ beautiful message of grace, hope and salvation in this intriguing study of the “prodigal son.”

Consider not only the wayward son, but a judgmental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father.

24 HOURS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

By Adam Hamilton Feb. 18 – April 1 Adam Hamilton guides us, step by step, through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life.

No single event in human history has received more attention and Hamilton will help you experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death like never before.

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ON BEING N103/104 (Betty Brandt) Conversation based around the weekly American Public Radio show and podcast “On Being,” hosted

by Krista Tippett. This exploration of faith, humanity and ideas can be heard locally on FM90.1 at 9PM on Thursdays or 7AM on Sundays or at onbeing.org.

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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11AM ADULT CLASSES

ENCORE Class • Parlor (Rotating Teachers) CHRISTIANITY AND WORLD RELIGIONS

By Adam Hamilton Jan. 14 – Feb. 25 (Scott Arant, leading) This class explores four major world religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism – and compares the beliefs of each with those of Christianity. It also deals openly and honestly with questions that Christians sometimes ask about these religions. It will help us grow in our faith, seek peace in our world and love our neighbor while understanding what is unique about Christianity. Book is optional.

IS IT TIME? HELPING LAITY AND CLERGY DISCUSS HOMOSEXUALITY

by Dr. Adolf Hansen March 4 – March 18 (Dr. Adolf Hansen, leading) Conversations about human sexuality are taking place all over the United Methodist Church. Adolf Hansen, an ordained elder who is Theologian-in-Residence at St. Luke’s, presents questions for laity and clergy to explore in an atmosphere of mutual respect, even when the conversation partners disagree.

CHRISTIANITY’S FAMILY TREE

By Adam Hamilton April 8 – May 27 Learn the brief history and the major beliefs of eight Christian denominations and faith traditions. See how each one has a valuable perspective. The traditions studied are: Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism, Presbyterianism, Anglicanism, Baptist, Pentecostalism, and Methodism.

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11AM ADULT CLASSES

OPEN CIRCLE Class • N101/102 (Craig Overmyer/Gary Chambers) DARE TO DREAM

By Mike Slaughter Jan. 7 – Feb. 11

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Are your goals too small? Are you living the “just get by” plan? Or is there a greater “God dream” for you that, if lived to the fullest, could permeate and inform every move you make?

Feb. 18 – April 1

Dare to Dream helps us discern God’s dream for us and learn to live it out, prayerfully and enthusiastically.

Anyone desiring to be in a Sunday Morning Lenten group can join this class which will follow the Lenten small group study guide.

SMALL GROUP SERMON DISCUSSION

NEW PERSPECTIVES • N103/104 (Betty Brandt) 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays – Expect speakers and DVD presentations that will challenge the way you see yourself and the world.

January 7 & 14 – Bridging the Political Divide, presented by Scott Severns Based on the work of Jonathon Haidt, social psychologist, author of The Righteous Mind.

Feb 11, 18 & 25 – Is It Time? Helping Laity And Clergy Discuss Homosexuality One Question At A Time, presented by Dr. Adolf Hansen Adolf will lead a discussion on his most recent book that helps laity and clergy look at homosexuality “one question at a time.”

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English Reformation, presented by Don Knebel January 21 – Defending the Faith: Early Reformers -early English reformers, including John Wycliffe and William Tyndale, who articulated, in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, many of the ideas later adopted by the continental reformers.

March 18 – Executing Changes: From Henry VIII to Elizabeth I -- period of violent religious instability between Henry VIII’s rejection of the Pope and the early years of Elizabeth I. April 15 – New World Order: Puritanism and the American Colonies -- rise of Puritanism in England and the export of Puritan ideas to the American colonies.

S U N D AY 12:15PM ADULT CLASS w/lunch WHICH WAY, LORD?

By Rev. Rob Fuquay

Sundays, Jan. 7 – Feb. 4 •12:15-1:30PM • N101/102 As Christians, we hunger to know and live out God’s purposes for our lives but how do we know that our choices are moving us in the right direction? Designed especially for those new to St. Luke’s. Together, we will explore the life of the

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apostle Paul. Through many detours, adversity and time spent in self-reflection, Paul reoriented his understanding of faith and God’s purpose for his life. In our discussions we will learn to discern and follow God’s leading, explore ways God can use us and our life experiences as well as find ways to persevere with hope and faith. Join Terri Coe, Director of New Here Ministries, and Rob French for conversations based on the book written by senior pastor, Rob Fuquay. Light lunch provided.

Register at stlukesumc.com.

M O N D AY FAITH STUDIES FOR WOMEN Jan. 8 – May 28, 2nd & 4th Mondays • 10:15AM – 11:30AM • Spiritual Life Center (Sandy Harlan) Join us for discussions on Christian topics and enjoy fellowship! Sessions will focus on prayer, food, sacraments (i.e., religious ceremonies), money, service and community. Want more info?

Contact Sandy at Christianchatwomen@gmail. com. No book needed. No registration required.

HALF TRUTHS

By Adam Hamilton There are lots of phrases that sound Christian, like “God helps those who help themselves,” yet they aren’t actually in the Bible. Join us for 5 weeks as we look at this and other Half Truths.

DIVORCE CARE Jan. 8 – April 4 • 6 – 7:30PM E213 (Greg Hale, PhD. Psychologist) Many divorced people will tell you that separation and divorce were the most painful and stressful experiences they ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions. Divorce Care helps you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. $20 fee includes book. Scholarships available. To register, go to divorcecare.org, and find the St. Luke’s listing under “find a group” or email Susan Fuquay at fuquays@stlukesumc.com.

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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Pastor’s Book Study • Parlor • Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – May 23 • 10 – 11:30AM No registration required • books optional • April and May studies will be announced

FRESH WIND, FRESH FIRE

By Jim Cymbala Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 (Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger) Prayer can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can. What are the keys that unlock its power, that turn prayer from a mere activity into a vital link with God? In Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, teaches the truths about prayer that God has used to turn his own church from a tiny, struggling inner-city congregation into a vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion, focus and faith.

THE PRODIGAL GOD

By Timothy Keller Feb. 21 – March 21 (Rev. David Williamson) Rediscover Jesus’ beautiful message of grace, hope and salvation in this intriguing study of the “prodigal son.” Consider not only the wayward son, but a judgmental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father. Book in Connections bookstore.

IS IT TIME? HELPING LAITY AND CLERGY DISCUSS HOMOSEXUALITY ONE QUESTION AT A TIME

By Dr. Adolf Hansen April 4 – April 18 (Dr. Adolf Hansen) Conversations about human sexuality are taking place all over the United Methodist Church. Adolf Hansen, an ordained elder who is theologian-in-residence at St. Luke’s, presents questions for laity and clergy to explore in an atmosphere of mutual respect, even when the conversation partners disagree.

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Books in Connections bookstore.

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Café Conversations 10–11:30AM • N101/102 (Jim Keating)

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By Scott J. Jones and Arthur D. Jones Jan. - Feb. Can only one religion be true?

How can I believe in both science and creation? In this thoughtful 8 week study, you’ll find satisfying answers for the hardest questions you face about faith, religion and the church. The authors also encourage you to engage your doubt; you may draw closer to God because of it! Book in Connections bookstore.

lenten small groups LENTEN SMALL GROUP SERMON DISCUSSION Feb. - March Anyone desiring to be in a Wednesday morning Lenten group can join this class which will follow the Lenten small group study guide.

WHEN CHRISTIANS GET IT WRONG

By Adam Hamilton April - May More and more young adults have opted out of Christianity and the church. The reason?

Christians. When young adults talk about the problems they have with Christianity and the church, they often name certain attitudes and behaviors: judging others, condemning people of other faiths, rejecting science, injecting politics into faith and being anti-homosexual.

THE FORUM AT THE CROSSING Study Group Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30AM The Forum, 8505 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Indianapolis (Charlie Boswell) Contact Charlie Boswell with questions, 317-663-8118

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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Going Deeper in Prayer • 12 – 1PM • Spiritual Life Center (Susan Fuquay) RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW

By Amy Oden Jan. 10 – Feb. 7 Christians have always practiced mindfulness. Many Christians practice mindfulness outside of church and are unaware that it belongs in our faith tradition. Amy Oden reveals the Christian roots of mindfulness and the actual practices that deepen the life of faith. When we understand how radical it is to live in God’s presence right here, right now, our lives are transformed toward mercy, justice and abundant life. Book needed.

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LENTEN SMALL GROUP SERMON DISCUSSION Feb. 21 - March 28 Anyone desiring to be in a Wednesday Lenten group can join this class which will follow the Lenten small group study guide.

PRAYING IN THE MESSINESS OF LIFE

By Linda Douty April 11 - May 9 How can you find more time for prayer when life keeps you on the run? Maybe the answer is easier than you think. Learn to incorporate prayer into your daily life as it is, rather than trying to find more time to pray. Her fresh ideas for weaving prayer into each day will help you connect with God even in the messiness of life. Book needed.

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Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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W E D N E S D AY N I G H T C L A S S E S 6 : 1 5 –7 : 3 0 P M WNL continues in 2018, and there is lots of activity in the building on Wednesday nights! Join us for dinner in the Great Hall at 5:30PM and then head to an adult class or children’s choir at 6:15PM. Childcare is provided. Registration required for all classes.

COUNTERFEIT GODS

By Timothy Keller Jan. 10 - Feb. 7 • C124 (Monika Nyby and Greg Hale) Success, true love and the life you’ve always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. We make less gods out of these good things and yet there is only one God who can wholly satisfy our cravings. Begin the year by meeting him again, or for the first time. Book needed.

Bring your Bible and book to class.

DISCIPLE I – FAST TRACK BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY NEW TESTAMENT Jan. 10 – March 28 • N101/102 (Susan Fuquay) See page 8 for class description

DISCIPLE III – FAST TRACK REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE NEW TESTAMENT Jan. 10 – March 28 • C122 (Mike Elkin) See page 9 for class description

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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W E D N E S D AY N I G H T C L A S S E S 6 : 1 5 –7 : 3 0 P M FREED-UP FINANCIAL LIVING

JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM

Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 • E212 (Andrew Fiega and Trent Wood)

By Bill Hybels

This class pairs sound financial knowledge with biblical principles of money management and guides participants to develop a personal spending plan that reflects both. You will explore what both the Bible and our culture have to say about the five financial areas of life: earning, giving, saving, spending and debt reduction. There truly are realistic ways to find a balance between both viewpoints! Book needed.

Sharing faith with others is something we know we should do but…we’re not sure what to say or how to get into a conversation. We don’t want to offend someone or hang out on street corners. Could it be as simple as walking across a room? There are people who long for someone to take an interest in them – people who yearn to experience God’s love. They are looking for our smile, our encouragement and our friendship. Book needed.

Jan. 10 - Feb 7 •C125 (Terri Coe)

HALF TIME

By Bob Buford Jan. 10 - Feb. 7 • Luke’s Lodge Chapel (Tom and Nancy Lange) Are you ready to move into the second half of your life? Bob Buford believes the second half of your life can be better than the first. Much better. But first, you need time to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life. In Half Time, Buford focuses on this important time of transition – the time when, as he says, a person moves beyond the first half of the game of life. Its halftime, a time of revitalization and for catching a new vision for living the second half, the half where life can be lived at its most rewarding. Book needed.

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LOVE TO STAY: SEX, GRACE AND COMMITMENT

By Adam Hamilton Jan. 10 - Feb 7 • Parlor (Rob and Sandi French) In this book, Adam Hamilton explores how, with God’s help, we can make love last. Drawing upon thousands of interviews with relationship and marriage therapists, the latest research in the field and wisdom from the Bible, Hamilton looks at what it takes to create and sustain healthy relationships for a lifetime.

Join Rob and Sandi as they share their learnings over the last 38 years. Book needed.

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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W E D N E S D AY N I G H T C L A S S E S 6 : 1 5 –7 : 3 0 P M MAKING SENSE OF THE BIBLE

By Adam Hamilton Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 • Fellowship Hall (Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger) Making Sense of the Bible begins with foundational questions such as, “How and when was the Bible written?” From there, author Adam Hamilton considers the real questions people frequently ask that continue to divide Christians and denominations alike. Then, experience a season of spiritual growth and life-changing renewal in his six-week, DVD series. Book needed.

RAISING GRATEFUL KIDS IN AN ENTITLED WORLD

By Kristen Welch Jan. 17 - Feb. 7 • Modge (Rev. David Williamson) “But everyone else has it.”

“If you loved me, you’d get it for me!” When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. Teaching kids the difference between “want” and “need” can be difficult. Learn how to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others and grow into hardworking, fulfilled and successful adults. It’s never too late to raise grateful kids. Book needed.

ST. LUKE’S PRAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY

Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – April 25 • 6:30 – 7:30PM • Patton Chapel (prayer chapel in Luke’s Lodge) (Roger Frick and Elisa Jenkins) Join this praying community to investigate and pray for our Outreach Partners. Week 1 of each month – Pray and investigate the subject; week 2 – Pray and Discern your connection to the subject; week 3 – Pray and Act; week 4 – Practice prayer disciplines.

Jan. - Fox Hill Elementary Feb. - Hearts and Hope for Haiti March - Sierra Leone Health and Education Partners April - Family Health Ministries (Fondwa)

QUESTIONS OF OUR TIME Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • C110 (Mindie Moore) This intergenerational class will spend 5 weeks exploring how to navigate current issues through the lens of faith. Some of the topics will include white privilege, the Church, the LGBTQ community and creation care.

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By Timothy Keller

Feb. 21 – March 21 • Parlor (Rev. David Williamson) Rediscover Jesus’ beautiful message of grace, hope and salvation in this intriguing study of the “prodigal son.” Consider not only the wayward son, but a judgmental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father.

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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ONLINE CLASSES WHICH WAY, LORD?

By Rev. Rob Fuquay Thursdays, Jan. 9 – Feb. 13 • 9 – 10PM (Kurt Schoch) This study helps us consider how to live the purposeful life God intends for us. When Paul started his good news-spreading travels through the Mediterranean world, he had no idea what God’s plan for him was. Paul’s life and experiences provide a template for seeing how God is working in and through our lives!

Led by Kurt Schoch, this class will use Zoom.us. If interested, please email Kurt Schoch, at kwschoch@comcast.net.

Book is required.

ONLINE CLASSES OFFERED We are pleased to partner with BeADisciple.com, which provides quality online Christian education on topics such as church leadership, theology, worship and United Methodism. Course duration is typically two or three weeks, and costs range from $25 to $100. You will find yourself “in class” (virtually) with individuals from across the country. For more information go to BeADisciple.com stlukesumc.com or contact Kurt Schoch, at kwschoch@comcast.net.

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Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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ADDITIONAL CLASSES 25 BOOKS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD READ Wednesdays • 10:30 – 11:45 AM • N103/104 (Elisa Jenkins) Meets: Approximately every six weeks. Info: ejenkins@ballstate.bsu.edu Thursdays • 6 – 8:30PM • Meets in home (Steve Krusie) Meets: Approximately every six weeks. Info: steve.krusie@gmail.com Well-known Christian contemplatives have compiled a list of 25 influential, classical, pivotal books for Christian discipleship. Points addressed for each book include: why it is a classic, a study guide and more.

At each meeting, the class discusses a different book. The group has already read On the Incarnation (Athanasius), Confessions (St. Augustine), Rule of St. Benedict, The Divine Comedy and The Cloud of Knowing.

This year we will begin with The Interior Castle (St. Teresa of Avila) and Dark Night of the Soul (St. John of the Cross). Please join us at any point and come for whichever books are of interest to you. Book needed.

MARQUETTE MANOR SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP 1st & 3rd Fridays • 1PM • Marquette Manor, 8140 Township Line Rd (lower level Activity Room) Join Marquette residents in discussing St. Luke’s Sunday sermons. No registration required. Questions? Contact class leader, Barbara Furlow, at barbara.furlow@mac.com.

Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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small groups in lent LENT: A Season of Preparation Plan to join a Small Group in Lent and meet for the 5 weeks leading up to Easter.

(Groups begin during our Grace Imathiu Weekend, Feb. 9-10 and end late March) Over 800 people in St. Luke’s normally participate in Small Groups during Lent. They are a great way to get ready spiritually for Easter, to meet new friends and to serve our community. Here’s what happens: • Sign up online or through your worship insert beginning Jan. 14. Groups meet in homes, restaurants or at church.

• Attend the Grace Imathiu Weekend event to meet with your group prior to the start of Lent. If you’re unable to attend, plan to meet your group before or after our Ash Wednesday Service (Feb. 14) at 7PM.

• Plan to meet 60-90 minutes weekly, for five weeks, starting the week of Feb. 18 through the week of March 18. It’s OK if you have to miss a week.

• Groups discuss the sermon from the previous Sunday. They also choose one way to serve together during Lent. Service opportunities will be provided by St. Luke’s Outreach Ministry.

• Groups wrap-up their initial commitment by taking communion together in worship on Maundy Thursday, March 29, at 7PM. (Childcare provided)

Looking for Lenten Small Group Hosts Consider hosting a new Small Group for Lent. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger at bke@stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404 x312 by Monday, Jan. 29.

• You choose the location, time and number of people you can accommodate. You can invite friends and St. Luke’s will publicize your group and help you fill it.

• Groups can meet in your home, work place or a restaurant or coffee shop.

• A discussion guide is provided that your group can follow together.

• You may choose to co-host with a friend, dividing the responsibility as needed.

• The most important gift you can bring is a warm, hospitable spirit.

• A brief orientation is offered to each new host on either Sunday, Jan. 21 from 12:15 – 1:45PM or Monday, Jan. 29 from 6 – 7:30PM (meal provided.)

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Register online at stlukesumc.com. Books in Connections bookstore.

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lent MID-DAY SPIRITUAL PAUSE

LENTEN LABYRINTH RETREAT

Weekdays, Feb. 15 – March 29 11:45AM – 12PM • Prayer Chapel (Betty Brandt)

March 24 • 10 – 11:30AM • Fellowship Hall • registration required • no fee (Dhyana Raynor)

Recognizing that Lent is a time to make a special effort to develop a spiritual discipline, the Spiritual Life Center offers a 15-minute spiritual pause in your busy day. Expect a scripture reading, a meditation and a time of silence.

In preparation for Holy Week, spend a contemplative morning walking the labyrinth. Being able to walk and pray/meditate is the only requirement.

INTERACTIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS Holy Week, March 26 – March 30 • when church is open • East end of Gathering Area • no registration or fee (Betty Brandt) To help you prepare for Easter, we’re inviting you on a meditative journey through the “stations” of Christ’s last days. Permanent Stations of the Cross can be found in most Catholic churches and we’ve adapted that practice for our context.

The experience includes images, meditations and interactive activities to help you slow down and reflect. Included is an opportunity to walk a labyrinth. The entire experience is appropriate for your personal spiritual journey, your Lenten group, your family, your book study or any other group looking for a shared Lenten experience. A printed Stations of the Cross booklet will be available.

HOLY THURSDAY/GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL Thursday, March 29 • 8PM – Good Friday, March 30, 7PM • Prayer Chapel and Spiritual Life Center (Betty Brandt) You are invited to make a time of prayer part of your Holy Week experience by participating in the 24-hour Holy Week Prayer Vigil. Our canvas labyrinth will be available in Fellowship Hall. You will be provided with prayer requests and devotional materials. If you chose a late night/early morning time, someone will be in the building all night to welcome you and respond to your needs. Sign up for a designated ½ hour or hour time slot (brandtb@stlukeumc.com, or 317-846-3404, x339).

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COOKIES &COFFEE COFFEE GATHERING Sundays, 9:30AM – 12PM • Outside Robertson Chapel Drop in and grab a cup of freshly-roasted coffee and a cookie. Coffee is a great way to plug in and find your place at St. Luke’s!

SMALL GROUPS Small groups share life, grow in faith and serve together. Groups meet all over Indy. Whether you’re single, married, a parent, newly out of school, or finishing up your degree – whoever you are, whatever your story, there is a group for you!

We currently have 15 young adult small groups, with new groups launching in mid-February and midApril. See page 22 for more information or contact Mindie Moore to find your group!

Mindie Moore Young Adults (20s & 30s) moorem@stlukesumc.com

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YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB 2nd and 4th Mondays starting Jan. 8 • 7PM • C115 (Shanique Edwards) Love to read? Dive into books and discussion with other young adults. The first two books will be Born a Crime and Hillbilly Elegy.

QUESTIONS OF OUR TIME Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7 • 6:15-7:30PM • C110 (Mindie Moore) This intergenerational class will spend 5 weeks exploring how to navigate current issues through the lens of faith. Some of the topics will include white privilege, the Church, the LGBTQ community and creation care.

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RAISING GRATEFUL KIDS IN AN ENTITLED WORLD

By Kristin Welch Wednesdays, Jan. 17 - Feb. 7 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Modge (Rev. David Williamson) “But everyone else has it.” “If you loved me, you’d get it for me!” When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children – don’t you want them to be happy and to fit in? Teaching kids the difference between “want” and “need” is the first step in the right direction. Learn how to say the ultimate “yes” as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others and grow into hardworking, fulfilled and successful adults. It’s never too late to raise grateful kids.

EVENTS DINNER FOR NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES A couple of times of a year, we pull folks together for an evening of fun and connection. Location and dates vary, so contact Mindie at moorem@ stlukesumc.com from more information.

GRACE IMATHIU RETREAT

Feb. 9-11 • St. Luke’s UMC

The Rev. Grace Imathiu is a dynamic preacher and Bible study teacher in constant demand all around the world. Grace is a United Methodist minister, who was born in Kenya, and has served a wide array of churches. She currently is a pastor in Naperville, Illinois. See page 2 for more details.

NIGHT OUT AT PUNCHBOWL SOCIAL March 23 • 7PM Unwind from your week with other St. Luke’s young adults! This is a great way to connect with our community before new groups launch in April.

Pre-register online at stlukesumc.com so we know you’re coming!

ST. LUKE’S TAKES OVER URBAN CHALKBOARD April 13 • 5:30PM • $10/family Are you a parent of a young child (elementary-aged or younger) who is hoping to connect with a small group? This event is for you! Let the kids play and have fun hanging out with other parents as St. Luke’s takes over Urban Chalkboard! Space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance online at stlukesumc. com.

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St. Luke’s

men Living on Purpose. It’s something all of us seek. And yet we need guides to help us stay focused and friends to encourage us along the way. St. Luke’s Men is here to help every man be the follower of Jesus that God intended him to be.

START HERE – JAVA JOE’S Stop by Java Joe’s (in the Central Passage across from Robertson Chapel) on Sunday mornings for a cup of coffee and to get a copy of Men of Integrity, a 2-minute daily devotional that we encourage for all men. While there, you can find out what’s coming next for men at St. Luke’s. Guys there can answer your questions and point you to a next step to find your way to grow and use your gifts here.

FIRST SATURDAY MEN’S BREAKFAST 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join a gathering of leaders for food and conversation. This is a great space to learn about ways to serve and connect with men whose leadership is guiding St. Luke’s. There is a different speaker each month. No registration needed. Contact Mike Elkin at melkin36@att.net with questions.

MEN’S SPIRITUALITY 3rd Tuesdays • 7 – 8:30PM • W120 (Larry Paxton)

This group welcomes all men wanting an informal small group experience. Discussions center on continuing faith journeys, spiritual practices, interfaith experiences and making the Bible pertinent for life in our current culture. Questions? Call Larry at 317-873-2415 or email ldrpaxton@indy.rr.com.

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AUTHENTIC MANHOOD: LOOKING AT THE LEGACY JESUS LEAVES US Mondays, Jan. 8 – Feb. 19 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • W125 (Brad Meador) Based on a study of Jesus’ 33 years of life, what can we learn about being a man in the 21st century? Masculinity isn’t easy to define (with lots of pressures) and yet getting clear about who we are and what we offer makes for better families, workplaces and communities. This is really a conversation about meaning and significance in today’s world. Register at stlukesumc.com. No book needed.

AUTHENTIC MANHOOD: A MAN AND HIS TRAPS Wednesdays, Feb. 28 - April 11 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • C125 (Greg Hale) Based on a study of Jesus’ 33 years of life, this follow-up study looks at the idols men often fall for. This study helps you build a different plan for your life, based on God’s grace and accountability, and continues the conversation about the meaning and significance of being a man in today’s world.

Register at stlukesumc.com.

No book needed.

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women EVENTS UMW SPRING FOOD DRIVE St. Luke’s United Methodist Women will be sponsoring their semi-annual food drive during the month of April. Grocery bags will be distributed on Sunday, April 1st to kick off the event. Please place donations in the wooden bins in the West Passage anytime during the month.

Food and monetary donations will go to the following food pantries: Crooked Creek Food Pantry, First Baptist Church, Fletcher Place and Vida Nueva Ministries.

If you would like to give money to support the food drive, please mark your check or offering envelope “UMW Food Drive”. Thank you for giving from your abundance to help those in our community who are in need.

UMW SOUP SALE February 25 Sunday mornings after services in February, pick up soup containers, a recipe and make soup at home. Please deliver frozen soup to Great Hall Kitchen freezer before February 25th. Soup sales will benefit Kissy Hospital, Sierra Leone.

indiana and district news CENTRAL DISTRICT MEETING AND TRAINING February 10 • 8:45 – Noon • Greenwood UMC, 1145 Fiesta Dr., Greenwood, Indiana Cathy Burris, Indiana Conference president, will be speaking on racial justice. All are welcome to attend!

CONFERENCE LEGISLATIVE DAY March 8 • more details to follow

UMW ASSEMBLY, THE POWER OF BOLD May 18 – 20 • Columbus, Ohio Convention Center • umwassembly.org.

The 2018 Assembly marks both the 150th anniversary and is a forum for all women.

Assembly will offer an incredible personal faith journey.

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EVENTS

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SPRING TEA

SARAH CIRCLE

March 17 • 1 – 3PM • Fellowship Hall Please join us and bring a friend to our annual Spring Tea. Spring has sprung with this newly developed historic fashion show filled with bonnets (with all the frills upon it), Sunday-best dresses and outfits perfect for the sporting life. Come join us for a day out, Victorian style. All women of St. Luke’s are invited to attend. Tea sandwiches, cookies and tea will be served.

Watch for a list of items you can donate to Dove Recovery House. Please register for free childcare with Becky Volk at volkb@stlukesumc.com before March 3rd.

UMW RUMMAGE SALE Drop off donations (large and small) at the Great Hall, Door 6 May 2 – 3 • 9AM – 6PM • Donation drop off May 4 • 9AM – 12PM • Donation drop off May 4 • 6 – 8PM • Member’s Sale May 5 • 8AM – 2PM • Public Sale Great Hall Have fun sorting and socializing with St. Luke’s women. Volunteer at tinyurl.com/umw2018.

Cashiers needed for 2-hour shifts Friday 5:45 – 8:15PM and Saturday 7:45AM – 2PM. Our biggest need is clean up from 2-4PM on Saturday. Youth volunteers are welcome. Bring a dish and join us Thursday for our volunteer pitch-in luncheon from 11AM – Noon. Rummage sale proceeds benefit local and global missions.

Q u e s t i o n s ? Co n t a c t Re g a n S u m m e r s a t stlukesrummagesale@gmail.com.

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1PM • Parlor • Contact Pattie Lind at prlind43@gmail.com or 317-873-3648 • Open to all women January – No meeting February 19 – Rick Hagarty, S.A.W.S.; volunteer faith-based group building wheelchair ramps for the disabled March 19 – Beth Gehlhausen, Meals on Wheels April 16 – Laura Weiger, Joy’s House; adult day care and caregiver services May 21 – Pitch-in – 11:30AM

MARY MAGDALENE CIRCLE 6:30 – 8:30PM • Spiritual Life Center • Contact Lori Chambers at lochambers@ sbcglobal.net or 317-696-5965 January 8 – LaDonna Weber: What is the UMW Racial Justice Charter all about? N101/102 February 19 – Marilyn Griffith: Advances in Maternal Child Health Care at Kissy Hospital, Sierra Leone March 19 – Liz Prichard: All Worthy of Love (Reaching out to trafficked women) April 16 – Betty Brandt: Caring for our Earth May 21 – Phyllis Newton: Indiana State Women’s Prison Ministry

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CIRCLES PROJECTS WITH PURPOSE Let’s do some good. “Projects with Purpose” is St. Luke’s newest UMW circle. As the name implies, we will be working on projects supporting the UMW mission, directly helping women and children and/or raising funds for the same purpose. No meetings, just projects and fellowship. All women are welcome, come to one or come to all. Not crafty, can’t cook, don’t know how to sew? No worries! There is still plenty to be done at each event requiring many different skill sets. If you would like detailed event info or to be added to our e-mail list, contact Betsy Amirhamzeh at projectswithpurpose@yahoo.com.

Below is a list of some events planned so far: January 4 – Sewing pillowcase dresses for students in Haiti February 1 – Making soup to sell on “ SOUPer Sunday” March 1 – Sewing project April 18–21 – Rummage Sale May 3rd – Year-end luncheon

NEW LIFE CIRCLE Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 • 7PM ∙ Spiritual Life Center Jan. 27, March 24, May 19 • 2-5PM ∙ Luke’s Lodge New Life Circle is a gathering of single, divorced and widowed, working or retired women. Contact Nancy Hopper at 317-361-7969 or nchopper26@ yahoo.com.

January 16 – 1st F.I.T. Tuesday (Friends in Touch) January 27 – Create Vision/Dream Boards February 20 – Valentine Celebration March 20 – F.I.T. Tuesday March 24 – Tour Lebanon Children’s Home Make Easter Cards for St. Luke’s Shut-ins We’ll meet at Luke’s Lodge and ride together.

April 17 – Program: “United Methodist Women Inside” Phyllis Newton (Central District Jail & Prison Ministry Coordinator); Susan Bennett (UMW Inside Co-coordinator) May 15 – F.I.T. Tuesday May 19 – Annual Rebirthday Celebration

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spiritual life center CENTERING PRAYER MONTHLY MEETING Second Saturdays • 8:45AM – 3:45PM • N101/102 (Contemplative Outreach Community) An opportunity to learn about and practice centering prayer in a supportive, caring environment. All are welcome!

HEALING PARTNERS MINISTRY Appointments can be made at healingministries@stlukesumc.com “Hands on” healing sessions for those experiencing physical, emotional or spiritual pain or stress.

YOGA FOR STRESS Mondays • 9:30 – 10:45AM • N103/104 $96/8 weeks or $15/ walk-in (Marsha Pappas)

YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY & BALANCE Thursdays, beginning Jan. 11 • 8:30 – 9:30AM $80/8 weeks or $12/walk-in (Marsha Pappas)

Betty Brandt Spiritual Life Center brandtb@stlukesumc.com

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GENTLE YOGA Mondays • 5:30 – 6:30PM • N103/104 • $8 (Carol Holden)

COMMUNITY YOGA Tuesdays • 6 – 7PM • The Modge • $8 (Vickie Hague)

SPIRITUAL WRITERS ORGANIZING MEETING Sunday, Jan. 28 • 12:15 – 1:30PM • N103/104 •no fee • registration suggested (Betty Brandt & George Allen) Are you interested in spiritual writing - essays, prayers, memoirs, stories? Come to share lunch and conversation about creating a supportive, on-going group with speakers, practical ideas, wisdom from published authors and more.

Experienced and hopeful writers invited.

STUDIO 3 ART MINISTRY GATHERING Thursdays • 10AM – 12PM • C122 (Linda Etherton) Anyone interested in building an art community at St Luke’s is welcome. Bring your favorite medium and plan to go to lunch.

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ART GALLERY EXHIBITS & RECEPTIONS Each month a different artist will exhibit in the gallery above the Gathering Area. Check stlukesumc. com for Artist’s Reception dates.

• January – Deleath Blomberg – Traditional quilts (reception Jan. 14) • February – Varying artists – Mountains • March – Joe Phillips – Photography • April – Art by the children of Lotts Creek Community School

CROCHET GUILD OF INDIANAPOLIS First Saturday • 10AM – 12PM • N103/104 (Edie Huffman) Learn to crochet and contribute to on-going projects.

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY Scheduled by contacting Buff y Perkins (perkinsb@stlukesumc.com) If you would like to take a couple of hours or an entire day for a reflective time to pray, study and contemplate, please reserve our Vestry. Visit our website at stlukesumc.com and find “Suggestions for a time of drawing near to God.”

WORKSHOPS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN 2018 Saturday, Jan. 27 • 1-4PM • SLC • registration required • fee $10 (Amy Barnes) “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”

Frederick Buechner’s words invite you to find your unique spiritual gifts and talents and use them to create a difference in the world. Spend a winter afternoon creating your mission for 2018.

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BOOK STUDIES SUNRISE WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY Wednesdays • 7 – 8:30AM • Parlor (Betty Brandt) Start your day with friends, prayer, light breakfast and stimulating discussion. Check stlukesumc. com for titles.

TUESDAY WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL BOOK STUDY Tuesdays • 11:30 – 1PM • Spiritual Life Center (JoAnne Waeltz) Fiction and non-fiction books with spiritual themes. Check stlukesumc.com for titles.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK STUDY Thursdays • 1 – 2:30PM • Parlor (Phyllis Bybee) January – A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles February – Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance March – Ordinary Grace by William K. Kruger For more information, contact Phyllis Bybee at bpbybee@sbcglobal.net. Books are not available in Connections bookstore. Register online at stlukesumc.com.

NEW EARTH COMMUNITY Thursdays • 7 – 8:30PM • Spiritual Life Center (Sandy Chaney) Expect to read and discuss innovative spiritual books. Check stlukesumc.com for titles.

interfaith relationships FRIENDS IN FAITH 3rd Saturdays • 11AM – 12:30PM • SLC (Cenk Kandemir from the Turkish Muslim community) Expect intimate interfaith round table discussions about topics of religious and cultural relevance.Make friends with someone from a different religious tradition!

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EXPLORING RELIGION AND MYSTICISM 2nd Thursdays, Jan. – Nov. • 10AM – 12PM • Parlor (Association of International Women) Expect a different interfaith speaker each month followed by lively discussion.

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SHORT TERM AND ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES

ST LUKE’S PRAYS FOR THE COMMUNITY Wednesdays, Jan. 10 – April 25 • 6:30 – 7:30PM • Patton Chapel (prayer chapel in Luke’s Lodge) (Roger Frick and Elisa Jenkins)

MEN’S SPIRITUALITY 3rd Tuesdays • 7 – 8:30PM • W120 (Larry Paxton) This group welcomes all men wanting an informal small group experience. Discussions center on continuing faith journeys, spiritual practices, interfaith experiences and making the Bible pertinent for life in our current culture.

Questions? Call Larry Paxton at 317-873-2415 or email ldrpaxton@indy.rr.com.

Join this praying community to investigate and pray for our Outreach Partners. Week 1 of each month – Pray and investigate the subject; Week 2 – Pray and discern your connection to the subject; Week 3 – Pray and act; Week 4 – Practice prayer disciplines.

January - Fox Hill Elementary February - Hearts and Hope for Haiti March - Sierra Leone Health and Education Partners April - Family Health Ministries (Fondwa)

spiritual life center/outreach CREATION CARE

SPECIAL EVENTS

FORUM ON ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION

FINDING YOURSELF IN THE STORY OF RACE: WAKING UP WHITE

Monday, Jan. 29 • 6:30-8PM • Parlor

Sunday, April 22 • details TBD

Come learn about environmental legislation being discussed in the 2018 Indiana General Assembly. What can you do to make your voice heard?

Open yourself to Debby Irving’s personal journey from white oblivion to white awareness and investigate your own journey in this important, eye opening workshop. Come with an open heart, ready to be transformed. Waking up White available in Connections bookstore.

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outreach Begin 2018 by connecting with one of St. Luke’s ministry partners.

Did you know that St. Luke’s has many local and global community partners? Each of our partners reflects the values that St. Luke’s holds in helping others find and give hope. Check out our partners’ mission below and reach out to Jennifer Bleeke (bleekej@stlukesumc. com), St. Luke’s Coordinator of Outreach Ministries, if you would like to connect with the Relationship Manager for a partnership you feel called to serve. Throughout Lent, you will have an opportunity to learn more about special projects you can support.

CROOKED CREEK FOOD PANTRY

DOVE HOUSE

Crooked Creek Food Pantry serves an average of 100 families a week. CCFP is located in the Crooked Creek community service building on Michigan Road in the Eskenazii Health Center Pecar.

Volunteers are needed for shifts Tuesday-Friday. Sign up online at stlukesumc.com.

The Dove House is committed to empowering women to become substance free, self-sufficient and healthy, by providing safe housing, quality programming and above all, hope for their future. Volunteers are needed to help with mentorship and donations for hygiene items are needed and can be brought to the main office anytime.

Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson Pastor of Outreach Ministries williamsonj@stlukesumc.com

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Andrea Leadford Associate Director of Outreach leadforda@stlukesumc.com

Jennifer Bleeke Coordinator of Outreach Ministries bleekej@stlukesumc.com

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EAST 10TH UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN & YOUTH CENTER The center provides a safe place where the spiritual, emotional, educational and physical needs of children, youth and their families are responded to in a holistic approach. Located on the eastside of downtown, volunteers are welcome to read to the children or provide after-school tutoring. If you work downtown, this is a great opportunity to add an hour of service to your week.

FAMILY PROMISE Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis is a partnership of congregations and community organizations responding to the crisis of children and their families who are homeless. Save the date to volunteer with meals, hosting or driving the week of 4th of July at the Lodge.

FEED EVERY ONE Feed Every One matches volunteers with a desire to serve the community in a small way by transporting unsold food from area grocery stores to Indianapolis shelters. Most volunteers are needed on Sunday afternoons to deliver food. Good for people who have an SUV.

FLETCHER PLACE FPCC seeks to ease suffering of persons homeless or living on the Southeast side of Indianapolis. St. Luke’s and FPCC have enjoyed a long relationship with serving hot meals for breakfast and dinner.

Volunteers needed for breakfast and dinner meal service, as well as delivery teams from St. Luke’s to FPCC's thrift store for clothing and household items.

FOX HILL ELEMENTARY Fox Hill Elementary School serves 825 students grades K-5 in Washington Township. 80% of the student population qualifies for free and reduced lunches. St. Luke’s volunteers serve as in-school mentors/tutors to assist teachers anytime between 8:30AM – 3:30PM; (main focus is reading and math).

We also seek volunteers for after-school mentors/ tutors: 3:30 – 4:30PM Tuesday & Thursday for six to eight weeks. (Assist students with reading). Join the team to help make a difference in the life of a child.

GLOBAL INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP GIP works for justice and alleviating suffering for orphans and vulnerable children in western Kenya.

GIP leads educational service trips once year for those who are interested. A donation of $25 can help feed a student for a year.

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HEARTS & HOPE FOR HAITI Hearts and Hope for Haiti provides formal education opportunities, medical care, nutrition, shelter and works to improve the physical and community environment for the poor, the distressed and the underprivileged people in the country of Haiti.

Medical Service Trips are offered annually to assist and train the doctors at ALOM Clinic.

INDIANA CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INC. ICCF supports families by improving mental wellness to children, adolescents and families affected by child abuse, children with social, emotional and behavioral needs and life challenges. Volunteers are needed to assist in administrative office help, landscaping and leading studies for parent enrichment. Donations of toys for learning activities are always welcome.

OUTREACH, INC. Outreach, Inc. helps homeless youth find a more stable life. We reach out to youth in need through the following programs: Street Outreach, Drop-In Center, G.O.A.L. and case management.

Volunteers needed to teach driving lessons, cook meals, work in the clothing pantry and spend time with homeless youth during “drop in� hours.

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SIERRA LEONE HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS SLHEP provides medical and primary education leaders of the UMC in Sierra Leone. Volunteers needed to consult on organizational development, marketing, administration and financial management.

SERVANTS AT WORK (SAWS) SAWs provides freedom for Indiana wheelchair citizens who have become prisoners in their homes.

Volunteers may join ramp-building teams on Saturdays for 4-6 hours to install each ramp or the pre-fab team that meets on Thursdays to build the frames, cut the deck b o a r d s and prep materials for Saturday builds. Volunteers also needed to write grants and do home interviews for potential clients.

SON FOUNDATION HOSPITALITY HOUSE The SON Foundation Hospitality House provides temporary lodging for cancer patients, caregivers and families who travel to Indianapolis for extended medical treatment. Volunteers are needed to clean, mow and prepare meals. Donations of hygiene and household items are always needed.

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BRIDGES MINISTRY Training: Jan. 23 – March 13 Bridges is a new ministry at St. Luke’s. Individuals who participate in Getting Ahead classes graduate into Bridges where they are matched with an Ally.

Ally’s connect weekly with the GA participants and serve as mentors. Please contact Andrea Leadford at leadforda@stlukesumc.com if you would like to join the upcoming Ally Team training.

POVERTY SIMULATION March 4 • 12:30 – 3:30PM • Great Hall St. Luke’s will host a Poverty Simulation!

Understanding the day-to-day reality of poverty is important for everyone involved in fighting poverty – from policymakers to service providers. The Poverty Simulation is a unique tool that helps people begin to understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. During a simulation, participants role-play the lives of low-income families, including single parents, people with disabilities and senior citizens on Social Security.

Although it uses “play” money, fictional scenarios and time limits, the Poverty Simulation is not a game.

It’s a simulation that enables participants to view poverty from different angles and then to discuss the potential for change within local communities.

It’s designed to sensitize those who frequently deal with low-income families and to create a broader awareness among policymakers and community leaders. Sign up at stlukesumc.com.

HELP WANTED: St. Luke’s is looking for a Team Leader for the Rosebud Reservation Mission Trip in June. A love for travel, serving, juggling many balls in the air and learning about the Lakota Nation culture is a must. Contact Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at williamsonj@stlukesumc.com for more information on this leadership position.

PROJECT ABC Do you love HGTV “before and after” shows? If so, then we need you! Outreach is looking for a Team Leader for Project ABC 2018. This leader will coordinate with site leaders, Washington Township school principals and organize volunteers. A desire to serve, make beauty from chaos and a love of seeing families work together is needed.

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care BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

SUPPORT GROUPS/EVENTS MEETING AT ST. LUKE’S

2nd Sundays • 9 – 11:30AM • Main Office Conference Room To register contact Mary Connors at st.lukeshealthministry@gmail.com.

CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP DIVORCE CARE

2018 BLOOD DRIVE DATES

January 7, April 29, July 8, October 7 • Bloodmobile Please have a light meal, plenty to drink and bring the names of any medications you may be taking.

CPR CLASSES

March 3 • N103/N104 or June 2 • N103/104 • 9AM – Noon • Cost $20 To register contact Mary Connors a st.lukeshealthministry@gmail.com or 317.446.0518.

Rev. David Williamson Teaching Pastor williamsond@stlukesumc.com

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3rd Mondays • 6:30 – 8PM • Parlor To register contact Meg Frazer at Margaret.l.frazer@pfizer.com.

Jan. 8 – April 4 • 6 – 7:30PM • E213 • (Dr. Greg Hale, PhD. Psychologist) See page 13 for class info.

RESOLVE

2nd Mondays • 6:30PM • E212 For couples struggling with infertility. Contact Debra Lawrence at 317-289-3300.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Tuesdays • 1 – 3:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Knit or crochet prayer shawls for those needing to be wrapped in prayer. Contact Helen Vriesman at hrvaintree@yahoo.com.

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

2nd Wednesdays • 6:30PM • Main Office Conference Room A confidential group that supports families who have a member abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Contact Mary Katherine for details at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.

Kevin Davis Director of Visitation davisk@stlukesumc.com

Mary Katherine Schnitz Director of Stephen Ministry & Funerals schnitzm@stlukesumc.com

Laura Marine Administrative Assistant of Care marinel@stlukesumc.com

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ADULT A.D.D.

3rd Thursdays • 7PM • W125 (just inside of door #4) Support for adults diagnosed with A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. Contact Lisa Boester at lisa@artoflifeindy.com.

BABY BLANKET MINISTRY If you are interested in learning more about crocheting or knitting newborn baby blankets or would like to donate yarn, please contact Laura Marine at marinel@stlukesumc.com for guidelines.

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT Raising a child with special needs is full of joys and challenges. Here at St. Luke’s, we offer a small group for parents/care givers who are raising a child with special needs. We gather for curriculum studies, sermon discussions, service projects, outings and fun family fellowship. This group shares a special bond and commonalty and is always open for new members. Fun and engaging childcare is provided at each meeting. Meeting dates and locations can be found at stlukesumc. com. For more information please contact Patrice Smith smithp@stlukesumc.com.

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PITCH-IN DINNER & PROGRAM March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7 • 5:30PM • Fellowship Hall FREE MOVIE & LUNCH Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14 • 11AM • Traders Point AMC EUCHRE Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16 • 6:45PM • Parlor

SUPPORT for THOSE in GRIEF H.U.G.S. SPOUSAL LOSS GROUP

Sundays • 2 – 4PM • Parlor Contact Marsha Hutchinson at marsha2944@ aol.com or Jan Kirk at Jangraykirk@comcast.net.

H.U.G.S. FELLOWSHIP

4th Sundays • 4:30 – 6PM Pitch-in or restaurant fellowship open to anyone who has had a loss. Contact Marsha Hutchinson at marsha2944@aol.com or Jan at JangrayKirk@ comcast.net.

HOPE (FETAL/INFANT LOSS)

2nd Tuesdays • 7PM • Spiritual Life Center Support for those who have suffered perinatal loss or infant loss. Contact Amy or Chris O’Maley at amir02@aol.com or caomaley@yahoo.com.

DAD’S GROUP

Tuesdays • 7AM • Hilton North, 82nd & Shadeland Thursdays • 7AM • Bob Evans, I-65 & Southport Rd. (south side group) Breakfast and discussion for fathers who have lost a young adult daughter or son.

COUNCIL PLANNING of MONTHLY MEETINGS Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10 followed by lunch • 12:30PM • SLC For information on these events or others yet to be scheduled, such as Civic Theatre and Dance Kaleidoscope performances. Contact Adra Wheeler at 317-253-4914 with questions or to get on our mailing list. Come join us with a group of friends or soon-to-be friends.

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SUPPORT for THOSE in GRIEF (continued) MEN’S GROUP

Thursdays • 1PM • The Lodge Support for men who have lost their spouse.Contact Bob Shive at rlshive@ yahoo.com.

BROOKE’S PLACE

GRIEFSHARE

Wednesdays, Feb. 21 – May 23 • 3:30 – 5PM • Parlor GriefShare is a loving support group for people who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. Register at stlukesumc.com. The workbook is $20. Scholarships are available by calling Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404.

Childcare available upon request. For more information visit griefshare.org.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Monday & Thursday evenings 5:30 – 9:30PM • East Passage Support for grieving children. Call 317-7059650 for more information.

Stephen Ministry offers one-on-one support for anyone going through a difficult time in life. All conversations are confidential. You meet privately with a trained Stephen Minister according to your schedule. For more information please contact Mary Katherine at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.

OUTSIDE GROUPS/ EVENTS MEETING AT ST. LUKE’S

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

Sundays • 5PM • W125 Help for families who have a member abusing gambling.

Contact Libby Schooley at libbybtk599@comcast.net.

GAM-ANON FAMILY SUPPORT

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT

Wednesdays, 6 – 7PM • C115 The Alzheimer’s Association and the St. Vincent Center on Aging will lead a support group for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. No registration is necessary.

Childcare is available upon request by calling Laura Marine.

LUPUS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP

4th Wednesdays • 7PM • Main Office Conference Room Contact Carol Adams at adamsca@me.com.

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Sundays • 5PM • Main Office Conference Room

AA GROUPS

Tuesdays • 5:30PM • W125 Tuesdays & Thursdays • 12PM • W125 (just inside door #4)

AL-ANON FAMILY SUPPORT

Thursdays • 6 – 9PM • Parlor Contact Mike Hertel at 317-255-8720 or mrh1950@comcast.net

SAA (SEXUAL ADDICTION)

Mondays • 4:30PM • W125 Wednesdays • 6:30 – 7:30AM • W125 Wednesdays • 5:30PM • W125 Fridays • 7AM • W125

children EARLY YEARS MINISTRY 9:30 – 10:30AM & 11AM – 12PM Young children will learn that God loves and cares for them always – no matter what. By spending time with us, they are sure to discover that our church family is beside them every step of the way, too. We hope you will find that St. Luke’s is also beside parents every step of the way, encouraging and equipping parents to nurture their child’s faith in intentional ways.

Each Sunday morning, small groups for preschoolers and pre-kindergarteners are available at 9:15AM and again at 10:45AM. This year, we are going all the way through the Bible and highlighting the big stories that emphasize God’s love for us. Keep in the know by receiving our parent newsletter; email Lauren at hackerl@stlukesumc.com if you aren’t already receiving it.

Nursery is available 15 minutes before through 15 minutes after each Sunday morning worship service.

Our paid staff and volunteers will ensure that your child is safe, comfortable and happy!

EARLY YEARS DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT

EARLY YEARS OBSTACLE COURSE

Feb. 17 • 5 – 7:30PM • Fellowship Hall • $5 for drive-in movie and dinner Preschoolers (ages 3-5) are invited to their very own drive-in movie night! You’ll decorate a box car together before helping your child park at our “drivein” for a movie, pizza dinner, and loads of fun while parents head out for a date night!

May 19 • 10AM – 12PM • Great Hall In coordination with the K-4th Color Run, bring your younger ones to our first-ever obstacle course!

Children will enjoy romping and running through an age-appropriate course with a Bible theme.

welcome, baby!

Having a baby? St. Luke’s would love to welcome your new addition and ensure your little one is announced in the Sunday bulletin. Please contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc. com to notify us of new births.

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ELEMENTARY MINISTRY 9:30-10:30AM & 11AM – 12PM Each week elementary kids gather in the Children’s Clubhouse for exciting music, skits, games and a special time of prayer led by our 4th grade students. Following large group, kids return to their small groups for engaging games, crafts, discussions and prayer activities. These activities help kids better understand the weekly Bible story and Bible point so that they can apply them to their daily lives.

We are always looking for more volunteers to join the fun each week! Contact Patrice Smith smithp@ stlukesumc.com for more information about getting involved.

COUNT DOWN TO NOON! Dec. 31 • 9:30 & 11AM services • Children’s Clubhouse Elementary kids will enjoy a fun New Year’s Eve celebration during both the 9:30 and 11AM service hours.

Drop off and pick up will take place in the Clubhouse as kids enjoy an extended large group. Confetti, blow horns, prayer time capsules to reflect on the past year and prayers for the year ahead. Of course, we will celebrate with an exciting countdown and engaging praise music! Faith memories will most certainly be made so don’t let your kids miss our New Year’s Eve programming!

Jennifer Ebner Director of Nursery and Early Years Ministry ebnerj@stlukesumc.com

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MOVIE & MISSIONS NIGHT Feb. 17 • 5 – 7:30PM • Children’s Clubhouse Are you ready for the second annual Movie & Missions Night?

Last year was a great success and so many families participated in our missions project to bless Wheeler Mission and Project, Inc. We are looking forward to hosting another fun service project in the clubhouse this year. Kids will enjoy a meal and movie followed by a meaningful service project. The cost of admission will be hygiene items and canned goods.

EASTER BLAST WITH YANCY! March 24 • 9 – 11AM Come and celebrate the joy of Easter at our family friendly concert with Yancy! Yancy is an award winning Christian music artist dedicated to heartfelt and high energy worship songs for children and families. Join us for this exciting event to celebrate the Easter season and the joy of Christ’s resurrection! Visit YancyNotNancy.com to learn more about her exciting ministry.

Patrice Smith Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry smithp@stlukesumc.com

Lauren Hacker Family Ministry Assistant hackerl@stlukesumc.com

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COLOR RUN!

SPECIAL NEEDS SMALL GROUP

May 19 • 10AM – 12PM • Parking lot

Third Sundays • 5 – 6:30PM • Parlor We are a fun loving group of special families, with special children, spending special time together. If you are looking for meaningful connections with others in a similar journey, our small group invites you to join us. Our small group time consists of meaningful discussions, a safe place for sharing, and fun fellowship and outings for the whole family. Childcare is always provided. For more information contact Patrice at smithp@stlukesumc.com.

This year our color run will be bigger and messier! So get ready for another exciting month of gearing up for this fun race.

During the entire month of April kids will raise money for a great cause and earn points for their teams, all in preparation for this exciting event. The grade level with the most points will earn a great prize! Kids can earn points all month by knowing their memory verse, bringing a friend to church, completing take home activities and getting pledges for the missions project. Last year our third graders (the blue team) won! Let’s see which team will earn the most points for a great cause this year!

FELLOWSHIP PLAYDATES Look for opportunities to connect with other families of young children; we will meet at indoor or outdoor locations at various times throughout the year. Watch for information in our parent newsletter. If you would like to suggest or help organize a playdate, please contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com.

children’s music

January is a good time to start Children’s Choir! Please sign up online if you would like to get your child in one of our Preschool-6th grade choirs.

GENESIS AGES 3-5

KIDZSING K-3RD GRADE

Sundays, 10:30 – 11AM • C123

Sundays, 10:30 – 11AM • E208 Music activities include mainly singing with a few instruments added. This group of musicians will sing in both the traditional and contemporary services with the Wednesday evening Grace Notes group. Directed

by Gay Talbert, a retired elementary music teacher.

Music activities include movement, playing rhythm instruments and singing sacred songs.

This group will perform in both contemporary and traditional services throughout the year.

Join us on The City for up-todate information. This group is lead by Donita Murphy-Sims, a Developmental Play Therapist with Indiana First Steps.

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GRACE NOTES K-3RD GRADE Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:30PM • E207 Music activities include singing, folk dancing and playing Orff instruments, as well as boomwhackers, handchimes and other percussion instruments. This is an outstanding group of youth singers from both the St. Luke’s family and the surrounding community. When performing in worship services, this group will combine with KidzSing. We end with prayer circle and a song.

JUBILATION 4TH-6TH GRADE Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7PM • E208 Music activities include singing games, sacred songs and playing instruments. This is an outstanding group of youth singers from both the St. Luke’s family and the surrounding community.

These students will not only share their talents in worship services, but combine with other choirs for enrichment opportunities.

See page 17 for more information on Wednesday Night Live.

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CHILI & MAC-N-CHEESE COOK-OFF

Jan. 28 • 10:45AM – 1PM • Great Hall Whether you’re a great cook or a fan of chili and mac-n-cheese, please support the children’s music program at St. Luke’s.

Sample lots of different recipes and listen to our talented children’s choirs. Prizes for best chili and best mac-n-cheese! $5 per person or $20 per family.

2018 MAD CAMP

June 11–15 • 12 – 5PM • Music department classrooms • Robertson Chapel performance MAD (Music and Drama) camp is available to all upcoming 2nd – 4th graders. If your child likes to sing and act, then this is the camp for them. We will learn and perform an entire musical in just one week! Our final performance will be Friday at 5PM. More information to come!

Gay Talbert Director of Music, Children & Youth talbertg@stlukesumc.com

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Sunday Morning Youth Group: Middle School Sundays WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

9:30AM • Great Hall Each Sunday we offer programming for Middle School students in the newly renovated Great Hall!

Students experience worship, games, large group teaching and small groups with dedicated Small Group Leaders. We’ll do large group in the Great Hall, then break out into classes: • 5th & 6th Grade - The Modge, located outside Doors 16 & 10 • 7th Grade Confirmation - Great Hall • 8th Grade - C124 inside door 15 For more information about 5th-8th grades, contact Heather Campbell.

Heather Campbell Middle School Youth Director campbellh@stlukesumc.com

Jan. 10 – Feb. 7 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Calling all 5th – 8th graders! Want to dig deeper into your faith? Join us each Wednesday for a special Bible study led by Heather Campbell on topics that are unique from Sunday morning! The first halfhour is informal with homework help, basketball and board games in the Great Hall. The second half hour we’ll dig deep into God’s word to discover how it applies to our everyday lives. Come early for dinner at 5:30! This group is great for parents who want to attend one of our many class offerings or Small Groups at Wednesday Night Live. Contact Heather Campbell for more information.

Josh Sweeney High School Youth Director sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com

Lauren Hacker Family Ministry Assistant hackerl@stlukesumc.com

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PRESIDENTS’ DAY SERVICE DAY

EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Feb.17 • 9AM – 3PM • The Lodge

We will not have programming on Easter Sunday so that all of our students can spend time in worship with their families. Hosanna!

Join other Middle School students as we take some time to serve our community. We will partner with St. Luke’s Community Partners, serving alongside adults. Cost is $10 to help cover cost of transportation. Friends are always welcome, and credits for Confirmation and honors organizations can be earned! Contact Heather Campbell for more information.

4TH – 6TH GRADE SUPERSTART CONFERENCE March 2, 5PM – March 3, 3:30PM • Luke’s Lodge & Trader’s Point Community Church We invite 4th grade students who will join the Modge in just a few short months to join current Modgers at the annual SuperStart Conference!

We will join preteen ministries around the country right here in Indianapolis at Trader’s Point Christian Church.

The event begins with dinner and includes meals, conference fee, and an activity on Saturday.

Spots are limited. Registration ends at noon on Feb. 17. Cost: $50. Contact Heather Campbell at campbellh@stlukesumc.com or Patrice Smith at smithp@stlukesumc.com for more information.

YOUTH SILENT AUCTION, HIREA-TEEN & MEAL FUNDRAISER See page 49 for details

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CONFIRMATION WEEKEND Confirmation is coming to a close, and we will be presenting around 70 students, ready to be members of the church! Confirmation consists of three parts: Apr 27 – 28: Confirmation Retreat Confirmands and Small Group Leaders will go to Bradford Woods for an overnight retreat complete with s’mores, teaching, worship and small group stories. The retreat costs $75 and prepares students for their vows on Sunday with a fun and meaningful weekend.

Apr 28: Confirmation Celebration Dinner Confirmands may invite their families and mentors to our Celebration Dinner, complete with a familystyle meal as we celebrate this year of Confirmation.

Apr 29: Confirmation Service Our Confirmands will be confirmed and celebrated with the congregation at our morning services.

8TH GRADE RETREAT

April 27 – 28 Upperclassmen will be working on a retreat designed for this awesome 8th grade group.

It is a two-day retreat packed with fun, games, talks and prayer. This retreat will run from Friday night to Saturday night around 8 PM. It is a great opportunity for the 8th graders to get more acquainted with high school students in addition to growing in the community. Stay tuned for more details in the spring. Contact Josh Sweeney for more information.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM! June 25-29 • 9AM – 5PM • Luke’s Lodge Our theme this year will be “SURVIVOR: MAYHEM” and we will talk about how to live our best life with Jesus. The week consists of worship, recreation and games, snacks, service projects and time for a message and reflection in small groups. There is also an extended afternoon option—we’ll go to the Monon Center for swimming, volunteer with local ministry partners and more!

The cost for the morning MSM session (9AM-12PM) is $25 for the week The cost for the extended-day option (9AM-5PM) is $85. Mayhem is for current 4th-7th graders/ incoming 5th-8th graders of fall 2018. For more information and to sign up, go to stlukesumc.com. For more information (especially if you’d like to volunteer!), email Heather Campbell, Middle School Youth Director, at campbellh@ stlukesumc.com.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP TO NASHVILLE July 15 – 20 • Nashville, Tennessee Current 6th-8th (incoming 7th-9th graders) are invited to Nashville on our Middle School mission trip! We are excited about the opportunity to partner with local organizations to meet ongoing needs in the famous Music City. During the week, students may serve all or part of the week doing simple work projects or serving in the Kids’ Club. Cost is $500 for students and $300 for adults, and is allinclusive. You may sign up online at our website!

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invite night Invite Night is back in 2018! Invite Night is an on-campus, no-cost event open to our 5th – 8th grade students and their friends in the community.

We always begin and end at the Lodge with snacks, worship, teaching and shenanigans all evening long!

We hope you’ll invite your 5th – 8th grade friends!

Contact Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com with any questions.

NERF & NACHOS Jan. 12 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge We provide Nerf guns and darts, nachos and a whole lot of fun! If students would like to bring their own Nerf gun, we encourage them to leave the darts at home.

GIANT GAMES Feb. 16 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge We will recreate some classic games, like Mario Kart, Pac-Man and more!

NEON NIGHT March 16 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge We encourage students to dress up in neon, bring glowsticks and prepare for a night full of blacklights, laser tag and Fodgeball (dodgeball + fog!)

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Sunday Morning Youth Group: High School Sundays 9:30AM • Luke’s Lodge Each Sunday, students experience worship and games together as a large group and then break into grade specific small groups led by adult volunteers.

In the spring, we’ll be tackling topics like what we believe as United Methodists, why do we pray and social justice topics. For information about 9th12th grades, contact Josh Sweeney at sweeneyj@ stlukesumc.com.

HIGH SCHOOL MLK SERVICE DAY Jan. 15 • 9AM – 3PM Join other High School students as we take some time to serve our community. We work with Outreach to coordinate ways to best serve and work alongside adults. Meet us at the Lodge for some doughnuts and coffee. From there we will form teams and serve until 3PM! Cost is $10 to help cover cost of transportation. Invite a friend!

Contact Josh Sweeney for more information.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: MAKING SENSE OF THE BIBLE BY ADAM HAMILTON Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Fellowship Hall (Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger) Making Sense of the Bible begins with foundational questions such as, “How and when was the Bible written?”

From there, author Adam Hamilton considers the real questions people frequently ask that continue to divide Christians and denominations alike. Josh Sweeney will lead a High School table at this six-week study.

9TH – 12TH GRADE SKI RETREAT Feb. 16 – 18 • Allegan, Michigan • $185-$230 Presidents Day weekend is a great time for High School students to get away for a fun retreat in Michigan. This annual retreat provides the opportunity for students to grow in their friendships, meet new friends, choose between winter activities and worship together! Our lodging provides cozy cabins, fireplaces, great food, climbing walls, sledding and gym activities.

Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss this!

Contact Josh Sweeney for more information.

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HIGH SCHOOL LENT BIBLE STUDY @ STARBUCKS

HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT OUT: ROCK CLIMBING

Tuesdays, Feb. 20–March 27 • 7 – 8:30PM • Starbucks at 116th & Springmill Road Calling all High Schoolers! We’re going to have a Bible study during the season of Lent. We’ll follow the sermon series and engage in conversation and coffee. Contact Josh Sweeney for more information.

March 24 • CampTown, 7998 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis • $15 High School students are going to climb to the highest heights this semester! We’re going to meet up at The Crux at CampTown for a few hours of climbing, having fun and being in community together. Contact Josh Sweeney for more information.

YOUTH SILENT AUCTION, HIREA-TEEN & MEAL FUNDRAISER Set up: March 17 • 9AM – 1PM • Great Hall Event: March 18 • 9AM – 1PM • Great Hall Our annual silent auction provides the ability for our middle school and high schoolers to go on mission trips; the proceeds help cover costs and provide support to those we are serving. This year our middle school students will be going to Nashville,Tennessee, and our high school students will be going to Fondwa, Haiti and on a regional mystery mission trip. Our silent auctions have over 100 items to bid on, including gift certificates to local restaurants, dinner with a pastor and tickets to concerts and games. Additionally, some students will offer babysitting and petsitting services, lawncare, dance classes, IT help and baked goods!

This year we’ll also be adding a meal component, so that everyone can be a part of the event in some way. Contact Josh Sweeney or Heather Campbell for more information.

EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE We will not have programming on Easter Sunday so that students can spend time in worship with their families. Hosanna!

GRADUATION SUNDAY May 6 • 9:30AM Traditional Worship service On May 6, we’ll be honoring our High School graduates and greeting them in the West Passage before and after the service. Parents and students will be prayed over during the service as they continue on to the next step in their life.

HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT OUT: TOP GOLF May 6 • 4 – 6PM • Top Golf, 9200 E. 116th St, Fishers • $30 Who has the deepest drive in the youth group? We’ll find out on our High School Night Out! Meet us at Top Golf Fishers for a wonderful time of fellowship, food and fun!

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9TH-12TH GRADE MISSION TRIP TO HAITI June 3 – 10 • Fondwa, Haiti and Port-auPrince • $1,245 Even though this trip is full, you can join the waitlist or be ready to sign up for the 2019 trip! We’ll be working in the community, playing games at the orphanage, playing soccer with the locals and making wonderful relationships with people we meet.

HIGH SCHOOL MISSION ROAD TRIP July 15 – 20 • Knoxville, Nashville and Western North Carolina We will be stopping in each town for a day of fun and service! We’ll be carpooling and competing in Road Stop challenges and crazy shenanigans along the way!

COLLEGE PARENT CONNECTIONS If you have a college-age child, we want to connect with you! Check out these opportunities:

COLLEGE PARENT GATHERINGS Connect with other parents of college students at our fun and relaxed quarterly gathering!

Dates and locations vary; contact Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com for specific information.

CARE PACKAGE ASSEMBLY Lend a hand and send some love! We assemble care packages three times a year. Email Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com for more information on how you can be involved!

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travel HOLY LAND SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE Sept. 20 – 29, 2018 Join Rob and Susan Fuquay for a trip of a lifetime. Follow the footsteps of Jesus around the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum and the Mount of Beatitudes. Sail across the Sea of Galilee. Visit Masada and swim in the Dead Sea. In Bethlehem, join the pilgrims at the birthplace of Jesus. In Jerusalem, visit the old city, the Upper Room, walk along the Via Dolorosa to the traditional location of Jesus’s crucifixion, and pray in the Garden of Gethsemane and at the Wailing Wall. Dance at the Sukkot Festival, the Feast of Tabernacles, during our stay in Jerusalem.

Experience a spiritual journey unlike any other. The trip includes round trip international airfare, all local transportation, 4 and 5 star hotels, and attraction admissions, daily breakfasts, two dinners and one lunch. This trip will be available for approximately $3,700 per person (double occupancy).

Payment plans available.

An optional two night extension to Petra-Jordan will be offered with a visit to Petra and a jeep tour through the Wadi.

For a full brochure and more information, contact Bob Zehr at rdzehr@traveltoremember.net.

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worship & the arts For information on these choirs, please contact Mark Squire at squirem@stlukesumc.com.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP REHEARSALS

NEW SONG Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9PM • Choir Room Women’s ensemble by audition. Sing once a month in Traditional services.

CHANCEL CHOIR

ORCHESTRA

Thursdays • 7:30 – 9PM • Choir Room

Thursdays • 7:15 – 9PM • Sanctuary

New members cordially welcomed. Love of singing required. Choral experience helpful!

Plays monthly in Traditional services. Contact Bob Zehr at zehrb@stlukesumc.com or Margaret Spilker at spilkerm@stlukesumc.com for details.

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS See page 44 for full offerings

WESLEYAN RINGERS Wednesdays • 6:30 – 8PM • E210/211

TAIZÉ WORSHIP 3rd Sunday of the month • 4PM Robertson Chapel Musicians’ rehearsal for Taizé service.

Advanced handbell ringing ensemble, playing for Traditional service monthly.

JOYFUL RHYTHMS Thursdays • 6:30 – 7:30PM • E210/211

JOYFUL SOUND

Handbell ensemble for ringers of all ages and stages.

Thursdays • 6:30 – 7:30PM • E208 Sing at the 8:15AM service twice a month.

Matt Bays Director of Worship baysm@stlukesumc.com

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Mark Squire Director of Worship & the Arts squirem@stlukesumc.com

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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP

LENT & EASTER SERVICES

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP VOCALISTS AND MUSICIANS

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

If you enjoy the music of Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin or Brooklyn Tabernacle … or perhaps enjoy hymns that have stood the test of time (with a twist), come share your gifts with us! Contact Francis Wyatt at wyattf@stlukesumc.com for more information.

SONGWRITERS COMMUNITY So your desk is cluttered with bits and phrases of poems, song lyrics and/or spoken word ideas …but not sure what to do with them? Or maybe you have songs that you’ve written over the years and truly wonder if they can bless the church. This January, we will be starting a songwriters community that will provide encouragement, feedback and tips. We will be following the guidelines and format setup by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Contact Fran Wyatt for more information.

February 14 • 7PM • Sanctuary

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE March 29 • 7PM • Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES March 30 • 6PM • Robertson Chapel 12 & 7PM • Sanctuary

SPECIAL EVENTS WESTMINSTER CHOIR PERFORMANCE Friday, January 12 • 7:30PM

AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE Sunday, February 18 • 3PM

“GODSPELL” Friday, April 20 • 7:30PM & Saturday, April 21 • 2 & 7:30PM Fran Wyatt Director Contemporary Worship & the Arts wyattf@stlukesumc.com

Dawn Fitch Ministry Assistant fitchd@stlukesumc.com

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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND ST. LUKE'S 100 W. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-846-3404 stlukesumc.com Office Hours: 8:30AM – 5PM Monday – Friday.

Please enter through Door 6 on week days. Our Prayer Chapel, located on the south side of Robertson Chapel, is available for silent prayer and meditation during office hours.

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EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS

ST. LUKE’S CHURCH TOUR

Sundays, Jan. 28, Mar. 18, Jun. 3 • 12:15-3:15PM • Luke’s Lodge

Tuesdays, Jan. 30, Mar. 6, Apr. 24 • 6:30PM • Main Office

Wednesdays, Apr. 18 & 25 • 6:15-7:30PM • Luke’s Lodge (must attend both sessions)

Did you know that St. Luke’s has a small prayer chapel off of Robertson Chapel? Have you wondered about the meaning of the various stained glass windows throughout the building? Are you curious about the building on the northeast corner of the parking lot called Luke’s Lodge? Whether you’re new to St. Luke’s or you’ve been coming for a while, join with others to explore our facilities and learn a bit of our history as well. Tour guides: Susan and Roger Frick.

Understand the purpose of The church and learn about the United Methodist Church. Hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation. Explore discipleship next steps in faith and service. Learn the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Some attend this session ready to affiliate with the church while others make the choice after attending this class.

Sundays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 20 • 10:45-11:15 AM or 12:15-12:45 PM • C115

REGISTER ONLINE! Register for New Here events at stlukesumc.com.

Childcare available upon request.

STARTING POINT

For those new to St. Luke’s – gain an orientation to St. Luke’s and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within the church.

Terri Coe Director of New Here Ministries

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