| SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION PROGRAM |
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Beginning in September, 2008
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| St. Luke's will once again be the site of the Spirtual Exploration Program, sponsored by Stillpoint. This is a 10 month program that supports people exploring their personal spiritual lives and relationship with God. There are 10 four hour sessions that meet once a month. Tuition is $375. Registration is now open and application due May 15. Forms can be downloaded at www.stillpoint.org. Flyers are also available in the parish hall. |
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| WOMEN'S SPIRITUALITY GROUP |
| Friday,
May 2 , 2008
6:30 PM |
| Once again it is movie night for the Women's Spirituality Group. We will be watching "Shirley Valentine" at Grace Sheldon"s house. Bring something light to eat and if directions are needed, call Grace or Jill Cassidy. All women are welcome. |
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| COMMUNITY GARDEN: A Time to Grow |
| Saturday,
May 3, 2008 9 AM
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| A short meeting and workday is scheduled this Saturday for those interested in our community garden. Rental space for the year costs $10. The meeting will be bilingual in English and Spanish. Questions? Contact Angela Luther or Cynthia Villanueva at 562 436-4047. |
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| 4th ANNUAL GAY, LESBIAN & FRIENDS BBQ |
| Saturday,
May 3, 2008
4 PM |
| Sam and Michael invite all of St. Luke's to a BBQ at their home. Please bring an appetizer, desert, salad, side dish to share. Sign up in the Parish Hall or RSVP to the church office 562 436-4047. |
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| FAREWELL SUNDAY for Rev. Gary |
| Sunday,
May 4, 2008
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| Rev. Gary Commins will begin a sabbatical during May, June,and July and May 4 will be his last Sunday at St. Luke's. In his absence, Rev. Dean Farrar will the priest-in-charge and Rev. Beryl Nyre-Thomas will be the assisting priest. Come to this Farewell Sunday and Cinco de Mayo luncheon after the 10 o'clock service. |
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| NEWCOMER'S CLASS |
| Sundays,
May 4 and May 11, 2008
after the 10 o'clock service |
| A class will be held for those interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and St. Luke's on May 4 and May 11. |
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| PHOTO SUNDAY |
| Sunday,
May 4, 2008
after the 10 o'clock service |
| Every first Sunday of the month, photos will be taken of parishioners not to be found on the Parish Hall wall. If you haven't yet been photographed, please make it a point to meet at the table outside the Parish Hall after the 10 service on May 4. |
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| FAMILIES LIKE OURS |
| Sunday,
May 4, 2008
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM |
| Childcare will be provided in the nursery for the FAMILIES LIKE OURS support group meeting. |
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| MEDITATION GROUP |
| Wednesday,
May 7, 2008
7 PM |
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The meditation group will meet in the chapel. For more information, contact
Ruth Warkentin 562 436-4047.
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| GAY & LESBIAN SPIRITUALITY GROUP |
| Wednesday,
May 9, 2008
6:30 PM |
| This PRIDE month meeting is welcome to everyone. Bring a dish to share and share in fellowship. |
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| LONG BEACH PRIDE FESTIVAL EVENTS |
| Saturday and Sunday ,
May 17 and May 18, 2008
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Saturday May 17: Beginning at 10 AM on Saturday and on Sunday until 10 PM there
will be continuing events, booths and festivities.
Sunday May 18: 25th Annual Gay Pride Eucharist and Parade
Eucharist will be held on the bluff on Ocean Blvd at 8:30 AM. Look
for the Episcopal flags somewhere between Redondo and Temple.
Coffee Hour follows at the Albert' s and then participants will leave for the parade at 10:30 AM.
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| ST.LUKE'S PANTRY/US POSTAL CARRIER FOOD INGATHERING |
| Saturday,
May 10, 2008
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| Volunteers are needed to help collect food donated to this US Postal Carrier's Ingathering. Some or all of the food will benefit our own Parish Pantry. To volunteer call Gail Mutke at the parish office 562 436-4047. |
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| TAIZE PRAYER |
| Tuesday,
May 13 , 2008
7:30 PM |
| Come spend a quiet hour of prayer, readings, chanted music and meditation in the lovely candlelit sanctuary of St. Luke's.This month we will be celebrating Pentecost and the power of the Holy Spirit with the addition of soft percussive instruments added to the music of service. |
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| MANNA MEALS |
| Saturday,
May 24 , 2008
9AM - 12:30 PM |
| St. Luke's prepares and serves a hot meal for the homeless and needy. Look for the sign-up table in the patio or hall on Sundays or call the church office to volunteer. 562-436-4047. People are needed to help in the kitchen, at the serving tables and casseroles are needed to serve our guests.Any time you can give is helpful, and it is a good way to get to know other St. Luke's people. |
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| EVENSONG/CONCERT |
| Sunday,
May 25 , 2008
4 and 5 PM |
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4 PM EVENSONG: In this final Evensong of the year, St. Luke's Choir will sing the
music of Victorian composers.
5 PM CONCERT: Stay after the concert for an interview with Queen Victoria in a
simulated press conference, moderated by Clare Boothe Luce.
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Sunday Service in Spanish
MISA EN ESPANOL |
| Sundays
Every Sunday
at 12:30 pm |
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Weekly services in the chapel. For more information, el Rev. Rene Barraza.
Misa en la capilla a las 12:30 PM. Todos son bienvenidos - adultos y niños. Para más información, favor de llamar a la oficina de la parroquia al 562-436-4047, y marco 6#.
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| NEXT MONTH
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| YOUNG ADULTS ACTIVITIES for June and July |
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June and July, 2008 |
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Friday June 13, 7:30 PM: "Shakespeare by the Sea" at Point Fermin in San Pedro.
Admission Free.
Saturday July 12, 8:30 PM : Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, "Some Enchanted Evening", a Night of Romance with Chris Isaak. Cost $10-$18. RSVP
by May 15 to church office at 562 436-4047.
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| SUMMER GUEST PREACHERS |
| Sunday,
29 June and 20 July, 2008
10 AM |
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SUNDAY JUNE 29: Rev.Warner Traynham, Rector Emeritus of St. John's, LA
SUNDAY JULY 20: Br. Robert Sevensky, OHC, Prior at Mt. Calvary Retreat House
Special after the service FORUM: Monastic Life
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| FORUM: Islam |
| Sunday,
June 8, 2008
11:30 AM |
| Professor Amir Hussein, teacher at Loyola Marymount University, will help us educate ourselves to understand the faith of the other Abrahamic tradition, Islam. |
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| ANNUAL LONG BEACH AIDS WALK/RUN |
| Saturday,
June 21, 2008
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| Participants from St. Luke's will meet at the church in the Am to take the bus to the start of the race. |
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