This ministry is dedicated to seeking peace & social justice for all of God’s people by partnering with existing advocacy groups, advocating for justice in our local community & developing opportunities for spiritual reflection on social issues. Contact: The Rev. Deacon Steve Alder – steve@deaconsteve.com
Bible Study
Thursdays After the 40 min. 10 AM Healing Eucharist Service, the Bible Study group meets immediately afterward in the Guild Room to study the Gospel passage that will be read on the following Sunday. Contact: The Rev. Beryl Nyre-Thomas – ReverendBeryl@gmail.com OR The Rev. Dean Farrar – dean90815@verizon.net
Bookstore
St. Luke's Bookstore Ministry supports parishioners' spiritual growth through reading. Volunteers also present book-related programs to the congregation and community. Contact: Kay Lindahl – kaylindahl@yahoo.com
Children's Ministry
Guiding children's growth in the Lord by word and deed. St. Luke’s Sunday school is held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., with children rejoining their families afterwards to experience the Eucharist together. St. Luke’s commits itself to the full inclusion and spiritual development of children and teenagers as human beings, as Christians, and as present and future leaders. Contact: Penny Morris – pjmacgregor@mac.com
Finance
Oversees all parish financial matters from budgeting to managing endowments and other assets. Contact: Rob Bellevue (Treasurer) – rob@granitegroupinc.com
Inquirers Class
Our Inquirer’s Class each fall provides an in-depth understanding of the Christian faith from the perspective of the Episcopal Church. Contact: Kay Lindahl – kaylindahl@yahoo.com OR Julie Von Pelz – jvpfritz@gmail.com
Invite, Welcome, Connect
We have all been strangers in the land at one time or another. Invite, Welcome, Connect exists to welcome and incorporate those who are new and/or returning to the St. Luke’s family. Contact: Ryan Blazer – ryanblazer@gmail.com OR Brad Neumann – neumannclan@hotmail.com
Legacy Society
Organizes events that invite people to prepare for end-of-life issues & invites parishioners to consider including St. Luke’s in their end-of-life financial planning. Contact: Reba Birmingham – rebaesq@aol.com
Order of Daughters of the King
The National Order of the Daughters of the King® (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of women dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. Contact: Linda McNeeley – lindaslb@yahoo.com
Parish Nurses
The Parish Nurses provide health awareness to the congregation and its' surrounding community. Activities and outreach take place periodically throughout the calendar year. Contact: Lucille Sevigny – lucille7e@yahoo.com
Pastoral Visitors
Pastoral Visitors are a presence in the lives of people who cannot get to church on a regular basis. The primary concern is a ministry of presence, attentive listening, and relationship-building. Contact: Arlene Thompson – arthompson222@gmail.com
Property Team
The Property Committee meets periodically at the request of the Vestry to review, prioritize and plan needed projects. (These do not include the major capital campaign projects). Contact: Chad Foerster – chad.foerster@gmail.com
Stewardship
Informs the congregation of the spiritually-transforming concept of stewardship-our stewardship of creation, of all that we have. Seeks to guide parishioners to Recognize, Commit, and Strive in their personal stewardship. Contact: Deb Sullivan – debs88keys@verizon.net
United Thank Offering
By encouraging daily prayers of thanksgiving for God’s presence in our lives and depositing coins in the symbolic Blue Boxes, the Ministry takes the Word of God to places around the World. There is an annual ingathering celebrated one Sunday during Lent. Contact: Angela Williams – angelatwilliamslcsw@gmail.com
Youth Ministry
Come experience a year of faith formation and fun for middle school and high school youth. Opportunities for youth and adults to “grow in God”. Our group engages our youth where they are and as they are. It’s a time of challenging questions and of listening to another’s spiritual journey; of service to God and the larger community. It’s also lots of fun, as we go bowling, head to the Beach and go hiking! Good times, all around. We also gather once a month for a social group activity, usually at someone’s home or a local venue. We gather to engage scripture, hear powerful life experiences from members of the congregation – but also, to listen to the depth within our own lives. Where is God? Can God use us? These are the types of questions that we wrestle with – and so if you are in high school and are interested in deepening your faith, while also having fun – St. Luke’s youth group is just the place for you. If you are an adult and have an interest and skill in working with youth, we’d love your support. Contact: Rev. Nancy Frausto – revnancy@stlukeslb.org
