INTRODUCTION
Our mission in Christian Formation aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity by enriching their whole life with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We seek to embrace all the faith dimensions of adult life—for example, understanding and communicating faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good.
St. Luke's hopes to engage the particular needs and interests of adults in our community by offering a comprehensive and systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of Christian Catholic faith and practice.
This integration of actual life experience, diverse adult learning needs, the study of Scripture, and the teaching of the Church's tradition help us to create a vibrant learning environment.
St. Luke's hopes to engage the particular needs and interests of adults in our community by offering a comprehensive and systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of Christian Catholic faith and practice.
This integration of actual life experience, diverse adult learning needs, the study of Scripture, and the teaching of the Church's tradition help us to create a vibrant learning environment.
CURRENT OFFERINGSLent at St. Luke'sAs part of our common effort to observe a holy Lent, consider one of more of the activities and spiritual practices offered at St. Luke's. Click here.
coffee Hour & FEllowship
Virtual Coffee Hour
Join us for our Sunday Morning Virtual Coffee Hour each Sunday at 9 AM. We'll spend this time catching up with one another and sharing virtual treats and coffee. We will finish up in time to catch the webcast of the Sunday Eucharist that will begin at 10 AM on our social media channels. You can join the coffee hour by clicking Coffee Hour (Use passcode: 164275 to enter). You can always find us on the parish website. www.stlukeslebanon.org Online Bible StudyThe texts for this Sunday's appointed lessons can be found here.
Join us every Thursday for a Bible Study that focuses on of the lessons for the following Sunday. We meet in a virtual conference room. Just click on the link below:
Thursday morning March 4th 10-11 AM There he goes again! John 2:13-22 Join our ZOOM Room. You can phone in, too. (646) 558-8656 Access Code:190727051#
Lenten Weekly Presentation
A Lenten Soup Supper without the Soup! Sign-up now by clicking here. Week 1: Self awareness. February 24th Self Awareness is having a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. Self Awareness allows you to understand other people, how they perceive you, your attitude and your responses to them in the moment. It is how we become present to God. Week 2: Mindfulness. March 3rd Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience. Week 3: Self care. March 10th Self care is unique for each person and can be understood in many different ways. In its simplest form, the term refers to our ability as human beings to function effectively in the world while meeting the multiple challenges of daily life with a sense of energy, vitality, and confidence. Self care is initiated and maintained by us as individuals — it requires our active engagement. Week 4: Positive relationships in community. March 17th Positive Relationships are the people who support and care for us — and we care for them. One of the most profound experiences we can have in our lives is the connection we have with other human beings. By building positive relationships with others, we will be happier and more fulfilled and feel more supported, supportive, and connected. Positive and supportive relationships will help us to feel healthier, happier, and more satisfied with our lives. Week 5: Mission. March 24th Mission is a recognition that we belong to and serve something bigger than ourselves. Our mission helps to shape the mindset and attitude we have toward others and the events we experience. ADult online discussion group (Facebook)St. Luke's provides a private group on its Facebook page for adult discussion and debate. Currently, Mother Kisner is offering resources for our self-work on the issues surrounding our national conversation on race.
Like all our Facebook discussion groups, the Adult Facebook Group is a moderated group so you need an invitation or you can request permission to join, please contact us. Available from the Stevenson School for MinistryIn these most challenging times of urgency for prayer and turning to God you might wonder; how do I prepare myself for this season of Lent 2021? Ask yourself, what does my soul need? Is this the time to join an online community of learners and teachers to engage in Scripture and discipleship and develop new ways to share the unchanging Good News of Jesus Christ? Come and See. Click here for the School's web page.
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resourcesThe Way of LoveDo you listen to podcasts?
A regular podcast is produced by the church center to guide our in The Way of Love by interviews with significant leaders in the ways of the spiritual life. Sign-up for the Way of Love Podcast on whatever podcast app you use. Visit the podcast webpage here. There you can also listen to past episodes in the series. You can listen to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry introduce the podcast series below.
Latest Episode - Season 4 Episode 4 The Blessing of Mercy with Bryan Stevenson Click below to listen In this episode, Bishop Curry talks with Bryan Stevenson – author, lawyer, and founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a human rights organization in Montgomery, Alabama – about what it means to remember, reorient, and renew an active faith in Jesus and his Way of Love.
This episode is a 3-part conversation recorded for the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast’s December 4 Jubilee Revival: Just Mercy, Just Jesus. In this conversation, Bishop Curry and Stevenson reflect on three bits of scripture: Matthew 16:13-19; Luke 10:25-37; and Romans 5:1-5. Our adult forum explored the "Way of Love" as a means of creating a personal Rule of Life by which we can dive deeper into our relationship with God and one another. You can see examine and use these self-guided resources found here.
Stewardship: Begin Again!
The Begin Again! Annual Membership Campaign seeks to ensure that we, St. Luke's Episcopal Church , will remain a strong, vibrant and faithful parish into the future. We know that our greatest treasure is the faith we share; the source of our strength and nourishment as we journey through life. The 2021 campaign focuses on what we need to be able to face the challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. As generations past have solidified their legacy, your generosity towards helping us Begin Again! will help us to face the financial demands these challenges present.
Download this year's campaign brochure by clicking on the link below.
Click on the file below to read a letter from our Rector.
Do you want to make a pledge online?
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