T.I.M.E.

It's About T.I.M.E.

At St. Luke's, we believe that we are called to be in ministry, everyday, in everyday ways. That's why we encourage and offer opportunities for our community to be Together In Ministry Everyday. T.I.M.E. is not another program of St. Luke's; it is a part of our church culture, a theology of being mindful of the impact and responsibility we have on and towards our local and global community as Christians. Through this initiative, the St. Luke's congregation has become an outward-focused reflection of God's love.

Carl Sandburg said, "Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you." The people of St. Luke's were challenged with this question: If time is a coin, then how would you like to spend your time?

Literally hundreds of persons are giving more of their time, talent and treasure in loving and serving hundreds of other people in the name of Jesus Christ, and everyone is being blessed in the process. St. Luke's is less a destination and more like a "spiritual airport" — where people come to be strengthened specifically so that they can leave to engage in ministries of service, education and advocacy. Being empowered to be Together In Ministry Everyday has had a transforming effect on the people of St. Luke's and, much more importantly, on the lives they touch.

Themes

St. Luke's has utilized a thematic approach to invite the congregation to focus on a particular issue of human struggle and social concern, extending a compelling call to everyday individuals to become everyday ministers, involved in opportunities of learning, service, and advocacy. A wide variety of structured activities were made available, or individuals were free to become engaged on their own in efforts of their choosing. Dozens of not-for-profit organizations were invited into the church to educate the congregation to their work and the ways men, women and children could volunteer. For many individuals, by dipping their toe into a new pool of volunteerism and ministry, they became passionately committed to new causes in the community. 

The following Themes have been areas of focus since January 2006. For details about each theme go to TIME Resources.

  • Poverty & Socio-Economic Concerns
  • Peace & Reconciliation
  • Education & Literacy
  • Health, Hunger & Wholeness
  • Caring for Creation
  • Bridging the Generations
  • Our Health, Our World, Our People
  • Creating Community
  • Love, Serve & Care for One Another... Everyday...
  • Experiencing Our Inner Soul
  • Interfaith Connections
  • In Our Own Backyard
  • Now Is the TIME
  • Spiritual Spring Training
  • Turn the World Upside Down
  • Summer T.I.M.E.: Time for Recreation & Re-Creation
  • Back to Basics: Love God, Love Your Neighbor
  • Pathways Together