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KP Singh Prints

KP Singh Prints

Local artist KP Singh was commissioned to create a drawing of St. Luke's as a gift to Dr. Kent Millard from the church for his retirement. A limited number of these beautiful keepsakes are available for sale. They are numbered by the artist. Cost is $100 for this 18x22 piece. The prints may be purchased in the main office during the week. Contact Julia Johnson with questions. Click here to see a copy of the drawing.

Job Opening:  Director of Weekday Early Childhood Programs

Job Opening:  Director of Weekday Early Childhood Programs

December 2011
St. Luke's is seeking a full-time Director of Weekday Early Childhood Programs. See the job description for more information. Qualified applicants should contact Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson.

The Greatest Game

The Greatest Game

January 8-February 12
In recognition of Indianapolis' inaugural hosting of the Super Bowl, we "kick off" 2012 with our sermon series, "The Greatest Game." Think faith and football don't have anything in common? Think again! Invite a football fan to come with you Sunday mornings at 8:15, 9:30 or 11:00. January 8: "The Value of the Huddle" January 15: "The MVPs (to the MVPs)" January 22: "The Value of the Headphones" January 29: "Getting Up from Spiritual Sacks" February 5: "Getting in Position to Receive" February 12: "When It's No Longer a Game"

St. Luke’s 101

St. Luke’s 101

Wednesdays, January 11-February 8, 6:30-8:30PM
Learn more about the church and how it works, get to know the clergy, church staff and volunteer leaders, and have fun getting acquainted with other members of the St. Luke’s family.

Follow the Sierra Leone Mission Teams

Follow the Sierra Leone Mission Teams

January 12-February 11
Two teams are working in Sierra Leone on various continuing projects. You may follow their progress via their blog (as West African technological issues permit!). The teams thank everyone for their prayers and support.

Sing with the Chancel Choir for Lent

Sing with the Chancel Choir for Lent

The Chancel Choir is beginning their preparations for their March Lenten Concert. If you would like to be a part of our choir family, if only for a short time, contact Carol Tully at 566-0762, tully95@earthlink.net, or Mark Squire. Weekly evening rehearsals begin Thursday, February 9.

Sundays in the South

Sundays in the South

January 15-February 19
Once again, St. Luke’s members and friends can attend their home church away from home, in the sunny climate of southwest Florida. Come worship at North Naples United Methodist Church in Naples, Florida on six Sundays at 11AM with other St. Luke’s folks.

Small Group Meetings with Rev. Fuquay

Small Group Meetings with Rev. Fuquay

Wait List
St. Luke’s has been offering the congregation opportunities for Listening/Getting Acquainted sessions with Rev. Rob Fuquay. All meetings have been filled, however, we are currently taking names for a wait list. If there is enough interest additional meetings may be scheduled in the future. If you would like to add yourself to the wait list, please register online.

Chamber Music Concert

Chamber Music Concert

Sunday, February 5, 3PM
Flutist Carol Dennis and friends Elisabeth Ohly-Davis, violist, and Kelleen Strutz, pianist, will present a veritable feast of musical delights. Their concert of small-ensemble music will include a variety of repertoire and guest musicians from the area. A freewill offering will be received at the concert.

Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University

Tuesdays beginning February 7, 7PM
St. Luke's United Methodist Men will again be sponsoring Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University 13-week study. Study topics such as saving, budgeting, debt reduction, insurance and investing.

Diabetic Meal Plans

Diabetic Meal Plans

Tuesday, February 7, 7PM in E212
Pam Coates RD CDE (Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator) with St. Vincent Diabetes Center will discuss surviving holidays and special occasions all year without losing control of your blood sugar, and getting back on track with your meal plan.

Cosmic Putt-Putt & More

Cosmic Putt-Putt & More

Saturday, Feb. 11th, 5 p.m.
Join us for Cosmic Putt-Putt, Bowling, & Dinner!!!

Jr. High to X-Site Laser Tag

Jr. High to X-Site Laser Tag

February 13, 2012
We'll meet at X-Site Laser Tag in Castleton at 5pm. 3 hours of unlimited laser tag from 5-8pm! Sign up by FEB 5. Come when you can! $15 per pass. Pizza is included. Invite your friends - When you invite a friend who doesn't regularly attend St. Luke's, $10 of each friend's pass will go to your scholarship account. Contact Ryan McGee for questions at mcgeer@stlukesumc.com.

Studio 3 Special Event on the Vogels

Studio 3 Special Event on the Vogels

Thursday, February 16, 10:30am, C122
"Herb and Dorothy" and Modern Art Appreciation - Studio 3 will replay the PBS program on the Vogels and their outstanding contemporary art collection. You are encouraged to bring an example of contemporary or modern art and share a little about the artist and what you like about the art. For questions or additional information about Studio 3 contact Linda Etherton at j.etherton1@juno.com. No fee or registration.

Sr. High Winter Ski Retreat

Sr. High Winter Ski Retreat

February 17-19, 2012
We will be staying at Pretty Lake Vacation Camp in Kalamazoo, Michigan in winterized/heated cabins. We will meet at the Lodge at 5:30pm sharp on Friday, Feb. 17 and return in the evening on Sunday, February 19. Total cost will be $113 for snow tubing, $131 for skiing, $141 for snowboarding. $50 deposit due January 29. Friends are welcome!

Pancakes & Jazz

Pancakes & Jazz

Tuesday, February 21, 6-8PM, Great Hall
Dig into a stack of pancakes and other breakfast food while enjoying the New Orleans-style jazz music provided by The Cat Jazz Band at St. Luke's annual Fat Tuesday celebration. Cost is $5 if tickets are purchased ahead of time (online, in church office, or on Sunday mornings Feb 12 and Feb 19). Cost of payment at the door is $8. Children two and under eat free.

Impact Parenting Conference

Impact Parenting Conference

Saturday, February 25, 8AM-4:30PM
Impact 2012: Parenting with Purpose offers parents with all stages of children a day of great information. Carrie Nieuwhof, author of Parenting Beyond Your Capacity, will be the keynote speaker. Visit our Impact page for more information.

Indianapolis Pipe Organ Festival

Indianapolis Pipe Organ Festival

Sunday, February 26, 3PM
Some of the city’s most accomplished organists shine as they play one of the state’s best and largest instruments, our own four-manual, 80-rank Goulding & Wood, at this annual concert of the Indianapolis chapter of the American Guild of Organists. This year's theme is "Around the World in 80 Ranks." Advance tickets are $10 (purchase at www.indyago.org) or $15 at the door, with special prices for students. For more information, e-mail tsaul@indyago.org or call (765) 438-7147.

Marriage Enrichment Weekend

Marriage Enrichment Weekend

March 2-4
This weekend retreat is intended to strengthen marriages (it is not marriage counseling or therapy). Marriage Enrichment uses worship, small-group experiences and private communication exercises in a workshop setting to help married couples improve their communication skills, focusing on the positive values in their relationships and taking steps toward resolving ordinary conflicts.

THINK12 Conference

THINK12 Conference

Friday, March 2nd (7 p.m.) - Saturday, March 3rd (8 a.m.)
What is true "revival" and how is it relevant to us? Click here for more info.

Raising a Modern-Day Knight

Raising a Modern-Day Knight

Mondays, March 12-April 23, 7:30-9PM, Spiritual Life Center
Every man wants to succeed with his son. Deep down, we all dream of releasing into the world a son whose life is highly competent, whose character is rock solid, and whose aspirations are noble. Based on the material in Robert Lewis' book Raising a Modern-Day Knight. 

Abiding Mercy: Lenten music of consolation

Abiding Mercy: Lenten music of consolation

Sunday, March 18, 3 pm
Choral concert presented by the St. Luke's Chancel Choir, Children's Choirs and Orchestra, featuring John Rutter's "Mass of the Children". Linda Pratt Memorial Concert Cost of Tickets * $10 (Students $5). Tickets available for purchase online, on Sunday mornings, or in the Church Office (February 1 - March 16). Tickets also available at the door the day of performance.

A Family Reduces, Reuses and Recycles: You Can Too

A Family Reduces, Reuses and Recycles: You Can Too

Monday, March 19, 7-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall
Learn how to increase your stewardship to the Earth! Lynette Thom and her family moved to Indianapolis from Portland, OR, found St. Luke’s and our Green Ministry. They have brought with them a way of life that “Reduces, Reuses, and Recycles.” This presentation will give you and your family practical tips and tricks to start living Green with little effort. No registration or fee.

E-Waste Day at St. Luke’s

E-Waste Day at St. Luke’s

Saturday, April 14, 9AM-1PM, Door #7
You can bring anything with a cord as well as anything on this list to be safely recycled by WorkForce Inc. Electronics can no longer be left at the curb as garbage -- they must be recycled.


Sr. High to New Orleans, Louisianna

Sr. High to New Orleans, Louisianna

June 23-29, 2012
$550 per student. Includes experiencing the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

Jr. High to Eastern Tennessee

Jr. High to Eastern Tennessee

July 15-21, 2012
We've developed great relationships with the people in Newport and we're excited to continue that. Open to rising 7th-9th grade students. Cost per student is $500. Cost per leader is $135.

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