What's New! - 9/27/2024

United Women in Faith

United Women in Faith has a long history in activism. In fact, the organization's roots began in 1869 when a group of 8 women, led by the wives of missionaries, felt called to raise funds to help women and children in India. They have gone through several name changes over the years, but their mission remains the same: "(To) connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence and impact local and global communities."

The St. Luke's chapter of UWF is living in to this mission right here in our church community. They are sponsoring 2 classes this fall: In September, Soul Care: Experiencing Health & Wellness will begin with the goal to promote self-care and wellbeing. And in October, there will be a class on Climate Justice.

Their annual fundraiser, the Holiday Bazaar, is also coming up! By volunteering to help prepare for the event, or just coming to shop, you will be supporting the great work that UWF does all year long!

If you have any questions at all about United Women in Faith or any of their upcoming events, or want to get involved, please contact Judy Jenkins at jjenkinsnc@att.net.


Nourish Our Future: Seeds of Hope for Indiana's Children

Thursday, October 3 | 6:30pm

Join Bread for the World for Nourish Our Future: Seeds of Hope for Indiana’s Children. Come join your voice with a chorus for justice as we learn about the impact of the Child Tax Credit and take action together to protect and expand it. Too many families in Indiana experience anxiety over how they will nourish their children, but on October 3rd we will create meaningful change by calling on Senator Todd Young to be a champion of an expanded Child Tax Credit that can see a lift of 50% of Hoosier children out of poverty.

The event will feature:

  • A Keynote address by Elaine Maag, Tax Policy Advisor of the Equity Hub at the US Treasury and leading national expert on the Child Tax Credit
  • Testimony from community members who have lived experience of the life-changing impact of the Child Tax Credit
  • An update on the national political path forward for the expanded Child Tax Credit from Bob Powers,Director of Government Relations at Bread for the World
  • A time to demonstrate our collective power to Senator Young as we call on him to attend Bread’s Nourish Our Future campaign launch as a champion of the expanded Child Tax Credit

The event will be held at Light of the World Christian Church, 4646 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228 and Online.

Click HERE to learn more and register!


Season of Celebration at St. Thomas Aquinas Church

Thursday, October 3 | 6-9pm

You are invited to join the St. Thomas Aquinas Church community to celebrate our Earth at a Season of Creation Celebration on the evening of Thursday, October 3, 2024. Sponsored by the STA Creation Care Ministry and Race & Culture Committee, the theme of this event is “To Hope and Act with Creation.” The event is from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning with a Care for Creation Mass at 6:00 p.m. in the church. This will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a presentation from Paula Brooks, Environmental Justice Director at the Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) entitled “Advancing Environmental Justice in Indiana.” The HEC's Environmental Justice Initiative aims to identify and mitigate environmental health risks in low-income communities and in communities of color in Indianapolis and Indiana. Included will be a discussion of how individuals and small groups can promote environmental justice. There will be time for questions and answers, followed by refreshments. To learn more about Paula Brooks or the Hoosier Environmental Council, please visit https://www.hecweb.org/. All are welcome and admission is free. St. Thomas Aquinas Church is located at 4600 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. For more information, please call 317-253-1461, or email churchinfo@staindy.org.


Electric Vehicle Showcase Returns to St. Luke’s North Campus

Saturday, October 5 | 12-5pm

The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and the City of Carmel have partnered with Creation Care Ministry at St. Luke’s UMC to create the Fourth Annual Central Indiana Electric Vehicle (EV) Showcase that is BIGGER than ever, featuring 21 different new model EVs and an opportunity to test-drive 3 different EV models. You can also try out an EV charger and ask experts any questions you may have.

  • No tickets or reservations needed!
  • Location: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN

This family-friendly event will feature live music, food trucks, and free coffee, while showcasing the various makes and models of EVs available at Central Indiana’s car dealerships. This is a great way to explore your options, whether you are interested in purchasing an EV soon or just want to get some questions answered.

Church members who own an EV and would like to display it at the event can register to do so at BeHighlyEvolved.com.