What's Happening

​When we were baptized and confirmed we promised to "work for justice and peace."
St. Luke will again host a "Stand for Justice" gathering at noon on Saturday, June 20. Bring signs and join us along Germantown Parkway.
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ELCA's Anti-Racism Pledge is a great way to step forward with action. Please prayerfully consider signing.
  

Stand For Justice and Peace.....

We will be holding another Justice and Peace gathering in front of St. Luke Church this Saturday, June 13th at noon.Pastor Cliff and Jennifer Wright will participate once again with members of our church, Epiphany Lutheran, Peace Lutheran, and Heart of God Outreach Ministries. We invite and encourage our youth to participate as well. Bring a sign showing your support for Peace, Justice, and Love. 

We will gather along Germantown Parkway, with signs, standing six feet apart. This is not a protest, this is a call for support, to show we care, to demonstrate that we stand for Peace, Justice and the rights of all human beings. Join us if you wish or drop off a sign that can help the cause.

We know this is not for everyone. We do ask that you remember our Lutheran heritage. Martin Luther was a protester. We are Protestants because our church protested abuses 500 years ago. The times have changed, but abuse still occurs, we are called as Christians to speak up for what is right.
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​Explore the simplicity of the Christian faith through the work of one of America's best known children's teachers – Mr. Rogers.
 

Simple, patient, and calm.
It's not just the recipe for a hit children's show, but for the spiritual life as well. These concepts are at the core of this course and unpacked by Westina Matthews in four video presentations entitled:
·       Remembering Mr. Rogers
·       Following the Teachings of Jesus
·       Simple and Deep
·       Making a Difference
This course is ideal for those seeking to deepen their spirituality by exploring these foundational Christian concepts.
Join us at St. Luke, each Wednesday:
meal (5:00-5:45),
study on Mr. Rogers (5:45-6:30)
worship (6:30-6:50)
 
 

​Vitalant is the Memphis region's only non-profit volunteer blood center, dedicated to meeting the needs of patients, healthcare facilities, medical professionals and the community at large. Every year Vitalant supplies more than 100,000 units of blood and blood products for local patient transfusion.
The donation process only takes about 1 hour and takes place entirely at St. Luke. Each donation of whole blood can help as many as 3 recipients - all of them our neighbors.
A sign-up sheet will be located on the bulletin board outside the office starting February 9th. However, I strongly recommend you sign up at clublifeblood.us. You can also complete your health questionnaire in advance the day of the drive at this website.
 
Don't forget you earn points with every donation that can be redeemed at clublifeblood.us; rewards include t-shirts, movie passes, and gift cards.
 

​Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, February 26 at St. Luke. Services will be held at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm.
The Imposition of Ashes will be available in the sanctuary from 6:30 am until noon. You may stop by during this time for prayer and imposition of ashes.
 

There are four opportunities for you to join an adult Sunday School class.  These classes meet at 9:00 a.m.

Pastor's Class - room# 135
Beginning Sunday Jan. 12th, Pastor Cliff will be leading the discussion about the book,  "By heart: Conversations with Martin Luther's Small Catechism"

Women of Faith - room# 152, will begin Jennifer Rothschild's  video-based Bible study: Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me

Men of Faith - room# 137, will begin a study of Hebrews by N.T. Wright.  Carl Ellsworth and Tim Wright welcome all who would like to delve into each chapter of Hebrews to learn how Jesus' coming represented the new covenant replacing the Mosaic Law and the significance of the message to Jewish Christians in the 1st century A.D.

Real Faith for Real Life room# 106/108, Connie and Paul White will be discussing the Book of Luke.

Mental Health First Aid Training
Sat., February 29, 8am-5pm
St. Luke Lutheran

Mental health challenges--such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use--are shockingly common in the United States. In fact, more than one in five American adults will have a mental health problem in any given year.
During this training, you will learn a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people demonstrating symptoms of a mental illness or a crisis, and you will be equipped with the tools to connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social or self-help care.
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The course is FREE, but you must register HERE, as space is limited.

​How to Care for Those With Memory Loss
Sun., January 26, 11:30am-1pm

For family caregivers and Stephen Ministers, Herbie Krisle, Executive Director of the Page Robbins Adult Day Center will lead us in How to Care for Those With Memory Loss. Lunch will be provided for participants. Please register by January 19, responding on your Communication Card, or call the church office at ​901-756-8850.

​Sun., Jan. 19, we will welcome Pastor Eric L. Sudberry as our guest speaker for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Pr Sudberry is a native Memphian and served as Assistant to the Pastor for Agape Ministries Church in Memphis and is currently in his 4th year as the Pastor of the Heart of Outreach Ministries Church in Cordova. 

The Southeastern Synod is sponsoring a full meal which will be served in the Christian Fellowship Center at St Luke following the service.

All are invited to attend.

​View the Christmas message from Bishop Eaton