St. Luke's Church On The Avenue, Hampden

03/05/2026

Bishop Curry has issued a statement on the Iran War.

Read the full statement through the link in the comments below.

02/14/2026

See you at our Annual Meeting tomorrow after church! Bring a dish to share if you're able!

01/22/2026

Hello all! Due to the impending winter storm on Saturday night into all day on Sunday, we are postponing our Annual Meeting and Potluck to the following Sunday: February 1st. Stay safe and warm!

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01/19/2026

https://www.elca.org/news-and-events/canada-denmark-u-s-lutheran-bishops-issue-joint-statement-supporting-greenlandic-people?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPbG9hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeV5c297rTiyHS6RHlxNQ8kfaOYLPPHUvlIb_zdPlt1SeNa1sjPPAZpv2lm2o_aem_RUuhntXunWtRwTfoqVmNog

As the national bishops of Lutheran churches in the United States, Canada and Denmark, we wish to send the Greenlandic people our full support in an unusually difficult situation. We pray for and encourage our own congregations and people to pray for and stand with Greenland and the Greenlandic peop...

12/03/2025

Hello all! Unfortunately, the Baltimore Men's Chorus Concert and Caroling has been cancelled due to a scheduling issue. Please see our website for any upcoming Christmas events at our church and in our community, such as the Mayor's Christmas Parade on Sunday the 14th and the Holiday Market on Saturday the 20th! Please also join us on Thursdays for Advent Lectio Divina at 6:30PM and sung Holden Evening Prayer at 7:30PM on the 4th, 11th, and 18th.

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10/29/2025

Please join us in celebrating the baptism of Madelyn Rose Hudak! Service of Holy Baptism will be held this Sunday November 2nd at 10:00AM. It's such a special occasion that Pastor Jim Muratore will return from sabbatical for one Sunday only! We hope to see you there!

06/20/2025

Here at St. Luke’s Church in the Avenue we take Harm Reduction seriously. While this terminology usually refers to people who use drugs, we mean it for all people, especially those on the margins, in this case, LGBTQ+ young people. Suicidality largely does not occur because of the individuals identity rather because of the shame, stigma, and roadblocks to care our society wrongfully places before them in the name of “protection.” The Supreme Court’s ruling against medical care for trans minors along with the removal of LGBTQ specialists from the national su***de hotline will further the harm done to this already vulnerable community. In the parable of the good Samaritan Jesus compels us to care for our neighbors regardless of their story. Knowingly putting young people at greater risk of su***de is sinful at best while bordering on murder. If you know an LGBTQ young person in need of support please share these numbers for the Trevor Project and let them know St. Luke’s Church on the Avenue will always be a community of love and support for them.
1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678

Stay informed and learn how to support vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth through mental health facts and su***de risk factors from The Trevor Project.

06/08/2025

Happy Pride Month!

04/23/2025

We’re grateful for a beautiful and joy-filled Easter Service and church potluck this past Sunday. As a church, we’re holding onto the hope and reminder of rebirth amidst darkness and the power of love this Easter, and we hope you are able to find the love and community you seek this season. He is risen!

04/11/2025

Please join us this Saturday at 11am to celebrate the life of longtime beloved member Bob Warehime

03/25/2025

Continue to pray. Continue to give.

A three-year-old battling a rare and aggressive brain cancer faces a new challenge - getting insurance coverage for critical medications.