St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Cedar Falls)

06/11/2026

Take a look at this! 👀

In partnership with Vision To Learn Iowa, free eye exams for K–12 students are coming to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank on June 9, July 1, and July 2!

No insurance is needed, and all students are welcome! Appointments are available from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a signed consent form required.

Reserve your spot today because walk-ins will not be accepted!

06/11/2026

We’re always grateful for our partners in ministry. It takes a dedicated crew, like the one pictured here, to make sure the pantry is stocked, the lending library is arranged, and everyone who drops in feels valued and respected.
Thank you Northeast Iowa Food Bank, ThreeHouse Collaborative Ministries, volunteers, and members of the congregation for your unwavering support for the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Pantry.
We served 42 families tonight and sent home close to 1600 pounds of food and other necessities.
This is love in action. ❤️

06/10/2026

Rain or shine, our pantry will be open! See you later today!!

06/10/2026

Congratulations
Ken Cutts and Patty AcheyCutts-Cutts!

Ken and Patty were among the elite 8 over 80 recognized yesterday for their extraordinary contributions and service to our community.

Thank you for all the ways you work to bring healing, wholeness, and joy to so many.

This is love in action. ❤️

06/09/2026

Tuesday’s Lectionary at Lunch
From disciples to apostles

Matthew writes that Jesus had been going about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. His compassion for the crowds, his authoritative teaching, the miraculous healings, and his bold proclamation of the nature of the kingdom set him apart from other leaders – religious or otherwise. Jesus showed that the work of a compassionate shepherd was holistic. Proclaiming God’s Good News was inseparable from living it out through healing and restoring wholeness.

Jesus took plenty of hits from his critics for embodying mercy, forgiveness, and being in relationship with “the wrong” kind of people. “Who is this that eats with sinners and tax collectors?” “He must be in cahoots with Satan to be able to exorcize demons because no one can do that!” It must have been unsettling for those closest to him to witness their rabbi put himself in such peril. It didn’t take much to antagonize the religious authorities. It took even less to irritate Rome.

So, it must have come as quite a shock to his followers to suddenly find themselves commissioned (sent out) to do the same work their teacher was doing. In chapter 10, Jesus gives them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and affliction. Moving from disciple (pupil) to apostle (messenger) can be compared to being the passenger in a car to the one who actually puts pedal to the metal. You’ve been along for the ride and now suddenly it’s your responsibility to make sure the journey continues! In short, Jesus calls the Twelve as partners and collaborators.

Early in the week, I’m wondering how the disciples, now apostles, felt about their commissioning. Did they feel ready or overwhelmed? (Jesus’ following remarks about the dangers and risks certainly bring any lofty thoughts of fame and fortune to an abrupt end.) How do you feel called to put your faith into action? Do you see yourself as an integral part of God’s work of healing and restoration? Where are you sent to proclaim God’s good news?

We look forward to welcoming you to the Zoom Room on Tuesday at 11:45 AM. It’s a space void of wolves to wonder aloud, ask questions, and listen deeply to the Spirit’s promptings.

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06/06/2026

On this 82nd anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy, we remember and give thanks for their valor, fidelity, and sacrifice. We honor all who served and continue to serve as we also pray for peace among all nations.

06/02/2026

Today’s Lectionary at Lunch
Mercy, not sacrifice

When the religious leaders criticized Jesus for eating and spending time with "tax collectors and sinners," he told them that it was because he desired mercy over sacrifice. In he then instructed them to reach back to Scripture 101 to learn the meaning of his actions.

Backstory: The statement originates in the book of Hosea, an 8th-century BC prophet from the northern kingdom of Israel. He is the first of the Minor Prophets in the Old Testament who is best known for his symbolic marriage to an unfaithful wife, which illustrated God's steadfast, forgiving love for an unfaithful Israel. Hosea’s preaching focused heavily on denouncing Israel's moral decay, corruption, and spiritual infidelity.

By his words and actions, Jesus was continually breaking the boundaries between the so-called clean and unclean, righteous and unrighteous, the “in” crowd and the “out” crowd. His actions were controversial to those who considered themselves to be the true authority, the gatekeepers to God. By steering his critics to Hosea, Jesus was calling out their lack of compassion for those who were hurt and broken. Those in need of reconciliation and community.

Many of us still struggle with temptation to sort the worthy from the unworthy. Who should receive help and who should just learn to work harder, settle for less, or go without.

Breaking boundaries, acting merciful, standing against the status quo are seldom easy actions, but they are what God asks of us. What acts of mercy might you be able to offer today? When have you “kept to the rules” and in doing so, failed to show compassion and kindness. To quote another Hebrew prophet (Micah), “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

We would love for you to join the conversation at 11:45 AM. Bring your questions and wonderings, and a snack, if you choose. There will be virtual wine - in new skins, of course - to share.

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05/31/2026

Just in case further clarification on the Trinity is needed…

The problem with using analogies to explain the Holy Trinity is that you always end up confessing some ancient heresy.Let the patron saint of the Irish show ...

05/28/2026

Another wonderful Wednesday meeting up with neighbors at the pantry. Today, 41 households brought home 1500 lbs of food and other necessities.
We love putting our faith in action. ❤️

05/27/2026

We look forward to welcoming you this afternoon!