06/21/2026
Welcome to Saint Luke
Whether you are visiting for the first time, or are a longtime member, we are blessed to have you with us. Please visit our website for access to the bulletin and more online resources go to stlukechicago.org/church
New to Saint Luke? Click on this link to learn more about our North Star: stlukechicago.org/welcome
As a Reconciling in Christ Congregation, we welcome all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions based on our belief in a radically inclusive Jesus who loved all people regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, economic, social status, or physical abilities. Saint Luke Ministries strives to be a place “Where all are welcomed, period.”
INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY
Our long liturgical season of growth has begun. On the altar, the pale green shoot -- so thin and pale against the bold green background-- is but a promise of the lush growth this season will eventually produce. Each week this sapling will grow, its colors mirroring the greens of the season. As the strips extend across the altar, they will form a cross that will ultimately enfold the entire space with every color of the growing season. We, the baptized congregation, are like these diverse strips: together we form the Body of Christ—one body composed of many diverse members.
A Season of Liturgical Growth Begins: Becoming One Body in Christ
Throughout the summer, slowly, almost imperceptibly, the cross on the altar frontal will grow. Each week a new color is added to its leading edge. And now, in a parallel to nature's season of growth the pale yellow green of spring's seedling gives rise to the rich greens of maturing leaves. As with a living organism, growth is noticeable only over time.
As the Sundays pass, the change in the cross becomes evident, mirroring our faith as it grows and matures in the nurturing environment of the Body of Christ. The process spans spring and summer and continues into the autumn. In the language of the church it is called "ordinary time." In this season there are no great celebrations of God's mighty acts. It is, instead, a quiet time for us both to reflect on God's goodness to us and to grow in our faith.
Prayer requests may be shared via stlukechicago.org/prayer
The mission of Saint Luke Ministries includes worship, service, education, and advocacy. Your generous gifts help support these ministries, making it possible to support the local community and the world. Visit our giving page to see the ways you can support these missions. stlukechicago.org/give
Brian T. Johnson, Presiding Minister
Terry Duchow, Assisting Minister
Don Mead, Cello and Organ
Maia Surace, Soloist
THIS WEEK AT SAINT LUKE MINISTRIES
Bible Class at Saint Luke
Online Bible readings for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm. Please join the group to discuss the lessons and Gospel for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Year 13A. The lessons are Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18, Romans 6:12-23, Matthew 10:40-42.
In-person Bible Class is on a hiatus for summer break. We will let you know when it resumes. Thanks for joining us
on Sunday mornings.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
Summer Camp
TUESDAY
Little Rays Two's
Martinis & Ministry – 6:30 pm at Bitter Pops
WEDNESDAY
Little Rays Three's
Administrative Staff Meeting
Hot Soup Mission 5:30 pm
THURSDAY
Online Bible Class 12:00 pm (https://bit.ly/39AbHrQ)
SUNDAY
9:30 a.m. Worship (online and in-person)
10:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship
Please visit our website or contact our office ([email protected]) for further information.
Saint Luke Church
1500 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657-3108
Tel: 773-472-3383
Fax: 773-929-3910
E-Mail: [email protected]
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
