Saint Luke Ministries Chicago

09/06/2026

A PRAYER FOR THE DAY

O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

09/06/2026

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
Conflict is a part of relationships and life in community. Jesus’ words in today's gospel are often used in situations having to do with church discipline. The prophet Ezekiel tells of warning the wicked to turn from their ways, and Paul reminds us that love is the fulfilling of the law. We gather in the name of Christ, assured that he is present among us with gifts of peace and reconciliation.

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.

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

A Summer Slump? Instead, a Summer SURGE!
Good news! A generous Anonymous Donor gave a Summer Surge challenge grant matching all additional gifts dollar-for-dollar. Please consider making your Summer Surge gift today to keep your Saint Luke strong as we journey through the remaining weeks of summertime. Your additional gift will help us broaden and
deepen our mission impact. Give online: https://secure.myvanco.com/YK44/campaign/C-16FFX

Brian T. Johnson, Presiding Minister
Dale Hoiberg, Assisting Minister
Don Mead, Organist
Maia Surace, Soloist

THIS WEEK AT SAINT LUKE MINISTRIES
Online Bible Class Weekly Thursdays at 12:00 - Click on “Bible Class” or enter the following URL into your browser: https://bit.ly/479gZrk.

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.

THIS WEEK AT SAINT LUKE MINISTRIES

MONDAY
Labor Day - Closed

TUESDAY-FRIDAY
Extended Care 7:30-8:00 am and 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Saint Luke Academy in session

TUESDAY
Bookbugs 9:00 a.m.
Time for Two 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY
Staff Meeting 12:00 p.m.

THURSDAY
Bookbugs 9:00 a.m.
Time for Two 10:30 a.m.
Online Bible Class 12:00 pm (https://bit.ly/39AbHrQ)

SUNDAY
Holy Communion (online and in-person) 9:30 a.m.
Coffee and Fellowship following worship

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

09/01/2026

SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE IN LAKEVIEW!!

Join us for the next Hot Soup Mission on Wednesday, September 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Saint Luke as we prepare and deliver meals beneath the viaduct near Lake Shore Drive at Lawrence and Wilson. Whether you help pack at Saint Luke or meet us at the viaduct around 6:00 p.m., your presence will make a meaningful difference as we share Christ’s love in a tangible way.

We need a volunteer to provide a "Hot Soup Meal" in September. If you can prepare a meal for 15 people, please contact Lisa for further information.

A short Zoom planning meeting will be held Tuesday, September 8th at 7 p.m.
Meeting ID: 823 8809 7819
Passcode: 758662

If you have any questions or would like to donate or volunteer in another capacity, please contact Lisa at 773-960-5125 or Rader at 407-516-0147.

We hope to see you soon as we continue to support our neighbors!

08/30/2026

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
The prophet Jeremiah speaks of the incurable wound of his suffering yet finds in God’s words the delight of his heart. When Peter doesn’t grasp Jesus’ words about suffering, Jesus tells the disciples they will find their lives in losing them. Such sacrificial love is described by Paul when he urges us to associate with the lowly and not repay evil with evil. In worship we gather as a community that we might offer ourselves for the sake of our suffering world.

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.

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

A Summer Slump? Instead, a Summer SURGE!
Summer Surge 2026 is a giving effort to broaden and deepen our mission impact. Thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous Donor, all new or additional gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $7,000. Please help us unleash the full impact of this challenge grant by making your gift today. Thank you!. Online gifts can be shared online at stlukechicago.org/give.

Brian T. Johnson, Presiding Minister
Robert Kleisch, Assisting Minister
Don Mead, Organist
Maia Surace, Soloist

THIS WEEK AT SAINT LUKE MINISTRIES
Online Bible Class Weekly Thursdays at 12:00 - Click on “Bible Class” or enter the following URL into your browser: https://bit.ly/479gZrk.

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.

THIS WEEK AT SAINT LUKE MINISTRIES

MONDAY-FRIDAY
Extended Care 7:30-8:00 am and 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Saint Luke Academy in session

TUESDAY
Bookbugs 9:00 a.m.
Time for Two 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY
Staff Meeting 12:00 p.m.

THURSDAY
Bookbugs 9:00 a.m.
Time for Two 10:30 a.m.
Online Bible Class 12:00 pm (https://bit.ly/39AbHrQ)

SUNDAY
Holy Communion (online and in-person) 9:30 a.m.
Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

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

08/28/2026

Double your impact!

A generous Anonymous Donor gave a Summer Surge challenge grant matching all additional gifts dollar-for-dollar. Please consider making your Summer Surge gift TODAY to keep Saint Luke Ministries strong as we journey through the remaining weeks of summertime. Link to give in bio. OR - Give online at https://secure.myvanco.com/YK44/campaign/C-16FFX.

Thank you!

08/24/2026

And we're back for year 144! ✏️🎒🙏

08/23/2026

THE PRAYER FOR THE DAY

O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

08/23/2026

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
We welcome back the Saint Luke Academy teachers and staff on Sunday, August 23, and the Congregation has an opportunity to bless and encourage all teachers and professionals called to work with children and young people, PreSchool through post-Graduate levels

In Isaiah the people are advised to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter’s bold confession of faith. God’s word of reconciliation and God’s mercy are keys to the church’s mission. Paul urges us to not be conformed to this world but to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, using our individual gifts to build up the body of Christ. From the table we go forth to offer our spiritual worship through word and deed.

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.

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

A Summer Slump? Instead, a Summer SURGE!
Summer Surge 2026 is a giving effort to broaden and deepen our mission impact. Thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous Donor, all new or additional gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $7,000. Please help us unleash the full impact of this challenge grant by making your gift today. Thank you!. Online gifts can be shared online at stlukechicago.org/give.

Brian T. Johnson, Presiding Minister
Janice Pohl, Assisting Minister
Maia Surace, Organist and Soloist

THIS WEEK AT SAINT LUKE MINISTRIES
Online Bible Class Weekly Thursdays at 12:00 - Click on “Bible Class” or enter the following URL into your browser: https://bit.ly/479gZrk.

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.

THIS WEEK AT SAINT LUKE MINISTRIES

MONDAY-FRIDAY
Extended Care 7:30-8:00 am and 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Saint Luke Academy in session

WEDNESDAY
Staff Meeting

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

08/21/2026

We welcome back the Saint Luke Academy teachers and staff on Sunday, August 23, and the Congregation has an opportunity to bless and encourage all teachers and professionals called to work with children and young people, PreSchool through post-Graduate levels.

The Blessing of all Teachers and School Professionals and Installation of the Academy teachers and school workers is at 10:30 am, the conclusion of Worship.

🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION!

​Saint Luke Academy starts August 24! All Saint Luke Church & Academy families and friends are invited to join us the day before on Sunday, August 23 as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year together!

​9:30 AM | Blessing of the Backpacks

During the worship service at Saint Luke Church. All students—from Pre-K through Graduate School—are invited to bring their backpacks for a special blessing!

​After Worship – 12:00 PM | Coffee Hour & Academy Open House

Stick around after service for coffee, connection, and a chance to tour the school during our Open House.

​12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Saint Luke Family Picnic

All Saint Luke Church & Academy families and friends are invited to the school playground for food, games, and music!

​"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!" — Psalm 118:24

​Please join us as we celebrate a new school year together! We can't wait to see you there!

​

05/28/2026

This month, our hot soup mission carried a mix of emotions as we bid farewell to Pastor Liala from Lakeview, who is retired this past Sunday. Her vibrant energy and leadership have been invaluable in our mission to feed the unhoused in our community. Pastor Liala’s conversational spirit and amazing cooking have inspired us all! We wrapped up our Wednesday mission with a heartfelt circle prayer outside, filled with gratitude for the opportunity to share moments of hope each third Wednesday of the month. Here’s to the incredible impact she leaves behind and the bright future ahead for our mission!