St. Luke Lutheran Church

06/02/2026

"Hoping against hope, [Abraham] believed that he would become ‘the father of many nations’, according to what was said, ‘So numerous shall your descendants be.’" - Romans 4:18 (NRSV)

The readings for the second Sunday after Epiphany:
-Hosea 5:15-6:6
-Psalm 50:7-15
-Romans 4:13-25
-St. Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

06/01/2026

We sing the praises of Almighty God - Father, Son, and Holy, one God in three persons.

This central core of our theology defies our comprehension - but it shows us who God is and who God is forming us to be.

If you weren't able to worship with us yesterday, you can find the text of Pr. Andrew's homily at the link below.

Doctrine, Identity, and Salvation

05/31/2026

Have you ever wanted to dive deeper than our midweek faith formation classes?

The Southeastern Synod ELCA's SES Leadership Academy has officially launched, and courses start this fall.

With a wide array of topics from some incredible pastors and lay leaders, these courses are carefully crafted to nurture our communal call into ministry and explore the ways God is calling, equipping, and reviving the Church for ministry today and in the future.

For more information, including opportunities for financial aid, follow the link below.

🎉 The ELCA Southeastern Synod Leadership Academy is officially OPEN! This fall, we are offering 8 courses covering vocation, worship, scripture, leadership, evangelism, art, spiritual life, and congregational care. Take one, take several, or follow one of six learning pathways. Open to all adults 18 and older. No degree required. Courses meet live via Zoom, from 7 to 9 pm ET / 6 to 8 pm CT, on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings. Each course is $60 and includes all required materials; financial assistance is available. Group enrollment is also available for congregations that want to learn together.
🔗 sesleadershipacademy.org

05/31/2026

Divine Service for May 31st 2026, Feast of Pentecost

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

(A very sweaty) Greetings from way down yonder on the Chattahoochee and wonderful Columbus, GA.

Clergy and lay voting members from across Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia are gathered for the annual assembly of the Southeastern Synod to celebrate our call to ministry and prayerfully discern where we are being led in the coming year and beyond.

Pray for me and for our voting member, Kelly Glow, as well as the other Lutherans gathered this weekend.

-Pr. Andrew+

05/26/2026

"We worship one God in trinity and the Trinity in unity, neither confusing the persons nor dividing the divine being." - Athanasian Creed

The Holy Trinity is among the most confounding Christian doctrines: one God who exists in three persons. Our every attempt to explain it breaks down. Each year, the Church celebrates and contemplates this mystery on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

This week's image is the so-called "shield" of the Trinity, clarifying the interrelationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - that they are not roles or parts of God but distinct persons.

The texts for Holy Trinity:
-Genesis 1:1-2:4
-Psalm 8
-II Corinthians 13:11-13
-St. Matthew 28:16-20

05/25/2026

"This Spirit is moving among us even now, just as it blew into the Church from Christ on Easter and roared down from heaven on Pentecost."

If you weren't able to join us for worship yesterday, you can find Pr. Andrew's sermon at the link below:

A Homily for Pentecost

05/24/2026

Divine Service for May 24th 2026, The Divine Service Of Holy Communion