St Thomas Lutheran Church

05/19/2026

05/05/2026

“Oh, happy day when we shall stand amid the heavenly throng; and sing with hosts from every land the new celestial song” (ELW 441).

04/29/2026

💡 Did you know?

The IN-KY Synod is made up of over 36,000 baptized members across our congregations!

That’s 36,000 people connected through faith, community, and a shared calling to serve. Together, we’re stronger—supporting one another, lifting up our neighbors, and living out our mission in powerful ways.

“As it is, there are many members, yet one body.” — 1 Corinthians 12:20

04/28/2026

Storms swept across our Synod last night, and we are hearing reports of damage north of Seymour, Indiana. If your area experienced damage, please reach out to Jayme Beneker at [email protected] so we can offer support and begin to help recovery efforts.

In this time of uncertainty, we hold all who are affected in our thoughts and prayers, asking for peace, hope, and restoration.

Let us pray:

🙏Gracious and loving God,

In the wake of these storms, we turn to You for comfort and strength. Be present with all who have been impacted—those who are frightened, those who have suffered loss, and those working to help others.

Grant safety to those in danger, courage to those facing difficult days ahead, and wisdom to those offering aid and leadership. Renew weary spirits, restore what has been broken, and surround every community with Your peace.

We trust in Your steadfast presence, even in the midst of the storm.

Amen. 🙏

04/24/2026

📣 2027 Domestic Hunger Grant Applications are now open!

ELCA World Hunger supports ministries across the U.S. and Caribbean as they address food security, housing, clean water, and more—working together to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

🗓 Letter of Inquiry (LOI) open: April 15 – July 1
📩 Invitations to apply sent by: Oct. 30
🎉 Awards announced: January 2027
🚀 Grants begin: March 1, 2027

Learn more and take the next step in this important work!
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04/08/2026

Spring is here, and with it comes storms and severe weather.

Preparedness is one way we care for ourselves and our neighbors. The IN-KY Synod’s Prepare in a Year guide walks you through simple steps each month to help you be ready for both everyday emergencies and larger disasters.

Learn more and get the full document here: https://iksynod.org/get-involved/prepare-in-a-year.html

04/08/2026

Did you know? In Indiana, 1 in 7 people face food insecurity. In Kentucky, it is 1 in 6, according to Feeding America.

The Indiana-Kentucky Synod is offering Food Ministry Grants of up to $1,000 to equip congregations and ministries already feeding their communities and working to change these numbers.

Your ministry can be part of the solution.

🗓 Deadline: April 13, 2026
📧 Reach out to Missy Schroeder: [email protected]

Let’s keep showing up—with open hands and open hearts.