St. Luke's Lutheran Church Washington

04/10/2026

ALL are welcome to celebrate Easter season with us!

04/03/2026

ALL are welcome !

Good Friday, April 3rd : 7:30 p.m. Worship at St. Luke’s Lutheran

Holy Saturday, April 4th : 7:30 p.m. Worship at St. Luke’s Lutheran

Easter Sunday, April 5th : 6:30 a.m. Prayer in Garden
9:30 a.m. Easter Worship with Holy Communion

www.stlukeswashington.com

03/23/2026

Holy Week Worship @ St. Luke's Lutheran Church Washington

3/29, Palm Sunday, 9:30 am

4/2 Maundy Thursday, 6:00pm - at First Lutheran Church in Stewartsville.

4/3 Good Friday service, 7:30pm

4/4 Easter Vigil service, 7:30pm

4/5 Easter Sunday - 6:45am sunrise service in the Prayer Garden,

AND 9:30am worship service in the sanctuary

We look forward to seeing you!

03/06/2026

ALL are welcome!

Lenten Midweek Worship, March 4th and March 18th, 7:00-7:45pm - You are invited to a midweek worship experience that engages the whole body as well as the heart. Lenten Worship Through the Senses is a two-part service designed to center our five senses as a way of exploring the mystery of Christ’s incarnation, as God chose to enter fully into our life in the person of Jesus Christ. On March 4th, we'll pray through seeing, hearing, and smelling, using images, sound, and candles. On March 18th, we'll focus on touch and taste, including anointing, tactile prayer, and Holy Communion. Each 45-minute service begins and ends together in the sanctuary, with time in between to move freely among prayer stations.

Also during Lent - a worship series of Holy Lament - Another midweek Lenten option is available at First Lutheran Church in Stewartsville, Thursdays throughout Lent, at 4:30 p.m.

Holy Week begins March 29th, on Palm/Passion Sunday. Our Maundy Thursday service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Stewartsville. We'll host a Good Friday service April 3rd, and an Easter Vigil Saturday April 4th. On Easter Sunday, we'll have a sunrise service in the Prayer Garden, and a service in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.

02/02/2026

EDIT: Did you choose the winning team? You were all winners!
Collectively you donated 153 cans of soup and $26.00 in donations for our local Washington Food Pantry. ( 179 cans ) We broke our own record and collected more donations this year than St. Luke’s ever has in the past. ( last year we collected a total of 152 cans ) Thank YOU!

Don't forget St. Luke's Lutheran Church Washington this Sunday, February 8th!

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY February 8th, millions of Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game, traditionally with lots of food. At the same time, there will be people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Please join us in sharing God’s love for our neighbors through the Souper Bowl of Caring.
We are collecting donations, through today, February 8th. Please deposit your can of soup or $1 (or more) to contribute. Choose the box you hope to be the winning team! All donations will go to our local Washington Food Pantry.

01/31/2026

Our congregational meeting will be held this Sunday, February 1st.

Worship will begin at 9:00a.m., followed by the meeting.

Because of the meeting and time change, there will be NO adult or children Sunday School.

Giving statements will be distributed, or later mailed to anyone not present on that day.

01/25/2026

WORSHIP FOR Sunday 1/25 is CANCELED due to the anticipated storm.

Please watch this week's service online! www.stlukeswashington.com

The congregation meeting is rescheduled for February 1st AND
special Worship Hours for that Sunday, February 1st, are at 9:00 a.m., with our Congregational Meeting immediately following worship ( NO Adult Education or Sunday School )

Our REGULAR Worship Hours are:

Worship is at 9:30am.

Adult Education meets 8:15am-9:15am

Sunday School is 10:15-10:45am (no Sunday School 12/28 or 1/4)

We look forward to seeing you!

01/24/2026

REMINDER: WORSHIP FOR Sunday 1/25 is CANCELED due to the anticipated storm.

Please watch this week's service online! www.stlukeswashington.com

The congregation meeting is rescheduled for February 1st AND
special Worship Hours for that Sunday, February 1st, are at 9:00 a.m., with our Congregational Meeting immediately following worship ( NO Adult Education or Sunday School )

Our REGULAR Worship Hours are:

Worship is at 9:30am.

Adult Education meets 8:15am-9:15am

Sunday School is 10:15-10:45am (no Sunday School 12/28 or 1/4)

We look forward to seeing you!

01/23/2026

PSA ( borrowed from WRNJ )

WRNJ- Your Snow day plan: Coffee. Couch. Repeat.
At WRNJ we are preparing:
Operation Snowflake
If you have a closure, cancellation, or delay for Operation Snowflake — for a school, municipality, organization, or community group — For the latest information, go to wrnjradio.com/online-features/snowflake/ please email the details to [email protected] or visit wrnj.com so we can share it quickly.

In the meantime:

Here some useful tips in preparation of the snow:

BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 HOURS AHEAD)
1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, rechargeable lanterns.
2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power.
3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down.
4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early.
5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use.
6. Identify one warm room in house to “camp out” if power fails.
7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later.

WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION
8. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing.
9. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.
10. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts.
11. Fill jugs, buckets, bathtub with water for flushing and washing.

FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP
12. Keep some no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups.
13. Have manual can opener available.
14. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed.
15. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.”
16. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing.
17. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before storm

HEAT AND HOME SAFETY
18. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers.
19. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear,have dry wood.
20. NEVER run generators or grills inside garages or homes.
21. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
22. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries.
23. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible.

POWER OUTAGE PLAN
24. Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid surge damage.
25. Keep one battery radio or weather app for updates.
26. Use surge protectors for TVs and computers.
27. Know where warming centers may be in your parish.
28. Have extension cords ready if using a generator outside.
29. Keep refrigerator closed to preserve cold air.

PETS
39. Bring pets indoors with extra food and water.
40. Keep leashes and carriers accessible in case of evacuation.

MEDICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS
43. Keep a written list of medications and dosages.
44. Store a small first-aid kit with thermometer and basic meds.
45. Have backup batteries for medical devices.

PROPERTY PROTECTION
47. Move vehicles away from trees or power lines.
48. Photograph property for insurance before conditions worsen.

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01/23/2026

PSA

ℹ️ When temperatures drop below freezing and conditions pose a threat to unsheltered individuals, a network of agencies throughout New Jersey helps people obtain shelter. During such times, county offices of emergency management and municipal government will often initiate and communicate a Code Blue Alert, which enables authorities to make shelter arrangements for adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter arrangements may include opening Warming Centers for this specific need. The Code Blue activations, deactivations, and Warming Center listings on this page are based on what NJ 211 receives from the individual counties. New Jersey Code Blue | NJ 2-1-1 Partnership

New Jersey Code Blue Current Code Blue Activations Code Blue notifications and resources open in response to severe cold or storm events and change as quickly as the weather. Our listing reflects information most recently received by the counties. You can also refer to your county’s Office of Eme...

01/23/2026

WORSHIP FOR Sunday 1/25 is CANCELED due to the anticipated storm.

Please watch this week's service online! www.stlukeswashington.com

The congregation meeting is rescheduled for February 1st AND
special Worship Hours for that Sunday, February 1st, are at 9:00 a.m., with our Congregational Meeting immediately following worship ( NO Adult Education or Sunday School )

Our REGULAR Worship Hours are:

Worship is at 9:30am.

Adult Education meets 8:15am-9:15am

Sunday School is 10:15-10:45am (no Sunday School 12/28 or 1/4)

We look forward to seeing you!

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