Labyrinth walking is a spiritual discipline that involves focused motion and prayer or meditation. St. Luke’s offers three labyrinths:

• An eight-circuit Chartres style labyrinth painted on the floor of N103/104 (check schedule by door for availability)
• An 84-foot day-lily and mulch 11-circuit Chartres style labyrinth located north of Luke’s Lodge
• An 11-circuit canvas Chartres style portable labyrinth

The outdoor labyrinth blooms gloriously in late June. Be a part of this gift to our congregation and the wider community by volunteering to weed a small section twice a month in the spring and summer when your schedule permits. Email Betty Brandt to volunteer.

Labyrinth Retreat: Gratitude Overflowing
Saturday, November 23, 9:30-11AM, Fellowship Hall

New Year's Eve Labyrinth Walk
December 31, 6-8PM, Fellowship Hall

Spiritual Direction, also known as Spiritual Companionship, is the ancient practice of the world's major religions. In this practice, a relationship between a trained Spiritual Director (mentor) and another person (directee) who desires to grow in union with God is developed through regular meetings. During this time, there will be conversations about ways God may be touching your life. This is not psychotherapy or counseling as they deal with emotional suffering, pain or trauma in episodic meetings, whereas Spiritual Direction deals with ongoing meetings for the inexperienced person to grow in relationship with the divine.

Here is a list of Spiritual Directors in our area and their contact information. 

This ministry provides "hands-on" healing sessions for those experiencing physical, emotional, spiritual pain or stress.

 

Centering Prayer Ongoing Group
Mondays, 4-5PM, Spiritual Life Center
The goal of Christian centering prayer is to be open to God at the deepest soul level. Expect to sit in silence as a group for 20 minutes to enrich your personal practice.

Bible Journaling for Spiritual Growth
1st Saturdays, September - December, 10AM - noon, Spiritual Life Center
Bible journaling, a cross between scrapbooking, journaling and Bible Study, is a creative and fresh way to explore Scripture. Dig deeper into God's work, find what speaks to you and use craft supplies to express it. Come when you can!

Contemplative Outreach Centering Prayer Group
4th Saturdays, September - November, 8:45-11:30AM, N101/102
Expect an opportunity to practice Centering Prayer, view selected videos, share in small groups and close with Lectio Divina. All Fall Presentations will be selections from "A Taste of Beauty, Truth and Wisdom" with talks by both Fr. Thomas Keating and Fr. Richard Rohr. Free will offering taken with no registration required to attend.

Contemplative Worship Service
1st Wednesday of the month, 6:15-7:15PM, Robertson Chapel

All book studies are open to new members. Books chosen are both fiction and non-fiction.

Sunrise Women's Book Study (Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30AM)

New Earth Community (Thursdays, 7 - 8:30PM)

Tuesday Women's Spiritual Book Study (Tuesdays, 11:30AM - 1:30PM)

Thursday Women's Book Study (Thursdays, 1 - 2:30PM)

Interfaith Book Study: "The Practice of Islam in America"

A variety of artistic expressions are exhibited all year in the gallery above the Gathering Area. Exhibits change monthly and artists hold a reception one Sunday morning each month. For inquiries about exhibiting, contact Jenny Godby.

Studio 3 Art Ministry

Thursdays 10AM - 12PM, C122

Artists creating in any medium are welcome to this supportive, friendly group. Some field trips scheduled throughout the year. Contact Jan Etherton for more information.

The Social Action Committee supports members of the St. Luke's community as they become agents of change - promoting social practices and policies in accordance with the values of Matthew 25 (food for the hungry, welcome for the stranger, care for the sick, justice with mercy for the incarcerated).

The Social Action Committee meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 9 - 11AM at Unleavened Bread Cafe, 3003 N. Central Ave. Expect speakers, conversation and networking on crucial topics such as redistricting, mass incarceration, voting rights, etc. 

To get involved, contact Scott Severns.

St. Luke's Creation Care Ministry celebrates and cares for God's creation by educating, encouraging activism and enabling the congregation to conserve resources and promote environmental harmony. Our committee meets every 2nd Sunday, 12:15PM, N103/104..

E-Waste: Anything with a cord can be taken to the beige construction trailer in the back parking lot to be safely recycled. Click here to view a list of acceptable items. A $10 donation for every CRT item recycled will cover the cost to St Luke's.

Styrofoam: Did you know that St. Luke's is a styrofoam-free facility? We also actively recycle a variety of items at our recycling area in the Central Passage. Take a look to see what you can bring in for easy disposal.

Paper & Cardboard: Our staff actively recycles all paper and cardboard.

Racial Justice Ministry actively engages the congregation and staff in actions to dismantle racism within the congregation and in the wider community.

The Interfaith Relationships Committee creates harmony and fellowship with theologically diverse neighbors in order to speak to the bias-driven problems of our city and world by offering opportunities for awareness, engagement and involvement.

To learn more, contact Betty Brandt.