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🌿 Nature Walks 2025 – Join Us on the Trail! 🌿

Spring is here, the sun is shining, and it’s the perfect time to step outside and enjoy the beauty all around us. As the days grow warmer and longer, we invite you to slow down and reconnect—with nature and one another—on our monthly Nature Walks, held every third Sunday at 2 PM, May through October.

These peaceful walks are about slowing down, listening, seeing, and simply enjoying the beauty of the natural world. Whether you're in search of quiet reflection or friendly conversation, each outing offers the chance to discover something meaningful in the moment.

📅 2025 Walk Schedule & Locations:

• May 18
  • Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park – 1850 W 38th St.
  • Meet at the 38th Street parking area trailhead at 2 PM
• June 22 & September 21
  • Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve – 10410 Hague Rd.
  • Meet at the picnic tables near the parking area at 2 PM
• July 20 & October 19
  • Holliday Park – 6363 Spring Mill Rd.
  • Meet in front of the Nature Center at 2 PM
• August 17
  • Eagle Creek Park – 71st Street Entrance: 7100 N. Eagle Creek Parkway
  • Meet at the main trailhead behind the entrance gatehouse at 2 PM
  • (Note: There is an entrance fee for Eagle Creek Park)

☀️ Come Rain or Shine

We’ll gather in all weather conditions except during severe storm warnings.

👣 It’s a beautiful time to walk in the woods.

Come join us and discover something special—you just might leave feeling more grounded and inspired. Click here to register!

🎨 Thank You to Our Stations of the Cross Artists

We are so grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s Stations of the Cross at St. Luke’s. Whether you came to reflect, to pray, or simply to observe, we hope the experience offered you a sacred space for renewal and connection during the season of Lent.

A special thank-you goes out to the incredible artists who brought this journey to life. Your work created a powerful and contemplative experience that touched the hearts of so many in our community. An and extra special thank you to Jenet Tiebert & Jenny Godby for putting it all together. 

If you were moved by a particular piece—or if you missed the Stations entirely—we encourage you to visit our artist page and learn more about the individuals behind the art:

👉 www.stlukesumc.com/stations

There you’ll find contact information for each artist, and we invite you to explore more of their work and even reach out to share your reflections

🧘‍♀️ Contemplative Offerings at St. Luke’s

Deepen your spiritual practice with our contemplative gatherings:

Fifth Monday Labyrinth Walk – 6:00–7:00 PM, Prism Labyrinth or Fellowship Hall Learn more

Mindfulness Monday – 4:00–5:00 PM, Spiritual Life Center or Zoom Learn more

Third Monday Taizé Service – 5:30–6:00 PM, Zoom Learn more

Third Sunday Nature Walks (May–October) – 2:00 PM, various Indy parks Learn more

We hope you’ll continue walking with us in this season of renewal, reflection, and growth.

💙 Say “YES!” to Serving with Our Care Team

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to serve and connect with others, we invite you to say “YES!” to one of the many heartfelt opportunities on our Care Team.

These ministries are all about showing love, compassion, and support to those in our church and beyond—and there’s a place for everyone. Whether you have a heart for prayer, a gift for writing, or simply want to be present for others, your “yes” can make a real difference.

Here are just a few of the ways you can serve:

• Baby Blanket Ministry
• Healing Ministries
• Funeral Team
• Wedding Team
• Prayer Shawl Ministry
• Prayer Team
• Signed, Sealed & Delivered (card writing)
• Bereavement Ministry
• Stephen Ministry
• Visitation Team
• …and more.

We’d love to help you find the right fit.

👉 Click here to learn more and sign up to serve.

Together, we can be a church that cares deeply and shows up for one another.