Saint Luke's
Lutheran Church
308 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-246-3540

The Lutheran Church
of Times Square
www.stlukesnyc.org



. . . in the city for good!
You are invited to worship with us this Sunday.

If you know anyone you think might appreciate some comfort and hope, please invite them to tune-in for these livestream services or watch on our Facebook page anytime afterwards.
5th Sunday after Pentecost
July 2, 2023

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 10:40-42
Cup of Cold Water Sunday

9:30 am Service of the Word
  • Preaching: Pastor Arden Strasser
  • Lector: Rosemary Lebron
  • Postlude: Richard Sterne
  • Greeter: Volunteer
  • Videographer: Volunteer

11:00 am Sung Eucharist
  • Presiding and Preaching: Pastor Arden Strasser
  • Assisting Minister: TBD
  • Organist/Cantor: Pedro d'Aquino
  • Summer Soloist: Richard Sterne on piano
  • Lector: Mike Brouwer
  • Ushers: Richard Sterne, Volunteers
  • Videographer: Volunteer

Fellowship hour will be hosted by Kim Laughton. We hope you can stay and visit with friends before heading out on your day.

Services are also available on Facebook Live
Bulletins may be downloaded, printed, or opened in a new window
when worshiping via the livestream services.
Click HERE for the
9:30 am Worship bulletin.
Click HERE for the 11:00 am Worship bulletin.
Children's Bulletins are available by clicking the images below.
"Finding Our Way Home"
Tomorrow
Sunday July 2
5:00 pm.

You're invited to an evening of spiritual exploration and growth. Held in our Sanctuary the 1st Sunday of each month, the evening uses meditative, live music as the backdrop for guided conversation and creative writing. Our facilitators are jazz musician Mr. Ike Sturm and Rev. Dr. Debbie Bronkema. This is a special opportunity for you to experience spiritual growth through new avenues with trusted ministers. There is no cost. You may also join this event on Zoom with this information: Online - Creativity Lab Link, Meeting ID: 865 2347 9141, Passcode: 711543.
Summer Soloists Program
- Share Your Musical Gifts with Us.

It’s time for you to volunteer and share your talents with us while our Choir enjoys their summer break. If you are interested in singing at our 11:00 am worship service from now until Sunday, September 10, either solo, duet, family groups, or playing an instrument, please speak to Pastor Strasser. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Narthex Bulletin Board when worshiping in person, or you may email us to reserve your date.
Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour
Saturday, July 8
1:30PM

Join member and licensed sightseeing guide
Tony Rohling for a tour of one of our city's most beautiful and historic brownstone neighborhoods. We'll get an inside view of Zion German Evangelical Lutheran Church, and see sites loaded with his historical, architectural and cultural significance. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. An optional visit to a local restaurant will follow. Highlights of the Tour will include will Plymouth Church - Henry Ward Beecher's "Grand Central Depot of the Underground Railroad", Our Lady of Lebanon Marinite Catholic Church, and a few synagogues. For info and to RSVP, please contact Tony at tonythetourguy@proton.me.
You are Invited!
Sunday, July 16
1:00 - 2:00 pm

Our Church Council Officers have coordinated free CPR training for us with the help of the FDNY.

Did you know that starting CPR before the EMT arrives can drastically improve a person’s survival rate in the event of a cardiac arrest, heart attack, breathing and/or medical emergency?

Take advantage of this opportunity following the 11:00 am service.
Summer Retreat 
July 28-30, 2023
Koinonia, in the Delaware River Valley, is where we'll have our Summer Retreat. The cost is $165 per adult inclusive of rafting, all meals and accommodations, from dinner Friday through Sunday lunch. Detailed logistics will follow, regarding what to bring, transportation options and our activity schedule. Transportation will be coordinated and priced separately.
We're staying in the Family Center consisting of two adjoining cabins. Each cabin has eight bunk beds, kitchen, bathroom and living room. Conference Center hotel style accommodations are available for an extra $125 per single or per couple. I hope you will consider joining us. To reserve your spot email Pastor. You can speak with him about a payment plan or financial assistance if necessary.

Morning Prayer with Saint Luke's
Weekdays at 8:00 am

Our Morning Prayer service is held
every weekday at 8 AM live streamed on facebook.com/StLukesNewYork.

A short 15-20 minutes with prayer, scripture and reflection to start your day right and strengthen your faith. You're invited. Bring a friend!


Wednesday Noon Holy Communion

If you can't attend a regular Sunday service, or would like to celebrate Communion during the week, join us for this intimate worship experience in our Narthex chapel.

E-giving is easy.
Try online Offerings and Donations, which you can easily initiate from our website. With a simple process, your offering can be transferred from your bank account or credit card. Your information is safe and protected and you have full control to stop or change your offering at any time.
Saint Luke's QR Code offers a fast, easy and secure way to make your offering.

Open the camera on your phone, scan this code to make a donation electronically.
Simply aim your phone camera at this graphic which takes you directly to the Vanco giving website for our church.
The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.