Memorial Day Parade 5/24


Join us Sunday, May 24th for the Ledyard Memorial Day Parade! The 2026 Ledyard Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Ledyard Lions Club, is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026,

starting at 1:15 PM.


Volunteers are invited to walk in the parade with St. Luke! If you are interested, see Gina Williams, or email her at Ginamjazz@gmail.com.

May Scroll


The May Scroll has arrived! Read it online or pick up a copy in the Narthex.

Upcoming Events


The next Kids’ Corner will be on May 10th.

 

The Lifelong Learning team will meet on May 10th following worship in the conference room.

  

The Fellowship Team will meet on May 11th at 6pm in the conference room.

Tag Sale June 5th-6th


We love tag sales, and we hope you do too! So please bring us stuff to sell, come help us organize it, then come to the tag sale on June 5 (6 to 8 pm) and 6 (8 am to 2 pm) to buy stuff to fill up the space you gained by getting rid of stuff. Please start cleaning out your basements and garages and attics, and save the good stuff for the sale. You’ll get rid of stuff you don’t need, somebody else will love it, and the money we earn selling it will provide beds and cribs for people who otherwise could not afford them.


Volunteers are welcome to help set up the sale on May 31st right after church.

LICEAF Pancake Breakfast June 6th

7:30am-10:00am


Join us for a pancake breakfast to support LICEAF at the Ledyard Congregational Church Fellowship Hall on June 6th from 7:30am-10:00am!


The Ledyard Inter-Church Emergency Assistance Fund (LICEAF) is a

collaboration of Ledyard and Gales Ferry churches, with a mission to help

Ledyard and Gales Ferry residents experiencing emergency financial and

material needs. Breakfast usually includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs,

chipped beef on toast, beverages - juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Ledyard Congregational Church Fellowship Hall is at 722 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard, CT 06339

St. Luke Audit


As part of the 2025 Audit of St Luke's records, letters were mailed out on Thursday, April 15th to a sampling of parish families to confirm their 2025 contributions to St. Luke. The Audit Committee would greatly appreciate a response prior to May 10, 2026, as they are attempting to complete the Audit by May 15, 2026. A pre-addressed, stamped envelope is included with the giving confirmation statement.

New England Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering


Join the New England Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering on May 2nd from 9AM-1PM!


Register Here

Garden News


If you would like a bucket plus lid, for transporting compost to the Church Garden, please see Ray or Penny Heller.


The black composter is now also set up at the bottom of the hill by the Church. In the fall, we would like some leaves in bags if you can spare them. 


Thank you,

Ray Heller

Bible Study - Every 3rd Sunday


Life Long Learning is hosting an open bible study right after church. It will be held every third Sunday of the month. It is going to be group lead with basic instructions. We will be discussing the readings and gospel of the following Sunday (4th Sunday). Bring your bible if you want and no prep work is needed. All are welcome. Bring your own mug (BYOM) for some coffee during study time.

Crisis Meals


Please contact Pastor Heidi or Sue Anderson if you are in need of meal assistance during a difficult time.

RaiseRight Gift Cards


How it works... merchants give St. Luke a small percent of each card you purchase. For example, you purchase a $100 Stop & Shop gift card, then St. Luke gets $4 you get $100 in groceries. Do this 4 weeks a month and you give St. Luke $16 at no cost to you!These dollars support the church's good samaritan funds which Pastor Heidi can use to support anyone during tight times. It's convenient for you and supports our outreach ministries! It’s a win-win! There are 100's of participating merchants like ShopRite, Dunkin Donuts, Home Depot, Walmart, TJMaxx, Amazon, and Subway just to name a few. To get cards deliverd to St. Luke Order on line at:

 https://www.raiseright.com 

OR  Raise Right cards are available for purchase by check on the First and Third Sundays each month after Worship. 

For more information contact

Pat Robbins or Crystal

Dame or  Email churchoffice@stlukegf.org 

Picnic in the Narthex every Wednesday!


Join St. Luke members for Picnic in the Narthex every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at St. Luke Lutheran Church! Pack a snack of your own liking.


Ours is an expandable circle; so, come and join us and get to know your church friends better! Call St. Luke at (860) 464-7897 for more information.

Donate to St. Luke Online!


Did you know you can donate to St. Luke from the convenience of your own home?


Donating online allows you to choose where your funding goes - the current budget, altar flowers, the building fund, the Sanctuary renovations fund, the memorial fund, and more!


Click here to make a secure donation!

Communion Bread!

Tired of communion wafers? Sign up on the bulletin board to bring bread for communion!

Worship with us!

In-Person and Online!


SUNDAY

May 3rd, 2024

9:30 AM

 

Worship will be In-Person AND Live Streamed on our YouTube Channel.

If you are unable to make it, all recordings of the services are kept on the YouTube page for reference.


You can also find the link for live stream posted every Sunday on our

Facebook Page.

Upcoming Events


Wed., April 29th


9:00am EmBellish

11:00am Picnic in the Park

7:00pm JuBellation


Thu., April 30th


9:00am Grins & Giggles


Fri., May 1st


9:00am Grins & Giggles


Sat., May 2nd



Sun., May 3rd


CELEBRATE

9:30am In-person & Livestream worship

11:00am Coffee Hour

2:30pm New London Meal Center


Mon., May 4th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

5:00pm Grace Notes

7:00pm Thames River Big Band


Tue., May 5th


9:00am Grins & Giggles

6:00pm The Belles

7:00pm Senior Choir


Wed., May 6th


9:00am EmBellish

9:00am Grins & Giggles

11:00am Picnic in the Park

7:00pm JuBellation

Church Office

 

If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact:


1830 Route 12

Gales Ferry, CT 06335

Phone: 860-464-7897

Fax: 860-464-7742

Web: www.stlukegf.org

Email: parishadmin@stlukegf.org

Pastor Heidi:

pastorheidi@stlukegf.org

Emergency Phone Number:

860-617-9343


Office Hours:

Mon - Thurs:

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Friday: Closed

Church Calendar



May Scroll

In Our Prayers


For healing:



Cyndi Arnold

Lori Smith (sister-in-law of Laura Parsons)

Lisa Burgess (family of Elaine Remondi-Simpson)

Carol Hurlbutt (sister of Mitch Robinson)

Richard Stanton (friend of the Tobiassens)

Stacey Stone (daughter-in-law of the Tobiassens)

Baby Eliana Marshall (friend of Lauren Brundage)

Chris Hansen (friend of the Lettieres)

Kathy West

Madysen Lent (friend of Elaine Lettiere)

Steve Roman (Brother of Sandy Wimmermark)

Pam Roman (sister-in-law of Sandy Wimmermark)

Daniel Miller (son of Kathy West)

Elaine Remondi-Simpson

Dawn Nienow (sister of Cathy Hanson)

Vicki Breuell (friend of the Nelsons)

Mandy Kelly (friend of the Wuesthoffs)

Dick Wimmermark

Kevin Ames (friend of the Steinnagels)

Livingston Carroll (brother of Patricia Carroll-French)

Travis Turner

Linda Lovewell (former member)

Doris Remondi (mother of Elaine Remondi-Simpson)

Kasey Peek

Claudia Sanchez (sister of Rut Sanchez)

Chip Moran

Donna (friend of Leigh Sammons)

Joy Elisabeth (daughter of Patricia Carroll-French)

Sandy (friend of Patricia Carroll-French)


For those who are grieving:


For active military:


Christopher Bushy (nephew of Fawn DeMello)

Nicholas Tavernay (grandson of Althea)

Caleb

Henry Yanaway

Christian Conrad

Adrian Estrella

Martin Wuesthoff

Andy Sammons

Derek Raymond

Patrick Wimmermark


For the homebound and their caregivers:


Tony Lettiere (father of Dan Lettiere)

Sabina Moran (mother of Gina Donovan)

Ann Stanton (friend of the Tobiassens)

Nick Iario (relative of Kathleen Bartkowski)

Kathy Dame

Fred Launer

Pauline Wanner

Bob Chernansky

Jenny Waller

Lynn Minichino


Our partners in ministry & mission:


Sumud: for Justice in Palestine and Israel

ELCA Creation Care Network


(If you have changes to this list, additions or deletions, call or email the church office at 860-464-7897 or parishadmin@stlukegf.org. New additions are underlined and at the top of list in each category.)

Upcoming Scripture Readings



Sunday, May 3rd


Acts 7:55-60

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

1 Peter 2:2-10

John 14:1-14

Adult Christian Ed Opportunities

Working Preacher Sermon Brainwave Podcast:
 
D365 Daily online devotional 

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1830 Route 12
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