The Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist- October 18, 2026

ST. LUKE'S SUNDAY!

We celebrate The Feast of St. Luke this Sunday, October 18. Luke's life and work as a physician, historian, and evangelist is commemorated along with his unique emphasis on God's compassion and love for all people, especially women and the marginalized. We look forward to recognizing St. Luke and reflecting on the ways we mirror his example.

Following the 10 AM service, the 2027 Stewardship Brunch will be held in the Dining Room. Please join us for this informational moment and the fellowship we always enjoy when gathered together.

Help us sustain what’s flourishing today and build toward all that’s possible tomorrow. Please make a pledge to our 2027 Stewardship Campaign.

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This Week at a Glance

Sunday Worship -- October 18, 2026

Click to view our 8 AM & 10 AM Service Bulletin

Click to view 10 AM Service Online

Nursery is available starting at 8 AM each Sunday

Sunday School @ 9:45 AM

Morning Prayer: Wednesday- Friday @ 8:30 AM in the Sanctuary

Wednesday, October 21:

Bible Study: 10:00 AM in the Blackburn Room

Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing: 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary

Storytime & Lamplighters: 4:30 PM- see flyer below for details

Family Table: 5:30 PM in the Dining Room- Read more below!

At its heart, Family Table is a casual, intergenerational dinner where everyone is welcome. We had such a nice time building this new tradition together last year, and we're looking forward to seeing how it continues to grow this year.

A few details:

Cost: Meals are offered with a freewill donation to help offset expenses. We can reimburse you for the meal, so please hold on to your receipts.

Volunteers: Ministry teams and individuals are invited to help cook, serve, or clean up. You don’t have to do it all, three volunteers per week is usually plenty! And Amy will be there every week to help with set-up and clean-up.

Menus: We’ll keep things simple, affordable, and family-friendly, with meals like pasta night, tacos, mac and cheese, breakfast for dinner, and other easy favorites. Last year, we averaged around 30 people each week, including adults and children.

Sign-up: We have a Sign-up Genius available for anyone who would like to help with a meal. Click here to sign-up!

Our goal is simple: something nourishing for both body and spirit, a place to eat, laugh, catch up, and enjoy being together. We can't wait to see you Wednesday!

St. Luke's Sidewalk Replacement

Work on replacing our sidewalks began this week and we’re excited to see this project underway. During this time, access to certain entrances may be temporarily affected. Please pay close attention to posted signs and follow any directions provided to help ensure everyone’s safety throughout the project.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we make these improvements to our church grounds. Thank you for helping us keep St. Luke’s safe and welcoming for all!

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Prayer List

Church Calendar

Important Dates and Weekly Events Ahead

Loaves & Fishes, October 17: 9:30 AM at St. Luke’s then off to Woonsocket

Stewardship Brunch, October 18: in the Dining Room following the 10 AM service

Theology on Tap, October 19: 6:30 PM in the Dining Room

Fun & Faith Fridays Youth Group, October 23: 6:00 PM in the Dining Room

Grief Support Group, October 24: 10:00 AM in the Blackburn Room

CCK Dinner, October 26: 5:30 PM in the Dining Room

Lunch on the Hill, October 28: 11:15 AM in the Dining Room

Halloween Fun at Family Table, October 28: 5:30 PM in the Dining Room- see flyer below to RSVP!

Evensong, November 1: 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary

Women of Grace, November 2: 7:00 PM in the Dining Room- Floral Arranging Made Easy- see E-News for flyer and sign-up info!

Arkfull Coffee House Open Mic Night, November 6: 6:00 PM in the Dining Room

Information on events and more below...

Getting Involved

BACK TO BASICS

There will be no class on Sunday, October 18 due to the Stewardship Brunch! Thank you to all who attended last week's class on The Sacraments.

Click here to view Class 3 notes

To parents and attendees, please accept my apologies for the long class. I misread my watch! The next few classes should be shorter. Also, please begin thinking about your letter to the Bishop about your spiritual journey.

John+

Loaves & Fishes -- October 17

Loaves and Fishes is a collaborative food ministry supported by St. Luke’s and several local churches. Through your generous donations and support, we are able to continue serving our neighbors in need. On the third Saturday of each month, St. Luke’s provides hamburgers and other meal items to individuals in Woonsocket. Guests receive a bagged lunch and a hot meal, and seasonal clothing is also available. Your generosity helps make this ministry possible and allows us to extend St. Luke’s outreach and care to our wider community.

The next run is on October 17th and we are asking for long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatpants, hoodies, body wipes, white socks and underwear for men and women. We have also added toiletries to include shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. It is appreciated if all donations of food and clothing can be in the St Luke’s kitchen by 9:30 AM on October 17, 2026.

In signing up, there is no expectation that one person needs to fulfill the total amount of a particular item. When using the SignUp Genius, please indicate how many of an item you will be donating and also include your phone number in the comments section. Click here to sign up.

We understand that there may be circumstances that change and you cannot participate despite initially committing to do so. In these cases we would appreciate your removing your name from the SignUp Genius. If you are not receiving the SignUp Genius in your e-mail and would like to do so, please send an e-mail to: saintlukesfeedingministry@gmail.com.

Your generosity is most appreciated. It allows St. Luke’s to continue helping those in need.

Lunch on the Hill -- October 28

On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month, St. Luke’s and Our Lady of Mercy/Wild Harvest collaborate to serve a midday meal for our community. The Interfaith Food Cupboard and Olive Garden contribute food to supplement our meal with hearty soups and food. It is a real pleasure to prepare and serve meals to our community in Saint Luke’s Community Kitchen.

Over the years our lunch guests have grown into a warm, and welcoming community of support during tough times and celebration of good times. The “Community/Family” we provide is possible because of all the wonderful people who volunteer and support this outreach. Please join us between 11:15 AM and 12:15 PM to enjoy this very special community event.