Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost- August 24th, 2025

This Week at a Glance

A Joyful Week at Vacation Bible School

Dear St. Luke’s family,

I’m so excited to share a glimpse into this summer’s week of Vacation Bible School. Our theme, Waves of Gratitude, was inspired by curriculum from the United Thank Offering. Our church was brimming with joy, curiosity, and the unmistakable energy of God’s love as 39 campers explored the connection between gratitude and water. Through Bible stories, children’s literature, art, science, music, games, and daily gratitude practices, we discovered how thankfulness can become a natural, life-giving rhythm.

Our campers came from near and far, St. Luke’s, other local congregations, and even families with no church home. We even had a group of cousins from Oregon and California! Over five days, they experienced arts and crafts, STEAM experiments, ocean-themed snacks, lively movement games, and moments of quiet reflection. They laughed, sang, prayed, and learned in ways that will echo for weeks to come.

To you, our congregation, thank you. Your generosity made this possible. You fulfilled our Amazon wishlist, donated items from your homes, and prepared nourishing snacks, fruit, and vegetables each day. Every act of service and every gift, whether visible or behind the scenes, became part of the joy that radiated through this place.

This ministry was only possible because of the dedication of our volunteers, those who led stations, guided groups, served food, cleaned up, prayed, and greeted families at the door. We were blessed to witness God’s love in action through their time, energy, and care.

The impact reached beyond the week itself. The Sunday following VBS, we welcomed several new families to worship, and many stayed for brunch. Three campers have already joined the children’s choir! Parents shared words of deep appreciation: children came home singing worship songs, sharing Bible stories, and declaring it “the best camp ever.”

This week was church at its very best, joyful, welcoming, Christ-centered, and rooted in gratitude. My prayer is that the waves of gratitude that rolled through these halls continue to ripple outward into our lives, our community, and the world.



With a grateful heart,

Amy Weigand

Director of Youth & Family Ministries

Welcome Back to the Boyds!

We enjoyed the Boyds on August 17 and are thrilled to worship with them again this Sunday. The Rev. David will be our celebrant and Rev. Cathy will preach. If you missed them then, read a bit about them below...

The Rev. David Boyd is originally from Janesville, Wisconsin. He attended college on an athletic scholarship as a competitive swimmer, where he graduated in Physical Education. After college, he coached swimming in St. Louis, Missouri, where he joined the Episcopal Church and recognized a call to the priesthood. He attended seminary at Nashotah House, graduated, and was ordained in 1984. After seminary, he served parishes and camps in Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, and Texas. He also served on the staff of the national Episcopal Church. David retired from St. David's, Austin in 2015. He is married to the Rev. Cathy Boyd. They have two adult children and a one-year-old granddaughter. David and Cathy moved to Easton, MA in 2022 and often serve together, assisting in parishes in New Bedford, MA and Providence.

The Rev. Cathy Boyd is a Missouri native and third-generation Mizzou graduate. She and her Husband, the Rev. David Boyd, have served churches in Wisconsin, Lexington, Kentucky, Austin, Texas, and most recently in Williamsburg, Virginia, where Cathy was rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Both of their adult children (and grandbaby Eleanor!) live in Providence. Recently retired, Cathy and David now reside in Easton, Massachusetts, assisting parishes in New Bedford, Providence...and, now, East Greenwich!

A Grapevine of Gratitude

Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches… You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.



John 15:4-5, 16-17

Throughout the month of August, we continue to invite your expressions of gratitude for the many examples of God’s good work at St Luke’s!

Each of us has a unique view of the good things that are happening at St. Luke's. Please share yours on our St. Luke’s Grapevine of Gratitude! Take a paper leaf or grapes and write something that members of St. Luke’s are doing or have done that expresses the good news of Christ to you, then hang it on the vine for others to celebrate too!

Gratitude is abundant for the many blessings -- both great and small -- shared within our St. Luke's community. Enjoy some new Highlights from the Vine...

God has moved through Bible Study on Tuesday - growing our faith & understanding & fellowship

Thank you Amy for VBS!

For Stacy and Bill's work on Tiffany windows contracts!



Loaves & Fishes - the joy of serving others!

Everyone is invited to help the grapevine flourish with thankfulness for the good news of Christ that we share and experience at St. Luke’s!

Thank you!

The Adult Faith Formation Team

August Office Hours

Office hours will be 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday-Thursday.

 Email will be covered remotely on Fridays.

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call the office (884-4116) to submit your information.

We will post your nametag on the wall board asap!

Youth Faith Formation

Help Us Stay Connected

As we gear up for a new school year full of children and youth events, classes, and special opportunities, we want to make sure your family stays in the loop! Please take a moment to register your children ages 0-17 HERE so we can keep you updated through our weekly youth newsletter, The Rhode to Emmaus. It’s the best way to stay informed about upcoming events and discover how you and your kids can get involved! 

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Save the Date:

Fall Youth Retreat!

Students in grades 6–12 are invited to join us for a weekend of fun, faith, and fellowship at the Episcopal Conference Center from November 21–23!

Mark your calendars now, this is one weekend you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for registration info and our retreat theme coming soon! Questions? Please email amy@stlukeseg.org

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