"The Half of It":

Queer Movie Night 9/21

Join SE/CT Traveling Queer Movie night! This is a free movie screening that is open to everyone. There will be time for discussion following each film.

Please bring your own snacks. Alcohol is prohibited. On 9/21 we will be watching 'The Half of It' at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran in Norwich. For more information contact: transgroupslgf@gmail.com.

Big E Trip 9/22

A Big E trip for high school students is planned for Sept. 22 following worship! Text or email Janis Vajdos for more information. 860-705-9823, or vajdosjo@gmail.com.

Bill Kracke Celebration of Life

A Celebration of Life for Bill Kracke will be held at St. Luke on Saturday, September 28th at 11:00 AM. 

Pancake Breakfast 10/5 at Ledyard Congregational Church

Join us for a pancake breakfast on October 5th from 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM at Ledyard Congregational Church at 722 Colonel Ledyard Highway in Ledyard.

Come enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with your community and help support

the Gales Ferry/Ledyard CROP Hunger Walk being held on Sunday, October 20th .

The money raised for this cause will help people in need in your community as

well as those suffering from hunger around the world. Help us stamp out hunger.

Blood Drive Emergency

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. More than 44,000 blood donations are needed every single day. Many summer blood drives were cancelled due to natural disasters resulting in a loss of 19,000 units. Every single unit of blood is precious and needed to close this gap. Many appointments are still

available. Please make an appointment today to donate at our October 3rd drive from 12:00 – 6:00 PM. Make an appointment: 1-800-RED CROSS, www.redcross.org or sign-up at the table in the Narthex. Spread the word and invite others to join us in replenishing a healthy plentiful blood supply for all.

Crop Walk 10/20

The Gales Ferry/Ledyard Crop Walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 1:00PM. This will be St. Luke’s 35th year participating in this important event. See Elaine Remondi-Simpson for more information.

St. Luke Fall

Beautification Day 10/19

St Luke's Fall Beautification Day is Saturday October 19 starting at 9AM and ending at 12PM.

Refreshments will be available.

The goal is to weed the perimeter of the building and parking lot, around signage, etc., rake/clean up beds, trim hedges and plants, (we can discuss the periential above ground parts remain standing or cut back/trim) If you have bulbs you would like to plant, please do so, tend to the pollinator garden and community vegetable garden, and whatever you think needs attention. Shalom, Marty Wood Facilities Coordinator

Marcelle Wood, Gales Ferry, CT 06335

860-333-3147

September is National

Sickle Cell Awareness Month

During September, the American Red Cross highlights an important observance designated by Congress: National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that has no universal cure. Blood transfusions can help reduce recurrent pain crises patients often feel, as well as other sickle cell disease complications such as organ damage and even strokes.

Help shine a light on the importance donated blood plays to the physical well-being of those with sickle cell. The Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and more individuals are needed to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease.

We look forward to your support of our Blood Drive on Thursday Oct. 3 from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Join us and make a difference! Sign up at the Blood Drive table in the narthex following our worship services on Sundays in September or make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or online at redcross.org.

Manwich Donations for

New London Meal Center

Please remember to include Manwich donations for the New London Meal Center whenever you are able. 

We use this year round. Thank you!

Looking for Council Member for

Evangelism Ministry

We are looking for a new congregation council member to complete the current year for the Evangelism ministry. For more details please see Fawn or email her at fdemello@comcast.net.

Women's Group!

The Women’s group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month in Classroom 2.

Drop-ins are always welcome!

An open invitation to female identifying people of all ages, to share their joys and concerns in a supportive environment where they find comfort and strength in Jesus and in one another.

Picnic in the Park every Wednesday!

Join St. Luke members for Picnic in the Park every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Erickson Park, Gales Ferry. Dig out your chairs and bring them to the park. Pack a snack of your own liking. Directions: from church, 1.5 miles south on Route 12. Right at 1st traffic light onto Military Highway. 1.0 miles to Erickson Park.

Ours is an expandable circle; so, come and join us and get to know your church friends better! Email Bob Erickson at eerickson22@gmail.com for more information and to confirm location.

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!