Welcome Pastor Jayde!

I hope you’ll join us in extending a very warm welcome to our new Associate Pastor

Rev. Jayde Rasband Swygert

who joins us full-time on July 1.  

Jayde received her Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education at Huntingdon College and then pursued her Master of Divinity at Emory’s Candler School of Theology. Following her time at Emory, she served two appointments as an Associate Pastor in the Oregon-Idaho Conference and launched various new ministries, including affordable childcare programs for kids, new gathering communities, and worked with her congregations to be more expansive and inclusive in their community work. Her work has always centered around looking and listening for the thread of God in the church and the world and helping the church respond to that call. 

Jayde was recently ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church, a significant milestone that celebrates God’s call on her life and ministry. She has served churches in Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon and has served as a hospital chaplain in Tennessee and Georgia.



Jayde is married to Anna, an ordained Deacon in the Florida conference, and they are parents to the most precious tuxedo cat named Gus. Join us in welcoming them both this Sunday, July 5.

Stephen Ministry

Supportive presence when you need it

While Stephen Ministers are not pastors or professional counselors, they have 50 hours of training that includes active listening, confidentiality, and trust building. They cannot provide counsel or advice but will walk alongside you during life’s storms such as job loss, grief, divorce/separation, relocation, etc., and offer loving care, prayers, compassion, and support.

Our leader, Lisa Apikos shares how Stephen Ministers can be a precious gift.

Learn what she says HERE.

Women are matched with female Stephen Ministers and

men are matched with male Stephen Ministers.

GriefShare Open House

Sunday, August 2

2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Building C, Treehouse

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and aren't sure about attending a grief support group? You are not alone and you don’t have to navigate grief by yourself. Meet our trained and caring facilitators, connect with others who understand your loss, and learn more about how our 14-week fall GriefShare sessions can help. Register online for this event so we may prepare accordingly. Contact the Care office or call 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more information.

Loss of a Spouse

Sunday, August 16

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Treehouse, Bldg. C, Room 201

Losing a spouse or partner is especially difficult, no matter how long ago the loss occurred. This 2 hour program allows you to meet others who share a mutual understanding of what you’re going through, offers practical guidance, and points you toward a future where hope is possible. Registration is required. Contact the Care office or call 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more information.

Babies and Baptisms

Are you interested in baptism for your child or grandchild?

Baptism classes are held online monthly at 5:30 p.m. and are a prerequisite to

scheduling a baptism.

Our next Baptism class is scheduled

on August 6 via Zoom.

Registration is required.

Theatre at St. Luke's

Theatre at St. Luke’s invites you to THE PROM, a joyful, high-energy musical comedy with a whole lot of heart. This Broadway hit follows a group of self-absorbed stage stars who descend on a small Indiana town to champion a high school student barred from bringing her

girlfriend to prom. Filled with humor, dazzling music, and heartfelt moments, THE PROM is a story about courage, compassion, and what it truly means to show up for one another.