Weekly Update from St. Luke's

Passion and Purpose

Yesterday, November 11, we observed Veterans Day. Again, to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, thank you. I’m grateful for the time you gave, the responsibilities you carried, and the sacrifices that service asked of you and your families. If there’s a veteran in your life, take a moment this week to reach out and thank them personally. For me, that includes my parents and father-in-law (all served in the Air Force). And you may remember, I was born at MacDill Air Force Base.

This Sunday, November 15, we honor a different kind of new birth and type of service. We’ll gather for one combined worship service at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate Confirmation. More than 20 eighth graders will stand before our church family and profess their faith. Over the past two months, they’ve been exploring what we believe as United Methodists and why it matters. They’ve learned more about God and God’s grace, explored what it means to follow Jesus in our Wesleyan tradition, learned about other faith traditions, and had a special Q-and-A session with all three pastors.

Along with the Confirmands offering their lives to Christ, I love that Confirmation vows also asks something of the entire congregation. Our students will make promises, and so will we. We’ll promise to...

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Please note: The church campus will be closed from November 23-27 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Sunday, November 29 for worship, and the church office will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 9:00 a.m.

St. Luke's in Review

That's a Wrap on Pumpkin Patch 2026

Another Pumpkin Patch season is in the books, and our hearts are full! Thank you to everyone who volunteered, visited, bought pumpkins, and made this tradition such a special part of our community.

Our pumpkins come from the Navajo Nation, providing seasonal employment and support for Native American families. Every purchase also helps fund St. Luke's Child Development Center Scholarship Fund, making a St. Luke's education more accessible to our neighbors.

We loved welcoming so many families to campus this year and seeing new faces return for worship and connect with other ministries. Even our leftover pumpkins found a home feeding livestock for the second year in a row - nothing goes to waste!

We're so grateful for another wonderful season, and can't wait to do it all again next fall...so go ahead and mark you calendars for the Pumpkin Unload: October 10, 2027!

Holiday Marketplace Prep Is in Full Swing!

It’s all coming together! Our dedicated volunteers are hard at work getting everything ready for a weekend of fabulous finds and holiday fun. We can’t wait to welcome hundreds of guests and St. Lukers alike to our campus for this beloved annual event!

The 45th Annual Holiday Marketplace is THIS WEEKEND, presented by St. Luke’s United Women in Faith!

🗓️ Saturday, November 14 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

🗓️ Sunday, November 15 from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

📍Coleman Memorial Gymnasium

Shop one-of-a-kind gifts, browse festive home decor, snap pics with Santa, and enjoy a little holiday shopping with friends and family. Best of all, every purchase supports missions locally and around the world!

Click here for some sneak peek photos of the preparations, and start planning your visit at st.lukes.org/marketplace. See you this weekend!

Upcoming Events

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Current Sermon Series: The Psychology of Joy

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"Your Week with St. Luke's" Podcast - What does it mean to keep growing in faith and pressing forward toward Christ? In this week's episode, Pastors Corey, Melissa, and Jayde explore Philippians 3, reflecting on how our priorities change when we put Christ at the center of our lives. Together, they discuss expanding the circle of faith, embracing God's grace, and recognizing that becoming more Christlike is a lifelong journey we pursue together in community.

Make the holidays brighter for others by participating in our Toy Drive! Pick up a tag from one of the Wish Trees in our worship venues beginning November 15, and donate a new, unwrapped toy by December 6. Help us reach our goal of 750 toys and make Christmas special for so many! Click here for more information.

Pull up a chair for Pints & Parables! Our last gathering of the year will be on Tuesday, November 17, and then we will resume in January. Enjoy conversations about life, faith, and everything in between! Click here for time and location.

There's a seat for everyone at Faith & Forks! Join us November 18 for a meal full of Thanksgiving favorites and great company. Connect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy fellowship around the table. All are welcome! Click here to RSVP.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road and get your tickets for The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, with shows on November 20, 21, and 22. Bring the whole family for this musical adventure featuring beloved characters, celebrated songs, and a timeless story of friendship! Click here for tickets and details.