Weekly Update from St. Luke's

Change Makers: Faith in Action

Grace and Peace, Beloved St. Luke’s Change Makers,

This week I want to celebrate one of our youngest change makers—8-year-old Avery Catlett-Miller. Avery and his dads spent last weekend delivering beds through Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit St. Luke’s has proudly partnered with for the past two years. Together, they helped make sure children in Central Florida who don’t have a bed of their own can finally sleep in comfort and safety.

What inspires me most is that Avery isn’t waiting until he’s older to make a difference. He’s already showing us that no matter our age or stage of life, God can use each of us to bring hope and love into the world. His joy and willingness to serve remind us that every act of kindness—whether building, delivering, welcoming, or encouraging—becomes part of God’s bigger story of grace.

Over these past few weeks, our Change Makers series has invited us to consider what it means to live as people of faith in action. We began with the call to Do Something. Then we learned to Start Where You Are. Last week we were encouraged to Raise Your Voice. And now, this Sunday, we conclude with Lead Your Life Boldly (Joshua 1:1-9). Together, we’ll reflect on how God calls ordinary people—just like Avery, just like you and me—to lead in extraordinary ways, grounded in courage, humility, and boldness.

I hope you’ll join us in worship as we bring this series to a close and look toward the future God is calling us to build together.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Jad

Reminder: The church campus will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 2 at 9:00 a.m.

St. Luke's Week in Review

What A Story We Told Together

From the volunteers who built entire worlds out of wood and paint, to the cast, musicians, and tech team who brought characters to life, to the audiences who leaned in and believed—we all became part of the same tall tale.

Together we wandered through fields of daffodils, shared stories bigger than life, and rediscovered that the true magic of theatre isn’t in the spectacle, but in the people who create it and the community that gathers around it.

Theatre at St. Luke's thanks you for helping tell the tale of Big Fish this summer, and for reminding us that the biggest fish are always the stories we share—and the family we build along the way.

Another Meaningful Men's Breakfast

Last week, more than 50 men from our Men's Ministry gathered for a delicious breakfast, fellowship, and meaningful conversation!

St. Luker Art Brown inspired them as he shared his remarkable life of faith in action—from singing in the Billy Graham Crusade choir at Madison Square Garden to helping launch St. Luke’s Youth Ministry. His story is a powerful reminder that showing up and serving can truly make us change makers.

Save the date! Our next Men’s Breakfast is September 18 (click here to RSVP), and we’d love to see you there.

Click here to see more photos taken by St. Luker John Cole

Empowering Our Community Through Cancer Education

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first session of our Cancer Education Series. Christian Church, Research Community Health Educator from Moffitt Cancer Center, gave an excellent presentation on lung cancer—covering risk factors, smoking cessation, and screening guidelines. Education like this has been shown to increase screenings and improve outcomes, and we’re grateful to partner with Moffitt to share these resources.

We have three more sessions ahead! Up next: Colorectal Cancer on September 21. Colorectal cancer is the 4th most common cancer in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cause of cancer death, but it’s over 90% survivable if caught early.

Future topics include Breast Cancer and Cancer Research/Clinical Trials. Join us for one or all sessions—all are welcome! Learn more and register at st.lukes.org/cancereducationseries.

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Ways to Learn, Live, Love, and Lead

Current sermon series: Change Makers

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"Your Week with St. Luke's" Podcast - In the final episode of the Change Makers series, Pastor Jenn reflects on Joshua 1:1–9 and God’s call to “be strong and courageous.” She reminds us that true leadership is not about ego or certainty but about trusting God’s presence as we face change, pursue our callings, and live our faith boldly. This message offers encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone seeking to take their next faithful step as a change maker.

Give the gift of life! Join us for our upcoming Blood Drive on September 14 and make a difference for those in need. Your donation can help save lives—every drop counts! Make an appointment by clicking here.

Looking to grow in faith and community? Sign up for one of our Adult Classes or Small Groups! Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Scripture, connect with others on the journey of faith, or find encouragement for everyday life, there’s a place for you. Learn about new classes starting next month here.

Bring your voice and your holiday spirit and join our Christmas Concert Community Choir! Let's prepare to share joyful holiday music during our upcoming concert event - no audition required. Find out more here!

Gather in a relaxed setting to share a brew and dive into meaningful conversations about faith, life, and stories that shape us. All are welcome at Pints & Parables—no preaching, just honest dialogue and good company. Let us know you're coming to our September 11 gathering here!