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Catalog of MinistriesFebruary 1, 2012 Get Connected • Bible @ A Glance • Christian Connection • Contemplative Fellowship • Disciple • Gap Group • Genealogy 101 • Just Faith • Letters You've Never Written ... An Invitation To Men • Lunch & Learn: A Spiritual Feast • Micah Series • Open Minds: A Spiritual Dialogue • Servant By Design • Spirituality and Wellness Series • Sunday Evening Conversations • Wesley Writers • Learning with St. Luke's Team
• Care/Prayer Team • Caring Connection • Grief Support Group • Parents of Children with Learning Differences • Prayer Chain • Stephen Ministry • Support Group for Parents of Teens and Young Adults Dealling with Bi Polar or Depression
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Upon Awakening A.M. • Highlands Ranch Family Al-Anon • MOMS Club of Highlands Ranch East • Narcotics Anonymous: Natural High Group • Narcotics Anonymous: Together We Can Group
• Acolytes • Children's Christmas Eve • Children's Library • Children's Dinner Theater • Children's Holiday Shop • Children’s Ministry Team • Christmas Pageant • Easter Fun Day • Educational Opportunities • Family Camp • Family Movie Night • God & Country Program • Nursery/Childcare • Parent’s Night Out • SLY, Jr. – 5th & 6th Grade Fellowship • St. Luke’s Little School (Pre-School) • St. Luke's Playgroup • Sunday School: Godly Play • Sunday School: Joy Trek • Sunday School: PEAK Adventures • Sunday School: Tweens ROCK (Reaching Out Caring Kids) • Tree Lighting • Vacation Bible School • Wacky Wednesdays
Youth Ministry – SLY (St. Luke's Youth): • Club Wed • Confirmation Class • Fall Festival • Parents Confirmation Class • Pumpkin Patch • SLY AM (St. Luke's Youth Sunday School) • SLY PM (St. Luke's Youth Fellowship) • Youth Missions
• Brass Ensemble • Chancel Choir • Cherub’s Choir • Flute Ensemble • Fusion Worship Band • Grace Notes • Men's Chorus •
Ministers of Swing • Performing Arts Academy • Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz • Sonrise Band • Soul Purpose Youth Choir • St. Luke's Chamber Orchestra • St. Luke's Wind Ensemble • St. Luke's Youth Jazz Orchestra (SLYJO) • Tintinnabulators Handbell Choir • Tone Chimes • Women of Note
• Puppet Ministry • SLIP (St. Luke's Improv Performers) • Wesley Players • WITY (Wesley Improv Team for Youth)
• Altar Team • Assembly Team • Bereavement Team • Communications and Outreach Team • Fellowship Events Team • Grocery Certificate Team • Library Team • Sanctuary Care Team • Soundbooth Team • The Chronicle • Website Team • Wedding Team
• Bread Bakers • Get Connected Ministry Team • Greeters • Guest Calling Team • Guest Service Station • Ushers
MISSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE • Cambodian Scholarships • House of Hope • Love INC. of Littleton • LINC Community Thrift Shop • Missions Team
• Executive Team • Finance Team • Lay Leadership Team ("Nominations") • Planned Giving • Staff Parish Relations Team (SPRT) • Stewardship • Trustees
• Bridge • Cycling Club • Seasoned Voyagers • Seniors Dinner Out • Softball • St. Luke's Men • Young Adults
• Common Thread • Itch To Stitch • Simply Saturday • UMW Night-time Book Group • United Methodist Women • Women's Book Club • Women's Night Out Due to the organic nature of St. Luke's, please contact Lynda Fickling, Director of Servant Ministry, for a current leadership listing.
BIBLE @ A GLANCE This class is open to anyone, regardless of experience or comfort level with the bible. We are currently studying the New Testament. From Matthew to Revelation, journey with one another through an overview of the New Testament. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays from 11:00am-noon, beginning September 18 Contact: Brad Laurvick 303-791-0659 x12 or email Brad
CHRISTIAN CONNECTION Adult Sunday morning class studying books of topical interest and chosen by the class. Past studies include books by James Moore, Richard Foster, Henri Nouwen, and Marcus Borg. All are welcome.
Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at
9:30am in Room 212
Contemplative Fellowship Contemplative Fellowship is a time of study and prayer for those following a Christian mystic path. 6:30-7:30pm is spent on studying a book or video selected by the group. 7:30-8:30pm includes 20 minutes of silent/centering prayer, followed by a lectio divina scripture reading and a 10 minute meditation. Several books and videos are available to help newcomers integrate into the fellowship. St. Luke's also periodically offers an introductory group class on centering prayer. Meeting Time: Thursdays at 6:30pm Contact: Marshall Kuhn 303-931-5473
Disciple Disciple is a series of classes (32 to 36 weeks) for those who are ready to take an in-depth look at the Bible and find more meaning in the Word. You must complete Disciple 1 but then may take classes in any order you choose. Our next Disciple Classes will begin in September. In 2012 we will offer Disciple 1, Disciple 3, and Jesus in the Gospels on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.
Contact: Brad Laurvick 303-791-0659 x12 or email Brad
GAP GROUP This group meets to discuss spiritual topics, usually book- or video-based, as recommended by the participants. Participants can drop in on any meeting; preparation or previous attendance is not required. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm in Room 117 Contact: Bob Oliver or email Bob
GENEALOGY 101 Who is my great-great-grandfather and where did he come from.....? A class for beginners; we will learn the basics for you to start to research your family tree. Meeting Time/Place: Second Saturdays at 10:00am in Room 206 Contact: Alberta Haas 303-470-3050.
JUST FAITH This 30 week class invites you to delve into the many issues of justice and social change that face people of faith today. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings, September - May Contact: Betsy Keyack 303-346-7057 or email Betsy
Letters You've Never Written ... an invitation to Men Join with a group of fellow writers as we work on sharing with some of the most important people in our lives... through the magic of simple letters. Meeting Time/Place: Coming in the Spring!! Contact: Rich Krening or Jack Kennedy
Lunch & Learn: A Spiritual Feast Bring your lunch and join us as we discuss the book "Falling Upward" by Richard Rohr. This book discusses how in the first half of life, we are naturally and rightly preoccupied with establishing our identity - climbing, achieving, and performing. But those concerns will not serve us as we grow older and begin to embark on a further journey, one that involves challenges, mistakes, loss of control, broader horizons, and necessary suffering that actually shocks us out of our prior comfort zone. Eventually, we need to see ourselves in a different and more life-giving way. This message of "falling down" - that is in fact moving upward - is the most resisted and counterintuitive of messages in the world's religions, including and most especially Christianity. All are welcome! Sponsored by Seasoned Voyagers 50+Ministry. Meeting Time/Place: Thursdays, noon-1:30pm beginning Feb. 2, 2012, for 8wks (*more classes will follow after this series is completed. Keep posted via the Sunday Bulletin and at the website) Co-facilitators: Ann Roadarmel 303-792-5110 or email Ann and Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
MICAH SERIES A class where we take on the objective laid to us in Micah 6:8 “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” We are going to discuss issues and what we can do as Christians in response. We will also focus on what Micah 6:8 means to each of us personally. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays from 11:00am-noon beginning September 11 Contact: Patricia Westlake or Betsy Keyack 303-346-7057 or email Betsy
OPEN MINDS: A SPIRITUAL DIALOGUE The purpose of this class, formerly called A Study of Christian Thought, is to support and strengthen our faith journeys by focusing on lessons learned from religion, philosophy, science, and history. We invite you to join us on a challenging spiritual ride leading to a richer understanding of our personal relationship with God. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 9:30am in Room 210 Contact: Les Ludlam 303-451-5141 or email Les
SERVANT BY DESIGN Discover who you are...Why are YOU here? What do YOU do best? What are YOU passionate about? What do You value? What are Your priorities? Lifekeys will help you begin your journey to a God-centered life by discovering how you are designed to serve. Discover your: Life gifts and spiritual gifts (What you do best!) Personality type and values (The places or atmospheres that give you the most energy) *Passion (The purposes God placed in your heart). Join us for this 8 week course in re-discovering who you are and affirming the person God made you to be! Cost $13.00. Sign up online or at the Get Connected Center. Meeting Time/Place: Thursdays beginning February 9, 2012, 6:30-8:00pm for 8 weeks Contact: Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
SPIRITUALITY AND WELLNESS SERIES Explore strategies for finding the peace and contentment we seek in the moment. Our three sessions will take an honest look at what drives human beings to pursue happiness, which is usually slightly beyond our reach at any given moment. Based on the transformative principles of Gracious Space – a framework to build trust, deep listening, honest exchange, and creativity around challenging issues – the intention for each session is to create a safe, respectful learning environment that encourages meaningful dialogue. Finding Wellness – January 17, 2012, Rev. Jerry Herships. Jerry will lead us with humor on an exploration of the different stages in our lives, including those challenging transitions. We'll consider ways to validate and celebrate what has come before, where we are right now, and where we want to go next. Maintaining Wholeness – March 6, 2012, Dr. Andi Pusavat & Rev. Jerry Herships. Together, Andi and Jerry will facilitate us in a conversation about living intentionally and embracing all aspects of who we are with acceptance and gratitude. We'll explore what "a life well-lived" means to each of us, and how faith can help us experience joy in the present and guide us to wholeness. Meeting Time/Place: All sessions begin at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall. . Contacts: Rev. Sallie Suby-Long 303-791-0659 x32 or email Sallie
SUNDAY EVENING CONVERSATIONS A short term (six week) class that rotates topics related to current issues and religion. Our next rotation will begin Jan 15th. Meeting Time/Place: Sunday from 5:00-6:30pm in Room 213 Contact: Brad Laurvick 303-791-0659 x12 or email Brad
WESLEY WRITERS Wesley Writers is a writer’s group that provides an opportunity for anyone to meet with others to share and tell and record their stories. There is fellowship and learning. We share stories, learn techniques for telling and writing stories, receive tips on how and where to publish our writings, share ideas on how to put a biography and discover many other tools for developing, telling and recording our stories. Meeting Time/Place: 10:00am to noon, every third Saturday of the month, in the Conference Room. Contacts: Sylvia Brady 303-955-0457 or email Sylvia and Les Ludlam 303-451-5141 or email Les
LEARNING WITH ST. LUKE'S TEAM The Learning with St. Luke's Team seeks to bring an intentionality and accessibility to the growth of St. Luke’s members as they seek to grow in knowledge of themselves, their relationship with God, and their lives as God’s people. This team develops the vision and plan for classes and other opportunities offered at St. Luke’s. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Faith, Giving, Evangelism, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowledge, Administration, Leadership, Pastoring/Shepherding Meeting Time/Place: Typically the third Sunday of each month at 12:30pm Contact: Karin Wesson 303-683-0196 or email Karin Staff: Rev. Brad Laurvick 303-791-0659 x12 or email Brad
The Care/Prayer Team at St. Luke's meets to pray for concerns on the prayer chain and prayer request cards. This team of caring individuals is dedicated to praying for the needs of our congregation, families, friends, and community. The Care/Prayer Team ministers together with Pastors, Caring Connection, and Stephen Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Faith, Evangelism, Healing, Miracles Meeting Time/Place: The 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10:00am Contact: Sallie Suby-Long 303-791-0659 x32 or email Sallie
The Caring Connection provides support to members of St. Luke’s and the surrounding community by making companion visits, taking meals to families in need, running errands or providing transportation. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Mercy, Faith, Giving, Evangelism, Healing Meeting Time/Place: varied Contact: Maryellen Davis 720-524-3980 or email Maryellen
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP A support group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one or friend. The group meets from early November through mid- December. Contact: Sallie Suby-Long 303-791-0659 x32 or email Sallie
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES When your child has a learning difference you often find yourself navigating uncharted territories of the school system, doctor appointments and emotions! God has an extraordinary plan for your far from ordinary child. This group of parents gathers as an email community. Please contact Amy to be added to the email list. Contact: Amy Dobronyi or email Amy
Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Faith, Healing, Miracles Meeting Time/Place: varied Contact: Brenda Schafer 303-791-0659 x10 or email Brenda
Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry is a ministry of St. Luke's that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and in the community. Stephen Ministers receive fifty hours of initial training in caring ministry skills, participate in regular support and supervision, and are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship. Stephen Leaders at St. Luke's UMC are Nancy Abbott, Janet Forbes, Bryan Hutchinson, Laura McCarthy, Jerry McLeland, Sherry Merrill, Sherrie Miller and Sallie Suby-Long. Please contact a Pastor or Stephen Leader if you are interested in receiving Christian care-giving. Stephen Ministry in our congregation is "Christ Caring for People Through People." Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Faith, Evangelism, Wisdom, Pastoring/Shepherding, Encouragement/Counseling, Healing, Miracles Contact: Sallie Suby-Long 303-791-0659 x32 or email Sallie
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS DEALING WITH BI POLAR OR DEPRESSION The purpose of the group is to offer support and education for parents of teens or young adults who are managing mood disorders or depression. The support group is an affiliate chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). Meeting Time/Place: Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of each month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm Contact: Sallie Suby-Long 303-791-0659 x32 or email Sallie
The following groups are not part of St. Luke's, but they meet at St. Luke's. You are invited to join their activities as indicated.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Upon Awakening A.M. Meeting Time/Place: Room 128; Daily 6:45am: Tues & Thurs: Closed Meetings; All other days - Open Meetings Contact: 303-322-4440 Denver Central Office, or www.daccaa.org
Highlands Ranch Family Al-aNon Offers Understanding, Hope, Strength, and Support to families and friends of alcoholics. All are welcome! Meeting Time/Place: Tuesday from 7:30-8:30pm Contact: Carole 720-344-2854
Moms Club of Highlands Ranch East MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a support group designed for the at-home mom. Members of MOMS Club understand the needs of at-home moms and facilitate support through playgroups and a variety of activities for you and your children. MOMS Club of Highlands Ranch East accepts members in the 80124 and 80130 zip codes of Highlands Ranch, as well as 80108 (North or Castle Pines Parkway). Contact: Visit www.momsclub.org
Narcotics Anonymous: NATURAL HIGH GROUP Meeting Time/Place: Room 128; Thursdays 7:30pm-9:00pm, Open Meetings, Varied Weekly Format (1st-Discussion, 2nd-Topic, 3rd-Speaker, 4th-"Wheel of Recovery"). Contact: Alan S. 303-794-2417 or Mile High Area 303-832-3784 (www.nadenver.com)
Narcotics AnonymouS: TOGETHER WE CAN GROUP Meeting Time/Place: Room 128; Mondays 7:30-8:30pm and Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm. Open Meetings, Discussion. Contact: Carolina C. 303-470-9331 or Mile High Area 303-832-3784 (www.nadenver.com)
We look forward to having you and your children explore our many programs offered for families here at St. Luke's. Please contact us anytime with any questions you may have regarding the nursery, children or youth. Erin Klein, Interim Director of Youth Ministry, x14
In caring for the children of St. Luke’s and their families, we seek to nurture and develop faithful loving lives, modeled after the Love, Acceptance, Justice, and Hope of Jesus, through relationship and learning. Welcome to St. Luke’s Kids, a ministry to children birth through grade 6 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We offer a wide variety of programs and events for children and their families to grow with God! Visit us www.stlukeshr.com/children.
ACOLYTES An opportunity for children 3rd-6th grade to participate as acolytes in the worship service. Meeting Time/Place: Acolytes serve during Sunday morning worship services. Training sessions are held twice a year. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon or Sam Leahy 303-791-0659 x40 or email Sam
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE Services offered at two times the afternoon of Dec. 24 for children and families. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY Come browse the collection of books and videos in the Faith Harder Children's Library downstairs in the Goliath area. A wide variety of items are available to check out. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
CHILDREN'S DINNER THEATER Our annual spring performance by children in grades 1-6. This fellowship, mission and performance opportunity lines up each year with one of the themes of the United Methodist Global Board of Discipleship’s Christian Home: Love, Peace, Justice and Hope. Meeting Time/Place: Spring: rehearsals for 6-8 weeks on Wednesdays plus performance week Contacts: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY SHOP St Luke’s Children’s Holiday Shop provides a Christmas shopping experience for children up to age 12. They can purchase gifts for family members, teachers and others on their shopping list. They can avoid mall shopping and get great gifts at discounted prices ranging from $1.00 - $7.00. Adult volunteers help children with shopping and will wrap their gifts while they wait. The shop is typically held during the first weekend in December. Many volunteers are needed to make this two-day event a success! Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration Contact: Amy Antinoro 303-663-6656 or email Amy or Dawn Johnson 303-791-0659 x11 or email Dawn
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM The Children's Ministry Team consists of termed lay members as well as anyone interested in helping to plan and vision the St. Luke's Kids ministry. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Faith, Giving, Evangelism, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowledge, Administration, Leadership, Pastoring/Shepherding Meeting Time/Place: 3rd Tuesday of each month (except June, November & December) 6:30pm Contact: Kara Emig 303-683-2508 or email Kara Staff Liaison: Dawn Johnson 303-791-0659 x11 or email Dawn
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT The Christmas Pageant is a musical presentation of the Christmas story by our Sunday School children. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon or Dawn Johnson 303-791-0659 x11 or email Dawn
EASTER FUN DAY Easter Fun Day is an annual morning of fun, games, crafts and more, on the Saturday before Palm Sunday. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon or Dawn Johnson 303-791-0659 x11 or email Dawn
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Throughout the year we have workshops and seminars to help enhance parenting and teaching skills and provide a forum to discuss interesting topics related to our children and our faith. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
FAMILY CAMP Family Camp is offered every summer. In the past years, thirty or more families have enjoyed this annual event by getting together in an informal and recreational setting. Campfires, potlucks, crafts and games are all a part of the Family Camp experience. All ages are invited to attend all or part of the long weekend. The Family Camp planning team meets annually to plan activities, location and registrations. Meeting Time/Place: Look for future articles in The Chronicle, bulletin, and/or website regarding Family Camp dates and registration. Contact: Amy and Brion Antinoro 303-663-6656 or email the Antinoros or Sam Leahy 303-791-0659 x40 or email Sam
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Four times a year, families gather at the church for a family friendly movie, popcorn and time together. Wear your pj’s and bring your pillow and blankets! Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
GOD & COUNTRY PROGRAM The God & Country program offers children the opportunity to become closer to God while learning more about their faith. The God & Country program is open to Girl and Boy Scouts and those who are not in a Scouting program. You do not need to be a member of St. Luke’s to participate in our classes. We will offer this program in every other year. Meeting Time/Place: January 2013 at St. Luke's UMC Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
NURSERY/CHILDCARE
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Mercy, Teaching, Pastoring/Shepherding Meeting Time/Place: as needed Contact: Childcare Reservations 303-791-0659 x47 or email Childcare Reservations
PARENT'S NIGHT OUT Wanted: couples with kids age 0-12 who would like a night out once a month. If this sounds like you we would like to hear from you. This is how it works: 2-3 times a year you work with other couples in the Church Nursery watching the children. The other 9-10 months you have a night out. Meeting Time/Place: 2nd Friday of each month 6:00-9:30pm. Drop kids off at Church Nursery. Contact: Dawn Johnson 303-791-0659 x11 or email Dawn or Sam Leahy 303-791-0659 x40 or email Sam
SLY, JR. — 5th and 6th Grade Fellowship SLY, Jr. (St. Luke’s Youth Junior) is St. Luke’s 5th and 6th grade fellowship program. It runs August through June and usually meets 2 Sundays per month from 5:30-7:30pm. Come, bring a friend and join in the fun! We take part in the Community Meal ($2) and then move for an evening of faith development activities, games and FUN! We also participate in service projects, lock-ins, partnering with SLY (St. Luke’s Youth) and fun outings throughout the year. The complete schedule is available online. Meeting Time/Place: The current schedule is available on our website. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
ST. LUKE’S LITTLE SCHOOL (PRE-SCHOOL) St. Luke's Preschool programs are designed to provide a developmentally appropriate Christian curriculum and to affirm each child through group and one-on-one interaction in a safe and loving environment. The children will find a world of toys, educational materials, caring, friendly adults, and other children who are exploring the world beyond their own homes under the guidance of a highly educated staff. The program provides social and academic preparation for kindergarten through art, music, cooking, science and educational play. We offer unique curricula; Letterland and Handwriting Without Tears, which support the children's preparation for their future learning with a balance of creative play and social interaction. In addition we offer an extended year of Kindergarten preparation through our Explorers program which supports social, physical, academic, emotional and spiritual growth. Children age three through five are welcome at Little School! Meeting Time/Place: Classes offered Monday-Friday from September-May. Contact: Kay Swanson, Director 303-791-1982 or email Kay
ST. LUKE'S PLAYGROUP All families with children are welcome to join in at any time! Meeting Time/Place: 9:30am, 1st and 3rd Friday mornings at the St. Luke's Nursery Contact: Allison Inman or email Allison Staff Liaison: Sam Leahy 303-791-0659 x40 or email Sam
11:00am SUNDAY SCHOOL: GODLY PLAY Our 11:00am Sunday School for children age 4-grade 6 is Godly Play based on the Montessori learning format. Children sign in with the Superintendent upstairs outside the Sanctuary and head to worship with their parents. After Children’s Time they will be lead to the Chapel for Godly Play. Each week children are presented a Bible story and then have an opportunity to explore the story at a variety of stations. Children enjoy this unique approach to learning about God’s love! Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 11:00am in the Chapel Contact: Sam Leahy 303-791-0659 x40 or email Sam
9:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL: JOY TREK (age 2-PreK) Joy Trek is the 9:30am Sunday School program for children 2 years old through PreK. Using the Rock Solid curriculum from Cokesbury, the children will learn about a new Bible story or concept each week. They will receive a Bible story booklet with activities to enjoy in class and take home to share. They will also create a craft, play a game and participate in music time. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 9:30am Contact: Dawn Johnson 303-791-0659 x11 or email Dawn
9:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL: PEAK ADVENTURES (K-4th grade) The PEAK Adventures Sunday School workshop rotation model concentrates on one major Bible story for 5 weeks. Our children K-grade 4 will explore Bible stories in a different way each week through kid-friendly multimedia workshops including Art, Cooking, Storytelling, Cinema, Games and Science. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 9:30am Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
9:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL: Tweens Rock (Reaching Out Caring Kids) 9:30am Sunday School for 5th and 6th graders. Tweens have the opportunity to learn more about God and the Bible and address issues and questions that they want to explore with others. Meeting Time: Sundays at 9:30am Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
TREE LIGHTING A Sunday evening family-friendly service that takes place the Sunday after Thanksgiving each year to welcome the Advent season with carols, cookies and the lighting of the Christmas trees. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon or Sam Leahy 303-791-0659 x40 or email Sam
Vacation Bible schOol The highlight of our summer is Vacation Bible School! We offer a morning session the last week of June and an evening session in mid-July. Both sessions are for children age 3-grade 5. Registration opens in April. Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon or Dawn Johnson 303-791-0659 x11 or email Dawn
Wacky Wednesdays Summer fun for children ages 3 through 3rd grade takes place on six Wednesday mornings. This program provides the break kids are looking for with loads of Biblical based stories, games, crafts, music and snacks! Registration is required for one or all six of the sessions Meeting Time/Place: Begins the 1st or 2nd week of June (skips VBS and 4th of July week) through the first week in August. Contact: Anne Hamilton 303-791-1982 or Sam Leahy 303-791-0659 x40 or email Sam Also, see the following Children's activities under MUSIC AND ARTS MINISTRIES: Cherub's Choir, Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz, Tone Chimes, Wesley Players and the Performing Arts Academy
CLUB WED (MIDWEEK SLY SMALL GROUP) Wednesday nights during the school year are a combination of devotions, scriptural contemplation, and fun fellowship activities. This small group will be driven by the interests of those youth who attend, so come and help us make a 'custom fit' small group for you! Never any homework, or required outside reading! Meeting Time: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm Contact: Susan Johnson 303-791-0659 x19 or email Susan or Erin Klein 303-791-0659 x14 or email Erin
CONFIRMATION CLASS Offered once a year in the spring to 8th grade and older youth and their parents who would like to be confirmed in the United Methodist faith. There is also a retreat. Our 15-session curriculum explores the basics of Christianity, Methodism, St. Luke's as a church, and the importance of developing your own personal faith and relationship with God. This class equips youth and their parents with the tools to build a successful relationship with each other and the church while encountering important questions of faith and spiritual formation. At the end of the class sessions, the youth have the choice and opportunity to become a confirmed member of the United Methodist Church. Attendance is required at each class. There is a cost associated with this class, and scholarships are available if needed. Contact: Erin Klein 303-791-0659 x14 or email Erin and Susan Johnson 303-791-0659 x19 or email Susan
FALL FESTIVAL Fall Festival is a fun Sunday afternoon for kids hosted by our youth program in October. Contact: Susan Johnson 303-791-0659 x19 or email Susan
Parents confirmation class This class is offered concurrently with the youth Confirmation Class at 11:00am on Sundays. This class is for parents of youth that are enrolled in Confirmation and introduces them to the staff of St. Luke's as well as covering the topics their youth are encountering to foster discussions about faith at home. At least one parent is highly encouraged to make the commitment to this class along with their youth. Contact: Erin Klein 303-791-0659 x14 or email Erin and Susan Johnson 303-791-0659 x19 or email Susan
PUMPKIN PATCH Contact: Susan Johnson 303-791-0659 x19 or email Susan
SLY AM (ST. LUKE'S YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL) Grades 7-12 start each SLY AM together in the large youth room, the most western room downstairs. Each sunday school meeting kicks off together, introduces our topic for the day, then splits into grade level groups for discussion. A combination of current day topics, bible studies, and other religious meditations make up our topic bases. A great place to meet other youth your age! Meeting Time/Place: Sunday mornings at 9:30am in the Youth Room (120) Contact: Erin Klein 303-791-0659 x14 or email Erin and Susan Johnson 303-791-0659 x19 or email Susan
SLY PM (ST. LUKE'S YOUTH FELLOWSHIP) The Saint Luke’s Youth program meets on Sunday nights for focus on fun, faith, fellowship, and friendships. Jr. High and Sr. High groups bond as a whole group, and launch into meaningful discussions and activities every time we meet! Special activities with special times are listed on the youth bulletin board and youth website. *Dinner always included at 5:30pm for a $2 donation. Meeting Time/Place: 6:00-7:30pm Sunday evenings (dinner at 5:30pm), Youth Room (120) Contact: Erin Klein 303-791-0659 x14 or email Erin and Susan Johnson 303-791-0659 x19 or email Susan
YOUTH Mission Trips Annual summer trips - one for Senior High and one for Junior High to travel outside of the Denver area to participate in outreach, work projects and fellowship. The highlight of the summer! Contact: Erin Klein 303-791-0659 x14 or email Erin and Susan Johnson 303-791-0659 x19 or email Susan Also, see the following youth music groups listed under Music and Arts Ministries: Joyful Noise Youth Handbell Choir, St. Luke's Youth Jazz Orchestra (SLYJO), Off Notes Youth Choir and the Wesley Improv Team for Youth (WITY)
The Music Ministry program at St. Luke's wishes to extend an open invitation to anyone who desires to share their musical gifts and talents in service. Each ensemble is committed to the ministry at St. Luke's through practice, fun and fellowship. A few ensembles continue year round, however a typical season for most ensembles is September through May. If you have any questions regarding the Music Ministry program, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or by email. We look forward to your particiaption and willingness to share in this spiritual gift we call music.
Brass Ensemble Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are selected Saturday mornings in the Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Directors: Jennifer Ferguson 303-791-0659 x37 or email Jennifer or James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Chancel Choir The Chancel Choir rehearses for and participates in Sunday morning worship services regularly during the year. The choir sings a wide variety of music ranging in diversity from traditional to contemporary sacred. Whether you've had a lot of singing experience or you've had a little and would like to learn more, there is a place for you in the choir. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Cherub's Choir (3yrs-K) The Cherub's Choir is a music and movement program for children 3 years through Kindergarten. The children learn about Christian values through song in a nurturing environment and develop motor skills through movement and playing instruments. They also perform for a few Sunday worship preludes throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to attend rehearsals with their children. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15pm in the David open area Music Team Leader: Dyani Galligan 303-246-6773 or email Dyani
Flute Ensemble The Flute Ensemble participates in Sunday morning worship services throughout the year. If you want to dust off the old flute and get back to playing again, now is your chance. No age limit required. The music level of the ensemble ranges from easy to medium difficulty. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are selected Saturday mornings in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Leader: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Fusion WORSHIP Band The Fusion Worship Band leads the Fusion services in a modern worship style each Sunday at 6:34pm. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall Music Team Leader: Ernie Rodgers 303-791-0659 x44 or email Ernie
Grace Notes Grace Notes is a small gospel choir ensemble that usually meets on selected Thursday evenings before regular Chancel Choir practice. They sing on 4 to 5 Sundays throughout the year. All are welcome! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are TBD Music Team Leader: Marge Harper 303-971-0672 or email James Ramsey
Joyful Noise Youth Handbell Choir This is an opportunity for youth, grades 7-12, to build their musical skills ringing handbells. The youth bells ring in morning worship once a month and for special occasions. Everyone is invited! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
MEN'S CHORUS Come sing with a bunch of guys who love to make a joyful noise! The Men's Chorus sings at various times throughout the year. Meeting Time/Place: TBA Thursday nights Music Team Director: Ken Mervine303-791-0659 x33 or email Ken
Ministers of Swing The Ministers of Swing is a full complement Big Band and Jazz Ensemble that plays benefit concerts and dances throughout the year at St. Luke's and in the community. We have a lot of fun jazzin' it up or swingin'. The music level of the ensemble ranges from medium easy to medium difficulty. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Saturday mornings in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: Jennifer Ferguson 303-791-0659 x37 or email Jennifer or James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Old Time Gospel Band This fun, down to earth band performs for occasional worship services and events in the summer and fall. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are TBD Music Team Director: Matt Rose 303-660-6555 or email Matt
Performing Arts Academy The fundamental aspect of this summertime creative adventure is learning and building the character and self-esteem of each participant through music, drama and dance. There are no auditions and everyone is invited. We offer classes in Singing, Dance, Music Theory, Acting and Improvisation, Music Rehearsal, Technical Aspects of a Production, and Audition Skills. All of these educational experiences are appropriately tailored for all age groups. Our desire is to not only build confidence and skills through the arts but also nurture Christian values and do it in a safe space for learning. For more information, please go to www.stlukespaa.org. Meeting Time/Place: Summer (June and July) Artistic Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz Part of the overall Kidz Prayz program, the Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz are opportunities for children grades 1-3 (Primary Prayz) and grades 4-6 (Junior Prayz) to participate in learning to sing, play instruments and learn Christian principles through song. This program is designed to develop cognitive skills by engaging children in a variety of musical and movement activities, with an emphasis on singing. Both groups sing Preludes and Music Ministry in Sunday services 5-6 times a year. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30-7:20pm in the Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Directors: Angela Alderson and Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Sonrise Band The Sonrise Band plays gathering songs as well as contemporary music for Sunday mornings throughout the year. If you are interested in being part of Sonrise, please contact Ken Mervine. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00pm in the Sanctuary Music Team Director: Ken Mervine 303-791-0659 x33 or email Ken
Soul Purpose Youth Choir Youth in grades 7-12 are invited and welcome to join in the fun and singing. No previous experience needed. The choir sings in morning worship once a month and throughout the year for special occasions. Invite a friend! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Sundays from 4:30-5:30pm in the Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
ST. LUKE'S CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Chamber Orchestra plays once a month during worship services and for seasonal services. Musically, the Chamber Orchestra accompanies Congregational Hymns and the Chancel Choir as well as plays arrangements during Preludes and Offertories. If you are interested in joining the Chamber Orchestra, an audition may be required. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are generally Saturdays from 8:00-8:40am in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James and Jennifer Ferguson 303-791-0659 x37 or email Jennifer
St. Luke's Wind Ensemble All band instruments welcome. This is a "cross-generational" ensemble at St. Luke's that provides an opportunity for families to play together and for anyone looking to be part of a band again. Meeting Time/Place: Selected Saturday Mornings (Spring only) in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: Jennifer Ferguson 303-791-0659 x37 or email Jennifer or James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
St. Luke's Youth Jazz Orchestra (SLYJO) Come swing with us! This group is for youth in grades 7-12 who play instruments. You’re invited to “jazz” with us Sunday afternoons. No previous jazz experience required. Bring your friends–the more, the merrier! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Sundays from 3:30-4:30pm in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: Jennifer Ferguson 303-791-0659 x37 or email Jennifer
Tintinnabulators Handbell Choir
Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00pm in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Tone Chimes Children grades 4-6 are invited to participate in this fun and musical program. No experience needed. We will explore music by playing tone chimes. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesday nights 7:25-8:00pm in Asbury Music Room #137 Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
WOMEN OF NOTE Women of Note is an auditioned group of six women who perform contemporary music with a band in 3-6 parts for worship services and concerts. Meeting Time/Place: Selected Thursdays 6:30-7:00pm in the Sanctuary Music Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
The Arts Ministry is a diverse community with a range of experience working together to create ways of sharing the Gospel with drama and music. They reach members of St. Luke’s and the greater community with a wide variety of talents and gifts. The Arts Ministry performs in worship services as well as outside of the context of worship in the form of productions, both musical and dramatic. If you’d like to become part of the Arts Ministry at St. Luke’s either on stage or behind the scenes, please contact us!
Puppet Ministry The Puppet Ministry conveys Biblical stories to a diverse community and audience. If you love participating in a highly unique way, then this is the ministry for you! Come and join in the fun. All are invited. Meeting Time/Place: Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm David area Puppet Team Leaders: Steve and Cathy Collins 303-346-0275 or email James Ramsey
SLIP (St. Luke's Improv Performers) St. Luke's Improv Performers is a hilarious good time for adults who have played at improv before and for those that have not and are just interested in having some laughs and building some skills. We play weekly year-round and work new games all the time. Improvisational theater is an ability that can be put to use in everyday life. You will learn to think on your feet, listen to others and respond quickly, to trust your instincts and hone your skills. No previous experience is necessary to play. All you need is a willing spirit and a desire to have a good time! This group will welcome players at any time so join us when you can. Meeting Time/Place: Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm in the Sanctuary Drama Team Leader: Jenna Wilcox 303-791-0659 x22 or email Jenna
Wesley Players Meeting Time/Place: TBA Drama Team Director: Jenna Wilcox 303-791-0659 x22 or email Jenna
WITY (Wesley Improv Team for Youth) This is the youth version of SLIP, St. Luke's Improv Performers. Youth of all ages can come and learn the basic skills involved in creating hilarious situations off the cuff and completely improvised! Audience members and participants alike are welcome to join this group on a weekly basis! Meeting Time/Place: Sunday mornings at 11:00am in Goliath DramaTeam Leader: Jenna Wilcox 303-791-0659 x22 or email Jenna
ALTAR TEAM The Altar Team has many functions in creating and maintaining a worshipful experience at St. Luke’s. Our committee members design, create and change the banners for the Christian seasons. We plan and implement the Advent decorations in the sanctuary and extend them into the fellowship hall. We provide an expression of remembrance through poinsettias at Christmas and spring flowers at Easter. We are responsible for the elements, set-up and clean up each month for communion. We also maintain the candles, Christmas Eve candles, and silk plants. We welcome new members! Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Leadership, Administration, Creativity Meeting Time/Place: Varies with season Contact: Julia Murrow 303-791-7437 or email Julia or Kathy Swier 303-683-4620 or email Kathy
Assembly Team This team assists other teams in getting mailings prepared (such as The Chronicle), pamphlets copied and folded, booklets bound and ready for distribution among other tasks. They have the skills to work office equipment and enjoy the fellowship of others while participating in this crucial part of the communications process. Meeting Time/Place: As needed Team Leader: Brenda Schafer 303-791-0659 x10 or email Brenda
BEREAVEMENT TEAM Members of this team help make funeral and fellowship arrangements when there is the loss of a loved one. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Mercy, Administration Meeting Time/Place: as needed Contact: Caroline Butler 303-797-3225 or email Caroline and Carleen Krening 303-794-2540
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH TEAM The Communications Team invites you to explore your creativity and technical skills while helping St. Luke’s stay connected. We support staff and ministry teams to communicate their events, classes, missions, worship service and stewardship to St. Luke’s and the community at large. Through writing, desktop publishing, web development, graphics, marketing and public relations, they continually make the invitation to get involved in activities that keep Christ at the center of our lives. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Giving, Evangelism, Knowledge, Administration, Leadership Meeting Time/Place: As needed Contact: Amy Ash 303-799-6079 or email Amy
FELLOWSHIP EVENTS TEAM Calling all cooks, event planners, servers, helpers to set up/clean up for special fellowship events at St. Luke’s (dinners, breakfasts, picnics, meetings or banquets). Team members attend meetings to prepare for events and work in conjunction with other ministries to provide guidance and tactical support for special events. This team also includes our Sunday Morning Fellowship-Coffee & Donuts Team, which provides the enjoyment of food and fellowship on Sunday mornings. Let’s get our parties rolling! Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Helps, Hospitality, Service, Creative Communication, Leadership, Administration Contact: Lisa Lehnus 303-346-8114 or email Lisa or Mona Daniels or email Mona
GROCERY CERTIFICATE TEAM Help sell our grocery certificates on Sunday mornings. It's a wonderful way to meet and welcome others here at St. Luke’s. The grocery certificate program is a “Fund Raising” function for the church. Every time people purchase the certificates, a donation is made by one of the local grocery stores to St. Luke’s. Members generally work one Sunday per month selling certificates between services. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Giving, Leadership Meeting Time/Place: none Contact: Paula Severseike 720-519-1194 or email Paula or Marilyn Bacon 303-791-7649 or email Marilyn
LIBRARY TEAM Love books? This team inspects, repairs and organizes the books for both the adult and children's libraries at St. Luke's. Meets periodically for library work days. This is fulfilling work, serving as a resource to others. Spiritual Gifts: Administration, craftmanship, helps Contact: Anne Reck 303-346-8122 or email Anne
SANCTUARY CARE TEAM The Sanctuary Care Team gathers one Saturday a month to help maintain a welcoming atmosphere in the sanctuary with straightening out the hymnals and bibles, dusting and other duties as time allows. All ages are welcome and community service slips are gladly signed. Dates vary due to the needs of the church. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality Meeting Time/Place: St. Luke’s Sanctuary 9:00am-noon. Date TBD Contact: Val Clark 303-918-3193 or email Val or sign up on the Sanctuary Care Team list via the St. Luke’s website
SOUNDBOOTH TEAM Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration Meeting Time/Place: Every Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am Contact: Tim Boles 303-791-9643 or email Tim
THE CHRONICLE The Chronicle is the church newsletter and part of the Communications Team. It’s the voice of St. Luke’s, reflecting our church personality in print. It is issued 10 times a year and is targeted to our members and constituents. We document the spirit of the people, events and fellowship of our church. We rely heavily on the talents of our congregation for creating, writing, editing, photography, layout, production and distribution. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration Contact: Sharon Oliver 303-791-0659 x27 or email Sharon
WEBSITE TEAM Our website team, part of the Communications Team, has extended the reach of St Luke’s through the Internet. You are able to have at your finger tips the weekly sermon, email lists, online bulletins, a church calendar to aid you in your family's planning, registration services, and catching up on events you may have missed. You will find up-to-date information on groups and activities throughout St. Luke’s ever-changing and dynamic community. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Evangelism, Knowledge, Administration Meeting Time/Place: via email, or as needed Contact: Ken Fong 303-346-7057 or email Ken
WEDDING TEAM
Spiritual Gifts: Hospitality, Knowledge, Administration, Leadership Meeting Time/Place: as needed Contact: Susan Roth 303-470-7394 or email Susan
BREAD BAKERS
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality Meeting Time/Place: none (your kitchen!) Contact: Stephanie Newton 303-388-2444 or email Stephanie
Get Connected Ministry Team Our "Get Connected" center is located in the Narthex. It is our information stop for all members and guests. Our vision/mission is to help each person to connect to St. Luke's in any way that they need. To serve on this team, all you need is the ability to talk to everyone about everything! Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Service, Hospitality Meeting Time/Place: Open on Sunday mornings, serving 30 minutes before or after services, one Sunday a month. Contact: Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
GREETERS
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality Meeting Time/Place: Sundays on a rotating basis, 8:00am, 9:30am or 11:00am Contact: Lisa Phillips 303-346-0454 or email Lisa
GUEST CALLING TEAM Make a phone call to thank and welcome our guests for visiting with us for the first time. Choose one Sunday a month to make the calls (averages 2-3 calls a month!). Join this very important invitational ministry! Spiritual Gifts: Hospitality, Evangelism, Faith Contact: Louise Jasper 303-791-1907 or email Louise
GUEST SERVICE STATION Information central for St. Luke’s! Great way to meet people and be helpful by answering simple questions, give direction to classrooms... all in all, be our minister of concierge! Choose to serve one Sunday a month (at the service convenient to you) 30 minutes prior to the service time. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Evangelism Contact: Mercedes von Normann 303-683-6871 or email Mercedes
USHERS Assists in the weekly worship service by ensuring worshippers are attended to during the services. Ushers serve one Sunday a month. If you would enjoy serving our community on Sundays please call. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality Meeting Time/Place: Rotating Sundays at 8:00am, 9:30am or 11:00am Contact: Jay Lee 303-683-5417 or email Jay
MISSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE The goal of the St. Luke’s Missions team is to provide a wide range of mission opportunities so that every member of our congregation can find a personal way to help others in need. We support missions locally as well as internationally. You can volunteer to help directly with any of the missions we support. You can also participate in our fundraising activities such as our many music and drama ministry performances. Every year $30-40,000 is raised to support a variety of missions. You can participate in our Christmas Giving Trees for Interfaith, Urban Peak, HAAT Force and the Pura Vida Milk Program for Guatemala. You can join one of the mission trips St. Luke’s takes to Guatemala and other destinations. In addition, you can bring food for Denver Urban Ministries or contribute to the annual One Great Hour of Sharing Offering for UMCOR. We hope that through this wide variety of missions’ opportunities each member of St. Luke’s will find at least one missions opportunity that they can feel passionate about and with which they can become personally involved. CAMBODIAN SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.helpcambodianstudents.com/home Contact: Laurie Gilbert 303-791-1328 or email Laurie
DENUM (Denver Urban Ministries) 1717 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80218;
303-355-4896, www.denum.org Contact: Brad Bonjean 303-346-9319 or email Brad
DENVER INNER CITY PARISH (DICP) 1212 Mariposa St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-629-0636 www.dicp.org Contact: Andrea Kirchhoff 303-683-6652 or email Andrea
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL KIDS IN NEED SUPPORT St. Luke’s works with a local public school that serves a large population of financially needy students. St. Luke’s helps provide food backpacks for needy students at this school. In addition, tutoring and other assistance is provided to students. Contact: Betsy Keyack 303-346-7057 or email Betsy
HAAT FORCE SOUTH METRO HAAT Task Force provides extreme weather shelter for homeless people in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties. St. Luke’s members serve in volunteer positions as well as assisting through financial donations. Contact: Peter Reif 303-791-9002 or email Peter
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL PO Box 8058, Little Rock, AR 72203. 800-422-0474, www.heifer.org
HOUSE OF HOPE 3301 S. Grant St., Englewood, CO 80113, 303-762-9525 www.thefamilytree.org Contact: Laura Richards 303-791-6038 or email Laura
INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES (IFCS) 3370 S. Irving, Englewood, CO 80110. 303-789-0501, www.ifcs.org Contact: Kristin Foster 303-346-2799 or email Kristin
JOHN WESLEY SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS Department of Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala. Contact: John Williams 303-470-0034 or email John
LA PUENTE, ALAMOSA, CO. 719-589-5909, www.lapuente.net Contact: Betsy Keyack 303-346-7057 or email Betsy
LOVE INC OF LITTLETON 5854 S. Datura, Littleton, CO 80120, (303) 798-0037, www.loveinclittleton.org Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) is a network of 21 churches that links church ministries and volunteers to our neighbors in need. It pools resources so more needs can be met. Services provided include housing assistance, clothing and food banks, childcare, transportation and job counseling. Love INC of Littleton serves the southwest metro area - south of Hampden and west of University. Contact: Jan Munoz 303-730-3696 or email Jan
LINC COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP LINC Thrift is the Love INC thrift shop being started by leadership at St. Luke’s. The vision for this shop is to provide a self-supporting retail operation to the community that will be run entirely by volunteers. The primary goal for the shop is to serve Love INC client families. Contact: Nita Dunn 303-791-6575 or email Jan
MISSIONS TEAM The Missions team meets monthly to discuss and plan the various missions of St. Luke’s. Anyone interested in missions is welcome to attend. Meeting Time/Place: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm Contacts: Jerry Hertzler 303-791-4010 or email Jerry or Mike Preble 303-997-7474 or email Mike Staff Liaison: Janet Forbes 303-791-0659 x13 or email Janet
NOTHING BUT NETS www.nothingbutnets.net
NUBA WATER PROJECT The Nuba Water Project provides clean water for people in Africa. Contact: Steve Riley 720-529-0296 or email Steve
PURA VIDA www.puravida.org Contact: Laura Richards 303-791-6038 or email Laura
SEASONED VOYAGERS MISSIONS This 50+ group provides outreach opportunities to “seasoned” members of St. Luke’s. The group provides intentionally structured activities (including missions work) to enhance the lifestyles and interconnectedness of its members. Contact: Betsy Keyack 303-346-7057 or email Betsy
ST. LUKE'S GARDEN Volunteers from St. Luke’s maintain a garden located behind the church. Fresh vegetables are shared with local food banks to assist people in need. Contact: Tom Suby-Long 303-470-9578 or email Tom
ST. LUKE'S GOLF EVENT St. Luke’s Golf Event raises funds each year to help pay off our bus that transports our youth and other groups on mission trips. Contact: John Church 303-768-0197 or email John
ST. PAUL'S UMC SUNDAY MEAL PROGRAM 1615 Ogden St., Denver, CO 80218. 303-832-4929. Contact: Marie Blue 303-683-2601 or email Marie
UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR) / ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING UMCOR helps victims of natural and human-caused disasters. The organization sponsors projects to address root causes of hunger, improve community health, remove land mines and assist refugees.
UNITED METHODIST GLOBAL AIDS FUND & ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE GLOBAL AIDS FUND Supports HIV/AIDS prevention programs worldwide and provides loving care to people with HIV/AIDS.
UNITED METHODIST VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION www.rmcvim.org Contact: Betsy Keyack, 303-346-7057
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Support a variety of mission projects. Contact: Betty Ludlam303-451-5141 or email Betty
URBAN PEAK 1630 S. Acoma, Denver, CO 80223. 303-777-9198. Contact: Jan Lindquist and Kim Joseph 303-791-2828 or email Kim
WARREN VILLAGE 1323 Gillian St., Denver, CO 80218. 303-321-2345, www.warrenvillage.org
WE DON’T WASTE 303-564-3624 http://www.wedontwaste.org/ Contact: Andrea Kirchhoff 303-683-6652 or email Andrea
ZIMBABWE ORPHANAGES AND HOSPITAL St. Luke’s UMC provides financial support for children whose parents have died from AIDS in Zimbabwe, Africa and for the Old Mutare Hospital. Contact: Laurie Gilbert 303-791-1328 or email Laurie
EXECUTIVE TEAM The Executive Team has responsibility for the general oversight of the administration and functions of St. Luke’s. As regards the operations of the church, it shall initiate planning, validate objectives, encourage adoption of goals and receive reports. As regards the ministries of the church, it shall provide inspiration, advice and assistance and review the mission and ministry of the church. The Executive Team is responsible for maintaining the overall fiscal and spiritual course of the church. It is composed of leaders from standing committees, Lay Leaders and Pastoral team. Contact: Brad Ash 303-956-6155 or email Brad
FINANCE TEAM This nominated team assesses the financial needs of the church. If you like to crunch numbers give us a call. Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Faith, Giving Meeting Time/Place: as needed Contact: Bob West 303-797-7107 or email Bob
LAY LEADERSHIP TEAM ("Nominations') This nominated team meets throughout the year to fill necessary roles within St. Luke’s, such as Staff Parish Relations Team members, Lay Leaders, and more. If you have expertise in Human Resources your skills would be helpful. Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Evangelism, Discernment, Leadership Team Leader: Bruce Pawley 303-471-8353 or email Bruce Staff: Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
PLANNED GIVING This team provides information, opportunities and administration for members and constituents to make provision for giving through St. Luke's by means of wills, annuities, trusts, life insurance, memorials, and various types of property. This includes the St. Luke's Permanent Endowment Fund and Memorials and Honors giving program. Team Leader: Rich Spong 303-694-7797
STAFF PARISH RELATIONS TEAM (SPRT) This nominated committee strives to promote a healthy and caring relationship with the church staff and handles matters relating to the human relations aspects of St. Luke’s. Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Wisdom, Discernment, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration, Pastoring/Shepherding, Encouragement/Counseling Meeting Time/Place: 4th Tuesdays Contact: Jay VanHoosen 303-738-3282 or email Jay
Stewardship This Team helps St. Luke’s to understand how God entrusts us to be good stewards of all we are given. Our mission is to motivate people to give their gifts of passions, monetary donations, service and support of the church in order to live out St. Luke’s vision and calling to be Invitational, Relational, Missional and Spiritual. In addition to helping groups raise money, we also address their need for volunteers in conjunction with Leadership Developments’ objective to link people with Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Faith, Giving, Evangelism, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration Meeting Time/Place: varies Contact: Robin Fort 303-814-2041 or email Robin
TRUSTEES The Trustees maintain the church’s physical facilities. We make ongoing minor repairs, plan major construction projects, and plan church-wide work days so that members and friends of St. Luke’s may participate in making our building as invitational as possible. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Giving, Knowledge, Prophecy, Leadership Meeting Time/Place: Second Monday of each month, 7:00pm, in the Conference Room (206) Contact: Sandi Miyaki 303-470-1312 or email Sandi or Ken Fong 303-346-7057 or email Ken
BRIDGE
The group is open to all who enjoy playing bridge. Experience is helpful. We switch partners every four hands so you will meet many people. *New at bridge? Give us a call and we will put together a beginners class as able! Each participant brings a dish of their favorite snack or dessert, as our bridge games can bring out an appetite. Meeting Time/Place: Every second Saturday of the month at St. Luke’s in the Youth Room, downstairs Contact: Chip & Joyce Rovetta 303-470-5705
CYCLING CLUB If you enjoy cycling and are interested in this group, please contact us. Contact: Shawn Slade 303-660-6113 or email Shawn or Brion Antinoro 303-663-6656 or email Brion
SEASONED VOYAGERS A 50+ Ministry based on St Luke’s Mission and Core Values of being Invitational and Relational within the broader community of Highlands Ranch and the surrounding communities. The Seasoned Voyagers Program is a Missional and Spiritual undertaking in reaching out to others. We provide intentionally structured programs and activities to enhance the lifestyles and interconnectiveness of our Seasoned Voyagers. Contact: Ann Roadarmel 303-792-5110 or email Ann
SENIORS DINNERS OUT A stress free way to meet and socialize with other senior members of the church. If you like to go out for dinner, then this is the group for you. This past year we had four groups, each with six to eight people. Each group picks a date and restaurant to dine out together once a month for 4 to 5 months. Then new groups are selected so you can meet new people and the cycle starts over. This is an activity for singles as well as couples and is not limited to church members. Invite a friend to come along! Meeting Time/Place: Varies Contact: Walt Havens 303-791-2766
Softball This is a seasonal, co-ed team that enjoys intramural competition with area United Methodist churches. Meeting Time/Place: Varies Contacts: Keith Johnson 720-524-4309 or email Keith
St. Luke's Men Join us for discussion and fellowship. Meeting Time/Place: Last Tuesday of the month, 7:00am, at The Egg and I at Town Center, 9344 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch. Contact: Les Ludlam 303-451-5141 or email Les
YOUNG ADULTS Second Saturdays- All members between the ages of 18 and 30 are invited to gather together on the second Saturday of each month for food, fellowship, and fun at a different local restaurant or venue. The location changes each month per the decision of the group and is then advertised in the bulletin, The Chronicle, and by email. Please contact Erin if you would like to be placed on the email list. Meeting Time/Place: Second Saturday of every month; time and location vary Contact: Brad Laurvick 303-791-0659 x12 or email Brad
Common Thread Common Thread means friendship. We are women from the church who enjoy getting together on the first Thursday of every month. Sometimes we meet in each other’s homes for devotions and fellowship. Other times we go for brunch, lunch, a visit to the museum, Hudson Gardens, etc. We support each other in times of need and rejoice with each other on joyous occasions. Come and join our friendship circle and meet a new friend. There is no nursery provided. Meeting Time/Place: 1st Thursday of the month at 10:00am Contact: Caroline Butler 303-797-3225 or Betty Smith 303-683-3749 or email Betty
ITCH TO STITCH Come enjoy the fellowship of others while crocheting and knitting to benefit those in need. We give handmade items to Warren Village, nursing homes, homeless shelters, hospitals and Missions, as well as provide prayer shawls for people at St. Luke’s. We can use all your left-over washable yarn; just place it in the big blue basket in the Narthex. We also continue to collect Care Squares – any size, color, or shape (as long as it’s washable)– to be assembled into afghans. Need a refresher course? Several members are patient teachers! Drop in any time between 7:00 and 8:30pm. Meeting Time/Place: Third Wednesday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm, Room 129 Contact: Fran West 303-797-7107
SIMPLY SATURDAY Women ages 18 & up are invited to join us in mission work, time for faith and spiritual growth. We are all about building relationships with other women and sharing our time together. Meetings will be one Saturday a month from 8:30-10:00am depending on the mission that month. We will ask you to bring a mission item for that month and a breakfast item to share. Childcare will be available with reservations 24 hours in advance by callling 303-791-0659x47. All are welcome! Meeting Time: Check the website or bulletin Contact: Elena Lynch or email Elena or Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
UMW MONDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP All women are welcomed to come to any or all our meetings. Ya'll come and bring a friend! Meeting Time: 4th Mondays at 7:00pm (except for holidays) in the Conference Room (206) Contact: Fran West 303-797-7107 or email Fran or Renae Parra 303-683-0872 or email Renae
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN “The PURPOSE of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose Purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” Women will meet quarterly for special events to reinforce the purpose. This group is for all women and teens. The Conference UMW also offers many special opportunities to enhance the concepts set forth in the PURPOSE. Meeting Time/Place: Will vary; notices will be placed in The Chronicle and the Sunday bulletin. Contact: Betty Ludlam 303-451-5141 or email Betty
WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB The Women's Book Club meets monthly. Meeting Time/Place: 3rd Wednesday at 9:30am at Barnes and Noble; sometimes in members homes. Please contact Sandy Larson for up-to-date information. Contact: Sandy Larson 303-773-6872 or email Sandy
Women’s Night Out Enjoy a night out with female friends in faith. We enjoy eating and talking...who doesn’t?! Grab a pal and join us! Meeting Time/Place:
1st Monday (except Sept. & Jan.; in December we enjoy the Annual
Candlelight Dinner hosted by the United Methodist Women) Contacts: Elaine Carlstorm 303-741-1249 or email Elaine
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The
prayer chain supports our church family through a prayer ministry.
Requests for prayers may be phoned in, sent via our web site (
Supports Sunday morning worship and the small groups of St. Luke's with trained adult and youth caretakers. Parents can participate in church activities knowing their children are cared for in a secure, nurturing environment. For reservations call x47 or access the Nursery reservation form at www.stlukeshr.com or contact Sam Leahy x40. No reservation needed for Sunday mornings.
This is St. Luke's largest fundraiser, providing money for youth missions both year-round and in the summer for the Jr. High and Sr. High mission trips. It takes place each October and has become a Highlands Ranch tradition. Open 11:00am-7:00pm Mon-Fri and 9:00am-7:00pm weekends. By working the Pumpkin Patch you can earn credits toward a mission trip; contact Susan to find out how!
The
Brass Ensemble is active in Sunday morning worship services throughout
the year either performing or accompanying choirs. The instrumentation
includes Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba. There is no
age limitation, just the desire to make great brass music. The music
level of the ensemble ranges from easy to medium difficulty.
The
Tintinnabulators are a 5-octave handbell choir that rehearses every
Tuesday to prepare for morning worship services once a month. All are encouraged
who have the desire to get ringing again or want to learn how to ring. 
The
Wesley Players performs at least 2 productions annually, in the spring and fall. All are
welcome to audition when posted. Recent or upcoming productions include: Godspell, Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat, Joseph and Mary 4-Ever, Don't Kick the
Turkeys, Steel Magnolias, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Other 12
Disciples, Pure as the Driven Snow, Fiddler on the Roof, The
Sound of Music, God's Favorite, The Music Man, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!, Requiem for a Superstar, Our Town, Little Women, Tied to the Tracks, and more.
The Soundbooth team is responsible for the
phenomenal sound system we hear during Sunday services, as well as the
slides, lights and videos. The behind-the-scenes work
includes preparing slides and videos and working closely with the
Worship Planning Team to enhance St. Luke’s worship experience. This
talented core team also supports special events such as musicals,
dramas, and weddings. 
Members of this team visit with the bride and groom and their families
to coordinate their special day and make sure it goes smoothly. 
Now part of the Hospitality Team, four bread
bakers make six mini loves per week to welcome visitors to St. Luke’s.
The baking schedule is planned in advance so that we can share in this
labor of love. 
Possibly the easiest, but most important job in
our church! We are the first step in being invitational–by just offering
a hand, SMILING, and saying WELCOME. We are the hosts and our mission is
to make our guests (and members) feel comfortable from the minute they
walk through the front door. Easy, right?! You can do it! 