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Step into the sacred rhythm of Holy Week with a heartfelt invitation from Rev. Corey Jones. On this Holy Thursday, you’re invited to slow down, walk the prayer labyrinth, and draw near to God through reflection and prayer. As we journey toward the cross and the hope of resurrection, join...
Would you rather have the ability to fly or breathe underwater? Would you rather eat the same meal or drink the same drink for the rest of your life? Would you rather change your past or know your future? Would you rather give or receive? Would you rather endure the...
Grace and Peace, Beloved St. Lukers, With Spring Break this week, things are noticeably quieter around the church campus. The usual rhythm has slowed. Our preschool hallways are not filled with laughter, and the steady flow of families coming and going has paused for a moment. There is a stillness...
Watch the video message below from Pastor Jenn as she shares a heartfelt thank you for last Sunday’s special celebration honoring her 19 years of ministry here at St. Luke’s. She reflects on the ways your love, support, and faith have shaped her family and the community, from meaningful moments...
Dear St. Lukers, Last week, our Director of Missions Development, Saniye Kazan, and I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, DC, to join nearly 2,000 United Methodists advocating for those that Scripture calls us to protect: immigrants, children, and people experiencing hunger. We hand-delivered 88 letters from you to...
Watch the video message from Pastor Corey below as he shares this week’s update from the dock on Lake Griffin at Warren Willis Camp, a place that has deeply shaped him over the past three years through prayer and time with God. His time there has transformed and prepared him...
Grace and Peace Beloved St. Lukers, It may sound cliché, but I truly cannot believe Lent is already here. Where did the time go? The calendar keeps moving, and yet this sacred season always invites us to slow down. Last night, as we gathered for Ash Wednesday, we marked our...
Dear St. Luke’s Family, All year long at Love University, we have been moving somewhere on purpose. We began by learning God’s story, by opening scripture, asking questions, and remembering who we are. We practiced living God’s story in community, with serving, studying, and building friendships that shape us. We...
As part of our ongoing commitment to faithful stewardship and long-term financial sustainability, several staffing adjustments are taking place this month following approval of the Staff Parish Relations Committee, based on the approved 2026 operating budget. The position of Senior Director of Marketing & Communications (Diana Mendez) is being eliminated....
Rehearsal This week, the word rehearsal has been sitting with me in a meaningful way. Today would have been my maternal grandmother Geraldine’s 85th birthday (she shares her birthday with Pastor Jad!). I mentioned her briefly in my first sermon back at St. Luke’s, but her influence on my faith...
Dear St. Lukers, What a powerful turnout for the Civics for Change Makers Lunch and Learn this past Sunday. Nearly 100 people gathered, with many more expressing a desire to learn what concrete steps they can take to engage faithfully in the issues shaping our city, state, and nation. Chris...
Heart Disease Awareness Month provides an important opportunity to focus attention on the leading cause of death in the United States—heart disease. While the statistics are sobering, the message is ultimately one of empowerment: most heart disease is preventable. Through informed choices, early detection, and sustained lifestyle changes, you can...
