Events - St. Luke's United Church of Christ

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. LUKE’S Free Movie Night! Watch this space to find out about the next free Movie Night at St. Luke's, featuring plenty of free soda and popcorn. See you there! Hanging of the Greens: Sunday, November 29 at 10:45 a.m. The culmination of the "Laurel Gathering" happens two weeks later, when the final two strands of laurel are lifted into place in the St. Luke's sanctuary. This annual ceremony takes place during our 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday, November 29. This annual celebration during worship on the first Sunday of the Advent season is followed immediately by (you guessed it!) more food and fellowship in St. Luke's Fellowship Hall. Please join us! Candlelight Christmas Eve service: Thursday, December 24th at 7:00 p.m. Come share in the joy as we welcome the timeless message that captured the imagination of humble shepherds and wealthy travelers alike. Come hear those familiar stories filled with good news, yet hear them as though they were being told for the first time. Come be part of an experience that will touch the very core of your being. And if those reasons are somehow not enough, then come simply to savor the beauty of our sanctuary resplendent in its holiday best. Adorned with abundant greenery for the season and aglow in soft candlelight, the lovely St. Luke's sanctuary will offer visually stunning testimony to the ultimate message of Christmas: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." (John 1:5 NRSV). On Christmas Eve, come bask in the glow of that divine light. Come share in our candlelight communion service (open to all) as we celebrate the hope and the good news of Christmas. A Study of Parables. This fall, each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., adults in St. Luke's Questers' Class are exploring the parables of Jesus. Using curriculum prepared by Dr. Greg Carey, Professor of New Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary, the Questers' class is seeking new insights from these often inspiring, sometimes challenging stories called parables. (Professor Carey describes parables as "the most distinctive aspect of Jesus' teaching.") Video excerpts from Professor Carey help introduce each class session, which at St. Luke's are led in a lively, engaging way by Sam Minder, Jr. (who is himself an experienced educator). Come be part of this exciting adventure!		Gathering of Laurel