After much reflection, discernment and revision, during two NCD retreats and a vestry retreat, I am pleased to announce that the vestry has endorsed the following as our parish plan for the coming year. This plan will be implemented immediately and will be in effect until June 1, 2012 at which time it will be reviewed.

Overall Vision:  We heard a prophetic word very clearly that everything we propose and do needs to be rooted in our primary mission of drawing closer to God.  This should inform every decision and activity that we do and keep us focused on our unique identity as a community of faith.

1.       Create a variety of fellowship opportunities. 

Many folks are not ready for intense regular commitments like a weekly small group, but are interested in opportunities to get to know one another better and build community.  We will create a team (somewhat like the old SLAPS group) which will take responsibility for planning and overseeing events and recruiting diverse leadership for them.

2.       Connect members with our existing ministries

Many of our members, especially newer members or those who are less connected, simply don't know what we have to offer.  The vestry will build on the Fall ministry fair by encouraging one ministry per month to offer the following:  an article in the VOICE, an announcement at church, hosting coffee hour with information available.

3.       Create opportunities for intentional spiritual growth

Some of our members are really ready for more serious commitment to their spiritual growth and development.  St. Luke's will offer a variety of retreats and small groups to facilitate spiritual growth.

We are ready to go.  All that is required is you.  I urge you to share your ideas and enthusiasm.  Find the area that excites you and get involved.

                                                           --Fr. Eric         

This is it: our high holy days, the most important week of our entire church year.  During these great days we walk with Jesus through the final week of His earthly life.

I encourage you to attend as many of these services as you possibly can.

4/16-17 Palm Sunday   Services will be held as usual on Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 8 & 10 am.  There is no forum or church school that day.  Those who wish to process with us outside should gather in the undercroft by 9:45 am. 

4/18  Mon in Holy Week  12:05 pm Communion (Chapel)

4/19  Tue in Holy Week    12:05 pm Communion (Chapel)

4/20  Wed in Holy Week  12:05 pm Healing Svc (Chapel)

4/21  Maundy Thursday   12:05 pm Communion (Chapel)

            5:30 pm  Potluck Supper & Service of Foot

          washing in the undercroft

7:00 pm  Communion Service in Church with the

          stripping of the altar & music by the choir

4/22  Good Friday    12 noon Svc (Holy Trinity Lutheran)

7:13 pm  Stations of the Cross service at St Luke's

led by Miguel and members of the youth group 

(Note, this service includes video clips that may

 not be appropriate for younger children.)

4/23  Holy Saturday  7:00 pm  Great Vigil of Easter

4/24  Easter Day  10:00 am  Combined Service with music by the choir & an Easter Egg hunt after church.