H oly LENT
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 John 1:2
On its surface, this text from 3 John may not seem much more than a simple greeting at the beginning of a letter, but on a deeper level, it speaks to a theme found throughout scripture: that health, both of body and soul, is desired for us, both by God and ourselves. Indeed, in the Gospel of John, Jesus tells his disciples that he came that we “may have life, and have it abundantly.” A key part of this abundant life is health – wellness of body, mind, spirit, and soul, so that we may fully live into the life that God has given us. Lent is a season that invites us to reexamine our relationship with God, both as individuals and as a community. This Lent, St. Luke’s as a parish will explore ways in which healthy living is part of our holy experience with God. As we encourage you to participate in these opportunities that will promote health of body, mind, and spirit, we do so remembering that such healthy living can empower us to fulfill God’s purpose for us – to love God, love one another, and love ourselves.
Ash Wednesday | February 10 Holy Eucharist 7 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Stone Soup Supper 6 p.m. | Parish Hall The Nursery opens at 5:45 p.m.
Holy Week Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday March 20 Service times: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.
We gather outside of the church for the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services and process in together.
Delivery of Easter Lilies to homebound members after all services.
Wednesday, March 23 Soup and Scripture 11:45 a.m. | Parish Hall Tenebrae | 7 p.m.| Church Nursery opens at 6:40 p.m. Maundy Thursday | March 24 Agape Meal 5:45 p.m. | Parish Hall Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing | 7 p.m. The Night Watch begins at 8:30 p.m. | Wilmer Chapel The Nursery opens at 5:30 p.m.
Good Friday | March 25
The Night Watch concludes at Noon
The Three Hours: Meditations on Christ’s Seven Last Words Noon until 3 p.m.* The Stations of the Cross 6:15 p.m. | Nave The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday and Adoration of the Cross - 7 p.m.* *The Nursery is open during all services.
Healthy LIVING
H o l y LENT
Meals for a Healthy, Holy Family February 28 | 4-5:30 p.m. Kate Silvis will teach menu planning and making healthy meals to freeze for families. Each family will bring home at least one meal to freeze for dinner and several recipes and tips. $15 per family. You must sign up online before the class. Talking to Kids about Lent March 13 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Rev. Heather Chase and The Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey will lead a class about talking to kids and toddlers about difficult issues in Lent and Holy Week.
Running Pledges: set a goal for yourself by filling out a Running Pledge! We’ll have this available at the Feb. 7 session as well as online under the Sign-Ups tab. St. Luke’s 5k Fun Run Saturday, April 16 |8 a.m. After getting up and running in Lent, be sure to join us for a 5k run to start off Easter right. We’ll run in Piedmont Park for our health and fun AND to raise funds for Good Measure Meals – a program that promotes healthy eating and nutrition in Atlanta.
Lent thru Lens- Mind Body and Spirit Dennis Patterson| Feb.14, 21,28, March 13 Exercising in Place: Why and How Early and Medieval Christian Practices Still Help us Thrive Bobbi Patterson | Feb. 28 Stories of Recovery Shane Phillips & Mary Ann Phillips | March 6 Forgiveness, Resurrection, and the End of Retribution Brian Powers | March 13
Food for Thought Nutritionist Kate Silvis offers weekly tidbits for healthy eating. St. Luke’s Running Group: Want a fun way to join with others at St. Luke’s in keeping healthy during Lent? Join the St. Luke’s Running Group! Sponsored by the Young Adults, we’ll have several options available throughout the season of Lent to help you get up and moving. Sunday, Feb. 7 | 10:15 a.m. An Introduction to Running with Wil Cramer Join us as Wil, St. Luke’s parishioner and manager of West Stride Running, shares some information about how to start (or continue) running on a regular basis. We’ll also have suggested running schedules and info about how our group will join together – both for group runs and via electronically (e.g., communal running apps).
Examen[ing] our Relationship to Food Audry Hindes |Feb. 14 & 21
Grace-Filled Aging
Luncheon Program on Mind, Body and Spirit Thursday, February 25 |11:30 a.m.| Parish Hall Our February Act III luncheon program will focus on how we can live well, mind, body and spirit, in the third act of life. Join us for fellowship and food and a program sure to enlighten! Reservations by phone (404-873-7777) or online at StLukesAtlanta.org/sign-ups.
Good Communication is Healthy! Text stlukesatl to 59769 to receive occasional musings from St. Luke’s. Pick up a copy of the parish’s devotional, Time and Event, or sign up to receive it as a daily email: stlukesatlanta.org/lenten-devotions-by-email
All class offerings and details on these classes: www.StLukesAtlanta.org/winter-2016
Lunch and Reflection lead by The Rev. Dan Matthews, Jr. Every Wednesday in Lent 11:45 a.m. |$5 We end promptly at 1 p.m.
We will offer the same delicious soup as always with some healthy alternatives as well. EAT MORE VEGGIES: A Lenten Practice A pledge of a different sort for the kids of Children’s Sunday School.
On its surface, this text from 3 John may not seem much more than a simple greeting at the beginning of a letter, but on a deeper level, it speaks to a theme found throughout scripture: that health, both of body and soul, is desired for us, both by God and ourselves. Indeed, in the Gospel of John, Jesus tells his disciples that he came that we “may have life, and have it abundantly.” A key part of this abundant life is health – wellness of body, mind, spirit, and soul, so that we may fully live into the life that God has given us. Lent is a season that invites us to reexamine our relationship with God, both as individuals and as a community. This Lent, St. Luke’s as a parish will explore ways in which healthy living is part of our holy experience with God. As we encourage you to participate in these opportunities that will promote health of body, mind, and spirit, we do so remembering that such healthy living can empower us to fulfill God’s purpose for us – to love God, love one another, and love ourselves.
Ash Wednesday | February 10 Holy Eucharist 7 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Stone Soup Supper 6 p.m. | Parish Hall The Nursery opens at 5:45 p.m.
Holy Week Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday March 20 Service times: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.
We gather outside of the church for the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services and process in together.
Delivery of Easter Lilies to homebound members after all services.
Wednesday, March 23 Soup and Scripture 11:45 a.m. | Parish Hall Tenebrae | 7 p.m.| Church Nursery opens at 6:40 p.m. Maundy Thursday | March 24 Agape Meal 5:45 p.m. | Parish Hall Holy Eucharist and Foot Washing | 7 p.m. The Night Watch begins at 8:30 p.m. | Wilmer Chapel The Nursery opens at 5:30 p.m.
Good Friday | March 25
The Night Watch concludes at Noon
The Three Hours: Meditations on Christ’s Seven Last Words Noon until 3 p.m.* The Stations of the Cross 6:15 p.m. | Nave The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday and Adoration of the Cross - 7 p.m.* *The Nursery is open during all services.
Healthy LIVING
H o l y LENT
Meals for a Healthy, Holy Family February 28 | 4-5:30 p.m. Kate Silvis will teach menu planning and making healthy meals to freeze for families. Each family will bring home at least one meal to freeze for dinner and several recipes and tips. $15 per family. You must sign up online before the class. Talking to Kids about Lent March 13 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Rev. Heather Chase and The Rev. Elizabeth Shows Caffey will lead a class about talking to kids and toddlers about difficult issues in Lent and Holy Week.
Running Pledges: set a goal for yourself by filling out a Running Pledge! We’ll have this available at the Feb. 7 session as well as online under the Sign-Ups tab. St. Luke’s 5k Fun Run Saturday, April 16 |8 a.m. After getting up and running in Lent, be sure to join us for a 5k run to start off Easter right. We’ll run in Piedmont Park for our health and fun AND to raise funds for Good Measure Meals – a program that promotes healthy eating and nutrition in Atlanta.
Lent thru Lens- Mind Body and Spirit Dennis Patterson| Feb.14, 21,28, March 13 Exercising in Place: Why and How Early and Medieval Christian Practices Still Help us Thrive Bobbi Patterson | Feb. 28 Stories of Recovery Shane Phillips & Mary Ann Phillips | March 6 Forgiveness, Resurrection, and the End of Retribution Brian Powers | March 13
Food for Thought Nutritionist Kate Silvis offers weekly tidbits for healthy eating. St. Luke’s Running Group: Want a fun way to join with others at St. Luke’s in keeping healthy during Lent? Join the St. Luke’s Running Group! Sponsored by the Young Adults, we’ll have several options available throughout the season of Lent to help you get up and moving. Sunday, Feb. 7 | 10:15 a.m. An Introduction to Running with Wil Cramer Join us as Wil, St. Luke’s parishioner and manager of West Stride Running, shares some information about how to start (or continue) running on a regular basis. We’ll also have suggested running schedules and info about how our group will join together – both for group runs and via electronically (e.g., communal running apps).
Examen[ing] our Relationship to Food Audry Hindes |Feb. 14 & 21
Grace-Filled Aging
Luncheon Program on Mind, Body and Spirit Thursday, February 25 |11:30 a.m.| Parish Hall Our February Act III luncheon program will focus on how we can live well, mind, body and spirit, in the third act of life. Join us for fellowship and food and a program sure to enlighten! Reservations by phone (404-873-7777) or online at StLukesAtlanta.org/sign-ups.
Good Communication is Healthy! Text stlukesatl to 59769 to receive occasional musings from St. Luke’s. Pick up a copy of the parish’s devotional, Time and Event, or sign up to receive it as a daily email: stlukesatlanta.org/lenten-devotions-by-email
All class offerings and details on these classes: www.StLukesAtlanta.org/winter-2016
Lunch and Reflection lead by The Rev. Dan Matthews, Jr. Every Wednesday in Lent 11:45 a.m. |$5 We end promptly at 1 p.m.
We will offer the same delicious soup as always with some healthy alternatives as well. EAT MORE VEGGIES: A Lenten Practice A pledge of a different sort for the kids of Children’s Sunday School.
