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Welcome to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Minnesota. I’m so glad that you are reading this Blog post. If you are, it would be wonderful for you to give a shout out in the Comments below.
Staying connected is all about communication. As a church we communicate in a myriad of ways… The Blog is one of several ways to stay connected as a church family. Worship the best way to stay connected. You cannot always gather for worship in person, that is why we offer Online Worship, live streaming or enjoying a recording. You can find worship on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlukesbloomington/, or on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@stlukesbloomington/streams **Much thanks to our Camera, Video, and Sound Techs who make all of it possible inside and outside of our sanctuary. Best way to thank these dedicated teams is to join them. No experience necessary. E-News is another way to stay connected, a weekly email sent out Every Thursday. It includes Upcoming Worship highlights and events and activities for the coming weeks are announced. Last, but not least, Prayers Requests are shared. Many questions the office receives can be found in the E-News. If you are not receiving contact the office: [email protected] / 952-881-5801. Online Directory is only as good as it is updated. Instant Church Directory is a Free App available in the Apple and Google Pay stores. This is available to St. Luke’s Members only. To get connected contact the office: [email protected] / 952-881-5801. Along with the E-News Prayers, I also will pray through the directory. All of this is to help us follow the instructions found in the Letter to the Hebrews 10:24-25, “And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Jesus calls each one of us to be a witness to God’s love, through the power of the Holy Spirit, gathered as “The Church, as the Body of Christ” in this place and time - in person or online, however we can connect. Hopefully this blog will provoke you to comment below… Ongoing prayers and blessings, Rob
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It's almost June, and to church workers everywhere, it can mean only one thing…VBS!
This year’s theme is the SNOWBALL MOUNTAIN CHALLEGE. It's filled with activities, challenges, and a tremendous amount of fun! Our week will be filled with worship, singing, puppets, activities, and so very much more!! The team of people giving their time and talent to VBS are tremendous, dedicated and so much fun! If you are looking for something to do this summer, give me a jingle and we’ll welcome you with open arms. If you are unable to help in person, we have a list of things we need in the Narthex. If you haven’t registered your child, please consider this great opportunity. If you forgot to register your child, the link is below. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Blessings, Andrea Griner Click here to register for VBS. “Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs making melody to the Lord, giving thanks to God at all times and for everything in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ.” – Ephesians 5:19
What a blessing it is to have so many members willing and able to share their gift of music. Many thanks to all who participate and those who lead. Alanna Teragawa – Bells of Praise Director Greg Anderson – Jubilee Director Lori Murray – Choir and Congregational Accompanist Patrick Lair – Choir Director Music Sunday is an annual celebration which serves as a way of giving back and reaching out to the community. Join us on Sunday, May 17th at both the 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. worships. Bells of Praise, St. Luke’s Choir and Jubilee Praise Team will be featured during both worships and culminating with a closing number performed by all 3 groups and the congregation. "As a worship leader I have the satisfaction of knowing that I along with Jubilee are being used by God to reach out, bringing someone a little closer to God. Jubilee adds variety through music to worship at St. Luke’s and I thank Jubilee members for their dedication and support. If you would like to participate with our Jubilee Worship Team, we meet Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the St. Luke’s sanctuary. If you have any questions, I invite you to call the St. Luke’s office at 952-881-5801. See you there" – Greg Anderson "As I conclude my third year as St. Luke's Choir director, I continue to be amazed at the dedication and commitment these singers have to our congregation. They work extremely hard to prepare choir anthems that both enhance the worship experience and, as much as possible, support the readings and the message through song. As a group, we strive to bring joy to all that we do and, more importantly, that we care, love and pray for each other. We would love to have you join this group of singing volunteers. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (September through May). If interested, do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]" - Patrick Lair “The Bells of Praise ministry is unique in that one person (ringer) plays only two notes. In order to play most of our songs, there are 11-13 ringers needed. We continue to learn how two notes are important in one section, but not in another section. We learn different techniques to bring surprise and somber to different scores. It continues to be a joy to work with this family of musicians, where we care for each other, strive to help the listener feel the glory and mystery of our faith, while having a great deal of fun. Our rehearsals at Wednesdays at 5:45-6:45 pm (September through May) and we perform the 4th Sunday of each month. Let me know if you want to give ringing a try next fall.” [email protected] – Alanna Teragawa Although Jubilee continues to lead worship at the10:00 a.m. service throughout the summer, the 8:30 a.m. service is without choir and bells. If you or someone you know might be interested in offering special music (instrumental, solos, duets, trios, etc.) at the 8:30 a.m. service this summer, please let Lori Murray know so that she can coordinate. Lori can be reached at [email protected] HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER! We are living out our Mission Statement…
St. Luke’s is a Welcoming and Growing Community of Faith, busy Making Christ Known to the World. That happens in many and various ways within our building. St. Luke’s alone has over 60 ministries and teams, meeting inside and outside of our building – take a look at the “Get to Know St. Luke’s” handbook to learn more; even better share the ones that you are a part of and why in the comments. There is another worshipping community, that meets here – House of Ezra. They gather for worship on Sunday afternoons and Friday nights in the Great Room. St. Luke’s will be the site of their International Conference this summer. Music is heard in the building not just on Sundays. St. Luke’s Bells of Praise and St. Luke’s Choir rehearse on Wednesdays. St. Luke’s Jubilee Team rehearses on Thursdays. The past year Angelica Cantanti Choirs have rehearsed at St. Luke’s as many as six days in a week. Thus, often every day of the week music fills St. Luke’s. You will often hear children’s laughter in the building. St. Luke’s Christian Preschool is over 50 years old. It meets during the school year, in St. Luke’s Education Wing. But you will hear children year-round as the Education Wing is also home to Learning Tree Development Center who welcome infants to 5-year-olds. Both centers are led by Barb Watson, Director of St. Luke’s Preschool and owner of Learning Tree. We are also home to the NorthStar Scrollers, Gambler’s Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, a Book Club, along with us taking our turn hosting the Bloomington-Richfield Grief Coalition. Most of the organizations pay a room rate, rent or a gift. In 2025 St. Luke’s exceeded the 15% max square footage usage of outside groups. St. Luke’s will be filing a 990-T which is for nonprofits with income-generating activities that are not tied to its exempt purpose – “Unrelated Business Income Tax” (UBIT). St. Luke’s anticipated this situation and has budgeted for this expense. St. Luke’s will continue to live out its mission of being a “Welcoming” community which is a way to fulfill the second part of the Great Commandment, “Love you neighbor.” |
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