St. Luke’s 2025 Annual Meeting

Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 11:15 AM

“Let’s trust the promises that keep us going. God always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, worship together, spurring each other on, especially as we see the promises fulfilled as we faithfully follow Jesus.” – Hebrews 10:23-25 MSG paraphrased.

What a year it has been! What a year it will be!

I cannot help but feel grateful about the past year and excited for the year ahead with all that St. Luke’s was, is, and will be as we faithfully follow Jesus.

As a member of the congregation I ask you to do 3 Things:

1. Read the Annual Report. If you have an email, it will be sent on Thursday. I encourage you to read it to prepare for the meeting.

2. Attend the Annual Meeting. Be a part of the decision-making process. We invite you to come in person or join online. A Zoom Link will be on our website – stlukesbloomington.org.     
     
​The meeting will begin when we have a quorum.

Agenda includes (Not in this order):
President’s and Pastor’s Reports
Treasurer’s Report which includes:
            The 2025 Financial Statement
            The 2026 Budget Proposal. (This requires a congregational vote.)
            St. Luke’s finances strong, but precarious.

Personnel Committee Update. We are fully staffed. Come welcome Andrea Griner, Director of Children and Family Ministry and Heidi Heitzman, Office Support.

St. Luke’s Foundation Meeting
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Elections: Ballots will be available at the Annual Meeting and online.
This includes (These require a congregational vote):

1. New Council Members
2. 2026 Minneapolis Synod Assembly Representatives

 
Additionally, recognizing with gratitude the Council Members who have completed their terms.

3. Pray. This is the greatest resource. Pray for St. Luke’s. Pray for those who accept the responsibility of leadership. Pray for our members. Pray for our community. Pray for all of God’s creation. 

Last, but not least, annual meetings are more than numbers and budgets; they are a time to celebrate the achievements and milestones of St. Luke’s. It is a chance to reflect on the past year, recognizing the ways in which God has been at work within and throughout our community.

Please share in the comments: What were our achievements and milestones the past year? What are you looking forward to or have questions about for the Annual Meeting?
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Ongoing prayers and blessings,
Rob