We Have a Called Pastor!
On Sunday, July 27th, the congregation voted to call Pastor Jeff Shanaberger as our Pastor. He is no stranger to St. Luke’s, having served most recently as a Designated Pastor, a temporary position with a specified end date. He has accepted our call, and will be officially installed in the weeks ahead. Watch for an announcement of the date.
300th Anniversary on October 12th
This year we will celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the German Reformed Church in what is now the United States which began with the first communion at Falkner Swamp, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1725. This celebration of our immigrant heritage is particularly meaningful and instructive given the current conversations about immigration happening around the nation.
A history strong in its roots and its capacity to evolve within God’s unfolding creation leads us into an uncertain future with the help of God’s certain presence. This is something to celebrate!
St. Luke’s will observe this anniversary in our worship service on October 12. Our liturgy for that Sunday will be taken from the former E & R Book of Worship, the current UCC Book of Worship, and original contributions from our Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Carrie Call.
Who We Are
St. Luke’s United Church of Christ is a joyful, friendly, and caring congregation, living our call as a part of the universal Body of Christ.
We are united by our faith in the saving grace of Jesus Christ, who by the power of the Holy Spirit, leads, guides, and empowers us. We rely on the Word of God. We embrace the traditions of the Church and the continued movement of the Holy Spirit in us today. We affirm our God-given curiosity, intellect, and talents.
As a Spirit-inspired congregation, we value:
- Worship in Word and Sacrament, enhanced by music and the arts, as a celebration of God’s love.
- The deep connections that grow out of work and play, joys, and trials, as families and individuals, among people of all ages, both within our congregation and the community at large.
- Spiritual discipline in prayer, study, self-giving, and service.
Worship Times
On June 8, 2025, we changed to summer hours, with Children’s Sunday School and Sunday Worship starting at 9:30 a.m.
On September 7, 2025, we return to 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service