Ministries

LEARNING AND SERVICE

Christian Formation
We invite you to walk with us, following Jesus, deeper in wisdom, deeper in common life, deeper into the mystery, mind, heart and work of God.

Godly Play
We have two Godly Play classrooms for our grade-school and younger children located in St. Timothy’s Chapel (the nation’s first chapel designed for children’s use) and in our Pritchard Hall classroom at 10:15 am.  Godly Play teaches children the art of using religious language—parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action—to help them become more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence in their lives.  The Children and their teachers, then enter the church in procession to exchange the Peace of Christ. 

Adult Education

Adults gather for various formation programs throughout the year, from book studies, Lenten Programs, Our Parish Life classes for people new to St. Luke’s, and occasional programs for educational and spiritual enrichment and leading to the sacrament of confirmation.  See upcoming events or our parish calendar the next Adult formation gatherings.

Opportunities for Service

St. Luke’s is a co-founder of Renton’s A.R.I.S.E. program for homeless men.  This traveling shelter moves monthly from church to church and partner churches provide meals.  St. Luke’s is usually the host church in the month of December and provides meals next on 1-7 September, 2010.  Contact Sally Cummings scat4@msn.com

Parish Pea Patch

St. Luke’s Pea Patch teaches environmental sustainability and grows healthy, organic food for parishioners and for the Renton Food Bank.  Go to our Pea Patch page for more information or Contact Niki Freutel nik_freutel@yahoo.com

MEMBERSHIP

Parish Life
We help to celebrate our common life by organizing social and community events and gatherings andby lending leadership knowledge and talents to other groups and individuals who are called to throw a party at St. Luke’s.

Pastoral Care
We strive to be attentive to the spiritual needs of parishioners through regular visitation of shut-ins, home Eucharist’s, the Lakeshore Service, and pastoral appointments.  If you desire a pastoral call or home communion, please call the parish office at 425-255-3323 or email at info@stlukesrenton.org.

STEWARDSHIP
We are all called to be faithful with the gifts God has placed before us.  Stewardship at St. Luke’s is about our joining God in abundant life and extending that abundance in common life and to projects and people in need.

Many at St. Luke’s work to ensure that the gifts and offerings of life and labor are made use of carefully and faithfully.  Vestry members ensure that our programs are properly funded, and account for expenditures.  Our Finance Committee supports the vestry and congregation with a regular accounting of funds.  Our Endowment Committee manages the parishes Endowed funds and promotes legacy giving among the parish.

St. Luke’s is entirely dependant upon the grace of God and the gifts God’s people offer for the our mission and ministry.