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(Our Sunday Services start at 10 a.m.  Click here for the  Zoom link or to use your phone to listen to the Service. The password is Spirit.)

March, April 2026 Lenten Services, Gatherings, and Information

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Note: Our Souper Sunday Luncheon was canceled due to the weather; it will be rescheduled. 

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Sunday, March 15th, 10 a.m. Service, Pastor Whyte preaching followed by Church Council meeting

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Council Agenda:

1. Opening prayer and review of agenda (5 minutes)

2. Presentation from the Trustees— Jim (25 minutes)

    a. Radnor UMC and legal issues concerning St Luke

    b. Update on neurodivergent school project

    c. Any upcoming maintenance and repair projects

    d. Update on St Luke banners  

3. Update on our Nurture initiatives - Charlene (activity sign-up sheet is attached and copies will be available at the meeting) (20 minutes)

    a. Are they things we need to do for Easter week and spring?

    b. Scheduling potlucks

4. New business, including subjects for future meetings (10 minutes)

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Tuesday, March 17th, 6 p.m. Trustees Meeting

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Wednesday, March 18th, 4 p.m. Finance Meeting

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Sunday, March 22nd, 10 a.m. Service

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Sunday, March 29th, 10 a.m Palm Sunday Service

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Maundy Thursday/Tenebrae Service, April 2nd, 7:00 p.m. Ardmore UMC (hosted by Rev. Tamie Scalise)

                  200 Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA 19003

 

Good Friday, April 3rd, 12 noon    "Seven Last Words" Preaching Service at St. Luke UMC

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Sunday, April 5th, 10 a.m.  Easter

In a season when the headlines often feel heavy, I have found myself deeply grateful for the simple and meaningful work of presence. Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of rotating three days a week between the campuses of Haverford, Harcum, Bryn Mawr, and Villanova. Each visit has been an opportunity to sit, talk, and listen to students about life, faith, and the many ways a church community can support them.

NEW! Pastor's Corner This Week Rev. Qadry Harris

What has struck me most is how open many students are to conversation—sometimes about big questions of purpose and faith, and sometimes simply about finding a welcoming space to belong. These moments remind me that ministry often begins with something as simple as showing up and making room at the table.

 

At St. Luke, we are working intentionally to expand that table. Our Lenten Bible studies, upcoming Swing Dance Workshop, and other gatherings where we share meals and conversation are all small but meaningful ways of building community. My hope is that students from our surrounding campuses will continue to find their way through our doors, discovering a place where they are seen, welcomed, and encouraged.

 

As we move through this Lenten season, I see these encounters as more than outreach—they are invitations. Each conversation, each shared meal, and each new face is another opportunity to walk a little closer with Christ on his journey toward Calvary.

 

Qadry Harris, M.Div.

Ph.D. (ABD), Africology & AFAM Studies

Temple University, College of Liberal Arts

ST. LUKE MISSION STATEMENT

It is our sincere desire that you will experience the very presence of the Living God in the words we speak, the music we sing, the love we share, and the community we form.

 

Our Sunday morning service is full of joy and connection. We welcome ALL people, nurturing faith in the Living God, and inspiring action for the transformation of the world.

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We celebrate the gift of diversity of race, ethnicity, belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental ability. We strive to be a living expression of the love extended through Christ.

The St. Luke Prayer List
Please contact Pastor Mark at (610) 525-2396 if you would like to have someone, a place, or a situation added to our Prayer List. The Pastor will include the list during the Sunday Service.
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