Education & Spiritual Formation at St. Luke's
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St. Luke’s offers a three-pronged approach to engaging those who are seeking:
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Our education and spiritual formation ministry is growing. If you have thoughts or ideas on what programs or offerings you would like to see, we would like to hear your thoughts.
Christian Life and Learning at St. Luke’s
Be sure you are on the weekly Friday Memo to obtain zoom links for the offerings below, or contact the office (admin@stluke'scda.org).
Praying Together – Contemplative Prayer (Tuesdays at 5:30pm), Intercessory Prayer (Wednesdays at noon).
Be sure you are on the weekly Friday Memo to obtain zoom links for the offerings below, or contact the office (admin@stluke'scda.org).
Praying Together – Contemplative Prayer (Tuesdays at 5:30pm), Intercessory Prayer (Wednesdays at noon).
Families with Children
St. Luke’s offers a children's chapel during the 10 a.m. Sunday service for families with children.
These sessions combine Christian education (aka Sunday School) with our Episcopal liturgy in a child-friendly atmosphere. Children (and parents) are invited to chapel right before the scripture readings, and return when we share the Peace of God.
St. Luke’s Youth
Youth who attend our parish are active in service participation and are involved in Diocesan youth activities and summer camps at Camp Cross, the Diocese of Spokane’s retreat/camp ministry on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
These sessions combine Christian education (aka Sunday School) with our Episcopal liturgy in a child-friendly atmosphere. Children (and parents) are invited to chapel right before the scripture readings, and return when we share the Peace of God.
St. Luke’s Youth
Youth who attend our parish are active in service participation and are involved in Diocesan youth activities and summer camps at Camp Cross, the Diocese of Spokane’s retreat/camp ministry on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
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Brian and Natalie Kilmer re-enact Moses receiving the 10 Commandments, AKA "The 10 Best Ways," from God during a Well/Jordan Zoom service. With help from Natalie & Brian, Moses leads the Israelites across the desert sand toward Mt Sinai. Mt. Sinai is not a volcano in real life, but the scripture says, "...all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking, they were afraid and trembled and stood at a distance." Moses climbed to the top of the mountain to receive from God the 10 Best Ways to live and brought the Word of God written on tablets down to the people. The 10 Best Ways are our pathway to being and living closer to God. These best ways are summarized, "Love God, Love people, God loves you!" We're doing fun things and learning important lessons at The Well & The Jordan!
Introduction to the Episcopal Church
Throughout the year we offer orientation classes to introduce parishioners to the Episcopal Church and worship. Information on class formation is listed in the weekly Let’s Connect and in our monthly Newsletter.
Bible and Book Studies
Bible (Old and New Testaments) and book studies, as well as other spiritual informational classes, are offered throughout the year. For example, this past year during Lent, we offered several sessions to learn more about Judaism and Islam from practitioners of these Abrahamic faiths. These sessions are led by both clergy and lay. Check back to this page or Keep an eye on Let’s Connect and our monthly Newsletter to find out when new classes or offerings are forming.
Education for Ministry
Education for Ministry is a four-year program offered through the University of the South’s School of Theology for those who would like to better understand the history of the Judeo-Christian faith, the surroundings that helped shaped it and how the church and society have influenced each other over time.
As a student of EfM, you’ll learn methods of more fully incorporating your faith into your everyday life. The program imparts knowledge and confidence to your personal ministry, perhaps helping you to discover your call to service in the church and in the community.
St. Luke’s EfM is a “one room schoolhouse” where, in tandem, first year participants study the Old Testament, second year participants study the New Testament, third year participants study Church History and fourth year participants learn about 20th century theologians and philosophers. As fourth year participants graduate and new first year participants are welcomed aboard, the group is renewed and refreshed.
This is not a traditional “Bible Study” nor is it a lecture series. EfM is a safe place to discuss individual beliefs and to expand understanding of the Christian faith. There are no prerequisites. Reduced-rate tuition and partial scholarships are available. While it takes four years to complete, your commitment to EfM is given one year at a time.
Let us know if you are interested in learning more about joining EfM.
As a student of EfM, you’ll learn methods of more fully incorporating your faith into your everyday life. The program imparts knowledge and confidence to your personal ministry, perhaps helping you to discover your call to service in the church and in the community.
St. Luke’s EfM is a “one room schoolhouse” where, in tandem, first year participants study the Old Testament, second year participants study the New Testament, third year participants study Church History and fourth year participants learn about 20th century theologians and philosophers. As fourth year participants graduate and new first year participants are welcomed aboard, the group is renewed and refreshed.
This is not a traditional “Bible Study” nor is it a lecture series. EfM is a safe place to discuss individual beliefs and to expand understanding of the Christian faith. There are no prerequisites. Reduced-rate tuition and partial scholarships are available. While it takes four years to complete, your commitment to EfM is given one year at a time.
Let us know if you are interested in learning more about joining EfM.
12-Step Programs & Calendar
St. Luke’s buildings are used extensively for numerous 12-step programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Women’s Narcotics Anonymous, Men’s Narcotics Anonymous, and Young People of Alcoholics Anonymous. The calendar of upcoming meetings is here. These meetings are open to anyone. See our monthly calendar here.
St. Luke’s buildings are used extensively for numerous 12-step programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Women’s Narcotics Anonymous, Men’s Narcotics Anonymous, and Young People of Alcoholics Anonymous. The calendar of upcoming meetings is here. These meetings are open to anyone. See our monthly calendar here.
Library
St Luke’s has a library of spiritual books available to borrow, which can be found in The Alison Library. The books may be borrowed on the honor system and returned after you have read them.
If you are looking for a specific book, there is a red three-ring binder which sorts the library by author and by title. Books are filed using the Dewy Decimal system. Once you have located the book you want on the list, refer to the column headed “Dewey” to identify stack location.
When you bring the book back simply put the book on the shelf area marked BOOK RETURNS. Our volunteer church librarian will return them to the stacks. Space is limited so contact the office to ask before making a book donation.
If you are looking for a specific book, there is a red three-ring binder which sorts the library by author and by title. Books are filed using the Dewy Decimal system. Once you have located the book you want on the list, refer to the column headed “Dewey” to identify stack location.
When you bring the book back simply put the book on the shelf area marked BOOK RETURNS. Our volunteer church librarian will return them to the stacks. Space is limited so contact the office to ask before making a book donation.