Welcome to St. Luke Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA
Special Notice – COVID-19
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on public meetings, the church building is closed for worship and for all other meetings, through June 10, 2020. However, the church as the Body of Christ, has not closed. Pastor Fred is still available for pastoral care, and may be reached directly by email at: pastor@stlukerichmond.org
We hope you will join us remotely in the celebrations of Easter, which will be available by video at the regular worship times. Pastor Fred will be holding his Wednesday Bible Study meetings at 10:30am weekly from April 15 through June 17, and you are invited to join in these meetings via the “Zoom” app on your mobile device, or on your home computer. For detailed instructions on how to join these Bible Studies and take part in the discussion, please contact the church office: admin@stlukerichmond.org.
Listen to our choir:
Recorded during worship
Look there! the Christ – William Albright
Partial Choir with piano
Recorded during worship
Alleluia – Randall Thomas
Choir with piano
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Introduction
In these days between Ascension and Pentecost, we gather with the disciples in the upper room, waiting for the Spirit to transform the church around the world. In today’s gospel Jesus prays for his followers and for their mission in his name. Amid religious, social, and economic divisions, we seek the unity that Jesus had with his Father. Made one in baptism, we go forth to live our faith in the world, eager for the unity that God intends for the whole human family.
Readings and Psalm
Acts 1:6-14 Jesus’ companions at prayer after his departure
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 Sing to God, who rides upon the clouds. (Ps. 68:4)
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 God will sustain and restore those who suffer
John 17:1-11 Christ’s prayer for his disciples
Pastor’s Fred’s sermon for this Sunday, with music by Rich Barnett and Luci Hughes.
Pastor Fred’s earlier Easter sermons for this year may be found on our new webpage: Messages from Pastor Fred
Welcome Video
Click on the photo of our Pastor to play a Welcome Video. Read or view the latest message from Pastor Fred on our NEW webpage – Messages from Pastor Fred
