Adult Faith Formation
Up For Discussion
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Up for Discussion is an adult enrichment class meeting at 10:00 Sunday morning. Books are chosen by group consensus and generally follow the chapter a week rhythm. Previous selections have included topics in theology, Bible study, social justice, and personal spirituality. Everyone is welcome.
The class is hybrid with some meeting in person in the church building and some meeting on Zoom. Click the "Contact Us" button to inquire about more information on this.
Up for Discussion is reading and discussing "The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn in and How to Talk Across the Divide" by Pamela Cooper-White.
Meeting ID: 823 7991 8306
Passcode: 240647
Phone: 1 301 715 8592
Women in Community
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
Women in Community meets in person meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 in the Fireside Room. The group typically reads and studies various books and books of the Bible. The group is currently watching and discussing season 1 of The Chosen, which is about the life of Jesus.
Faith Connections
Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
Faith and life? What is the connection? How do the Sunday scripture readings relate to what we do at work, in school, at home? Join in this discussion each Wednesday, before beginning your day. Explore the upcoming readings for Sunday, meet some new friends online and let us celebrate our connections in Christ. All invited!
Meeting ID: 893 1314 5931
Passcode: 423525
Phone Dial +1 301 715 8592
Centering Prayer
Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Centering Prayer moves us beyond conversation with Christ to communion with him. In the silence we are invited to 'be still and know that I am God.'
Pastor Robert Abarno, a member of Saint Luke, has been guiding people who are interested in learning about centering prayer for some years, and hosts Thursday evening gatherings on Zoom at Saint Luke Lutheran Church. Centering Prayer meets from 7:30 - 8:30 pm Thursday evenings. All invited!
A relevant book is David Frenette's "The Path of Centering Prayer" (2012)
Meeting ID: 884 3838 7359
Passcode: 570401
Phone Dial +1 301 715 8592
WELCA - Mary Martha Circle
2nd Tuesday of the month 10:00 a.m.
WELCA is a organization of Lutheran women who gather in more than 7,000 locations in the U.S. and the Caribbean, for service, study, advocacy, fellowship and more! WELCA embraces all kinds of ministries that support our mission of mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. We welcome all to participate in this ministry.
Mary Martha Circle is a group of women who come together for Bible Study, community and world relief service projects, retreats, and many other events. Mary Martha uses the monthly WELCA publication GATHER as a resource for discussion and Bible study.
Meeting ID: 833 3820 5907
Passcode: 888397
Phone: 1 301 715 8592
Men's Group
Second Saturday each month 8:30 a.m.
The Men's Bible Study Group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. They are currently reading and discussing the book of Romans.
Book and Video Discussion Group
Fourth Friday each month at 7 p.m.
The book and video discussion group meets on the fourth Friday of most months in the Fireside Room.
The group alternates between discussing movies or books each month. The next meeting will be Nov 15 (no meeting in October) where they will be watching and discussing the movie The Boys in the Boat.
English as a Second Language
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
San Lucas offers daily beginner English as a Second Language Class each week that focus on the dialogue required for workplace communications. The meetings take place in the community room at 1009 Merrimac Dr (Silver Spring, MD 20903).