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Connecting you to the events, meetings & services at St. Luke’s, Metuchen - January 8, 2026
Gospel Reflection
John the Baptizer was a little reluctant. Baptism was his gig. It was what he did.
But when Jesus asked for baptism, John didn't know what to make of it. Why was Jesus baptized? Why were you baptized? Why are two young people being baptized at St. Luke's this weekend? Come and see!
Happening at St. Luke’s
Friday, January 9
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
Saturday, January 10
5:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite Rite II
Sunday, January 11
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I (livestream)
9:00am Bible Study with Mother Crafton - Fryer Room
10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Music & Baptism, & Children’s Chapel (livestream)
11:15am Coffee Hour
11:30am Adult Forum
Monday, January 12
2:00pm Roosevelt Care Center Service
Tuesday, January 13
7:00pm Candlelight Vespers
Wednesday, January 14
12:15pm Eucharistc with Saints
6:00pm St. Veronica’s Guild Meeting
7:00pm Bible Study with Mo, Crafton (Zoom)
7:30pm Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 15
10:00am Gallery Meeting
Friday, January 16
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
11:30am Ladies' Luncheon @ Panera Rt. 1
Friday, January 16, 11:30am, Ladies Luncheon at Panera (Rt. 1 and Parsonage Rd)
Adult Forum - Sunday 12/14 @ 11:30am - in the Fryer Room.
Announcements
St. Luke’s
January 16, at 11:30am Ladie's luncheon at Panera Bread Rt.1
February 1, at 11:30am Mark your calendar for St. Luke's annual Meeting
Community
Sunday, January 18, 3:30pm MEAICA Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Service at New Hope Baptist Church. 45 Hampton St. Metuchen.
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The Rotating Homeless Shelter 2026
The Rotating Homeless Shelter 2026. Christ Church (our sister Episcopal congregation in New Brunswick) will be hosting the shelter the weeks of March 8-14 and we are seeking volunteers to serve as overnight hosts or to supply a dinner. Typically, the rotating shelter serves 15 men. If you are able to help, willing to provide dinner or have any questions or like additional information: secretary@stlukesmetuchen.org
Daily Office 9am, 12 noon, 5pm, 8:45pm (link)
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Winter Session: Fridays from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20; March 20
Spring Session: Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 16
Fall Session: Wednesdays from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, November 11
Serving in Worship this Weekend
5:30 PM (Sat) Frank
8:00AM (Sun) Becky
10:00AM (Sun) Tom, Katherine, John S.
In Our Prayers This Week
Please continue in your daily prayers for:
Mary Jo, Rosie, David, Louise, Andy, Eletia, Suzan, Michael, Lenny, Kristi, Frank, Frank, Susan, John, Suzanne, Gregg, Robert, Robin, Shady, Janice, Dale, Jeremy, Karen, Don, Stephen, Vanessa, Ryan, Charlotte, Tina, Maria, Paul, Dwinal, Skyler, Easton, Gene, Randi, Chad, Sally, Katherine, Shannon, Adriel, Tim, Janis, John, Dottie, Delphine, Candice, Peter, Cheryl, Richie, Carl, Carmelina, Mary Ann, Joseph, Joana
For Those Who Have Died
Jeannine, Michelle, Jean-Marie, Hank, Karen , Charlie, Eleanor, Artie, Marla, Alice, Dorothy
Links for: the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
For Those Who Celebrate Birthdays - January
Dot, Deb, Kasi, Ven Carol Pepe, Kathy, Frank, Barbara, Lynne, Debbie, Tammy, Carson
For Those Who Celebrate Anniversaries - January
Fatima & Ana, Sam & Perla, Charles & Marilyn
Parish Information Form
Everyone is welcome at St. Luke’s. This form is designed to help us to keep in your records up-to-date so we can keep you connected to what is going on the parish.
Prayer requests may be submitted on the website.
