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Connecting you to the events, meetings & services at St. Luke’s, Metuchen - January 22, 2026
This has been a snowy winter, and more is on the way! Please use your discretion in leaving your home and making your way to church when there are adverse conditions like snow, ice, wind, or rain. Even if you have responsibilities in liturgy, we will get by without you if you don't feel completely safe to travel in.
Also, if at any time the Governor of NJ declares a stateemergency traffic to stay off the roads, all in-person gatherings will be canceled EXCEPT the 10am Sunday service. That service will welcome those who care to walk in and, as long as we have power and Internet, will be live-streamed.
Watch our livestream any time it doesn't make sense for you to travel: https://www.youtube.com/@StLukesMetuchen
Gospel Reflection
This week's Gospel lesson portrays Matthew's account of the beginning of Jesus' ministry in earnest. It happened after John the Baptist's ministry was abruptly changed. John was too willing to speak truth to power and call out the political leader of his time (a divisive figure
who was beloved by some and hated by others). Jesus picks up where John left off and begins to invite allegiance to a whole different system: "From that time Jesus began to proclaim, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'"
Even as the kingdom of Herod was destroying lives and arresting innocent people, Jesus pointed to a larger reality, one which was more important and even more impactful than the corruptions and cruelties of the kingdom of Herod. Which system of government, which view of the world, which way of speaking about reality holds your attention? Which kingdom does your life proclaim? Which system shapes your thoughts, your words, and your behaviors: the kingdom of heaven or something lesser?
Come to St. Luke's this week and let's talk about this together.
Happening at St. Luke’s
Friday, January 23
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
Saturday, January 24
5:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite Rite II
Sunday, January 25
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I (livestream)
9:00am Bible Study with Mother Crafton - Fryer Room
10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Music (livestream)
11:15am Coffee Hour
11:30am Adult Forum
1:00pm Shine Your Light Ministry Service
Monday, January 26
2:00pm Roosevelt Care Center Service
Tuesday, January 27
7:00pm Candlelight Vespers
Wednesday, January 28
12:15pm Eucharist with Saints
6:00pm St. Veronica’s Guild Meeting
7:00pm Bible Study with Mo, Crafton (Zoom)
Friday, January 30
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
Adult Forum - Sunday 1/25 @ 11:30am - in the Fryer Room.
This Sunday is January 25, which is the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul. we will remember Paul and his dramatic conversion in the adult forum!
Announcements
St. Luke’s
February 1 at 11:30am Mark your calendar for St. Luke's annual Meeting
Remember the First Presbyterian Church food bank when you go grocery shopping! Put non perishable foods in the basket at the church door. Canned goods, cereal, pasta, tinned meats, tuna, all are needed."
Daily Office 9am, 12 noon, 5pm, 8:45pm (link)
Serving in Worship this Weekend
5:30 PM (Sat) Frank
8:00AM (Sun) Marilyn
10:00AM (Sun) Mary, Leah, John
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, Sener, Brian, Brian
For Those Who Have Died
Charlie, Eleanor, Artie, Marla, Alice, Dorothy, José, Robert
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.
