St. Luke Methodist Church
Sharing Jesus Christ with the Columbia Community
St. Luke United Methodist
606 Santa Fe Pike
Columbia, Tn. 38401
Worship each Sunday 11:00 A.M.
Phone: 931-388-6410
During the month of October Missions Committee is asking for donations of breakfast cereals to benefit Harvest Share.Items may be left in the marked baskets in the fellowship hall and vestibule. Thanks in advance for your donations.
Church and Family Fundraiser
On Sunday, Oct. 19th the Church & "Family team will be hosting a spaghetti lunch fundraiser after church in the Fellowship Hall
Christmas Caroling Rehearsals
Scott Sanders who directs music at Riverside UMC has asked our choir and others at St. Luke who love Christmas music to join with Riverside and Craft UMC for a Christmas program.
Rehearsals begin September 14 from 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM and will continue each Sunday thereafter. (If you have to miss occasionally, that is understandable.)
Performance will be December 14 at 2:30 PM at Riverside with refreshments to follow provided by RUMC.
If you wish to participate please inform Lawrence Horner.
St. Luke Country Store
A country store has been scheduled on Saturday, November 22. We need everyone’s support to make this a success. Needed are: handcrafted items (including seasonal decorations), canned goods, and baked goodies (especially baked items for the holiday season that can be stored or frozen). All proceeds will benefit St. Luke UMC.
Alheizmer's/Dementia
Caretaker Seminar
St. Luke UMC in cooperation with Alzheimer's Tennessee and Senior Helpers will present a six-week seminar for caregivers of family and friends with Alzheimer's or Dementia. Presenters will include Debbie Miller of Senior Helpers, Cheryl Blanchard of Alzheirmer's Tennnessee and Vanessa Ward of Unity Psychiatric Center.
The seminar begins on Tuesday, October 7th @ 6 p.m. and will be held each Tuesday evening through November 11th. The church is located at 606 Santa Fe Pike in Columbia. Some of the topics covered are De-Escalation Tactics, Coping Skills, Gaining a Positive Approach to Cargiving and Normal Agains Vs. Dementia.
The seminar is free, but we do ask that you inform us of your plans to attend by emailing us at: info@stlukecolumbia.org
Trunk or Treat
Make Plans for our Annual Trunk or Treat, October 26 starting at 5:30 pm followed by chili cookoff and hot dog dinner.
Our Blessing Box is Open for Business
If you're in need, you may help yourself to the items in our blessing box. If your not in need, you may drop off food and personal care items
We believe as St. Francis stated, "Preach the Gospel always, and sometimes use words."
St. Luke United Methodist is a community-based church committed to serving the citizens of Columbia, TN. We are service oriented, supplying food to the homeless and needy, supporting local alcohol and drug recovery ministries, and supporting a local dental ministry for low-income patients. We partner with other ministries supplying financial and physical support in their area of expertise. We cannot do everything, but we can assist other ministry programs in their "call". We are affiliated with the Tennessee Western Kentucky Conference of the The United Methodist Church.
The Discipleship Priorities
Having listened to the voices across the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference and to the guidance of the Holy Spirit with all of us, we name the following disciplines that will guide our collaborative ministry in this 2024-2028 season.
Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus.
We are a No-Judgement Zone. No matter where you've been or where you are going, or what kind baggage you've picked up along the way, join us in a journey of spiritual growth.
Visiting Residents at Local Senior Living Center
Preparing Food for The
People's Table
Youth Led Worship Service
Kids Love Our Easter Egg Hunt
Preparing for Trunk or Treat
Christmas Pageant featuring our Youth
Home
Our Beliefs
We believe in the one true, holy and living God, Eternal Spirit, who is Creator, Sovereign and Preserver of all things visible and invisible. He is infinite in power, wisdom, justice, goodness and love, and rules with gracious regard for the well-being and salvation of men, to the glory of his name. We believe the one God reveals himself as the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, distinct but inseparable, eternally one in essence and power.
For the Full Statement of United Methodist Beliefs follow this link:
https://www.umc.org/en/content/confession-of-faith
Sunday Small Groups
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Seniors Class - 9:45 a.m. each Sunday in Library
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Pastor Lucinda is leading a youth small group on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:45am. The group will meet on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. This class will be for students who are in 5th-12th grade.
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Way of the Cross Adult Class - 9:45 a.m. Each Sunday, Basement Fellowship Hall
Beginning in August, St. Luke and First United Methodist will be offering a youth group for our 5th-12th grade students. The group will meet the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. More details to follow.
The Faith Circle meets 2nd Tuesdays at 6 p.m. A women's ministry to our members and local community.
Creative Outreach meets 3rd
Fridays @9 a.m. Promoting a fellowship of creativity in the community. Bring your creations.
Every Fourth Sunday.
Children's Coin Collection
In 2024, the children of St. Luke collected $941.79 in change which they recently presented to The Well Outreach for their backpack program.
Encore Newsletter for Seniors
A newsletter for older adults featuring senior adult ministry resources, tips and ideas. To subscribe email: csolomon@encoreministry,org
Stock the Box!
The first Sunday of each month is designated as “Stock the Box” Sunday. The congregation is encouraged to bring items to keep our blessing box stocked. Donations may include nonperishable food items and toiletry products. Donations may left in the designated baskets placed on the front pews of the sanctuary.
Church Leadership
Lucinda Sharp, Pastor
Former pastor at First Methodist Byrdstown, Tn and Alexandria, Tn. She has been a pastor since 2019. She is continuing post-graduate studies through Emory University. She is married to Marc Sharp, they have one daughter, Darcy, an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice
Lawrence Horner - Lay Leader. Lawrence joined St. Luke in 1996. He and his wife Mary Ann have been very active in several ministries of St. Luke. He served 25 years as librarian in Maury Co. School System.
Scott Vann, Chair - Adminstrative Council. Graduate of University of Tennessee - Martin with degree in Agriculture Business. Joined St. Luke when his father was our minister.
Le Ann Sanville, Administrative Secretary
A native of Wisconsin and a huge Packers fan. She retired from being a Dental Assistant and has served as our Administrative Secretary since 2018. She also works with Duck River Dental Minstry.