Young Adults at St. Luke's UMC
Reserve Your Spot for the Beach Retreat
Are you ready to escape from it all? Join the Young Adults for a Beach Retreat in Galveston on Friday, May 18th to Sunday, May 20th. Key information you should know:
- We will meet at St. Luke's on Friday, the 18th, at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Cars will roll out around 7:45 p.m. We'll return Sunday afternoon by 4 p.m.
- Cost is $35 for the weekend. This includes accommodations (two beach houses), food, and transportation. To officially reserve your spot, you must pay the $35 before Friday, May 11th. Checks can be made out to St. Luke's UMC with Young Adult Retreat in the memo line. Checks will be collected in the Luminous class, or you can drop off checks or cash to Kathy Neely in the main office.
- If you are interested in planning and leading a 10-minute devotional Saturday or Sunday morning, contact Colby Boers.
- We are looking for fun beach games and items, so please contact Colby if you have any of the following: cornhole, ladderball, volleyball net/ball, frisbees, football, board games, other fun outdoor games.
Sunday School
We have several Sunday Schools available for Young Adults and Young Families at St. Luke’s. Find a few that look like a good fit and check them out! Most classes meet at 9:45 a.m. and really get started by 10 a.m.
- Luminous – An active group of young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, that participates in frequent lunch outings, as well as monthly socials and service projects. Find them in B151 (1st Floor, past Hines Baker room).
- Three Strands – A warm, inviting group of engaged and recently married couples in their 20’s through 30’s. They meet in B226 (2nd Floor in Youth Hallway).
- Compass – This growing class is made up of committed couples in their late 20’s through 30’s and organizes regular service and social activities. Look for them in A207 (2nd Floor in the Activities Center wing).
- Common Ground – A vibrant class consisting of parents with young children that promotes frequent social gatherings and service projects. Find them in B227 (2nd Floor in Youth Hallway).
- Discovery - A small class for young adults ages 21-34, featuring round-table Biblical discussion and fellowship led by Steve and Ruth McCurdy. This discussion based hour explores the week’s scriptures from the lectionary to discover how they speak to our daily lives. Singles and couples are all welcome. The class meets in Dr. Linda Christians’ office.
- Fellowship - This class consists of married couples in their 30s and 40s, all with young children. Members strive to grow in their faith through fellowship and sharing life experiences. This class is a biblically-based study designed to promote individual growth, build relationships, and strengthen the family. The class is taught by member rotation and periodic guest speakers. The class meets in R24 which is located above the Rotunda.
