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(Our Sunday Services start at 10 a.m.  Click here for the  Zoom link or to use your phone to listen to the Service. The password is Spirit.)

February 2026 Services, Gatherings, and Information

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Sunday, February 1st,     10 a.m. Service, Holy Communion

 

Sunday, February 1st, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Winter Warmer Fundraiser

Bring Carlos Della Valle home, Central Presbyterian Church 100 West Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown (more info, below).

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Sunday, February 8th (following service)   St. Luke Souper Bowl!

​Even though the Eagles will not be playing, we have plenty to celebrate in fellowship. As always, please contribute what you would like and stay after service for a fun, warm meal with St. Luke family and friends.

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Tuesday, February 10th,   2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.       Interfaith Dialogue (via Zoom) (more info, below).

 

Wednesday, February 11th, 7 p.m. (Note new time)   St. Luke UMC Drumming Circle

 

Come join our monthly Drumming Circle with Ken Eidenger. No experience or equipment necessary. Bring a willingness to meet new people and have fun! This session, we will be opening our Drumming Circle to the entire Lower Merion Community.

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Sunday, February 15th, 10 a.m. Service

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February 18th,  7:00 p.m.  Ash Wednesday Service, hosted by Rev. Jacqueline Tilford

Havertown UMC, 200 Brookline Boulevard, Havertown, PA 19083

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Sunday, February 22nd, 10 a.m.  Service

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Thursday, February 26th, 6:30 p.m.   A Service of Healing, Ardmore UMC, 200 Argyle Road, Ardmore

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The service will focus on healing those parts of our lives that seem out of sorts in the present season — concerns about our nation, concerns about our families and economic challenges, and concerns about the direction of the church of Jesus Christ. We will pray, we will sing, and we hope to heal ourselves and each other. 

Philadelphia Area Activities
Fundraiser to Bring Carlos Della Valle Home

Carlos Della Valle, an immigrant from Mexico, has lived with his family in Chester County for 30 years. Carlos was detained for illegal re-entry by Customs and Border Protection on Christmas Day 2024 while traveling to St. Thomas (United States) for vacation. His family says he was released on bail within a week, but taken back into custody in August. He is currently being held at a detention facility in Louisiana as he appeals his case to the immigration court.

 

Carlos' wife Angela has been working tirelessly to navigate the legal system, consulting with over 30 lawyers. This "Winter Warmer" fundraiser has been organized by the community to help the Della Valle family offset legal fees.

 

Here is how you can help:

  • Attend the fundraiser on Sunday, February 1. All proceeds of sales and auctions will support efforts to Bring Carlos Home.

  • Check out the GoFundMe page of the Della Valle Family and consider a donation. This page includes updates from Angela Della Valle, and letter templates that you can use to write to our federal representatives. Rep. Chrissy Houlihan's office is doing as much as it can on Carlos' case. Sen. Fetterman's office has helped a bit.

  • Share the story of Carlos, Angela and their son Alessandro with everyone you can. Also share information about the fundraiser.

  • Send some positive energy or prayers (if you are one who prays) to the Della Valle family. Angela has said that this makes a huge difference, especially for Carlos.

 

Please consider helping the Della Valle family in whatever way you can. This is truly an opportunity to lift up our immigrant brothers and sisters in these times of crisis.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Interfaith Dialogue (via Zoom)

 

Pastor Mark will lead an interfaith dialogue between members of Synagogue Or Zarua in Wyncote, led by Rabbi Shelly Bar Nathan, and Christian friends from the Narberth Quaker Meeting and Bethel AME in Ardmore. St. Luke UMC members and friends are invited to participate.

 

Pastor Mark will talk about the challenges in a world where immigrants are persecuted, where our government seems to be moving in the wrong direction, and where people of faith are called upon to return our world to a sense of justice, kindness, and love and respect among people of different faith traditions.

 

Please reach out to Pastor Mark if you are interested in attending. A link to the Zoom meeting will be shared in next week's newsletter.

 

ST. LUKE MISSION STATEMENT

It is our sincere desire that you will experience the very presence of the Living God in the words we speak, the music we sing, the love we share, and the community we form.

 

Our Sunday morning service is full of joy and connection. We welcome ALL people, nurturing faith in the Living God, and inspiring action for the transformation of the world.

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We celebrate the gift of diversity of race, ethnicity, belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental ability. We strive to be a living expression of the love extended through Christ.

The St. Luke Prayer List
Please contact Pastor Mark at (610) 525-2396 if you would like to have someone, a place, or a situation added to our Prayer List. The Pastor will include the list during the Sunday Service.
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