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Wednesday Night: St. Luke’s Church Responds to Election with ‘Service of Reconciliation and Hope’

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The election of Donald Trump to the presidency, “no matter what side of the aisle you sit on” is momentous and has left many “shocked and in fear,” say the clergy of St. Luke’s Church, which will hold a special church service at 7 p.m. tonight. “[W]e will ask God to give us the courage to re-commit ourselves to the gospel imperative of seeking justice, working for peace, and including all people in the circle of God’s compassionate embrace,” said an email from the church’s clergy. Reconciliation and civility is a strong theme of and reason for the service, the email said: “We need divine help to be able to work fiercely and passionately for what we know to be good and right and true, without blaming or shaming others on the way to that ideal.” Here’s the full text of the email:

Dear Friends,

Last night’s election has shocked the world.  No matter what side of the aisle you sit on, it’s clear that something momentous has happened.  There is uncertainty.  We’ve never been in a place like this before.  Many people are shocked and in fear.  Some say the last time they felt like this was 9/11.

Darien United Youth Group 910-25-16

70 Kids from Three Churches at 1st Meeting of ‘Darien United’ Youth Group

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Darien United, a youth group comprised of kids from three churches, launched this Sunday with over 70 young Darienites in attendance. _____________

— an announcement from Darien United

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The group, hailing from First Congregational, St.Luke’s Episcopal and Noroton Presbyterian got together to help the kids learn that in a world that is constantly dividing us, people can put differences aside and work and learn together. First Congregational youth minister Gary Morello helped to orchestrate the unprecedented town youth ministry, and is excited to help to “young people a platform to engage in relationships as well as learn about pure moral character.”

This was just the first meeting of what promises to be a growing group.

Cuba Conference to be Held in Darien on September 17

Is your nonprofit or faith community considering involvement in Cuba? A conference in Darien this fall will provide networking opportunities, travel tips and information on developing successful projects with communities in Cuba. Saint Luke’s Parish will host a regional conference on building mission relationships with churches and organizations in Cuba on Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All are welcome attend, especially those exploring or pursuing projects with churches in Cuba. You can get details and register online here.

St Lukes Church Tag Sale 5-11-16

St. Luke’s Church Tag Sale, Friday and Saturday

St. Luke’s Church is holding a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 10 to 11, to support parish outreach efforts. According to the St. Luke’s announcement on Facebook:
It’s an estate sale wrapped into a tag sale, offering good stuff at every price level. Quality antiques and great furniture donated from local estates as well as decorative and useful finds.