Wednesday Night Study
Join us for a new Wednesday Night Study beginning September 16 at 5:30 PM.
In The Faith of a Mockingbird, pastor and author Matt Rawle uses Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird to explore Christian faith, theology, and ethics through beloved characters like Scout, Atticus Finch, Boo Radley, and Tom Robinson.
Together, we’ll consider where we see God at work in the stories we tell, the culture we create, and the questions we carry about courage, justice, compassion, and what it means to love our neighbors.
This is a 4-week study led by Rev. Amber Lea in the New Dimensions Room.
Books are available for $13. Please let the church office know by September 4 if you would like us to order one for you.
Starts September 16 | 5:30 PM
St. Luke United Methodist Church
Midweek Manna | October
Join us for our monthly fellowship meal at 5:30 pm on October 14th.
*Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal.
Artful Awakening
Dates: October 15, November 19, December 17
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: Link Centre, Margaret Anne Murphey Lobby
Cost: Free
Artful Awakening is a monthly creative gathering for slowing down, paying attention, and experiencing art in new ways.
Through simple prompts using art, words, color, reflection, and curiosity, we’ll explore what can happen when we create and notice in community.
No art experience is needed, and this isn’t about making something “good.” It’s about giving yourself room to breathe, create, reflect, and see what emerges.
Open to everyone. Come curious.
Exhale: A Creative, Contemplative Gathering
St. Luke UMC | 5:30 PM
September 21 | October 19 | November 9 | December 21
Exhale: A Creative, Contemplative Gathering
Come. Breathe. Notice. Be.
We spend so much of our lives bracing for what comes next: carrying the to-do list, anticipating the next responsibility, holding the complexities of work, family, relationships, and life. Exhale is an invitation to set some of that down for a little while.
Exhale is a 30–45 minute creative, contemplative gathering shaped by scripture, art, music, silence, and reflection. Together, we’ll slow down, pay attention, and make room to notice what is stirring within us, around us, and in our life with God.
You do not need any experience with contemplative prayer or creative practices. Simply come as you are. A little room to breathe. A little space to listen. A place to rest in God’s love.
5:30 PM at St. Luke UMC
September 21 | October 19 | November 9 | December 21
All are welcome.
Halloween Hangout
Halloween at St. Luke UMC | October 31st | 5 PM - 8 PM
People from all over Tupelo use our parking lot as a home base when trick-or-treating in the Joyner Neighborhood. So in a spirit of hospitality and fun, we’re going to hang out! You’re invited to bring a lawn chair and join us as we pass out candy, meet our neighbors, play some games, and have a hot dog dinner! This is a fun, intergenerational event, and we would love to have you!
We are taking donations of Halloween candy to pass out to trick-or-treaters.
Exhale: A Creative, Contemplative Gathering
St. Luke UMC | 5:30 PM
November 9 | December 21
Exhale: A Creative, Contemplative Gathering
Come. Breathe. Notice. Be.
We spend so much of our lives bracing for what comes next: carrying the to-do list, anticipating the next responsibility, holding the complexities of work, family, relationships, and life. Exhale is an invitation to set some of that down for a little while.
Exhale is a 30–45 minute creative, contemplative gathering shaped by scripture, art, music, silence, and reflection. Together, we’ll slow down, pay attention, and make room to notice what is stirring within us, around us, and in our life with God.
You do not need any experience with contemplative prayer or creative practices. Simply come as you are. A little room to breathe. A little space to listen. A place to rest in God’s love.
5:30 PM at St. Luke UMC
September 21 | October 19 | November 9 | December 21
All are welcome.
Food & Craft Bazaar 2026
The Women of Worship are hosting their annual Food & Craft Bazaar. They will be set up on Saturday, November 14th, from 9 AM - 2 PM with a variety of homemade desserts, casseroles, and crafts. All money will go to support local missions and ministry! If you’re willing to bring something to sell at the WOW (Women of Worship) booth this year, then please let the church office know.
VENDOR BOOTHS AVAILABLE! There are a limited number of booth spots available.
Fill out the application below and the Church Office will reach out if you are selected.
Location: 1400 Clayton Ave, Tupelo, MS 38804
Time: 9 - 2 PM, set up on Saturday Morning starting at 7:30AM
Booths: 10x10 inside the Gym, bring your own tables, electricity for booths is not available
Cost: $25
*Vendors are responsible for collecting their own sales tax.
Artful Awakening
Dates: November 19, December 17
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: Link Centre, Margaret Anne Murphey Lobby
Cost: Free
Artful Awakening is a monthly creative gathering for slowing down, paying attention, and experiencing art in new ways.
Through simple prompts using art, words, color, reflection, and curiosity, we’ll explore what can happen when we create and notice in community.
No art experience is needed, and this isn’t about making something “good.” It’s about giving yourself room to breathe, create, reflect, and see what emerges.
Open to everyone. Come curious.
Artful Awakening
Dates: December 17
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: Link Centre, Margaret Anne Murphey Lobby
Cost: Free
Artful Awakening is a monthly creative gathering for slowing down, paying attention, and experiencing art in new ways.
Through simple prompts using art, words, color, reflection, and curiosity, we’ll explore what can happen when we create and notice in community.
No art experience is needed, and this isn’t about making something “good.” It’s about giving yourself room to breathe, create, reflect, and see what emerges.
Open to everyone. Come curious.
Exhale: A Creative, Contemplative Gathering
St. Luke UMC | 5:30 PM
December 21 | Longest Night
Exhale: A Creative, Contemplative Gathering
Come. Breathe. Notice. Be.
We spend so much of our lives bracing for what comes next: carrying the to-do list, anticipating the next responsibility, holding the complexities of work, family, relationships, and life. Exhale is an invitation to set some of that down for a little while.
Exhale is a 30–45 minute creative, contemplative gathering shaped by scripture, art, music, silence, and reflection. Together, we’ll slow down, pay attention, and make room to notice what is stirring within us, around us, and in our life with God.
You do not need any experience with contemplative prayer or creative practices. Simply come as you are. A little room to breathe. A little space to listen. A place to rest in God’s love.
5:30 PM at St. Luke UMC
September 21 | October 19 | November 9 | December 21
All are welcome.
Ladies' Luncheon
Women of Worship are hosting a Ladies’ Luncheon for the ladies of St. Luke!
Join us for a light meal, devotional, and fellowship.
Exhale: A Creative, Contemplative Gathering
St. Luke UMC | 5:30 PM
September 21 | October 19 | November 9 | December 21
Exhale: A Creative, Contemplative Gathering
Come. Breathe. Notice. Be.
We spend so much of our lives bracing for what comes next: carrying the to-do list, anticipating the next responsibility, holding the complexities of work, family, relationships, and life. Exhale is an invitation to set some of that down for a little while.
Exhale is a 30–45 minute creative, contemplative gathering shaped by scripture, art, music, silence, and reflection. Together, we’ll slow down, pay attention, and make room to notice what is stirring within us, around us, and in our life with God.
You do not need any experience with contemplative prayer or creative practices. Simply come as you are. A little room to breathe. A little space to listen. A place to rest in God’s love.
5:30 PM at St. Luke UMC
September 21 | October 19 | November 9 | December 21
All are welcome.
Artful Awakening
Dates: September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: Link Centre, Margaret Anne Murphey Lobby
Cost: Free
Artful Awakening is a monthly creative gathering for slowing down, paying attention, and experiencing art in new ways.
Through simple prompts using art, words, color, reflection, and curiosity, we’ll explore what can happen when we create and notice in community.
No art experience is needed, and this isn’t about making something “good.” It’s about giving yourself room to breathe, create, reflect, and see what emerges.
Open to everyone. Come curious.
Midweek Manna | September
Join us for our monthly fellowship meal at 5:30 pm on September 9th.
*Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal.
Abundant | a worship series
Abundant: Living the Life Jesus Promised
September Worship Series
"I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." (John 10:10)
When Jesus promised abundant life, he wasn't promising an easy life or a life filled with more possessions. He was inviting us into a different way of living altogether. Abundance is found in the love we give, the joy we cultivate, the hope we cling to, and the faith that carries us forward.
This September, we'll discover that abundant living isn't about having more. It's about becoming more fully alive in Christ. As we tend our minds, bodies, spirits, and relationships, God forms us into people who reflect Christ's love in the world. Abundance is not something we earn. It is a gift we receive, practice, and share.
Arts & Crafts Night
Arts & Crafts Night w/ Dessert
All ages are invited to join us in the fellowship hall at 6 PM for a time of communal crafting!
We’ll have assorted craft supplies, or you can bring your own current craft project to work on!
Rooted | Pool Party
Make a splash with us at the Rooted Pool Party! Join your Rooted friends for an afternoon of swimming, food, and fun.
Each Rooted member and their guests must have a signed Liability/Release form on file.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, relax, and celebrate together before fall gets too busy.
Sign-up deadline: Thursday, August 20th
New Member Sunday
We're celebrating New Member Sunday on August 16th! If you're a long time visitor or are new to the community looking for a church home, then we'd love to welcome you to St. Luke UMC!
Reach out to Rev. Amber Lea via email or by calling the church office.
Midweek Manna | August
Join us for our monthly fellowship meal at 5:30 pm on August 12th!
Menu: Spaghetti and Chicken Spaghetti
Please let the church office know if you will be bringing a bread or dessert.
*Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal.
ROOTED - Back to School Bash
Back To School Bash
Rooted (3rd grade - 12th grade)
Friday, August 7th | 6pm - 8pm
Pizza | Karaoke | Games
Bring a Friend, all are welcome!
Song & Stories with Tricia Walker
Join us for Songs & Stories with GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Tricia Walker on Sunday, August 2 at 5 PMat St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Tricia’s songs are rooted in the passion, pain, grace, and beauty of the American South. Her music has been recorded by artists including Faith Hill, Patty Loveless, and Alison Krauss, whose recording of Tricia’s “Looking in the Eyes of Love” earned a GRAMMY Award.
This Sunday afternoon gathering will be an intimate evening of music, storytelling, and connection — the kind of night that feels like sitting on the front porch with a glass of sweet tea, listening to stories that remind us who we are and where we come from.
All are welcome. Bring a friend, pull up a chair, and come enjoy an evening of songs and stories with us.
Unfamiliar Faces: Bible Stories that Might Surprise Us
Unfamiliar Faces: Bible Stories that Might Surprise Us
Some Bible stories are unfamiliar because we have barely heard them. Others are unfamiliar because we heard them so long ago, maybe in Sunday School or Vacation Bible School, that we stopped expecting them to have anything new to say.
This August, we will spend five weeks with some unfamiliar faces in scripture: two brave midwives, three faithful friends in the fire, one reluctant prophet, one generous woman by the river, and one sleepy young man in a window. Some of these names may be new to us. Some may sound familiar. But each story invites us to look again and listen for the grace, challenge, humor, and holy surprise still waiting in the text.
Blessing of the Backpacks
Students & Teachers -- You're invited to bring your backpack and/or planner to worship on Sunday for a blessing as you start the new year!
UMC Day at the Water Park
Join us at Geyser Falls Water Theme Park, where you can splash, slide, soak up the sun and make unforgettable memories!
Community Backpack Drive
Community Backpack Drive
Back-to-school season is exciting — and expensive. While school supplies are often covered for local students, backpacks are still a real need, especially for families with multiple children.
St. Luke is collecting new and gently used backpacks to help local kids start the school year with confidence.
Backpack Donations Accepted Beginning July 6
Drop off at St. Luke United Methodist Church
Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–5 PM
Then, on Friday, July 25 from 10 AM–2 PM, families are invited to come to St. Luke and “shop” for a backpack. Kids are encouraged to come and pick out their own backpack while supplies last.
Free Backpacks While Supplies Last
Backpack Pick-Up: July 25 | 10 AM–2 PM
St. Luke United Methodist Church Gym
We also invite all students, teachers, and school staff to join us for Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, August 2, as we pray over our students and the new school year.
Have a backpack to share? Bring it by the church beginning July 6. Together, we can help make back-to-school a little lighter for local families.
Church Trivia
Think you know your church trivia? 👀
Join us during Sunday School in July for Church Trivia! Each week we’ll have two rounds of questions covering United Methodist history, theology, hymns, acronyms, polity, St. Luke history, and maybe a few surprises along the way.
Come ready to laugh, learn, guess wildly, and maybe discover that you know more about Methodism than you think.
Sundays in July during Sunday School
Bring your people. Pick a team name. Brush up on your Wesley facts.
Family Game Night
🎲 Unplug & Connect: Family Game Night!
Get ready for an afternoon of laughter, competition, and fellowship! Bring your competitive spirit (and your favorite tabletop game!) for our Church Family Game Night.
Poetry & Prayer
Join us for a 90-minute poetry and prayer workshop with featured poet Clea McLemore. Together, we will explore the connection between poetry, prayer, healing, and spiritual practice through a mix of listening, writing, reflection, and practical guidance.
Midweek Manna | June
Join us for our monthly fellowship meal at 5:30 pm on June 10th.
*Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal.
Summer Roll Out Bowling
Join us for an afternoon of high-energy fun as we celebrate our students’ hard work and welcome the best season of the year! Whether you’re a pro or need the bumpers, there’s a spot for you!
Front Porch Faith
SUMMER WORSHIP SERIES
Front Porch Faith: Pull up a chair. Let’s talk about grace the Wesleyan way.
On a front porch, people talk about the things that matter most — life, faith, family, questions, stories, and hope. This summer we’re pulling up a chair and exploring the heart of our United Methodist faith. Through the stories of scripture, we’ll reflect on grace that welcomes us, seeks us, transforms us, and sends us into the world to love our neighbors. No lectures — just porch conversations about the grace of God and the life we share together.
Join us every Sunday in June and July at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary.
Pancake Breakfast
Join us this Sunday for a Pancake Breakfast!
Come hungry and help support our students as they prepare for Camp Lake Stephens this summer! Our youth will be serving up pancakes and breakfast favorites before church as a fundraiser to help make camp possible. Camp experiences create space for friendships, faith, fun, and moments that can shape a student’s life for years to come.
Sunday, May 31
9:15 AM | Fellowship Hall
Come enjoy breakfast, support our youth, and help send students to camp!
Midweek Manna
Wednesday, May 13,2026
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Midweek Manna is next week! Remember to register by noon on Monday, May 11th
Menu: BBQ
Please call the church office if you would like to sign up to bring a side or dessert
Pup Parade
You’re invited to bring your dog to the 3rd Annual Pup Parade for a time of fellowship and friendly competition. Judges from Tupelo-Lee Humane Society will judge the following categories:
Best Dressed, Cutest, Best Handshake & Best Trick!
Free treat bags for all pup participants!
The Miracles in Concert
Join us for a concert featuring The Miracles from The Baddour Center, where adults with intellectual disabilities live, learn, work, worship, and belong.
Women of Worship
Join us for a light meal, devotional, fellowship, and a community engagement program. All women are invited to join.
Connect Youth Night
CONNECT: A Youth Night at St. Luke
April 19 | 3 - 7 PM | $25 Per Student
St. Luke is excited to host a brand new youth night led by the Wesley Foundation at ICC! This evening is designed just for 6th–12th grade students — a space to plug into faith, community, and purpose.
Students can expect:
Worship
Games
Dinner
Small Groups
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/jDgaGzuGK7hVGf78A
We can’t wait to see what God does through this night. The perfect opportunity for students to connect and to support the ministry at ICC Wesley!
Confirmation Sunday
Join us for Confirmation Sunday at St. Luke on Sunday, April 12 at 10:30 AM.
This will be a special morning in the life of our church as we celebrate our confirmands and the faith journey they have been walking. Over these past weeks, they have been learning, growing, asking big questions, and preparing to say yes to God’s grace in new ways.
We hope you’ll come worship with us, surround these students with love and encouragement, and celebrate this meaningful day together. A cake and punch reception will follow the service.