December 21, 2025: The Fourth Sunday of Advent | Saint Luke Chicago
A warm welcome to all who are gathered in the name of Christ today. Please visit our website for access to the bulletin, hymn text, and more online resources Go to stlukechicago.org/church New to Saint Luke? Click on this link to learn more about our North Star: stlukechicago.org/welcome Welcome to Saint Luke Whether you are visiting for the first time, or are a longtime member, we are blessed to have you with us. As a Reconciling in Christ Congregation, we welcome all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions based on our belief in a radically inclusive Jesus who loved all people regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, economic, social status, or physical abilities. Saint Luke Ministries strives to be a place “Where all are welcomed, period.” About Today's Service We are at the final Sunday of Advent, and the lighting of the fourth candle represents love; it is often called the Angel's Candle (pink in color) because of God's enormous love in sending Jesus. Jesus came that we may have life, and that life more abundantly. As we continue to celebrate and enjoy the Holiday Season, let there be peace on earth. Today Isaiah prophesies that a young woman will bear a son and name him Emmanuel. The gospel is Matthew’s account of the annunciation and birth of the one named Emmanuel, God-with-us. During these final days of Advent we pray, “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” a beloved hymn based on the O Antiphons, ancient prayers appointed for the seven days preceding Christmas. On this final Sunday of Advent we prepare to celebrate the birth of the one born to save us from the power of sin and death. Prayer requests may be shared via stlukechicago.org/prayer The mission of Saint Luke Ministries includes worship, service, education, and advocacy. Your generous gifts help support these ministries, making it possible to support the local community and the world. Visit our giving page to see the ways you can support these missions. stlukechicago.org/give Dr. David C. Nelson, Interim Minister Robert Kleisch, Assisting Minister Don Mead, Organist Maia Surace, Soloist CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Wednesday, December 24 Service of the Holy Night 10:30 pm Pre-service Music 11:00 pm The Christ-Mass Christmas Day Service Thursday, December 25 9:30 am Festival Service of Holy Communion The First Sunday of Christmas December 28, 2025 9:30 am Service of Lessons and Carols THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD January 4, 2026 9:30 am Festival Service of Holy Communion Online Bible Classe No Bible Class will be held on December 25,2025, and January 1, 2026. The link for "Bible Class" can be found on the website at stlukechicago.org. Please visit our website or contact our office ([email protected]) for further information. Saint Luke Church 1500 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657-3108 Tel: 773-472-3383 Fax: 773-929-3910 E-Mail: [email protected] A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
