I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10
Our God has called us to live an abundant life! How can we live more abundantly and be better stewards not only of the world God has given us, but also of our own minds and bodies? Spending time with friends, taking time to exercise, to create, and to relax are all important for us as followers of Jesus. St. Luke’s offers some different opportunities that can help you to live abundantly in our community.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a great low-impact sport that’s easy on the body. It can lead to better cholesterol and blood pressure levels, lowering your risk of heart disease. We have an open gym for pickleball players on Friday afternoons at 1PM-3PM and Saturday mornings from 10AM-12PM in our Family Life Center.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is great for your balance, blood pressure, cognitive function, and more. Come and try it out with Dr. Charlie Holman. We meet on Tuesdays at 5:30PM in the church Narthex.
Race for The ARK of SC
Runners and walkers, take your mark on the street right outside St. Luke’s! Every August, we host a 5K Race and a 1 Mile Fun Run through the streets of Summerville, passing by local churches and through lovely neighborhoods. We also hold a 5K Ugly Sweater Run every December. These events are not only good for your health, but they also benefit families who are taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other memory-related illnesses. Set your calendar and prepare to join us this year as we race together for this good cause.
Supper Clubs
Looking for some new friends? Are you ready to build some relationships with folks here at St. Luke’s? Join St. Luke’s Supper Club! You will be placed in a group of 6-8 other church members at St. Luke’s, and will meet together for a monthly meal at any location you choose. After 3 months, groups change members and get to meet those from other groups as well. This is a great way to get to know others at St. Luke’s and enjoy a night out on the town!
Parents in The Square
Interested in getting together with other Parents of young kids at St. Luke’s? Join us on the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30PM-7PM for a meal together as our children attend Wednesday Night Live. While our kids are all playing and learning, the parents go out with our Pastors to a local restaurant in Hutchinson Square for fun and fellowship together.
Monday Motivation
Do Monday mornings get you down? Your friends from St. Luke’s can help! Join our Council President, Kathi Peddicord, and others for coffee, laughter, devotional and fellowship. They are at Coastal Coffee Roasters in Summerville from 8:30AM-10:30AM every Monday morning and have a seat at their table for you!
Book Clubs
Lose yourself and expand your mind in a great book, then discuss the insights you come across with friends at St. Luke’s! We have a Fiction Book Club that meets on every 4th Monday of the month at 6PM and a Non-Fiction Book Club that meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10AM.
Knitting
Knitting is wonderful for those who want to unwind and relax, as we experience the joy of creating blankets, hats, scarves, and more! Not only is this a great way to get to know others at St. Luke’s, but our creations are often used to help those in need in our community. Come and knit with Joyce at St. Luke’s on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 1-3PM in our Conference Room.
Quilting
If you are a quilter and are interested in joining the Duck’s Quilting Group, they meet the second Tuesday of every month at 10AM in the Family Life Center here at St. Luke’s. You can also check out their Facebook page at Duck’s Quilting Group Summerville.
Gardening and Landscaping
Do you enjoy gardening and landscape projects? Join our Landscaping Team, who meet together regularly to plant and maintain the gardens at St. Luke’s. It’s a wonderful way to work together out in God’s beautiful creation with other church friends.