Faithful Echoes: Faith and Formation from St. Luke's Episcopal Church | Cleveland, Tennessee

2026 Lenten Series, Session 6 - Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene | March 31, 2026 The 2026 Lenten Series is “Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene.” Fr. Joel will offer a series of reflections exploring the scriptural witness, historical context, and theological significance of Mary Magdalene, examining her role as disciple, witness, and bearer of the Resurrection, and considering how her story continues to speak to faith, vocation, and hope today. The series runs for six weeks on Tuesdays during Lent, from 6:00 PM—7:15 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet for light refreshments. Nursery is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, the series will be made available online on our St. Luke’s podcast, “Faithful Echoes”, and our website, Facebook, and YouTube pages later in the week.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

2026 Lenten Series, Session 5 - Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene | March 24, 2026 The 2026 Lenten Series is “Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene.” Fr. Joel will offer a series of reflections exploring the scriptural witness, historical context, and theological significance of Mary Magdalene, examining her role as disciple, witness, and bearer of the Resurrection, and considering how her story continues to speak to faith, vocation, and hope today. The series runs for six weeks on Tuesdays during Lent, from 6:00 PM—7:15 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet for light refreshments. Nursery is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, the series will be made available online on our St. Luke’s podcast, “Faithful Echoes”, and our website, Facebook, and YouTube pages later in the week.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

2026 Lenten Series, Session 4 - Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene | March 17, 2026 The 2026 Lenten Series is “Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene.” Fr. Joel will offer a series of reflections exploring the scriptural witness, historical context, and theological significance of Mary Magdalene, examining her role as disciple, witness, and bearer of the Resurrection, and considering how her story continues to speak to faith, vocation, and hope today. The series runs for six weeks on Tuesdays during Lent, from 6:00 PM—7:15 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet for light refreshments. Nursery is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, the series will be made available online on our St. Luke’s podcast, “Faithful Echoes”, and our website, Facebook, and YouTube pages later in the week.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"The Unspoken Sermons of George McDonald" - Week 3 | Dr. Matthew Melton, March 8, 2026www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"The Unspoken Sermons of George McDonald" - Week 2 | Dr. Matthew Melton, March 1, 2026www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"The Unspoken Sermons of George McDonald" - Week 1 | Dr. Matthew Melton, February 22, 2026www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

2026 Lenten Series, Session 3 - Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene | March 10, 2026 The 2026 Lenten Series is “Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene.” Fr. Joel will offer a series of reflections exploring the scriptural witness, historical context, and theological significance of Mary Magdalene, examining her role as disciple, witness, and bearer of the Resurrection, and considering how her story continues to speak to faith, vocation, and hope today. The series runs for six weeks on Tuesdays during Lent, from 6:00 PM—7:15 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet for light refreshments. Nursery is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, the series will be made available online on our St. Luke’s podcast, “Faithful Echoes”, and our website, Facebook, and YouTube pages later in the week.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

2026 Lenten Series, Session 2 - Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene | March 3, 2026 The 2026 Lenten Series is “Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene.” Fr. Joel will offer a series of reflections exploring the scriptural witness, historical context, and theological significance of Mary Magdalene, examining her role as disciple, witness, and bearer of the Resurrection, and considering how her story continues to speak to faith, vocation, and hope today. The series runs for six weeks on Tuesdays during Lent, from 6:00 PM—7:15 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet for light refreshments. Nursery is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, the series will be made available online on our St. Luke’s podcast, “Faithful Echoes”, and our website, Facebook, and YouTube pages later in the week.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

2026 Lenten Series, Session 1 - Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene | February 24, 2026The 2026 Lenten Series is “Apostle to the Apostles: Biblical Meditations on Mary Magdalene.” Fr. Joel will offer a series of reflections exploring the scriptural witness, historical context, and theological significance of Mary Magdalene, examining her role as disciple, witness, and bearer of the Resurrection, and considering how her story continues to speak to faith, vocation, and hope today.  The series runs for six weeks on Tuesdays during Lent, from 6:00 PM—7:15 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet for light refreshments. Nursery is provided.  If you are unable to attend in-person, the series will be made available online on our St. Luke’s podcast, “Faithful Echoes”, and our website, Facebook, and YouTube pages later in the week. www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

The Full Blast of the Gospel | 1st Sunday after the Epiphany, January 11, 2026Isaiah 42:1-9 | Psalm 29 | Acts 10:34-43 | Matthew 3:13-17Sermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

Jesus is Not Static | 2nd Sunday of Christmas, January 4, 2026Jeremiah 31:7-14 | Psalm 84:1-8 | Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a | Luke 2:41-52Lectors: Ginger Mullican, Mary Beth MitchellSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

No Higher Compliment... | 1st Sunday of Christmas, December 28, 2025Isaiah 61:10-62:3 | Psalm 147:13-21 | Galatians 3:23-35, 4:4-7 | John 1:1-18Lectors: Stephanie Taylor, Hannah ParsonSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

A Prayer for Us All | 4th Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025Isaiah 7:10-16 | Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 | Romans 1:1-7 | Matthew 1:18-25Lector: Coral NorwoodSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

Stephen Humphries, Hammered Dulcimer | Bach's Lunch and Concert Series, December 17, 2025CCLI Copyright License #: 20559673CCLI Streaming License #: 20559659www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

An Advent Meditation for December 16, 2025Canticle 15 | James 5:7-10 Lector: Caroline BerkMeditation: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"Carols in the Choir Loft" | Bach's Lunch and Concert Series, December 10, 2025Featuring Dr. Andrea Dismukes, Dr. Devon Howard, and the St. Luke's Adult ChoirCCLI Copyright License #: 20559673CCLI Streaming License #: 20559659www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

An Advent Meditation for December 9, 2025Psalm 72:1-7,18-19 | Romans 15:4-13 Lector: Caroline BerkMeditation: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

What Makes for Peace and Mutual Understanding | 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025Isaiah 11:1-10 | Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 | Romans 15:4-13 | Matthew 3:1-12Lectors: Ginger Mullican, Nicole RodriguezSermon: Fr. Joel Huffsetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"The Spirituality of the Prayer Book" - Week 4 | Dr. Nathan Napier, December 2, 2025Join us for “The Spirituality of the Prayer Book: An Invitation to Come and Pray”. Dr. Nathan Napier will lead a four-week seminar inviting us into the living wisdom of The Book of Common Prayer. More than a service book, the prayer book is a map a guide to living a deeper, richer spiritual life rooted in Scripture, shaped by centuries of Christian tradition, and oriented toward love of God and neighbor. Together, we will explore how the Prayer Book forms a pattern of life with God through three central practices: the rhythm of the Christian year, the rhythm of daily prayer, and the rhythm of the Eucharist.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

Dr. Devon Howard, Organist | Bach's Lunch and Concert Series, December 3, 2025CCLI Copyright License #: 20559673CCLI Streaming License #: 20559659www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

An Advent Meditation for December 2, 2025Psalm 122 | Romans 13:11-14 Lector: Caroline BerkMeditation: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

It Is Later Than It Has Ever Been | 1st Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025Isaiah 2:1-5 | Psalm 122 | Romans 13:11-14 | Matthew 24:36-44Lectors: Nathan Napier, Eli NapierSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

Join us for “The Spirituality of the Prayer Book: An Invitation to Come and Pray”. Dr. Nathan Napier will lead a four-week seminar inviting us into the living wisdom of The Book of Common Prayer. More than a service book, the prayer book is a map a guide to living a deeper, richer spiritual life rooted in Scripture, shaped by centuries of Christian tradition, and oriented toward love of God and neighbor. Together, we will explore how the Prayer Book forms a pattern of life with God through three central practices: the rhythm of the Christian year, the rhythm of daily prayer, and the rhythm of the Eucharist.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

Join us for “The Spirituality of the Prayer Book: An Invitation to Come and Pray”. Dr. Nathan Napier will lead a four-week seminar inviting us into the living wisdom of The Book of Common Prayer. More than a service book, the prayer book is a map a guide to living a deeper, richer spiritual life rooted in Scripture, shaped by centuries of Christian tradition, and oriented toward love of God and neighbor. Together, we will explore how the Prayer Book forms a pattern of life with God through three central practices: the rhythm of the Christian year, the rhythm of daily prayer, and the rhythm of the Eucharist.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

Join us for “The Spirituality of the Prayer Book: An Invitation to Come and Pray”. Dr. Nathan Napier will lead a four-week seminar inviting us into the living wisdom of The Book of Common Prayer. More than a service book, the prayer book is a map a guide to living a deeper, richer spiritual life rooted in Scripture, shaped by centuries of Christian tradition, and oriented toward love of God and neighbor. Together, we will explore how the Prayer Book forms a pattern of life with God through three central practices: the rhythm of the Christian year, the rhythm of daily prayer, and the rhythm of the Eucharist.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"Holy Imagination: Learning to Fall in Love with Scriptures" | November 2, 2025www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

The Construction of Character - Week 5 | 2025 Inquirers' Class, October 28, 2025The 2025 Inquirers’ Series this year is “The Construction of Character: Meditations on 1 Corinthians 13”. Fr. Joel Huffstetler will lead a five-week series of meditations on 1 Corinthians 13. Each session will reflect on how Paul’s vision of love can serve as a foundation for Christian life and practice. Through this passage we will consider the shape of faith, the meaning of hope, and the call to live with love at the center of our daily walk.The series is offered to the whole parish, and offers a clear and thoughtful overview of the essentials of Christian belief and practice, inviting us to see how love endures as the heart of the Christian journey.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

The Construction of Character - Week 4 | 2025 Inquirers' Class, October 21, 2025The 2025 Inquirers’ Series this year is “The Construction of Character: Meditations on 1 Corinthians 13”. Fr. Joel Huffstetler will lead a five-week series of meditations on 1 Corinthians 13. Each session will reflect on how Paul’s vision of love can serve as a foundation for Christian life and practice. Through this passage we will consider the shape of faith, the meaning of hope, and the call to live with love at the center of our daily walk.The series is offered to the whole parish, and offers a clear and thoughtful overview of the essentials of Christian belief and practice, inviting us to see how love endures as the heart of the Christian journey.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

A Hard-Hitting Gospel | All Saints' Sunday, November 2, 2025Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 | Psalm 149 | Ephesians 1:11-23 | Luke 6:20-31Lectors: Hannah Parson, Mary Beth MitchellSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"History Matters" by David McCullough - FOLA BOOK REVIEW | October 17, 2025www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

Keep the Message Alive | St. Luke's Day Celebration, October 26, 2025Ecclesiasticus 38:1-4, 6-10, 12-14 | Psalm 147:1-7 | 2 Timothy 4:5-13 | Luke 4:14-21Lectors: Jennifer Matthews, Debbie HuffstetlerSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom in an Age of Outrage" - Week 2 | Dr. Matthew Melton, October 12, 2025www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom in an Age of Outrage" - Week 1 | Dr. Matthew Melton, October 5, 2025www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

A Kind of Changing of the Guard | 19th Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2025Genesis 32:22-31 | Psalm 121:1-8 | 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 | Luke 18:1-8Lectors: Lori Jacob, Ginger MullicanSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"I Shall See" - St. Luke's Adult Choir | October 12, 2025CCLI Copyright License #: 20559673 | CCLI Streaming License #: 20559659www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

The Construction of Character - Week 3 | 2025 Inquirers' Class, October 14, 2025The 2025 Inquirers’ Series this year is “The Construction of Character: Meditations on 1 Corinthians 13”. Fr. Joel Huffstetler will lead a five-week series of meditations on 1 Corinthians 13. Each session will reflect on how Paul’s vision of love can serve as a foundation for Christian life and practice. Through this passage we will consider the shape of faith, the meaning of hope, and the call to live with love at the center of our daily walk.The series is offered to the whole parish, and offers a clear and thoughtful overview of the essentials of Christian belief and practice, inviting us to see how love endures as the heart of the Christian journey.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

The Construction of Character - Week 2 | 2025 Inquirers' Class, October 7, 2025The 2025 Inquirers’ Series this year is “The Construction of Character: Meditations on 1 Corinthians 13”. Fr. Joel Huffstetler will lead a five-week series of meditations on 1 Corinthians 13. Each session will reflect on how Paul’s vision of love can serve as a foundation for Christian life and practice. Through this passage we will consider the shape of faith, the meaning of hope, and the call to live with love at the center of our daily walk.The series is offered to the whole parish, and offers a clear and thoughtful overview of the essentials of Christian belief and practice, inviting us to see how love endures as the heart of the Christian journey.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

The Construction of Character - Week 1 | 2025 Inquirers' Class, September 30, 2025The 2025 Inquirers’ Series this year is “The Construction of Character: Meditations on 1 Corinthians 13”. Fr. Joel Huffstetler will lead a five-week series of meditations on 1 Corinthians 13. Each session will reflect on how Paul’s vision of love can serve as a foundation for Christian life and practice. Through this passage we will consider the shape of faith, the meaning of hope, and the call to live with love at the center of our daily walk.The series is offered to the whole parish, and offers a clear and thoughtful overview of the essentials of Christian belief and practice, inviting us to see how love endures as the heart of the Christian journey.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

The Rhythm of Faith and Gratitude | 18th Sunday after Pentecost, October 12, 20252 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c | Psalm 111 | 2 Timothy 2:8-15 | Luke 17:11-19Lectors: Coral Norwood, Rose AllenSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

How Can I Keep From Singing? - St. Luke's Adult Choir | October 5, 2025CCLI Copyright License #: 20559673 | CCLI Streaming License #: 20559659www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

Paul's Understudy | 17th Sunday after Pentecost, October 5, 2025Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 | Psalm 37:1-10 | 2 Timothy 1:1-14 | Luke 17:5-10Lectors: Eli Napier, Nathan NapierSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"Create in Me a Clean Heart" & Doxology - St. Luke's Adult Choir | September 28, 2025CCLI Copyright License #: 20559673 | CCLI Streaming License #: 20559659www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"Water and the Spirit: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John" - Week 3 | Lori Jacob, September 28, 2025www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"Water and the Spirit: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John" - Week 2 | Lori Jacob, September 21, 2025www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"Water and the Spirit: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John" - Week 1 | Lori Jacob, September 14, 2025www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

A New Lens - Dr. Matthew Melton | 16th Sunday after Pentecost, September 28, 2025Amos 6:1a, 4-7 | Psalm 146 | 1 Timothy 6:6-19 | Luke 16:19-31www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"Let the Words of My Mouth" & Doxology - St. Luke's Adult Choir | September 14, 2025CCLI Copyright License #: 20559673 | CCLI Streaming License #: 20559659www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

The 2025 Inquirers’ Series this year is “The Construction of Character: Meditations on 1 Corinthians 13”. Fr. Joel Huffstetler will lead a five-week series of meditations on 1 Corinthians 13. Each session will reflect on how Paul’s vision of love can serve as a foundation for Christian life and practice. Through this passage we will consider the shape of faith, the meaning of hope, and the call to live with love at the center of our daily walk.The series is offered to the whole parish, and offers a clear and thoughtful overview of the essentials of Christian belief and practice, inviting us to see how love endures as the heart of the Christian journey.The series runs for five weeks beginning Tuesday, September 30th, through October 28th, from 6:00 PM—7:15 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet for light refreshments. Nursery is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, the series will be made available online on our St. Luke’s podcast, “Faithful Echoes”, and our website, Facebook, and YouTube pages later on.———For those seeking Confirmation or Reception when Bishop Brian Cole visits on December 14th, this series is supplemented by “The Spirituality of the Prayer Book: An Invitation to Come and Pray” with Dr. Nathan Napier. This four-week series will continue on Tuesday nights beginning November 4th from 6:00 PM-7:15 PM in the Gathering Room of the Parish House.www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

"The King of Love My Shepherd Is" & Doxology - St. Luke's Adult Choir | September 14, 2025CCLI Copyright License #: 20559673 | CCLI Streaming License #: 20559659www.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland

A Field Hospital after Battle | 14th Sunday after Pentecost, September 14, 2025Exodus 32:7-14 | Psalm 51:1-11 | 1 Timothy 1:12-17 | Luke 15:1-10Lectors: Rose Allen, Hannah ParsonSermon: Fr. Joel Huffstetlerwww.stlukescleveland.orgwww.facebook.com/stlukescleveland