Wednesday Night Alive
Wednesday Night Alive: Fall 2020
The fall session of Wednesday Night Alive will begin September 16 and run through October 28. Below is our class options for both online and in person. All in person classes for children, youth, and adults will take place in large spaces to allow for social distancing. Dinner will be from 5:15-6:30 p.m. (by reservation only) and all classes will begin at 6:30 p.m
Covid-19 Safety Measures
We recognize the challenges many families are facing during this global pandemic, so St. Luke’s has worked with the Oklahoma City County Health Department to create options for you and your family to be able to grow in faith in a way that is comfortable and meaningful for you. Please use the toggles below to learn more about the safety protocols we’ve put in place for in-person classes.
- As a measure of safety in accordance with the Oklahoma City and Edmond municipal mandates, we are asking that everyone wear a mask while in the building. (The only exceptions to this are for children in the nursery, and for those seated at a table eating dinner.) Please consider bringing your mask from home, but if you do not have one with you, masks will be provided at the entrances for any who do not have a mask.
- All classrooms in use for Wednesday Night Alive will be sanitized before classes begin each week. The rooms that are used will be sanitized again after classes conclude and before they are used again for any other function.
- Touchless hand sanitizer stations will be placed in prominent positions throughout the campuses. Please use them generously!
We are glad to be able to offer dinner service at Wednesday Night Alive for the fall semester, but the format will be a little different than what you may have seen in years past.
- You will need to make a reservation each week. We will be setting up the dinner service in accordance to CDC social-distancing guidelines for only those parties who make a reservation online.
- Reservations for the dinner must be made by Tuesday at 6 p.m. each week. You will need to RSVP for each week that you plan to attend dinner service. The reservation form for the following Wednesday will open on Thursdays at 10 a.m.
- Families can choose to make a reservation and sit together if they would like.
- Dinners will be served in individual boxes from a central pick-up spot where your reservation will be verified.
- All tables and chairs will be spread apart at least 6ft in accordance with CDC social-distancing guidelines.
- We ask that unless you are seated and eating, you continue to wear your mask during the dinner service and while walking around the common areas of the building.
- Wednesday Night Alive dinner is $5 for adults and children eat free. You can pay for WNA dinner electronically online or at Threefold with a credit card.
- Please continue wearing your masks in your classroom.
- Classroom assignments will be made based on the number registered for that class so that the room can be appropriately set up for social-distancing. For that reason, we ask that you please pre-register for the class that you would like to take.
· All classes will use our text registration system so everyone can register their attendance and we can have an accurate list of who is in person each week in case there is a need for contact tracing.
Downtown Campus Classes
The following classes will meet in-person at the Downtown Campus for the fall semester of Wednesday Night Alive. Please note that some of these classes will also have an online option.
Why Your Methodist Faith Matters! Finding peace, strength, and a positive perspective on life. | Dr. Bob Long and Rev. Wendy Lambert
Downtown Campus Sanctuary
This class will meet in-person and be livestreamed on our livestream platform and on Facebook.
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement lived a long life that made an impact on the world. The class will look at significant moments and relationships in his life to see how they affected his faith, the beginnings of Methodism, and history. It will examine the Bible passages that played an important role in his theology and how they can continue to shape our thinking today. In challenging times, our faith is relevant and can give us the strength to carry through. Join Dr. Bob Long and Rev. Wendy Lambert as they look at Why Your Methodist Faith Matters!
Bob is a native of Houston, Texas and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University and a Masters of Theology from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. He also holds a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Oklahoma City University. Known for his practical, uplifting scriptural messages, Bob has become a positive example of leadership in both the United Methodist Church and throughout the community. Bob and his wife, Marsha, have been married for over 40 years and have two married children, daughter Kelly, and son Paul. The two are also proud grandparents to six grandchildren.
Wendy was born in Dayton, Ohio but claims Oklahoma as her home state! She received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska and practiced physical therapy before being called into ministry. Wendy received her Masters in Divinity from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. Wendy is married to Chris Lambert and they have two children, daughter Hannah, and son Brooks.
The Modern Disciple | Beth Armstrong
Downtown Campus Room 130
We live in a world that is constantly connected. Information flows freely from every direction. Demands on our time and attention continue to mount as we face an age where technology dominates culture. Beyond that, we are now facing a global pandemic that drives us behind screens more than ever. In the midst of the whirlwind of 2020, how can we remain grounded in faith? This class will take a look at what it means to be a disciple of Christ in the age of technology. We will look at scripture, history, and current events to talk about who we are called to be as disciples today. We will talk about practical ways to grow in faith and in community with one another through the gifts of connectedness that modern technology gives us, as well as share with one another through discussion.
All are invited to be part of this class for Fall Wednesday Night Alive. We will meet in-person at the Downtown Campus and we will also set up a Zoom dial-in for those who would like to participate from home.
Beth Armstrong has been on staff at St. Luke’s for the past six years and has taught a variety of community groups, Sunday School classes, and Wednesday Night Alive classes for most of her tenure at the church. Beth has worked in a number of roles and is now the Director of Marketing, overseeing the digital presence of St. Luke’s online and through social media channels. She is “Mommie” to two-year-old Eleanor and posts a lot of pictures on her Instagram!
We are thrilled to bring back The Neighborhood this fall! During our time together, we will serve our neighbors in a multitude of ways. Whether it is helping a local non-profit meet a need, feeding our neighbors through special Mobile Market stops, hosting a blood drive or learning about the issues facing our community, we will bless lives together! This interactive class will be in-person and on location. Join us as we take time out each week to love our neighbors through service and education. All service projects will be safe, socially-distanced and will adhere to CDC guidelines. This class is limited to 10 participants, so sign up soon!
Lori Hall Executive, Director of Missions, comes to St. Luke’s after managing Barnes & Noble bookstores for 25 years. Her focus is connecting volunteers to the many service opportunities at St. Luke’s, in the community and around the world. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from OSU. She and her husband Brad have one daughter, Audrey, age 13; together they thrive on adventure travel, but lately have been spending more time with each other at home and in the community helping others.
Candice Hillenbrand joined St. Luke’s as the Director of Mission Engagement in 2019. She holds a BA in Mass Communications from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and an MA in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. Candice has made her career in non-profit program management, fundraising and social services. She is the director of the St. Luke’s Mobile Market program; she gets her energy from helping others and loves volunteering with her husband, Dan and two daughters, Noel and Madeline.
Grief Class | Marla Cole
Downtown Campus Mansion Library
If you have experienced the death of a loved one, grief is the normal and natural response to loss. Normal grief responses include appetite loss, difficulty sleeping, feelings of guilt or regret, lack of concentration, mood changes, numbness or crying. Conducted by Marla Mercer Cole, MS, LPC, a certified grief specialist, this seven-week evening program provides a step-by-step approach for those who wish to address their loss issues and move beyond their grief toward a richer quality of life.
Marla Cole is a licensed professional counselor specializing in the field of grief and loss. As current vice president of Mercer Adams Funeral Service in Bethany, she also directs the aftercare program for families they serve and oversees community relations.
All 6th-12th grade students are welcome to join us in the Youth Room! We will begin each evening with a time of fellowship and games. Then we will divide into middle school and high school discussion groups. Students will be challenged with a weekly topic and scripture of what it means to live your faith every day.
Imagine that we are like trees, created and planted to grow and glorify God! What kind of fruit do we want these trees to produce? Why, good fruit, of course! Using text from Galations 5:22-23, we’ll explore what the Bible says about good fruit and how kids can develop good character! Elementary-age kids will love the games, videos, and activities, with lots of fun built into each lesson.
Available for those attending classes in person.
Edmond Campus Classes
The following classes will meet in-person at that Edmond Campus for the fall semester of Wednesday Night Alive. Please note that some of these classes will also have an online option.
Faith in Exile: Finding God When You Can’t Be in the Temple | Rev. Josh Attaway
Edmond Campus Worship Center
This class will meet in-person and be livestreamed on our livestream platform and on the St. Luke’s Edmond Facebook page.
When the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E. they destroyed the temple and carried the people away into exile in a foreign land. Now with the temple gone and their regular worship disrupted, the people had to find a new way to relate to God. We are going to learn important lessons from the prophets and the Old Testament about how we can find God even when our world is experiencing disruption.
Josh is the Campus Pastor at St. Luke’s Edmond. Josh graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois with a masters in Divinity with a concentration in Congregational Leadership. Josh is married to his wife, Brittany, and enjoys playing golf, traveling, reading, adventure, and spending time with his new daughter, Lucy.
Invitation to the New Testament | Troy Reavis
Edmond Campus Threefold
This short-term study is ideal for busy people who are unable to commit to longer studies. It focuses on parts of the New Testament important to understand the biblical stories. The group will explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. This survey of the testament looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith.
These studies embody the same trusted scholarship as the Disciple foundational studies and include the same core activities: independent reading, weekly small groups, and video presentations by scholars. It includes a participant book outlining daily reading assignments for group preparations and a video component providing interpretation and context for the biblical texts.
Troy grew up in a small town in Northeast Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Technical Education. He worked for the same company for 43 years, retired and returned to Oklahoma to be near his grandkids. Troy has a passion for Christian Education. He has attended or taught all four Disciples Bible Study series. He likes to say he is a Baptist-Presbyterian-Methodist.
Home Educators Support Group | Crystal Wagner
Edmond Campus Courtyard
Are you home educating? You can find support and encouragement at the St. Luke’s Home Educators Support Group! We’re a group of parents and grandparents who are educating their children (or grandchildren) at home. Families utilizing all types of home education (homeschooling, virtual public school-at-home, or a combination approach) are welcome! If you have questions about home education, you are welcome to come and find answers to your questions! This group, led by a veteran homeschool mom with 12-years of experience, is relaxed and provides a place where you can share your joys and concerns about your unique learning situation.
Crystal Wagner and her family are beginning their 12th year of home educating. Crystal has been teaching homeschool families through live seminars and online courses since 2013. She also supports home educating families through her blog, Triumphant Learning (www.triumphantlearning.com), and her podcast, All in a Homeschool Day.
InKnit | Jan Rose’ | Narthex
This group is focused on knitting, crocheting, and other craft projects. You can be InKnit for knitting, relaxation, learning something for the first time, fun, and fellowship. Bring your own project and join us. All skill levels welcome.
Jan Rosé is a knitwear designer, teacher, writer and founder of In-Knit, who works out of her home studio in Edmond. She has been designing and knitting for nearly 50 years and enjoys passing on the joy of the craft.
Jan Rosé is a knitwear designer, teacher, writer and founder of In-Knit, who works out of her home studio in Edmond. She has been designing and knitting for nearly 50 years and enjoys passing on the joy of the craft.
All 6th-12th grade students are welcome to join us in the youth room! We will begin each evening with a time of fellowship and games. Then we will divide into middle school and high school discussion groups. Students will be challenged with a weekly topic and scripture of what it means to live your faith every day.
Imagine that we are like trees, created and planted to grow and glorify God! What kind of fruit do we want these trees to produce? Why, good fruit, of course! Using text from Galations 5:22-23, we’ll explore what the Bible says about good fruit and how kids can develop good character! Elementary-age kids will love the games, videos, and activities, with lots of fun built into each lesson.
Available for those attending classes in person.
Online Classes
Why Your Methodist Faith Matters! Finding peace, strength, and a positive perspective on life. | Dr. Bob Long and Rev. Wendy Lambert
This class will be livestreamed on our livestream platform and on Facebook.
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement lived a long life that made an impact on the world. The class will look at significant moments and relationships in his life to see how they affected his faith, the beginnings of Methodism, and history. It will examine the Bible passages that played an important role in his theology and how they can continue to shape our thinking today. In challenging times, our faith is relevant and can give us the strength to carry through. Join Dr. Bob Long and Rev. Wendy Lambert as they look at Why Your Methodist Faith Matters!
Bob is a native of Houston, Texas and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University and a Masters of Theology from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. He also holds a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Oklahoma City University. Known for his practical, uplifting scriptural messages, Bob has become a positive example of leadership in both the United Methodist Church and throughout the community. Bob and his wife, Marsha, have been married for over 40 years and have two married children, daughter Kelly, and son Paul. The two are also proud grandparents to six grandchildren.
Wendy was born in Dayton, Ohio but claims Oklahoma as her home state! She received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska and practiced physical therapy before being called into ministry. Wendy received her Masters in Divinity from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. Wendy is married to Chris Lambert and they have two children, daughter Hannah, and son Brooks.
This class will be livestreamed on our livestream platform and on the St. Luke’s Edmond Facebook page.
When the Babylonians conquered Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E. they destroyed the temple and carried the people away into exile in a foreign land. Now with the temple gone and their regular worship disrupted, the people had to find a new way to relate to God. We are going to learn important lessons from the prophets and the Old Testament about how we can find God even when our world is experiencing disruption.
Josh is the Campus Pastor at St. Luke’s Edmond. Josh graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois with a masters in Divinity with a concentration in Congregational Leadership. Josh is married to his wife, Brittany, and enjoys playing golf, traveling, reading, adventure, and spending time with his new daughter, Lucy.
This class will be livestreamed from our livestream platform.
Each week will cover a different topic related to the COVID world we are living in with guest presenters who are experts in their related fields.
Rev. Mary Hughes is a licensed professional counselor and ordained United Methodist deacon. Since 1995 Mary has worked professionally in response to disaster emotional and spiritual care needs in more than two dozen states across the United States. A frequent teacher and presenter in Oklahoma and beyond, she has authored and contributed to numerous disaster response curricula and resources and has provided key leadership in developing national standards and best practices in disaster spiritual care. She is director of Crisis Care Ministries and is proud to be affiliated with St. Luke’s as her home church.
Schedule of Topics:
September 16 | Faith in a Time of Pandemic
Rev. Derrek Belase, Director of Connectional Ministries, Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church and Rev. Mary Hughes
September 23 | Raising Kids and Teens in the Time of COVID-19
Dr. Noel Jacobs, OU Health Sciences Center and Dr. Anne Jacobs, Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist
September 30| Boomer Zoomers: How to Make the Most of Online Interactions
Cydney Clark
October 7 | Navigating Political and Cultural Polarization Among Family and Friends
Rev. Dr. Mickey Potts, LPC Heart and Mind Pastoral Counseling
October 14 | Stress Exhaustion: The Cost and Cure for Pushing Ourselves to the Limit
Cynde Collins-Clark, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, Clark Counseling
October 21 | In Good Faith: How Legal Aid Services Help with the impact of a COVID-19 Disaster
Christa Figgins, Director of Mission Advancement, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
October 28 | Managing Holidays in a COVID-19 Environment
Dr. Candace Fish, Edmond Campus Director of Traditional Worship
We live in a world that is constantly connected. Information flows freely from every direction. Demands on our time and attention continue to mount as we face an age where technology dominates culture. Beyond that, we are now facing a global pandemic that drives us behind screens more than ever. In the midst of the whirlwind of 2020, how can we remain grounded in faith? This class will take a look at what it means to be a disciple of Christ in the age of technology. We will look at scripture, history, and current events to talk about who we are called to be as disciples today. We will talk about practical ways to grow in faith and in community with one another through the gifts of connectedness that modern technology gives us, as well as share with one another through discussion.
All are invited to be part of this class for Fall Wednesday Night Alive. We will meet in-person at the Downtown Campus and we will also set up a Zoom dial-in for those who would like to participate from home.
>> Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 518 367 9641
Password: 7c2MPDTM
Beth Armstrong has been on staff at St. Luke’s for the past six years and has taught a variety of community groups, Sunday School classes, and Wednesday Night Alive classes for most of her tenure at the church. Beth has worked in a number of roles and is now the Director of Marketing, overseeing the digital presence of St. Luke’s online and through social media channels. She is “Mommie” to two-year-old Eleanor and posts a lot of pictures on her Instagram!
Learn the tools to journey into your heart and mind to see what stories want to be written through you. Here we will practice being playful, listening deeply, and sharing joyfully in this safe space for all to exercise their creative muscles on the page.
Haley Jane Pierce is thrilled to be part of St. Luke’s WNA again! Haley is a graduate of UCO with a degree in Music Theatre. She has extensive experience working with the Lyric Theatre Academy, OCCC, and the Muskogee Little Theatre. At St. Luke’s she has directed plays in the Poteet Theatre, led worship in our LifeLight contemporary services, and taught previous WNA classes. Currently she is continuing her work as a creative consultant, and freelance writer for online journals.
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Debbie is a licensed professional counselor with a private practice in Edmond. She works primarily with couples and relationships. She also has experience working with adolescents, parenting and anxiety and depression. She owns Counseling Associates of Edmond and has 23 years of experience in the counseling profession. She and her husband, Greg have been married 46 years and enjoy time with family, especially four grandchildren.
Any 6th-12th grade students are welcome to join us for fun interaction and Bible study together on Zoom! We’ll start all together for fun and connection and then divide into middle school and high school discussion groups. Students will be challenged with a weekly topic and scripture of what it means to live your faith every day.
>> Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 997 1105 6079
Password: THRIVE
Any 6th-12th grade students are welcome to join us for fun interaction and Bible study together on Zoom! We’ll start all together for fun and connection and then divide into middle school and high school discussion groups via breakout rooms. Students will be challenged with a weekly topic and scripture of what it means to live your faith every day.
Topic: Edmond Youth WNA
Time: Sep 16, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
>> Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 515 295 0603
Password:
Strengthen your family’s bond and grow in faith together at home with a new Home Point learning opportunity: The Fruit of the Spirit Online Class. This will be a nine-week study designed for families with children and teens to do in the home. Each week, we will learn about a different fruit of the spirit and how to use it in our everyday lives. Learn More
Are you new to St. Luke’s and want to learn more about who we are as a family of faith and how you can find your place? This class will cover how to connect with the St. Luke’s family of faith through on-demand videos that will be released each Wednesday evening at 6:30, but you’re welcome to watch them at any time that is convenient for you.
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Disciple Bible Study
DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. These classes are designed for more in-depth Bible study and last for 24 weeks, beyond the timeframe of Wednesday Night Alive.
Attend DISCIPLE I in-person or remotely on Wednesdays beginning September 16:
- Wednesdays at noon online via Zoom
>> Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 520 085 4853
Password: 5PNJC9 - Wednesday evenings in-person at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Downtown Campus, Room 207
This 24-week Bible Study looks at both the Old and the New Testament while helping each participant apply God’s Word to their daily lives. Disciple Bible Study draws on the work of scholars and pastors to help develop a foundational understanding of the Holy Scriptures. Participants in this study will complete daily readings in preparation for class.
Attend DISCIPLE II in-person or remotely on Tuesdays beginning September 15:
- Tuesdays at noon at the St. Luke’s Edmond Campus – Worship Center
- Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. online via Zoom
- >> Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 896 9039 1925
Password: 219212
Disciple Fast Track Into the Word Into the World (Disciple II) is a follow-on study after the Disciples Fast Track Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study (Disciples I) but is not dependent upon the earlier study. The study is ideal for busy people who want to fit an in-depth Bible study into their schedule. The study retains the familiar Disciple format with its theme word, theme verse, statement of the human condition, daily and weekly assignments, and prayer.
Into the Word Into the World identifies some needs in the world for which ministry is needed and suggests possible responses, then invites participants to summarize the scripture message that will shape their ministry and to decide what response and commitment to make to that message. Each week you will be guided in experiencing the gift of Sabbath rest and renewal. Classes meet for a total of 24 weeks, studying Genesis-Exodus and Luke–Acts for 12 sessions each. Daily preparation is manageable, with 3–5 chapters of the Bible to read each day.
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