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Worship Services
Currently we are having one service at 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings. This a more traditional service that is rooted in UMC liturgy. This service is an opportunity to continue our journey with God and Christ. Everyone is welcome and valued. If you love the traditional songs, prayers, and liturgy of the church this is the service that you will enjoy. If you have questions or would like information about the service, please email the pastor at pastorstlukeaustin@outlook.com or call (512)476-8164. We hope to see you soon in worship.
History
In the mid-1930's, a small group of people met in the home of Bennie and Mamie Morgan in west Austin. A charter was granted in 1938. As the community grew, they met in the Old Confederate Home on west Soxtj Street (now the University Gateway Apartments), the house next to Mathews Elementary School and finally our current location, 1306 West Lynn.
To pay for the materials for what is now the Education Building and Fellowship Hall, the ladies of the church served lunches in the Courthouse for one dollar - complete meals with dessert and coffee. Most of the labor for construction was done by members, some of it at night by floodlight. This structure was used for the Sanctuary, with Sunday School rooms and office upstairs.
The next projects were the parsonage and the Infant Care Center. Later, in 1958, the present sanctuary was abuilt. Many talents are reflected in this endeavor, but none more prominent than Toni Silver's bewautiful wood carvings. ST. Luke members continue to make improvements and additions to our place of worship and church grounds.
Some of the outreach programs that are active or had their beginnings at St. Luke to benefit the general population of the city are:
- Hope Food Pantry
- AIDS Services of Austin
- Student Family Services
- Senior Citizen Activity Centers
- Wheatsville Food Co-op
- Rape Crisis Cnter of Austin
- Child Inc. Child Development Center
- Campbell Elementary and Education Connect
St. Luke is proud of its history, but even more excited about its future.
St. Luke Staff
Pastor
Director of Music
Director of Music
Jackie Freeman
Jackie grew up in Levelland, Texas. She attended South Plains College, Texas Tech University, Walden University and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Jackie has served as pastor at Decker United Methodist Church here in Austin as well as First UMC in Cuero, TX. Jackie taught in the public school systems in Lubbock a
Jackie Freeman
Jackie grew up in Levelland, Texas. She attended South Plains College, Texas Tech University, Walden University and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Jackie has served as pastor at Decker United Methodist Church here in Austin as well as First UMC in Cuero, TX. Jackie taught in the public school systems in Lubbock and San Antonio for a total of 29 years. She has been involved in both musical and theater endeavors, as well as serving in the church in various positions. Jackie hopes to share the love of Christ through her work in both the church and the community.
Director of Music
Director of Music
Director of Music
Adam Roberts
Adam has served as musical director with churches in Ohio, Florida and Texas, and he couldn't be happier to be part of the St. Luke team! When not at St. Luke, you can find him on the Dell Jewish Community Campus, where he is artistic director of the Austin Jewish Repertory Theater, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts
Adam Roberts
Adam has served as musical director with churches in Ohio, Florida and Texas, and he couldn't be happier to be part of the St. Luke team! When not at St. Luke, you can find him on the Dell Jewish Community Campus, where he is artistic director of the Austin Jewish Repertory Theater, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts where he conducts the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards and coaches prospective college musical theatre majors, or instructing both beginners and professionals in musical theatre performance at the State School of Acting. He's also artistic director of The Final Acts Project, an organization that utilizes the arts to facilitate end-of-life conversations, and a conductor and director of musical theatre around the city. Have a favorite song you'd like to sing or hear? Feeling called to join the St. Luke choir? Be sure to stop by and talk to Adam before or after the service in either case, or just to say hi!
Church Musician
Office Manager/ Bookkeeper
Office Manager/ Bookkeeper
Stephen Castillo
Stephen grew up in rural East Texas, where he drove tractors, rode four-wheelers, sang old country songs, and learned to play the guitar as a teenager. He began leading worship at age 17 and over the next 15 years, sang at countless churches, summer camps, and events. When it comes to worship, his specialty is leading musi
Stephen Castillo
Stephen grew up in rural East Texas, where he drove tractors, rode four-wheelers, sang old country songs, and learned to play the guitar as a teenager. He began leading worship at age 17 and over the next 15 years, sang at countless churches, summer camps, and events. When it comes to worship, his specialty is leading music for elementary school kids together with their parents. After taking a few years off from music, Stephen started a country music career in 2017, writing and singing the old-style songs he grew up with for the Central Texas honky tonk crowds. Stephen spends much of his time palling around with his son, Jude. They like to play video games, swim, fish, and play golf. They've also been known to regularly visit some of the finest pizza and burger establishments in town.
Office Manager/ Bookkeeper
Office Manager/ Bookkeeper
Office Manager/ Bookkeeper
Juanita White
Juanita has served as a bookkeeper and office manager for 35+ years.
Juanita has been a member of the Methodist Church since 1978. St Luke has been her church home since 2019 when she fell in love with the congregation and transferred her membership. She is honored to be a part of such a loving and compassionate organization.