Beauty, joy, and celebration are important parts of our worship space and one way we experience them is through the art of flower arrangements. For decades, we were fortunate to have the Cowan brothers from Cowan's Flowers supply our altar flowers at a discount, enriching our worship experience. However, with their retirement, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to them and welcome our new partner, StudioFlora, located at 712 E. Lancaster Ave., Berwyn. The flowers from StudioFlora now grace our sanctuary, and we invite you to visit their shop and acknowledge the role they play in enhancing our worship.
At Saint Luke, flowers are a significant part of our worship tradition. They create a beautiful focal point in our sanctuary, adding to the ambiance of celebration and reflection. We have flowers weekly, with the exception of Christmas, Sundays in Lent, and Easter. For these special occasions, we rely on generous donations from our congregational members to buy flowering plants for the church, which they can then take home after the services. It is a wonderful tradition and way to bring another part of your worship experience home with you on those holidays.
Nancy Shaw, Councilor of Worship & Music shared, “The Sanctuary is a place of celebration, reflection and worship. Beautifying the space with flowers provides joy, response, and a lovely focal point.” Saint Luke’s decorating team knows this to be true and makes it their mission to create a beautiful space for worshippers to enjoy, This team of dedicated volunteers will also ensure that the flowers are distributed after Sunday worship. They will take the flowers out of the vases and arrange them in smaller plastic bags for people to take home. Moreover, they will be on the look out for opportunities to share flowers with guests, individuals celebrating special occasions like baptisms, and anyone who requests them for members and friends who can't make it to church.
If you have a passion for flowers, a love for beautifying spaces, or simply want to contribute to our worship experience in a meaningful way, the Decorating Team at Saint Luke is the place for you! Your efforts will not only bring joy to others but also create a sense of fulfillment and purpose within yourself. Volunteers get to help beautify the sanctuary for our special services throughout the year, too. Whether it's Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, or Christmas in July, our team has the chance to contribute to the uplifting atmosphere of these festive celebrations, using their creativity as an act of worship. Additionally, volunteers do not have to worry about being available for all occasions, but rather can participate in the events that suit their schedule.
To become a part of this wonderful team or learn more, reach out to us and let us know you'd like to learn more about this beautiful endeavor. Together, we will continue the tradition of bringing beauty and celebration to Saint Luke Lutheran Church.