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St. Luke pastors gladly officate weddings for those actively involved in the life of the church. Our Wedding Agreement can answer many of your questions related to the process.
It is helpful if you can read through our Wedding Agreement before calling the Church Office.
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UMC.org is the official online ministry of The United Methodist Church. The denominational website represents The United Methodist Church in the digital world, carrying out our charge as Christians to make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Web site of the Nebraska Conference of The United Methodist Church. This web site includes information about what is happening in our Conference, download copies of the Messenger newspaper, and contact information for Nebraska's Bishop and other key leadership in the Nebraska United Methodist Church.
www.umns.umc.org
Web site of the United Methodist News Service, which gives daily news stories of what is happening in The United Methodist Church in the United States and around the world.
www.umc-gbcs.org
Web site of the the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society, the branch of the church that deals with justice action and issues related to the world community, political community, economic community, social community, nurturing community, and natural world.
www.infoserv.umc.org
Web site of the United Methodist Information Service...where you can ask any question about The United Methodist Church.
United Methodist Church history
ACT!vate Omaha
Community-wide initiative designed to engage all Omahans to Get Up and Get Active (toward achieving the Surgeon General's recommendation of 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on at least 5 days each week).
BeFriender Ministry
National, ecumenical program that trains and supports leaders in a listening ministry for lay pastoral care.
Blue Flamingo Thrift Store
Ministry of Dietz United Methodist Church (1528 Vinton Street). They have more items than can be fathomed including bicycle covers, Reba shirts, kids clothes, and period light fixtures. The store is open Thursdays, 1:00-4:00, and Saturdays, 10:00-4:00. Donations are accepted at these times. The store will take donations of all items and furniture that is smaller than a sofa. Please only donate clothes appropriate for the current season. For more details, call 964-2740.
Blue Summit
A shop that purchases items through fair trade certified organizations such as Ten Thousand Villages and SERRV International. Fair Trade Standards ensure that artisans in developing countries receive a fair and sustainable wage, have good working conditions, and do not use child labor. By creating independence, artisans can improve education, health conditions, and safety for themselves, their families, and communities. Blue Summit supports artisans from over 40 countries. Blue Summit is located at 4101 South 120th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.
Connections
St. Luke UMC is an active member of Connections, an organization of churches from a variety of denominations. Connections’ vision includes sponsoring speakers and activities that foster religious diversity, spiritual vitality, and education. For more information or to register for an upcoming Connections event, please see the website at the link provided ConnectionsOmaha.org.
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
Founded in 1996 in response to the Women's Fund Task Force on Domestic Violence, the Council engages in pulling domestic violence "out of the shadows," uniting the community against it, and stopping the violence.
Another resource is the domestic violence web site of the Nebraska Health & Human Services System, http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/nea/domestic.htm
Habitat for Humanity
St. Luke joins with a coalition of churches to help build a house in Omaha for a deserving family.
Meals on Wheels
National program, locally run, which delivers meals to home-bound persons, especially among the elderly.
Pearl United Methodist Food Pantry
One of the major food pantries in the Omaha area, located at 2319 Ogden Street, Omaha NE 68111 - 453-8623.
Siena Francis House
Shelter directed toward a concern and care of the poor, realized in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and clothing the needy.
Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
Sweat-Free T-Shirts
If you need plain white t-shirts for school groups, sports groups, etc., you can now purchase "Sweat Free" (no sweatshop practices or child labor involved) t-shirts for only $2.75 each. A women-owned garment cooperative in Nicaragua makes these 100% cotton t-shirts in all sizes. Each shirt has a small "Sweat Free" logo on the sleeve--otherwise the shirts are plain white. This is a program of the Presbyterian Church.
Together, Inc.
A non-profit organization providing assistance to needy persons/families via clothing, shelter, transportation assistance, utilities, and emergency medical help. Persons/families are asked to go through a screening process whereby needs are evaluated, and Together, Inc., responds accordingly. Located at 1616 Cass, Omaha, NE 68102. 402-345-8047
UNO Campus Ministry
Ecumenical ministry to college students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Wesley House
For a child in a community burdened by many of the negative aspects of today's culture, academic achievement often seems unattainable. While many community organizations work to assist children who are "at risk," none really take the time to go above and beyond in affording opportunities for intellectual growth to those who show outstanding potential. None except the Wesley House. The Wesley House mission is simply to give children the opportunity to pursue their own highest potential for leadership, intellect, and personal growth. By introducing them to a culture that values high achievement, the Wesley House helps give them the tools and desire to join that culture, to become leaders in their community, their families, and their businesses. Wesley House is located at 2001 North 35th Street, Omaha NE 68111, phone 451-2228.
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On 120th Street, two blocks South of Dodge Street
On 120th Street, two blocks South of Dodge Street