A Prayer for Black History Month
Spirit of Abundance, God of Grace, Mother of Hope,
We pause now to remember those stories that are all around us,
But so often passed over,
Those stories that, when told, are shared because
Of what someone is, not who they are.
This month in our nation's character
Is Black History Month.
Help us to realize that Black history is
All our histories.
May the day come when these stories
Are so widely taught that no month need
Be separately divided.
We know this day will not come until we, as a people,
Make different choices.
We pray now for those new choices.
May we come to see a day where the prison system
Becomes redemptive, not punitive.
A day where the legal system learns to focus more squarely on the facts,
And the not colors of our skin.
A day where our schools are as well funded, as the needs demand.
May our role models be allowed to excel when they thrive, And not be taken down for their rich heritage.
We know this will require a shift in power.
And this can be scary for some.
Give those full of fear - hope.
May we come to know grace,
So that our hearts will not be hardened to the pain around us.
There are so many beautiful stories needing to be told.
And we need to get the chance to hear them.
Widen our vision so that the history that is shared this month,
And every month,
Comes to be known as our history too.
We are most human when we see the humanity in others.
(Author Unknown, “Prayer for Black History Month,” Prayers for Black History Month, Jesuit Resource)
ADULT CONTEMPORTARY
BIBLE STUDY
Theme: “Who is Jesus?
Come join us as we explore the
The Seven ‘I AM’ Statements of Jesus.
Conference Room near the Parish Hall at 9:00am.
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION
With gratitude to God and joy in our hearts, we invite our community to share in a meaningful milestone in our life together.
We will celebrate the Ordination of our newly called Pastor, a moment rooted in prayer, trust, and God’s continuing work among us.
February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm
Ordination is more than a ceremony—it is a sacred affirmation of God’s call to serve, to proclaim the Gospel, and to walk alongside God’s people in love and grace.
As a congregation, we give thanks for the ways God raises up leaders to serve Christ’s church and the wider world. We look forward to this time of worship, thanksgiving, and community, and we welcome all who wish to join us in celebrating what God is doing in and through our shared ministry.
Mailing Address
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 11063
Charlotte, NC 28220-1063
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00am -12:30pm
Pastor Jo: Thursday - Sunday
by Appointment 1:30pm - 7:30pm
- Monday - Thursday09:00am - 12:30pm
- Friday09:00 am - 12:30pm
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayAppointments only