Join Us for the Harvest Moon Soirée: Rebuild & Renew 

Saturday, September 27 • 5–9 PM | St. Luke’s Episcopal School Gym 

Tickets: $60 per person | $100 per couple | Free Childcare & Valet 

Circle the date and join us for a magical evening as St. Luke’s Live returns with this year’s theme: Harvest Moon Soirée: Rebuild & Renew — a glowing fall celebration of community, comfort, and transformation.

This year, we are coming together with a powerful purpose: to support the church’s ministry budget and renovate and refresh the most-used gathering spaces in our church — the parlors, kitchenette, and parlor restrooms. These are not just rooms; they are the physical heart of our shared life. They are where we comfort grieving families, pour coffee for newcomers, host joyful baptisms, prepare meals for ministries, and create community across generations.

These sacred spaces have served us well for decades — but they need renewal. With your help, we will create a warm, welcoming, and fully accessible environment that reflects the hospitality, dignity, and love we extend to everyone who walks through our doors. This is an investment in the present and future of our church home.

What’s New This Year? 

We have listened to your feedback and made meaningful improvements. There is no electronic bidding platform to navigate — our silent auction will be live and on paper, bringing back the joy of friendly competition with fellow parishioners. We have also moved the schedule earlier: dinner will be served promptly, and the evening will wrap up in time for everyone to get home at a reasonable hour. During Paddles Up, we are introducing more accessible giving levels so that everyone can participate, regardless of income. This is a night for everyone at St. Luke’s. 

An Evening of Music, Food, and Fall Festivity 

Join us in the school gym for an evening that is festive but relaxed. 
Suggested Attire: Casual Cocktail — think fall florals, dressy jeans, a favorite autumn dress, or boots and a blazer. No sequins or suits required — just come ready to enjoy a beautiful night with friends. 

You’ll enjoy: 

• Golden Hour appetizers, a hearty fall dinner, and seasonal desserts 

• Live music by our Autumn Rhythms Sponsors — Griffin Kissling, Alex Grubbs, and Kevin Frei 

• Gorgeous floral centerpieces from Autumn in Bloom Sponsor — Abby Cole 

• Offerings of Beer, Wine and mocktails (with sponsorship opportunities still open!) plus beloved Cactus Moon prickly pear margarita, donated by David and Denise Chidgey 

• Live and silent auctions, raffle prizes, and Paddles Up giving 

And do not forget — it is Dog Week! Bring a new dog toy to donate to a local shelter and receive a free raffle ticket at our Fetch a Future donation station, Max (2) Dog toys per person. 

Help Us Rebuild & Renew 

We are aiming to raise $350,000, and your support makes it possible. Whether you sponsor a table, part of the bar, underwrite dinner, or donate an auction item — you are helping build comfort and connection for generations to come. 

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Buy a Table Sponsor – $1,000 includes 8 tickets, a bucket of champagne and 16 raffle tickets 

Guiding Light Sponsors (General Support) 

Full Moon Sponsor – $5,000 

Golden Harvest Sponsor – $2,500 

Twilight Glow Sponsor – $1,500 

Starlight Sponsor – $1,000 

Feast of Fields Sponsors 

Golden Hour Grazing (Appetizers) – $1,200 

Harvest Table Host (Dinner) – $3,000 

Moonbeam Morsels (Dessert) – $1,000 

Sip & Savor Sponsors 

Cheers to Comfort (Beer & Wine) – (7) $250 Underwriter Spots 

Mocktail Magic – $150 

Get Involved 

Now’s the time to jump in! 
First, talk with your family or business — can you be one of our underwriters? 
Next, look around — do you have a unique item, experience, or skill to donate to our silent auction? 
And finally, keep an eye out — tickets go on sale August 18th! 

Your St. Luke’s Live Planning Committee includes Co-Chairs Victoria Bruns and Roberta Ortega, and members Abby Cole, Griffin Kissling, Nancy Hawkins, Michael Mortensen, Angie Hudgins, Amy Foster, and social media by Sallie Walton. If you would like to get involved, reach out to any of us — we would love your help, no contribution is too small.