St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Awakening Hearts
Thank you for stopping by! St. Luke’s is a community of believers who are united by the Lord and by extending care for one another. We know that God is Awakening hearts in every generation to the power of life in Christ.
We strive to connect with our visitors, communicating a genuine welcome to everyone. Our philosophy toward visitors is simple: You are our guest. We don’t want to ignore you or overwhelm you. Don’t hesitate to ask an usher, greeter, pastor or any member if you have any questions. A staff member is always available in the church office to assist you. Please, introduce yourself to one of our Pastors or members and come back again to worship the Lord with us!
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Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8, 9:30, & 11am in the Sanctuary and Mondays at 7pm in the Chapel
Contemporary Worship
Sundays Generations Worship Service at 9:30am and FUEL Contemporary Worship at 11am
History of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church has served the Oviedo community since 1912. The church’s growth has, in many ways, mirrored the growth of the surrounding area. Here are some highlights from the church’s history:
1912: St. Luke the Evangelizer Church is founded and their first sanctuary is built.
1934: Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy was installed as the 1st full-time pastor.
1939: Dedication of the new red-brick structure built as St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, at a cost of $7,421.
1947: St. Luke’s Christian Day School opens.
1948: Dedication of the Lutheran Haven, built to care for orphaned children and the elderly.
1979: Dedication of Founders’ Hall Gymnasium.
1993: Dedication of new sanctuary and other renovations.
1998: Rev. Wally Arp installed in April. Installed as Senior Pastor in 1999.
2000: Rev. E. J. Rossow retires. Rev. Brian Roberts installed in April and Rev. Gary Schuschke installed in July.
2001: St. Luke’s Lutheran School building is completed and a new Lutheran Haven Early Childhood Center opens.
2007: The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Sanford, FL is commissioned as a “Partner in Ministry.” and we begin work with The Children of Love Foundation.
2016: Equipping the Saints initiative completes the new Family Life Center and additional gymnasium.
2019: Pastor Tige Culbertson installed.
2022: Celebrating our school’s 75th Anniversary and the congregations 110th Anniversary. Watch the video – A 75 year history of our school.
Pastor Sam Shick ordained and installed on July 2, 2022.
2023: Rev. Dr. Tige Culbertson installed as Senior Pastor.
2024: Rev. Brian D. Roberts retires.
Watch more on the complete history of St. Luke’s as video here.