MIDLAND, Texas — Today was full of celebration at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
The Church was celebrating they’re 70th anniversary, alongside the completion of a newly built labyrinth on the property.
“Labyrinths are used not only for contemplation for dealing with tough issues but they’re also for celebration. And I think it’s a wonderful way to mark this 70th anniversary.”
The Church says that the labyrinth is open to the public for anyone to use and might even host workshops in the future to give the community a better understanding of history of labyrinths and their use.
But there was a third reason for celebration today that was hidden from their pastor, Tom Long, as a surprise.
The mayor of Midland, Lori Blong, made a proclamation marking January 29, 2023 as St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 70th Anniversary Day.
The pastor saw the proclamation as a welcome surprise.
“It was a pleasant surprise. I didn’t know it was going to happen and for the mayor to take time out of her busy schedule to make the proclamation as part of our celebration here, to me it’s just a reminder that we’re a congregation who loves our community and loves our neighborhood.”