Worship at St. Luke's
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St. Luke's is experiencing a soft re-opening, offering in person worship for up to 35 people per service. Online services are offered as well for the 9:15 family service and 10:30 service.
Temporarily Suspended Rite I 8:00 AM Jordan / Well Family Service 9:15 AM Rite II - Holy Eucharist 10:30 AM Temporarily Suspended -- Contemplative Prayer Service, Mondays at 5:00 P.M. |
The 8:00 a.m. service is a spoken service with no music using the Rite 1 Holy Eucharist service from the Book of Common Prayer. .
The 10:30 Service is a musical service with organ, hymns, a choir, and a bell choir for special services, using the Rite II Eucharistic service from the Book of Common Prayer. Hymns are sung from the 1982 Hymnal.
The Well and Jordan are interactive and energetic services that follow a modified version of Holy Eucharist Rite II with contemporary children’s songs. The Well is designed for families with young children (infants, toddlers, pre-school). The Jordan is designed for families with school-age children (readers through about middle school). During the Summer months the Well and Jordan services are combined. During the “school year” the Jordan meets in the Alison Library at 9:00 AM, and the Well meets in the Parish Hall at 9:15.
The contemplative prayer service is lay-led, proving opportunity for worship and silent prayer. On the first Mondays of the month, a labyrinth is available for prayerful walking.
The 10:30 Service is a musical service with organ, hymns, a choir, and a bell choir for special services, using the Rite II Eucharistic service from the Book of Common Prayer. Hymns are sung from the 1982 Hymnal.
The Well and Jordan are interactive and energetic services that follow a modified version of Holy Eucharist Rite II with contemporary children’s songs. The Well is designed for families with young children (infants, toddlers, pre-school). The Jordan is designed for families with school-age children (readers through about middle school). During the Summer months the Well and Jordan services are combined. During the “school year” the Jordan meets in the Alison Library at 9:00 AM, and the Well meets in the Parish Hall at 9:15.
The contemplative prayer service is lay-led, proving opportunity for worship and silent prayer. On the first Mondays of the month, a labyrinth is available for prayerful walking.
Weekly Readings
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost,
July 12, 2020
Genesis 25:19-34
Psalm 119:105-112
Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
View Lectionary Here
Weekly Sermons
Prayer Requests
If you would like to request that you or someone be added to St. Luke’s prayer chain, please either send a note to the church or call the Parish office. You may use our confidential contact form to reach the office if that is easier.
Members of St. Luke’s “Dame Julian Prayer Chain” pray regularly for those listed on the prayer request list. Members of our parish are also invited to pray for those on our prayer list as the spirit leads you.
Members of St. Luke’s “Dame Julian Prayer Chain” pray regularly for those listed on the prayer request list. Members of our parish are also invited to pray for those on our prayer list as the spirit leads you.
Music
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Music is prayer, And inspiration. Music is praise, comfort and cheer. And calm, reverence, solace and poetry. Music transcends time and place. |
St. Luke’s Chancel Choir sings anthems from the 16th through 21st century, inspiring worship during our 10:30 service on Sunday mornings.
On the first Sunday of the month, plus Christmas Eve and Easter, services are further enhanced with the unique beauty of handbell music by our Handbell Choir.
To learn more about St. Luke’s Music Programs, please send us a note through our contact us form.
On the first Sunday of the month, plus Christmas Eve and Easter, services are further enhanced with the unique beauty of handbell music by our Handbell Choir.
To learn more about St. Luke’s Music Programs, please send us a note through our contact us form.
St. Mary's Altar Guild
“The most sacred and beautiful lay task in our church.”
--1930 Altar Guild Manual
The many dedicated members of the St. Mary’s Altar Guild share this belief as they assist the clergy and prepare St. Luke’s for all services, weddings, funerals and baptisms. Guild members also prepare the beautiful floral arrangements on the altar for Christmas, Easter and all Holy Days. The Guild’s passion statement: Quietly serving Christ while caring for the beauty of the Sanctuary.
St. Mary’s Altar Guild is open to anyone who would like to join. To learn more about our Altar Guild ministry, please send us a note through our contact us form.
--1930 Altar Guild Manual
The many dedicated members of the St. Mary’s Altar Guild share this belief as they assist the clergy and prepare St. Luke’s for all services, weddings, funerals and baptisms. Guild members also prepare the beautiful floral arrangements on the altar for Christmas, Easter and all Holy Days. The Guild’s passion statement: Quietly serving Christ while caring for the beauty of the Sanctuary.
St. Mary’s Altar Guild is open to anyone who would like to join. To learn more about our Altar Guild ministry, please send us a note through our contact us form.
Acolytes
Acolytes have been a minor order since 252 CE. Acolytes are members of the worship team serving as torch bearers, lighters of candles, crucifers (acolyte carrying the cross during processions), thurifers (acolytes carrying an incense censer) and banner bearers. They also assist the deacon or priest at the preparation of the table for communion. To learn more about our serving as an acolyte, please send us a note through our contact us form.
Lay Readers & Chalice Bearers
Our Lay Readers are a dedicated group who read the scripture lessons during the service from the Episcopal Lectionary, an assigned list of Biblical text appropriate for that particular day in the liturgical calendar. Lay Readers also lead the congregation in reading/singing the Psalm for the day and also the Prayers of the People. Occasionally they lead Morning or Evening Prayer.
Administering the chalice (the cup of wine during Communion) offers an opportunity to participate directly and assist in the celebration of Holy Eucharist, serving wine to those who come forward to the altar rail.
Usually Lay Readers and Chalice Bearers wear white albs and join in processions. They are not obligated to do so; some choose to come directly from their pew to the lectern or altar when needed to serve.
To learn more about our serving as a lay reader or chalice bearer, please send us a note through our contact us form.
Administering the chalice (the cup of wine during Communion) offers an opportunity to participate directly and assist in the celebration of Holy Eucharist, serving wine to those who come forward to the altar rail.
Usually Lay Readers and Chalice Bearers wear white albs and join in processions. They are not obligated to do so; some choose to come directly from their pew to the lectern or altar when needed to serve.
To learn more about our serving as a lay reader or chalice bearer, please send us a note through our contact us form.
Greeters & Ushers
Greeters and ushers are usually the first people who welcome you to our community. They can help with seating and answer any questions about the service to support your worship experience. During the service, they collect the offering from the congregation, and help to identify members of the congregation to bring the gifts of bread and the wine to the altar for consecration before the celebration of the Eucharist.
To learn more about our serving as a greeter or usher, please send us a note through our contact us form.
To learn more about our serving as a greeter or usher, please send us a note through our contact us form.
Eucharistic Visitors
Eucharistic Visitors take communion to those who are unable to attend services at the church. Eucharistic visits are scheduled for the fourth Sunday of each month. Our EVs carry the parish with them as a sign of the whole community’s care, support, and concern for absent members. To learn more about our serving as a Eucharistic visitor, please send us a note through our contact us form.