Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
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The Vestry is the body which governs the parish's temporal affairs and oversees and promotes the various inreach and outreach ministries of the parish. It is comprised of the Rector and 9 to 14 lay members. The Vestry meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.
This group of parishioners, otherwise known as "God's Housekeepers," cares for and prepares the altar and appointments. If you wish to reserve a date for altar flowers or Sanctuary Candle, contact the Administrative Assistant.
Acolytes, Readers and Lay Eucharistic Ministers
All youth, aged 10 and older, are invited to serve as acolytes as "they increase in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. " New Readers and Lay Ministers are also always welcome. Anyone interested in service on Sundays is invited to contact the rector.
All singers are welcome, and no special talent is necessary. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings from September through May from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m.
We encourage anyone wishing to visit with our shut-in members and share Holy Eucharist with them to become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor. Please contact the rector.
Classes for adults and children take place Sundays between services (see "Services") and on various week nights.
Fellowship, coffee and sweets are served between and after the Sunday services. We encourage everyone to become acquainted and share with each other. Parishioners meet for potluck dinners in the Undercroft at 5:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month.
This group promotes the development of individual and community spiritual growth so that all may share in the growth of the Holy Spirit amongst us. Special activities include prayer group, small group discussion, quiet days, conferences and Cursillio.
St. Luke's prayer group meets Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. The Prayer Group supports the healing ministry of the Church while bringing spritual enrichment to its members. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Youth fellowship for Junior and Senior High students is a very improtant part of life at St. Luke's. The Youth Group meets on a regular basis for fun, fellowship, learning and service to the parish and community beyond.
All women of St. Luke's parish are automatically members of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of the Diocese. ECW meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Classes for adults who wish to either join the church or to receive a very basic understanding of our faith are held during the Fall and early Winter months. Please contact the Rector to learn more about these classes.
Confirmation classes for young people and adults are scheduled by the Rector before the Bishop's annual visit.
St. Luke's has a vigorous Outreasch Ministry in cooperation with the other churches and institutions of the community. This ministry is led by the Outreach Committee, but includes every person who is a member of the parish.