8:00 AM — The Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 (Traditional Language)

This quiet, lightly attended service is perfect for those who like to get an early start at the day. Hymns and a full sermon, along with the traditional Rite 1 liturgy make this a well-rounded worship experience. Afterwards, join us in the kitchen for coffee, snacks, and conversation.

9:15 AM — Sunday school for all ages.

At St. Luke's, we provide Christian education for all ages. Our program includes Godly Play for children 3 years old through the 3rd grade, a special class for children in the middle grades, Rite-13 for kids in junior-high school, and Journey to Adulthood for young people in senior-high school. We also provide topical classes for adults in the parish hall.

Please feel free to contact Fr. Jim if you have any questions.

9:15 AM — Choir Rehearsal.

Whether you can sing an aria or simply make a "joyful noise," our adult choir has room for you. Vicki Penny, our excellent music director, is always looking for people who like to sing, or anyone who can play a musical instrument.

10:15 AM — The Holy Eucharist, Rite 2 (Contemporary Language)

This service, which takes advantage of the more contemporary language of the Rite 2 service, is great for everybody, but especially for families with children. We try to mix our traditional hymnody with contemporary Christian music, and from September through May our choir enhances our worship experience.

10:15 AM — Children's Chapel

Children who are 3 years old through the 4th grace can be brought to our "basement" just prior to their parents going to worship in the sanctuary. There, they'll sing some songs, hear stories from the Bible, and learn some simple prayers. The chapel service will end, and the children will be brought to the sanctuary, during the passing of the Peace and announcements, to join their parents for Holy Communion.

5:00 - 6:30 PM — Youth Group at "The Luke."

Our youth group meets every Sunday evening (unless otherwise indicated). Our awesome leader is Christina Waggoner, and we spend our time in fun, fellowship, and loving Jesus. Our group numbers anywhere from twelve to thirty members. So there's lots of neat people to meet, and lots of fun to have. If you're in grades 6 thru 12, then you're automatically invited.

Who Receives Communion at St. Luke's?

That is an excellent question. The official position of the Episcopal Church is that we have an open communion. This means that any baptized Christian, regardless of their denominational affiliation, is welcomed and invited to the altar rail to receive the bread and wine of the sacrament of Holy Communion. In practical application, however at St. Luke's any person who wishes to receive communion will not be turned away. In addition, we encourage parents to bring their children to the altar rail to receive communion.

To receive the bread, extend your hands, palms upward, towards the minister and a wafer of the bread will be placed in your hands. Alternately, if you wish to receive the wafer directly into your mouth, simply open your mouth and extend your tongue slightly, and the minister will place the wafer on your tongue.

To receive the wine, simply assist the minister in guiding the cup to your lips. Alternately, if you're not comfortable sipping from a common cup, you can either allow the minister to take the wafer from your hands and dip it in the wine and place it on your tongue, or you can dip the wafer in the cup yourself and place it in your mouth.

If you do not wish to receive communion, simply cross your arms over your chest while you are kneeling at the altar rail, and you will receive a special blessing.

If you suffer from an intolerance to gluten, you can bring your own gluten-free wafer, and the rector will include it with the other wafers, consecrate it, and administer it to you during communion. Otherwise, if you let us know that you will be in attendance, we can provide a gluten-free wafer for you.

If you have any questions about receiving Holy Communion at St. Luke's, please feel free to contact Fr. Jim, the rector.