St Luke's Episcopal Church

Dupre's Station of the Cross
2022-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Marcel Dupre (1886-1971) was organist at St. Sulpice in Paris, which housed the largest of the symphonic organs built by Aristide Cavaille-Coll. He was also a frequent performer and organist composer in the United States as well as France. He especially, loved the “Wanamaker” Organ in Philadelphia and often improvised on it. In 1931 he improvised and then completed the score for “Le Chemin de la Croix.” (Stations of the Cross). In Catholic Churches, you will find on the walls of the church depictions of these 14 stations which refer to the last hours before Jesus crucifixion. These include “Jesus is condemned to death”, “Jesus meets his mother”, Jesus Falls to the ground” “Jesus is Crucified” and “Jesus is laid in the tomb.” These meditations were inspired by a poem for each station written by Paul Claudel. On April 1, 7:00 P.M. Ron McEntire will be performing the work including the recitation of the poem between each station. The newly renovated St. Luke’s organ is especially equipped to do justice to this magnificent moving work. All are invited to attend.

Spring String Recital
2022-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join us for a cello recital featuring Mandy Andrews along with Bryan Eckenrode, (cellist), Katie Ferrie, (viola), and Deena Winters, (Piano). Works including Bach, Vivaldi, Gluck, Glière, and a surprise finish. Admission is free! However, we will gladly accept donations. 100% of the donations will go to our gracious and kind hosts at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Chrism Liturgy
2022-04-12 11:00 - 12:15 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Clergy from both the Diocese of Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania will join Bishop Sean Rowe at the annual Chrism liturgy to renew their vows (and lay folks in attendance their baptismal vows). The bishop will also consecrate holy oil to be used in baptism and anointing the sick. The service is open to the public.

The Mission to Ukraine
2022-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On April 21st at 7pm in the Undercroft, Sally Naetzker Baer and her son, Willson, will offer a presentation about their experience in the Poland and the Ukraine. The people of St. Luke’s have raised $5,000 to support the effort. Sally has an online auction running to further fundraise for the cause. Come to find out more and to support the efforts.

Earth Day EvenGong
2022-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join us as we kick off Earth Day weekend with a blending of sacred traditions – of prayer, candles and a healing gong bath – as an opportunity to slow down, breathe, and connect with our selves and the earth.

GROW Jamestown Garden Fair: Earth Day Event
2022-04-23 10:00 - 15:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join us for the return of the GROW Jamestown Garden Fair, with a new twist: Earth Day celebration!
As always, this event is FREE to the community!
Enjoy everything you love about the GROW Jamestown Garden Fair!
-Educational workshops, including Compost 101 and Honeybee Awareness
-Local food options from 3 C’s Catering
-Area vendors and educational organizations
-Children’s activities, live music, raffles and more!
Stay tuned for updates on educational workshops and vendor list.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce & Garden Center
The Resource Center
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
Audubon Community Nature Center
Covenant Manor and the Millenia Companies
Equitable Advisors Adam Phillips
Mike’s Nursery
Chautauqua County Master Gardeners
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown

Compost Giveaway: In Celebration Of Earth Day
2022-04-23 10:00 - 15:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On this 52nd Earth Day, we are honoring former Jamestown mayor Stan Lundin and his celebration of our Earth with a compost giveaway!

In 1970, for the nations first recognized Earth Day the city of Jamestown dropped a large pile of sand along Third Street to bring awareness to air pollution.

This Earth Day we will be placing a large pile of soil, courtesy of Slab City Organics, that is perfect for your flower or garden beds!

First come, first serve! Come get a bag of fresh compost! Donations are appreciated.

This will be in tandem with our GROW Jamestown Garden Fair event and begin along Third Street between Cherry and N Main streets starting at 10 AM.

A Cut Above: Art Reception with Silent Auction
2022-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Come see St. Luke’s latest art installation and meet Lindsey Erickson, the local artist behind the work. Lindsey uses techniques cutting and layering paper to create a compelling play between presence and absence. Participate in a silent auction of five of the art pieces. Proceeds will go to benefit the Mental Health Association’s Art of Recovery program. Hors d’ouvres and light refreshments to be served.

EVENTurer: Movie Showing
2022-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States

Regional Confirmation Service
2022-05-01 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
St. Luke’s will be hosting a regional confirmation service on May 1st at 3pm when Bishop Sean comes to offer sacramental affirmation to those looking to recommit themselves to the faith or to publicly associate with the Episcopal Church.

May EVENTure: Game Night!
2022-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Due to popular demand, St. Luke’s EVENTurers are planning another game night! Join us on Saturday, May 14th at 4:00 PM. We’ll gather at the church. If the weather cooperates, we will go to Dow Park and play a variety of lawn games. In the event of rain, we’ll stay in the undercroft and play board games. Have a favorite lawn or board game you’d like to share? Bring it along!

Rogation Day Planting
2022-05-23 14:00 - 16:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join us as we plant flowers on the church grounds, to bring the blessing of beauty to all who enjoy our building as a community gathering place.

Rogation Days are the Earth Days of the Church. The name comes from the Latin word, rogare which means “to ask.” Traditionally they were a time of prayer and supplication, asking God to spare the growing season from inclement weather or other natural calamities. Currently, we use these days to celebrate the new birth of Spring, the beginning of the growing season and to ask for God’s blessings on crops. Rogation Days remind us of how we are bound to our growing season and the way the agriculture unites all of us.

If you’re unable to participate, St. Luke’s also welcomes donations to help cover the cost of plants. Simply include “Rogation Day” in the check memo line

Safe Zone Training
2022-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
In preparation to support the Jamestown Pride community in June (with Jamestown Pride events taking place June 11th), St. Luke’s is offering a SafeZone Training on Tuesday, May 24th at 7 pm. Offered by Emily Van Wey, the LGBTQ Liaison & Prevention Education Coordinator at Prevention Works, this training is a resource for parents, grandparents, and other adults who wish to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered (LGBT) young people in our community. This introductory class defines vocabulary around gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as offering concrete steps on how to support members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Parish Picnic
2022-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Camp Onyahsa, 5411 E Lake Rd, Dewittville, NY, 14728, United States
Join us for our parish picnic at Camp Onyahsa on June 5th. The picnic falls on the feast of Pentecost, so plans for an especially festive celebration are under way… If you’d like to get into the spirit of the day, consider wearing red (for the Holy Spirit’s fire.)

Service will begin at 10:30 am, with a celebration of children’s ministries and volunteers as part of the service. Additionally, this is an opportunity for baptism in Chautauqua Lake… If you or someone you know would like to be baptized, let the church office know!

A picnic potluck will follow (hot dogs and hamburgers provided). To reduce the use of disposables, please bring your own table service for use (plates & silverware).

Afterwards, there will be games for children, as well as kayaking and other camp fun for all ages.

Jamestown Public Market: Opening Day/Jamestown Pride
2022-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join us for opening day of the Jamestown Public Market!

We will once again be partnering to celebrate with Jamestown Pride for a day like no other!

For this market day, we will also be taking over Third Street between N. Main and Pine, doubling the number of vendors you can visit with and shop!

Some vendors to expect, with more to come:

Barbara’s Special Teas
Conklin Family Ranch
The Biodome Project
Carlberg Farm
Ellicottville Distillery
Father Bernard’s Blessed Biscuits
Good Grass Farms
Liz Gifford
Lizzie Byler
Magic Cat Bakery
Maple Country Run Farms
Master Gardener’s of Chautauqua County
Crafts by Sandy Nelson
Scott’s Greenhouse
Sunshine Honey

And food trucks Over the Rainbow and Siri Thai Cuisine!

Pride Sunday Service
2022-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
St. Luke’s will celebrate Pride Sunday on June 12th, with Steven Cobb as guest preacher. Join us as we celebrate the all the ways in which we are wonderfully made in God’s image.

June Mini Golf EVENTure
2022-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Lakewood Golf Center, 4341 West Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY, 14750, United States
This month, St. Luke’s EVENTurers will celebrate summer by gathering for mini golf/putt putt at Lakewood Golf Center on June 18th at 4 pm. Prices are: $8 for adults, $7 for children and adults over 60, and $1 for toddlers. One ticket allows participants to golf all they’d like.
St. Luke’s EVENTures are monthly intergenerational gatherings to foster joy and connection. Parishioners, family, and friends are welcome to attend!

Kayak Mass
2022-06-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Chautauqua Lake
The Kayak Mass is back!

Each summer, we celebrate the beauty of Chautauqua Lake by taking through our special Kayak Mass/Cano-eucharist services. Participants are invited to join the group of paddlers from 4 to 6 pm for a group excursion which will conclude with a service of Communion on the lake. The event is open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation.

Paddlers should bring their own canoes and/or kayaks and life vests. There are also a limited number of rentals available through Evergreen Outfitters, who will deliver the kayaks and equipment to the launch site. Anyone interested in renting should contact Evergreen in advance (716-763-2266).

Since the weather determines where we will launch, participants are asked to contact the church office (716-483-6405) the Friday before the service for information on the launch site and any changes in plans.

Utica: The Last Refuge - A Film Screening for World Refugee Day
2022-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Monday, June 20th, is World Refugee Day. Join the New Neighbors Coalition for a screening of Utica: The Last Refuge, a documentary film that tells the story of Utica, NY, and the refugees that are helping save their city.

This screening will take place in the Undercroft in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (entrance through the doors on the corner of 4th & Main Streets).

The event is free, but all donations support the New Neighbors Coalition Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

To learn more about the film, visit: https://www.lastrefugedocumentary.com

Cesar Franck Organ Series
2022-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On Friday, July 8th at 7:00 pm, St. Luke’s will host Ron McEntire’s third organ concert of César Franck’s works. This year being the 200th anniversary of composer César Franck’s birth (1822-1890), Ron will present Franck’s “Fantaisie in A Major”, “Cantabile”, and “Pièce Héroïque”. Franck is known for his “Symphony in D Minor,” his violin sonata, and his famous vocal piece, “Panis Angelicus,” and his 12 organ works. Franck originated the “romantic, symphonic organ” style of playing. Ron presented Franck’s Grande Pièce Symphonique, at the organ Inaugural Concert in November of 2021, and Franck’s first six pieces at a concert on Shrove Tuesday, March 1st, 2022.
“On a personal note,” Ron adds, “I feel an urgency to play while I still can, these beautiful pieces on this wonderful instrument that was created to play this music so very well. And I play in gratitude for the continued ability to play and read the music during this difficult time. Playing has been and continues to be a very spiritual healing for me.”
Light refreshments will be offered following the conclusion of the concert. All donations go to the continued care of this beautiful instrument.

Kayak Mass/Cano-eucharist
2022-07-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Chautauqua Lake
Each summer, St. Luke’s celebrates the beauty of Chautauqua Lake by taking through our special Kayak Mass/Cano-eucharist services. Our next scheduled Kayak Mass is July 17; participants are invited to join the group of paddlers from 4 to 6 pm for a group excursion which will conclude with a service of Communion on the lake. The event is open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation.
Paddlers should bring their own canoes and/or kayaks and life vests. There are also a limited number of rentals available through Evergreen Outfitters, who will deliver the kayaks and equipment to the launch site. Anyone interested in renting should contact Evergreen in advance (716-763-2266).
Since the weather determines where we will launch, participants are asked to contact the church office (716-483-6405) the Friday before the service for information on the launch site and any changes in plans

July EVENTure: Tarp Skunks Baseball Game
2022-07-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Diethrick Park
This month, St. Luke’s EVENTurers are going to a Jamestown Tarp Skunk Baseball game!
Come to Russell E. Deitrick Jr. Park on Friday, July 22. We’ll meet at 6:30 pm, near the stadium entrance; the game starts at 7. The cost is $6 for bleacher seats. The evening includes Christmas in July and Fireworks Celebrations. For questions or more information, contact Cathy Smith (deaconcathy@gmail.com)
EVENTures are monthly events to socialize and connect – open to parishioners of all ages, as well as family and friends.

Sacred Sites Open House
2022-07-23 12:00 - 14:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
“I love St. Luke’s because our walls can’t contain us.”
It was on our yard signs long before the pandemic. But the last two years have illustrated the point: The building is a hub of activity, containing the heartbeat of worship, community, and service, but this hub connects to a wheel turning outward, expanding well beyond our walls.
We’re celebrating this hub, our building, through participation in the New York Landmark Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House this summer. The Landmark Conservancy awarded St. Luke’s a $45,000 grant toward our capital campaign in June of 2018. As part of the Sacred Sites Open House, St. Luke’s will be open starting at noon on July 23rd for a presentation by Patrick Monaghan, St. Luke’s Warden for Property, on the features of our historic building. St. Luke’s was built in 1894 with rock-faced Medina sandstone that blends Late Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival elements. The church was designed by Boston architect W. P. Wentworth; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Following the presentation at St. Luke’s, participants are invited to join our friends at First Presbyterian Church, which is also hosting a Sacred Sites presentation at 1 pm, offered by Dr. John Smagner, a Conservancy supporter and scholar. Smagner has written a Master’s Thesis on the history and architecture of First Presbyterian Church extensively.
Refreshments are to follow Smagner’s presentation.

Celebration Sunday
2022-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On Sunday, August 14th, St. Luke’s will welcome our Rector back from his sabbatical with special celebrations. Join us for worship and welcome-back receptions with food and refreshments after the 8 and 10 am worship services!

SLY PYG Youth Group Pool Party
2022-08-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Norma & Maddie DeJoy’s Home
Join us at Norma and Maddie DeJoy’s home on 310 Arlington Avenue in Jamestown for some fun in the sun!

Sounds of Summer
2022-08-14 16:00 - 18:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Hello again! Due to unforeseen circumstances we had to postpone our premier concert. We’re back in action and have a new date planned. Please join us for our first ever performance as an established group: The Chadakoin Chamber Ensemble! This concert will take place at the beautiful St. Luke’s Episcopal Church right here in downtown Jamestown. Admission is free. Donations graciously accepted. We look forward to seeing you there!

Rector's Open House
2022-08-18 18:00 - 20:30 | 311 Crossman St, Jamestown, NY 14701-3303, 311 Crossman Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701-3303, United States
Just as St. Luke’s is eager for the return of our Rector, Luke is looking forward to reconnecting with the congregation. The Fodor family is hosting an Open House on Thursday, August 18th, from 6-8:30 pm at their home. Join us as we reconnect with the special community that is St. Luke’s.

SLY PYG Youth Group Summer Overnight Retreat
2022-08-19 16:00 - 2022-08-20 11:30 | Camp Mission Meadows, 5201 NY-430, Dewittville, NY, 14728, United States
The youth group summer overnight is back! This year we will enjoy opportunities to play, pray, learn, and connect with God and one another at Camp Mission Meadows.

The retreat is for youth entering 7th through 12th grades and will run from 4 pm on Friday to 11:30 am on Saturday.

The full cost of the retreat is $70, covering dinner, breakfast, overnight accommodations, and special programming; we are asking families to pay half the cost ($35) if they are able. However, partial and full scholarships are also available upon request. All students are welcome to participate in the retreat, regardless of ability to pay.

For questions, and to register your child for this event, contact Jessica Frederick (jessica.frederick@stlukesjamestown.org)

August EVENTure - End-of-Summer Celebration & Bonfire
2022-08-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Yaggie’s House, 90 West Summit Avenue, Lakewood, NY, 14750, United States
St. Luke’s EVENTurers are celebrating the end of summer on Friday, August 26th from 6:30-9:30 pm. The celebration will take place at Lisa and Jay Yaggie’s home on 90 West Summit Avenue in Lakewood.

Join us for all kinds of end-of-summer fun: a bonfire, hot dogs, s’mores, corn hole, dock fishing… you get the idea!

St. Luke’s EVENTures are monthly intergenerational events for parishioners, as well as their family and friends to gather and foster joy, connection, and play.

Recovery Sunday
2022-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
In partnership with the Mental Health Association of Chautauqua, St. Luke’s offers this special Sunday featuring the work of recovery through art, music, community action, and sacrament. Sean Jones will serve as guest preacher, and this year will include the unveiling of a special “prayer flag” public art installation.

Recovery Sunday also commemorates National Overdose Awareness Day, remembering those who died from overdoses in the last year.

A NARCAN training will follow the service.
