St Luke's Episcopal Church

Tenebrae
2024-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Tenebrae is a service of about the play of shadows and light that prepares us for the mystery of Triduum. With Scripture reading, singing and candle extinguishing we sink into the passion of Christ’s last days.

Maundy Thursday AM
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On Maundy Thursday, we remember the new commandment that Jesus gives us by loving through humble service—even the washing of feet. We conclude the service by stripping the altar to prepare for Good Friday. Join us in vulnerability of love.
Services are in the chapel at 12:05pm and in the church at 7:00pm with choir.

Maundy Thursday PM
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States

Good Friday Service AM
2024-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On Good Friday, we’ll remember the way that God’s willingness to suffer with us creates for all of humanity an abiding sense of goodness…which is why the call the day “good” even though it contains so much sadness and “badness.” The service includes special music, the veneration of the cross and mass of the presanctified.

Good Friday Service PM
2024-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States

The Great Vigil
2024-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
The mysterious service begins in darkness on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter, and consists of four parts: The Service of Light (kindling of new fire, lighting the Paschal candle, the Exsultet); The Service of Lessons (readings from the Hebrew Scriptures interspersed with psalms, canticles, and prayers); Christian Initiation (Holy Baptism) or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows; and the Eucharist.

Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-31 09:30 - 09:45 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join us at 9:30 am on Easter Sunday in the Chapel as children, youth, and families of St. Luke’s are invited to participate in the St. Luke’s Easter Egg Hunt.

Easter Sunday
2024-03-31 10:00 - 11:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join on Easter Sunday at 8am and 10am as we celebrate the power of the resurrection. The church will be adorned in its Easter best with flowers and special music.

Rhythms of Grace
2024-04-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
St. Luke’s Ministry for Children, Youth, and Families will offers Rhythms of Grace – a church experience for busy families and those who may not feel comfortable in a traditional worship setting – on Saturday, April 13th at 10am in the Undercroft.

This program especially supports children on the Autism Spectrum, but the interactive service is also intended for families of all kinds: with small, active children or children with special needs. Since St. Luke’s launched Rhythms of Grace this fall, we have explored Bible stories with simple songs, Instax photographs, parachute games, puppet shows, and more.

A simple, family-friendly brunch will follow the service.

Chadakoin Chamber Ensemble: You Had me at Cello
2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
The Chamber Ensemble returns in concert on Friday, April 19 at 7pm in the church for a cello focused program. Enjoy a journey through time and experience both period and modern instruments. The program is hosted by Katie Ferrie and Mandy Majtan. As always, there is no cost for the concert but there will be a freewill offering to help cover the cost of the concert.

Pasta Pilgrimage Dinner
2024-04-20 17:30 - 18:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
With the gracious support of the whole congregation, 8 youth and 3 adult pilgrims went on the journey of a lifetime—walking over 75 miles from the medieval city of Viterbo to the Vatican in Rome. On Saturday April 20th at 5:30pm, you are invited to come feast on the experience as the youth prepare a special pasta dinner and “fill up” on all the details of the trip, which included two impromptu baptisms, a 9th century castle visited by Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, a tour of both the Vatican museums as well as the catacombs, much delicious food and lots of blisters. There is no cost for the dinner, but we will invite donations to start saving the for the next youth pilgrimage in 2026. Come for dinner and stay for the Trivia event following.

Trivia Night
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Our own Gavin Card will lead us in a fun trivia night on Saturday, April 20th at 7 pm in the Undercroft. We promise the questions will not all be about St Luke’s! Drinks and snacks will be provided & prizes will be awarded.

Living As Leading: Youth Sunday
2024-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
It is a solemn tradition at St. Luke’s to let our young people take over the 10 am service for a special Youth Sunday worship planned and lead by the gifted youth of St. Luke’s. This year, St. Luke’s Youth Sunday tradition has grown with the youth taking on the planning of two services – one in the fall and another in the spring.
On April 21st at 10 am in the church, St. Luke’s will celebrate Youth Sunday. Planning this worship experience is a highlight in the programmatic year for the young people of St. Luke’s, and this spring is no exception: the youth have chosen “Living as Leading” as the theme for the day’s service. On Youth Sunday, the mood tends to be more playful, and the music a bit more secular and rambunctious. Aidan McCleery, one of St. Luke’s remarkable high school seniors (pictured here as St. John in our 2023 Christmas Eve Pageant!) will be the morning’s guest preacher.
In preparation for Youth Sunday, teens from 6th through 12th grade are invited to join the youth group for lock-in the night before (April 20th at 7 pm): a rehearsal of the worship service, games, an overnight in the Undercroft, and breakfast together the next morning.

Heritage Pipe Organs Presents: Paul Fey in Concert
2024-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On Friday the 26th of April at 7pm in the church, St. Luke’s is hosting a recital performed by Composer and Organist Paul Fey sponsored by our organ builder, Heritage Pipe Organs. A German organist, Fey will perform works by Bach and Mendelssohn; as well has his own compositions on the magnificent Aeolian Skinner pipe organ. It is a free concert, but there will be a freewill offering.

Monday Night Cafe
2024-04-29 06:00 - 19:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
The next Monday Night Cafe is April 29 at 6pm in the Undercroft. As always, the food is locally sourced as possible! The dinner is completely free, and everyone is welcome. Menu to be posted on our social media soon.

LGBTQ+ Drum Circle
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Come explore creative drumming, enjoy music in a playful atmosphere, and make connections with other LGBTQ+ members of the community! This group will foster joy and connection to yourself and with others in a safe, supportive environment. Facilitator Karen Hewes Suber (she/her) is a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) with a passion for community music making and the “Aha!” moments it can bring. Sessions run approx. 1.5 hours. Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday @ 7 pm (Or as dates are edited online!) at St. Luke’s in the Undercroft on 4th St. Hosted in cooperation with St. Luke’s. Donations are welcome, and instruments are provided. Bringing your own instrument(s) is also welcomed!

Solidarity Walk for Gaza Ceasefire
2024-05-04 07:00 - 17:00 | Lakeside Park, 50 W. Lake Road, Mayville,, 50 West Lake Road, Mayville, NY, 14757, United States
St. Luke’s is organizing a solidarity walk with calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We will gather at the Lakeside Park in Mayville, NY (50 W Lake Rd – by the playground) at 7 am on May 4, departing at 7:30 sharp, in order to walk 22 miles along Chautauqua Lake – walking nearly the equivalent of the length of Gaza – to raise awareness of and solidarity with the people of Gaza. The group will arrive at St. Luke’s by 5 pm. The day’s activities will conclude with interfaith prayers and reflection.
The walk will include breaks for food, water, and rest. People of diverse ages and abilities are welcome to get involved:

Participants are welcome to walk (there will be a support vehicle available for folks who are not able to walk the entire trip),
offer support (water or food at rest stops, etc.)
We are also collecting donations in support of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (https://tinyurl.com/GazaWalk; select “Gaza Relief” in the drop down menu.)

For more information and ways to get involved, contact the Rev. Jessica Frederick (jessica.frederick@stlukesjamestown.org)

Ascension Day Evensong
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
As we come to the end of the programmatic year, we are wrapping up our Ron McEntire Choral Scholars Program with an Evensong on Ascension Day, May 9th at 7pm in the church.
Presented through the liturgy, the Evensong will be interspersing the sacred music repertoire the scholars have been working on during the term. The Prelude will be provided by Ron himself, pieces he recorded on the console of the organ (isn’t it amazing we can keep a part of him alive?). After the conclusion of the liturgy, the scholars will perform their secular rep, spanning from the Elizabethan Age to recent musical theatre. It is promising to be a beautiful night to feature these amazing singers, and honor Ron.

New Neighbors Coalition Bike Giveaway
2024-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
In October 2023, with the generous support of Matt Canby from Pearl City Cycle and community donations, New Neighbors Coalition donated over 20 bikes and helmets to new neighbors to help facilitate transportation needs. We are planning another event on May 10th at 4pm in the St. Luke’s Undercroft, in honor of Bike to Work Week, which is held from May 13-19th. Similar to the last event, the goal is to provide newly arrived immigrants who have come to our region since October with a functional donated bike, a helmet, and a [no]crash course in road safety for bikers.
Do you have a gently used bicycle sitting in your garage or storage unit? Instead of letting it collect dust, why not donate it to someone in need? Your donation can make a significant difference in someone’s life by providing them with a means of transportation to school, work, or other essential destinations. Bicycles in need of minor reparations are also accepted. We also need financial donations to purchase helmets. For further donation instructions, please contact Momina Di Blasio at momina@stlukesjamestown.org or call St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at (716)
483-6405.

Mother's Day Brunch
2024-05-12 11:30 - 12:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join us after the 10am service in the Undercroft on Sunday, May 12th as we celebrate the mothers in our lives, as well as the ways in which we mother one another, regardless of our gender.
Traditionally, the men of St. Luke’s cook, but all are welcome to take part in providing food (quiches, soufflés, and other treats) and serving at this event. To get involved, contact Steven Cobb at (716) 499-5142.

Regional Confirmation
2024-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
St. Luke’s will be hosting a regional confirmation service on Sunday, May 19th 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. If you would like to be a confirmed member in the Episcopal Church, please contact the Rector and let him know. Confirmation is not required for membership at St. Luke’s—if you show up more than a couple times we consider you a member!

Annual Parish Picnic at Camp Onyahsa
2024-06-02 10:30 - 14:30 | Camp Onyahsa, 5411 E Lake Rd, Dewittville, NY, 14728, United States
On June 2nd, we’ll forgo our regular 10am service for a 10:30am service at Camp Onyasha, followed by our annual Parish Picnic. We’ll celebrate Holy Communion, recognize our church school kids and teachers, listen to high school senior Grace Anderson preach the sermon and enjoy a feast at a potluck lunch that you provide. We might even find someone brave enough to take the plunge and get baptized in the Lake! Lake activities will also be available following lunch time—including swimming and
kayaking.
To help you decide what to bring to the picnic try this: Last names: A – I – a “main dish” or salad; J – Q -snacks or appetizer ; R – Z – dessert / fruit
Also, bring along your own table service: plates, plastic-ware, serving utensils and something other to grill, if you desire. St. Luke’s will provide: hot dogs, hamburgers and buns; ketchup, relish & mustard; lemonade and coffee; and extra plates, plastic utensils, and cups.

Jamestown Public Market
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | 21 W. 3rd Street, Jamestown, NY 14701, 21 W. 3rd St., Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
The Jamestown Public Market will open on June 8 for its 2024 season! The Market runs Saturdays June-October. The 2024 season is June 8 until October 26, and runs from 10 AM to 2 PM. The market is located in downtown Jamestown in front of 21 W. 3rd St.

Pride Sunday at St. Luke's
2024-06-09 10:00 - 11:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On Sunday, June 9th, St. Luke’s will celebrate our annual Pride Sunday service – complete with hymns and prayers appropriate for the day. Em Spielman, friend of St. Luke’s and a longtime Jamestown Pride committee member and volunteer, will be the day’s guest preacher. Adult parishioners may remember Em from the Safe Zone trainings she led at St. Luke’s in previous years – and St. Luke’s youth may recognize her as a guest speaker from youth group in previous years.

Give Big Chq: Support Grow Jamestown and the New Neighbor's Coalition
2024-06-13 | NY
Join St. Luke’s and the Jamestown Public Market online on June 13th for the annual Give Big CHQ event! A 24-hour online day of giving, this is an opportunity to support the local community programs and organizations you love! Visit www.givebigchq.org anytime June 13th and search for St. Luke’s or the Jamestown Public Market to donate to our fundraisers this year, for our New Neighbor’s and Grow Jamestown Programs. Visit directly at:
https://www.givebigchq.org/organizations/newneighbors
https://www.givebigchq.org/organizations/jamestownpublic-market

Forest Church
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Bentley Nature Preserve, Bentley Ave, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
This summer, St. Luke’s will pilot Forest Church – a new intergenerational service as an opportunity to experience God in creation. On Saturday, June 15th at 10 am, we will gather at Bentley Nature Preserve for a short hike (less than a mile), a brief communion service, a picnic lunch – and ample opportunity to experience the beauty of creation. The preserve can be accessed from Bentley Avenue, off Route 430 (near the Strunk Road exit of I-86), and there is a main preserve sign, small lane for parking and an informational kiosk at its entrance.

Kayak Mass/CanoEucharist
2024-06-16 16:00 - 18:00 | McCrea Point 14 Jones and Gifford Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701, 14 Jones and Gifford Ave., Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
On June 16th from 4pm to 6pm the Kayak Mass/CanoEucharist returns! We will launch from McCrae Point and head up river. Participants can bring their own canoes or kayaks. Evergreen Outfitters also rents kayaks. Anyone interested in renting (cost is $25) should contact Evergreen in advance at (716) 763-2266.

World Refugee Day
2024-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Winter Garden Plaza, 313 N Main St, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
As the world unites to observe World Refugee Day in June, we are happy to announce New Neighbor’s very own World Refugee Day Celebration in Jamestown’s Winter Garden on Saturday, June 22nd from 11am- 2pm. This event will serve as a platform for dialogue, cultural celebration, and community engagement. This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about different customs and traditions, enjoy artistic expressions from around the world, and try some snacks! The celebration will feature information tables from community organizations, Jamestown Community College’s Global Studies Department, an international reading challenge, ethically- sourced goods handmade in India available for purchase, opportunities to sample some bites from other countries, a Henna artist, performance and teach back by Sukanya Burman Dance, and more! This event will be hosted with support from the Jamestown Public Market and the YWCA. For more information or to sign up to be a volunteer, contact New Neighbors Manager, Momina Di Blasio at momina@stlukesjamestown.org or St. Luke’s Parish Administrator at (716) 483-6405.

Monday Night Cafe
2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
The next Monday Night Cafe is scheduled for June 24th at 6pm. Whether you have time to help preparing the meal, serving it, cleaning up or simply would like to dine, please mark your calendar and make a plan to participate. As always, the meal is free, prepared with local ingredients, and available to all. Contact Nick Weith at nick.weith@stlukesjamestown.org. with any questions or to volunteer.
