Ash Wednesday at St. Luke's
2025-03-05 | NY
We will have services on March 5th at 7am, 12pm and 7pm at St. Luke’s, in addition to Ashes to Go offered from 1pm to 3pm offered in front of the church, on North Main Street.

WNY Refugee Film Festival-Local Screening
2025-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On Thursday, March 6th at 7pm in St. Luke’s Undercroft, the New Neighbors Coalition will host a local showing of the WNY Refugee Film Festival’s screening of three shorts, Displaced but Not Defeated, Return Date: Unknown, and Out of Aleppo (three short films by refugee teens). Come watch with us and enjoy some movie snacks! This event will be provided free of cost due to the generosity of our partner, Journey’s End Refugee Services.
More information about the WNY Refugee Film Festival:
https://www.wnyrff.org/home2
More information about the films:
The Journey’s End WNY Refugee Film Festival is proud to present three short docs by refugee and displaced teens from Colombia, Ukraine, and Syria: Displaced But Not Defeated, Return Date: Unknown, and Out Of Aleppo. Maria, a displaced teen from Colombia due to decades-long civil war and gang violence that took the life of her father, uses her film as an activist tool to fight poverty and racism. Tymur, a refugee from Ukraine, shares his view on the cost of war and the price of the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. Mohammad fled Syria to Berlin, and hopes he gives a voice to all refugees by exploring themes of loss, art, and hope in his film. Perfect for teens and adults!
Directors: Maria Ceballos Paz, Tymur Tsapliienko, and Mohammad Shasho
Running Time: 27m each
Languages: Spanish, Ukrainian, Arabic
Subtitles: English
Production/Distribution Company: BYkid

Rhythms of Grace
2025-03-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
A monthly children’s service on the 2nd Saturday of the month designed with wiggly kids in mind, in an environment that is relaxed and flexible. (If you want to bring your kids to church for the first time, and you’re unsure how it might go, Rhythms of Grace is a good place to start!) We meet in the Undercroft and brunch is provided after the service.

Creative Nonviolence Workshop
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Creative nonviolence is a toolkit developed by ordinary people to transform conflict. On Saturday, March 15th, from 1-3 pm, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host a Creative Nonviolence Workshop to explore this rich tradition. From an overview of the Civil Rights Movement to practicing conflict transformation through nonviolent action, this workshop will be practical and interactive. Momina Di Blasio, New Neighbors Coalition Manager, will offer a “Know Your Rights” overview for interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Jessica Frederick will be the workshop’s facilitator: A Jamestown native who worked in the Occupied Palestinian Territories as a human rights observer and practitioner of creative nonviolence from 2007-2010, Jessica brings years of training, knowledge, experience, and passion to this topic. By attending, participants will begin to cultivate the initial tools and insights needed to become effective advocates for peaceful conflict resolution in their own communities.

Winter Market
2025-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Our first Winter Farmers Market Season! Local food, live music, and free pancakes coffee! A perfect way to start the weekends and get out of the house during winter. Join us in the Undercroft at St. Luke’s (enter through 4th and Main St. Doors) from 9am-1pm on Saturday, March 22.

Church of the Wild
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Gerry, NY, Harris Hill, Gerry, NY, 14740, United States
The next Church of the Wild will explore part of the Fred J. Cusimano Eastside trail on Saturday, March 29th at 10 am. We will gather at the East Overland trail parking lot, at the intersection of Harris Hill Road and West Hill Road in Gerry.

Organ Plus Concert: Honoring Ron's Legacy
2025-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
The Chautauqua Chapter of the American Guild of Organists’ Organ Plus Concert at St. Luke’s on Sunday, April 6th at 4:00pm will be a memorial to the late Ron McEntire, Organist and Minister of Music for nearly 10 years at St. Luke’s until his death in 2023. As Ron was an avid performer of Cesar Franck’s works, the concert will feature one of Franck’s organ chorales performed from the archives of Ron’s recordings which are stored in memory of Ron on the Aeolian-Skinner Organ at the church. Local student organist performers include Julia Pound, Greta Roushey, and SUNY Fredonia students Aaron and Boaz Mecham, Trevor Napoli, and St. Luke’s very own Maddie DeJoy! Owen Reyda, who grew up locally and is now an organ major at Oberlin Conservatory, is also making the trip to perform. Local AGO member organists scheduled to perform include Brian Bogey, Gail Espinoza, Don Fellows, Andy Schmidt (with Danica Olson singing) and Donna Gatz.
A free will offering at the concert will benefit the Young Organist Scholarship Fund of the Chautauqua Chapter, which awards scholarships to students continuing in organ studies plus sponsorships to pipe organ encounters. It also supplies organ shoes and music to students. A reception will follow the conclusion of the concert.

Chrism Liturgy and Renewal of Vows
2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 visiting Bishop Eugene Sutton 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. Join us on Tuesday, April 8th at 10am in the church.

Palm Cross Making
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Nimble-fingered or not, you are invited to join the Altar Guild and friends for a fun night of palm cross making. Experts will teach you the time treasured technique of cross making. A pizza dinner and refreshments are provided. Come learn a new skill and make some new friends on Thursday, April 10 at 5pm in the Undercroft.

Tenebrae
2025-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Tenebrae is a service of about the play of shadows and light that prepares us for the mystery of Triduum (the three holy days before Easter). With Scripture reading, singing and candle extinguishing we sink into the passion of Christ’s last days. The service will be at 7pm in the chapel.

Maundy Thursday Services
2025-04-17 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.

Good Friday Services
2025-04-18 12:00 - 14:30 | 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. Services are at Noon in the church and at 7pm in the church with the choir.

Easter Vigil
2025-04-19 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. We begin the service in the church at 7pm.

Easter Day!
2025-04-20 08:00 - 09:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Celebrate Easter Day at 8am and 10am as we remember the power of the resurrection. The church will be adorned in its Easter best with flowers and special music.

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-20 09:30 - 10:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
There is nothing more motivating than treasure hunting especially when candy is the prize. Children of all ages are invited to come for the thrill of the hunt on Easter morning at 9:30 a.m. Please gather in the Chapel. If weather permits, the hunt will be in the courtyard and if not then, we’ll be in the Undercroft. The hunt will begin promptly at 9:30am, so don’t be late!

Youth Sunday
2025-04-27 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. On April 27th at 10 am, 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. On Youth Sunday, the mood tends to be more playful, and the music a bit more secular and rambunctious. McKenzie Pickett, one of St. Luke’s high school seniors will be the morning’s guest preacher.

Monday Night Cafe
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
A free community dinner using locally sourced produce and ingredients! April’s meal is on 4/28 from 6pm-7:30pm in St. Luke’s Undercroft (enter at the 4th Street doors.)

Memories of Ron McEntire in Music
2025-05-02 18:30 - 20:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Sponsored by the Mozart Club of Jamestown and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, organist Judy Congdon will present an organ concert on Friday, May 2 at 6:30pm at St. Luke’s Church entitled “Memories of Ron McEntire in Music.” Ron McEntire (1949-2023), a talented musician and exceptional human being, served during his final years as Organist/Director of Music at St. Luke’s Church. Dr. Congdon was Ron’s organ teacher at Houghton University as he fulfilled a lifelong dream of completing a Master of Music degree in organ following retirement from his career in financial services. The program will include works by J. S. Bach and Cesar Franck that Ron played during his final decade, along with works by several American composers that capture aspects of Ron’s life and ministry.
A free will offering at the concert will help cover concert expenses.

The Chadakoin Chamber Ensemble Presents: Jerod Eggleston with Amber Shay Nicholson
2025-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
The Chadakoin Chamber Ensemble would like to present to you the phenomenal Baritone singer, Jerod Eggleston, on Friday, May 9th at 7pm in St. Luke’s Church. Accompanying him will be Amber Shay Nicholson, a pianist with unparalleled talents. Mandy Majtan will join the duo on cello for a ” Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen ” by Mahler. You can also look forward to Vaughan Williams, “Songs of Travel”, a piece by Brahms, and some Broadway tunes.

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 11:30 - 12:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join us after the 10am service on Sunday, May 11th 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 (quiches, soufflés, and other treats) and serve at this event.

Visiting Mr. Green
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Visiting Mr. Green is a stage play by American author Jeff Baron that has been performed around the world—including now in Jamestown, by St. Luke’s drama troupe, the Winged Ox Players!
Eighty-six-year-old widower Mr. Green is almost hit by a car driven by young corporate executive Ross Gardiner. Found guilty of reckless driving, Ross is ordered to spend the next six months making weekly visits to Mr. Green. What starts off as a comedy about two people who resent being in the same room together develops into drama, as family secrets are revealed and old wounds are opened.
Performances will be on May 15th, 16th, and 17th at 7 pm in St. Luke’s Undercroft (enter through the doors on 4th & Main St; handicap accessibility through door on 4th & Potters Alley). Tickets are $10 and available at the door, from any member of the cast and crew, or by calling the church office at: 716-483-6405.
Proceeds from the play will assist local seniors in gaining access to fresh, nutritious and local produce, through the Jamestown Farmers Market work with the Office for the Aging, as a contractor for the Local Roots program and as a redemption site for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Visiting Mr. Green
2025-05-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Visiting Mr. Green is a stage play by American author Jeff Baron that has been performed around the world—including now in Jamestown, by St. Luke’s drama troupe, the Winged Ox Players!
Eighty-six-year-old widower Mr. Green is almost hit by a car driven by young corporate executive Ross Gardiner. Found guilty of reckless driving, Ross is ordered to spend the next six months making weekly visits to Mr. Green. What starts off as a comedy about two people who resent being in the same room together develops into drama, as family secrets are revealed and old wounds are opened.
Performances will be on May 15th, 16th, and 17th at 7 pm in St. Luke’s Undercroft (enter through the doors on 4th & Main St; handicap accessibility through door on 4th & Potters Alley). Tickets are $10 and available at the door, from any member of the cast and crew, or by calling the church office at: 716-483-6405.
Proceeds from the play will assist local seniors in gaining access to fresh, nutritious and local produce, through the Jamestown Farmers Market work with the Office for the Aging, as a contractor for the Local Roots program and as a redemption site for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Regional Confirmation
2025-05-18 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 18th at 3pm, when visiting Bishop Eugene Sutton 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
2025-06-01 10:30 - 13:00 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
On June 1st, 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 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.

Pride Sunday & Jamestown Pride
2025-06-08 10:00 - 11:30 | St Luke’s Church, 410 N Main ST, NY, 14701, United States
Join St. Luke’s over Pride weekend in community celebration and worship over the weekend of June 7th & 8th. On Sunday, June 8th at the 10am service, St. Luke’s will celebrate our fifth annual Pride Sunday service. This year, Pride coincides with the Church’s celebration of Pentecost. This is a fitting alignment, as Pentecost is the day when the Church commemorates the Holy Spirit’s outpouring on all believers: young and old, men and women, Jews and Gentiles, and people gathered in Jerusalem from a vast variety of nations. Following the lead of the Spirit, St. Luke’s works to see and nurture the gifts of all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or walk of life. Gavin Card, who was one of St. Luke’s youth ten years ago and is now beginning the discernment process for ordination, will be the day’s guest preacher, and will reflect on the ways the church has been a source of safety, strength, and support in his spiritual and life’s journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. For the occasion, St. Luke’s children and youth, as well as faithful adult volunteers, have assisted in making special rainbow dove decorations for the church.
For parishioners who would like to celebrate Pride through community celebration and acts of service: Jamestown Pride is seeking volunteers for the week’s events. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/JamestownPride2025Volunteer.
As in previous years, St. Luke’s will be staffing a children’s activity table at the Jamestown Pride Festival Event on Saturday, June 7th, from 9 am to 1 pm. Traditionally, St. Luke’s youth have staffed this table – but this year we are opening the opportunity up to adult volunteers, as well. Interested volunteers can contact vestry member Tiffany MacCallum (tmaccallum626@gmail.com) or clergy (Luke or Jessica) to sign up to volunteer and learn more.
Since the first Jamestown Pride festival event in 2021, St. Luke’s has been a committed community supporter of Jamestown Pride. Jessica, through her work supporting local LGBTQ+ youth, has been Jamestown Pride’s Coordinator for the past two years. This has given her invaluable experience in practicing community outreach and leadership, as well as nonprofit administration: Thanks to the in-kind and administrative support of St. Luke’s, Jamestown Pride has become an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, with the vision to create more events year-round and a network of community support.

SLY Goes Putt-Putting!
2025-06-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Lakewood Golf Center, 4341 West Fairmount Avenue, Lakewood, NY, 14750, United States
Youth are invited to meet at the Lakewood Golf Center (4341 W Fairmount Ave) at 6 pm. The cost is $8/youth; St. Luke’s will cover or subsidize the cost for any family unable to pay. No dinner at youth group that night: but we will have ice cream afterwards!

Kayak Mass
2025-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 | McCrea Point 14 Jones and Gifford Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701, 14 Jones and Gifford Ave., Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
St. Luke’s will kick off the summer season with the return of the Kayak Mass! We will launch from McCrea Point (14 Jones and Gifford Avenue in Jamestown) on Sunday, June 15th at 4 pm. Bring your own kayak or canoe — or rent one just around the block from the Chadakoin Paddle Company (701 W. 8th Street).
