St. Luke ‘s Episcopal Church

Founded in 1838

A National Landmark and Center for Jubilee Ministry Brockport, New York

Our church home is about people. We believe that all who enter our doors are God’s guests. We welcome you to join with us in worship and fellowship . Our hope is that your visit is meaningful and we invite you to join us again.

Our Mission

Worship God Joyfully
Love One Another
Serve in the Name of Christ

Who are we at St. Luke’s?

We provide friendly, reflective worship following liturgies in the Episcopal tradition. We also offer opportunities for exploring different styles of worship. As a small church, everyone is  especially appreciated. St. Luke’s has  long functioned as a church for the entire community in times of need, comfort and celebration . Leadership around ecumenical program s and services is a St. Luke’s hallmark. We are pleased to house non­ profit community groups, including the Brockport Ecumenical Outreach Committee’s (BEOC) Clothing Center, an office of Rural & Migrant Ministry, Scouts, and AA. In 2000, the Episcopal Church designated St. Luke’s as a Center for Jubilee Ministry; as a Jubilee Church, we answer God’s call to mission by providing spiritual, financial, volunteer, and facility support to numerous mission programs .

What do we have to offer?

An Open and Inclusive Church

As we live and grow in faith, we are learning to embrace our differences, welcome diversity, and strive to open our hearts, minds and doors to any who seek to follow Christ.

Advocacy for Peace and Justice

“Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with God.” This ringing call to action  is the answer given by the prophet Micah (6:8). Through prayer and involvement , St. Luke’s continues a rich heritage of empowerment and social action on behalf of peace and justice.

Faith Formation

As we continue in our faith journey together, one of our highest priorities is offering children and youth formation programs. St. Luke’s offers  special seasonal and adult formation programs.

Prayer and Wor ship

The center of our life together is prayer and worship. Two services are offered each Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM. Children meet with teachers in class during the I 0:00 service, joining everyone for communion and “Children’s Time with the Rector”. There are many opportunities for all to become involved in preparing and worshipping together through Altar Guild, music, ushers, readers, chalicists, and acolytes.

Music – Integral to our worship, the choir enhances our spiritual experience. We are blessed with their leadership and ministry to St. Luke’s and other community groups.

Pastoral Care

In caring for each other, we provide spiritual support through our prayer chain , card ministry and weekly intercessions. Many of us, includ ing our rector, are active volunteers at local Lakeside Hospital.

Fellowship

We at St. Luke’s invite ways to come together to learn more about each other and strengthen our parish family ties. Various children and youth activities, Sunday coffee hour, men’s monthly breakfast , housekeeper s, seasonal meals and parties, July hot dog and book sales, newcomers’ breakfast, and women ‘s group are all ways that we share our time together.

What ministries do we share in partnerships with others?

Community Ministry: as we  believe Christ is calling us to do, we seek ways to open our buildings and extend  our programs and services to all, regardless of spiritual belief or religious affiliation . St. Luke’s also participates in community ecumnical programs and worship services.

Jubilee Ministry:  our Baptismal Covenant calls us to seek and serve Christ in  all  persons, loving  our neighbors  as ourselves. We  give  thanks  for  God’s blessings by giving to others through our various outreach efforts. Our Jubilee Ministries include Amnesty International, BEOC Clothing Center, Brockport Food Shelf,  Crop Walk, Strong West Hospital Medical Fund, Strong West Hospital Chaplaincy, Lifetime Assistance, St. Luke’s Harvest Kitchen, North Porch, Prison Ministry, and Rural and Migrant Ministry.

Our ministries support the Millennium Development Goals, a mission priority for the Episcopal Church, comprised of eight interrelated targets for the eradication of global poverty.