Christ & Saint Luke's Episcopal Church

Christ & Saint Luke's Episcopal Church Christ & St. Luke's is a vibrant, inclusive Episcopal Church in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. What will you find at Christ and St. Luke's?

An Episcopal Church of the Anglican tradition (Church of England) which draws its life from the interplay of scripture, tradition and reason;

An extraordinarily beautiful, urban church in the style of an English cathedral which values beauty and excellence in worship and music;

A refuge from judgmental religion in which you will experience intelligent Christianity that seeks to engage both the m

ind and the heart, inviting all perspectives into respectful conversation;

An open and affirming congregation that welcomes all as beloved and pleasing children of God, regardless of background or lifestyle;

A supportive community that cherishes children and youth and integrates them into the full life of the parish;

A people passionate about the care of this fragile creation – ever seeking new ways to foster a sustainable lifestyle;

A compassionate community which reaches out to tend the hungry, the lonely and the marginalized;

A place of pastoral care in which the laity and the ordained work together to care for the sick, the lonely, the grieving and those in pain;

A healing place where you can bring your fragility and brokenness;

A place where you will find a Spiritual home!

Is your spiritual routine too rigid, or is there room for grace? 🌲 In our final “Building a Rule of Life” blog post, we ...
05/26/2026

Is your spiritual routine too rigid, or is there room for grace? 🌲 In our final “Building a Rule of Life” blog post, we move from ancient monastic theory to our modern, daily reality! We highlight the journey of Vestry member and acolyte master Anders Nolan, who learned firsthand the trap of perfectionism when trying to establish a sacred rhythm. Anders shared how he transformed an overly complicated, six-page list of spiritual demands into a simple, single-page rule that he keeps as the background screenshot on his phone. He reminds us that any sustainable spiritual practice must include self-forgiveness, beautifully comparing a good Rule of Life to a Loblolly pine, tall and rooted, but flexible enough to bend in the wind without breaking. Head to the link in our bio to read the full reflection and discover how to chart your own deliberate, grace-filled course!

05/26/2026

Happy Pentecost! 🔥🕊️ We absolutely love welcoming our newest members into the Body of Christ through the sacrament of baptism, even when they get a little too fired up by the Holy Spirit! 😂 As Fr. Jared learned this week: Sometimes, babies slap back! At Christ & St. Luke’s, we believe that God’s grace meets us exactly as we are, whether we are crying, peacefully sleeping, or playfully swatting at the priest. Pentecost’s joyous (and slightly surprising!) baptism was a beautiful, lighthearted reminder of the unpredictable, life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit and the new beginnings we celebrate on Pentecost. Alleluia!

Join us for June’s First Thursday Supper on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Maria S...
05/26/2026

Join us for June’s First Thursday Supper on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Maria Schertz 632 Baldwin Avenue, Norfolk, 23517. We hope you will mark your calendars for the June “First Thursday Supper”. If you’re new or have never been; we hope you consider this relaxed, “no agenda” evening with friends old and new, a pot luck meal and plenty of fellowship. No sign up is necessary and all are welcome. Bring a dish to share. For questions please contact a member of the Committee: Ginny Hale, Maria Lyall, Vickie Easley or B.J. Taylor at [email protected] or 757-373-6701 We look forward to seeing you!

Come to our Diocesan Pride Eucharist next Wednesday, June 3, 6:00 p.m. — Join Bishop Susan B. Haynes to celebrate the 50...
05/26/2026

Come to our Diocesan Pride Eucharist next Wednesday, June 3, 6:00 p.m. — Join Bishop Susan B. Haynes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our church affirming that LGBTQ+ people have a full and equal claim to the love, acceptance, and pastoral care of the church. The journey to make that promise a reality continues today, as we remember the struggles, celebrate the joy, and give thanks for love and for lives that refuse to be erased. The Rev. Charles Lane Cowen, Rector of St. Andrew’s, Norfolk, will preach. All are welcome! Childcare is available.

Our children learned all about Pentecost this weekend as part of children’s chapel!
05/26/2026

Our children learned all about Pentecost this weekend as part of children’s chapel!

05/26/2026

What does it take for a church to truly feel like a safe space? 🤔 As we celebrate 50 years of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the Episcopal Church, we are so proud to share voices from our new mini-documentary! 🏳️‍🌈 In this clip, parishioner Mitchell Frizzell reflects on the reality that for many q***r individuals, the default assumption is that a church is not a safe space. Finding a spiritual home requires more than just basic tolerance; it requires an outward, visible sign that you will be fully celebrated, respected, and loved for exactly who you are. We invite you to experience this joyful, radical welcome firsthand at the Diocesan Pride Eucharist on Wednesday, June 3, at 6:00 p.m. Head to the link in our Instagram bio or at our website to watch the full film and hear more powerful stories from our community! God loves you—no exceptions. Welcome home. You belong.

05/26/2026

Are we finding the right balance between “the one and the many” in our lives? This week, Fr. Noah reflected on the inherent tension between our unique individuality and our need to belong to a cohesive group. This challenge shows up everywhere, from the Little League baseball field, where, as Fr. Noah noted, “baseball is somewhat unique in the universe of team sports in that it is in many ways an individual sport played as a team,” to the very foundation of the Church on the Day of Pentecost. The Apostle Paul’s metaphor of the Church as the Body of Christ helps us navigate this. It’s a call to unity that still honors diversity, celebrating our individual “thoughts and talents and perspectives.” The Church, at its best, is a “premier social experiment” committed to the idea that “the highest human end is to be fully yourself for the benefit of others,” Fr. Noah said. We hope your interest is piqued by this sermon extract and that you’ll click through to the link in our instagram bio, or to our YouTube channel where the sermon is artchived for your listening pleasure. Join us as we explore how the Holy Spirit helps us hold this holy tension and become a “social witness” to what is possible. Will you commit to showing the world that it can be done?

Today’s Pentecost services were a festival of baptisms, music, liturgy and praise. Plus huge thanks to Charlie Davey and...
05/24/2026

Today’s Pentecost services were a festival of baptisms, music, liturgy and praise. Plus huge thanks to Charlie Davey and Rachel Welch, along with the prayer guild, for pulling the prayer doves sculpture together!🕊️

05/24/2026

Come down, O Love divine 🎵

05/24/2026

In honor of Pentecost our congregation recited John 3:16 this morning in a variety of “tongues” or languages this morning, from Chinese Mandarin 🇨🇳, French 🇫🇷 , German 🇩🇪 , Greek 🇬🇷, Hindi, Italian 🇮🇹, Portuguese 🇵🇹, Spanish 🇪🇸, Swahili and Ukrainian 🇺🇦. From Acts 2:1-21: “When Pentecost Day had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly form heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues; as if fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested in each of them. All@of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.”

05/24/2026

Hail thee, festival day!

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560 W Olney Road
Norfolk, VA
23507

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

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+17573897237

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