We have even more exciting news for our parish today. During the search process for a new priest to come serve alongside us, an opportunity emerged for a collaborative ministry between our parish and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, that would allow Christ...
How We’re Celebrating Pentecost This Year
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost—one of the most exciting days in the Church Year. This day, fifty days after Easter, marks the moment the Holy Spirit enlivened the hearts and lives of the disciples, famously causing them to preach the gospel of Jesus...
Steering Committee Update, May 2023
It has been a while since our last update, and we wanted to share some news on the progress of our building renovations. The exciting thing is that while a number of our progress reports in the past were not immediately observable, things that are happening now...
An Invitation to Our Queer Theology Retreat on June 10
Christ & St. Luke’s has long been a leader in the acceptance of LGBTQIA+ individuals into the Church, and I have been blessed, time and again this year, to hear stories from our parishioners who have found here a long-sought-for spiritual home that fully accepted and celebrated who they are and who they love. I hope you will join us on June 10 from 9am-3pm.
Welcome Our New Associate Rector
Dear Christ & St. Luke’s, I write with some exciting news this morning: I am glad to announce that The Rev. Jared Grant has accepted our call to come and serve among us as our new Associate Rector. Originally from Asheville, NC, and a graduate of Appalachian State...
The Rev. James R. Harlan, Guest Preacher
We are excited to have The Rev. James Harlan as a Guest Preacher. The Rev. James R. Harlan serves as the Canon Evangelist for the Diocese of Southern Virginia. Before taking up this ministry, James served as the twelfth rector of the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in...
A Joint Letter from the Wardens of Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
It is with great joy and gratitude that we announce the transition of The Rev. Noah Van Niel from Priest-in-Charge to Rector of Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, effective immediately.
Welcome Our New Administrative Assistant
It is with great joy that we introduce to you our new Administrative Assistant: Rachel Welch. Rachel is known to many of you having grown up at Christ & St. Luke's and having spent many years involved in helping in the Children's Ministry here. We are thrilled...
How Do We Respond to Another Act of Violence?
Dear Christ & St. Luke's, Our hearts are breaking (again) today as we follow the news coming from the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville yesterday. To be honest, I am running out of ways to express the anger, sadness, sickness, and heartbreak that come...