Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Thursday Holy Eucharist, Rite II
2025-10-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-10-30 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-06 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Join us for a mid-week Holy Eucharist in the chapel.

Take a Dip Into Baptism
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Take a Dip Into Baptism is our baptismal prep course designed to prepare baptismal candidates and their families for the sacred rite of Baptism. This intergenerational and hands-on course is a great way to introduce some of the key beliefs of the Christian faith and see how those beliefs play out in our context. While designed for baptismal candidates, it is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about this important sacrament. This 3-week class meets on Thursdays starting Oct. 9 from 5:30-6:30 PM. Childcare is provided for children under 3, as needed. Reach out to Kathy Hanna to register for this class, or to Fr. Jared to inquire about Baptism.

Rector's Book Study
2025-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Let’s read and discuss interesting books together. This fall Fr. Noah will be leading a monthly book group on the 4th Friday at 4pm (except for months where holidays interrupt that pattern). The plan is simple: read the book and come ready to talk about it. Books will be chosen to align with activities of the parish that month. The schedule for the first few months is as follows:
September 26
The Comfort of Crows, Margaret Renkl
October 24
This Sacred Life, Norman Wirzba
November 21
Zero at the Bone, Christian Wiman
(Note this is the 3rd Friday of the month because of Thanksgiving the following week.)

Silent Movie - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Audience favorite Dorothy Papadakos returns for her fifth year to improvise a complete organ soundtrack to the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde featuring the legendary John Barrymore. Shown on the big screen and fun for all ages! Free-will offering. For more information about Dorothy, visit dorothypapadakos.com.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Early Service)
2025-10-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
This early service is a quieter, more contemplative service using Rite I. There is no childcare for this service.

Adult Forum Wrap-up Conversation
2025-10-26 09:15 - 10:00 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
We live on a planet that is dying and in a city that is drowning. And it’s our fault. Human created climate change is causing a warming of our planet that is having disastrous effects. As people of faith, we believe that the world is a work of creation by the one Creator, but instead of stewarding it responsibly, we are exploiting it.
This fall we are going to take a good, hard look at the realities of our relationship with Creation seeking out ways to take action to heal the pain and respond to the problems we have caused. We know from our Holy Listening conversations that this is a topic of importance to this parish, it is also a core component of our Bishop’s initiatives and central to the teaching of The Episcopal Church.
In our Sunday morning adult formation sessions, you will hear from your clergy reflecting theologically on this issue and from special guests who are leaders in the field of environmentalism in this area. We hope this will inspire us all to take further and more meaningful action in support of this fragile earth, our island home.
All sessions run from 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in Lloyd Hall.
September 21
A Theology of Creation (part 1)
September 28
A Theology of Creation (part 2)
October 5
Composting with CSL’s Caring for Creation team
October 12
From the Front Lines: a panel featuring Wetlands Watch, The Elizabeth River Project, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and Lynnhaven River Now
October 19
Norfolk Botanical Gardens: a special presentation on The Garden of Tomorrow
October 26
What then shall we do? A Wrap-up Conversation

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
2025-10-26 10:15 - 11:30, 2025-11-02 10:15 - 11:30, 2025-11-09 10:15 - 11:30 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Childcare is available during the 10:15 service. This includes nursery and Children’s Chapel. Get details about this week’s childcare options at christandstlukes.org/weekly-announcements.
We can’t wait to see you this Sunday! If you prefer, you can still worship with us live online at 10:15 at christandstlukes.org/live.

Episcopal 101
2025-10-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Episcopal 101 is here! This class is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the practices and beliefs of the Episcopal Church. It also serves as the prerequisite for those seeking to be confirmed at the Bishop’s November visit. If you are new to The Episcopal Church and want to learn more, or if you are a long time member and want to deepen your understanding of our community, this is the class for you! We’ll meet for 6 weeks on Sundays directly following the 10:15 service for about an hour. Contact Fr. Jared to register for this class.

CSL Youth Pumpkin Carving
2025-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Church of the Ascension, 405 Talbot Hall Rd, Norfolk, VA, 23505, United States
Convocation Pumpkin Carving at Church of the Ascension. Please note the time change and location

Men's Bible Study and Breakfast
2025-10-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-11 08:00 - 09:00 | IHOP, 114 E 21st St, Norfolk, VA, 23517, United States
Christ & St Lukes Men’s Bible study is for every man who wants to find out why the Bible still matters today. Your time will be insightful with real conversations…right where you are in life!
For more information please email Rudy Miller.

Pub Theology Club
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Maker’s Brewing, 735 E. 23rd St., Norfolk, 23504, United States
Pub Theology Club is a community of respect where young adults can explore questions about humanity and the divine without fear and without judgment.
We meet every other week. Sometimes we listen to a podcast and discuss it. Sometimes we read a book and discuss it. Sometimes we just share what’s on our minds and love and support one another on our unique journeys.
Unless noted otherwise, we meet at Maker’s Craft Brewing. See you there!

Men's Breakfast
2025-11-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
The CSL Saturday Morning Men’s Group meets on the third Saturday of the month from 8am-10am for breakfast and fellowship. We are now meeting in Lower Lloyd Hall at Christ & St. Luke’s. If you are interested in being a part of the group please be in touch with Mike by phone (252) 619-8257 or email at hestinvst65@gmail.com.

Grave Matters - Adult Forum
2025-11-02 09:15 - 10:00, 2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Back by popular demand, our series on end-of-life issues will return for two Sunday mornings this November, a season when our church calendar asks us to call to mind those beloved saints and souls who have gone before and whose company we will one day join.
November 2
It’s Your Funeral: how to plan your funeral and why it is one of the most faithful things you can do.
November 9
Getting Your Affairs in Order: Legal, Financial, and Medical things to consider when it comes to end-of-life planning.

Mosaic Requiem
2025-11-02 17:30 - 18:45 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
This year’s All Souls Liturgy will be built on works from various composers to form a Mosaic Requiem, interspersed with Gregorian Chant. Composers include Howells, Vaughan Williams, Whitbourn, and Daniel Gawthrop. Free-will offering; childcare available.

First Thursday Supper
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | John and Sarah Ford’s Home, 164 W. Belvedere, Norfolk, 23505
We hope you will mark your calendars for the November “First Thursday Supper” to be held on Thursday, November 6 at the home of Sarah & John Ford at 164 West Belvedere Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. 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.
For questions please contact a member of the Committee: Ginny O’Malley Hale, Maria Lyall, Vickie Easley or B.J. Taylor at moc.loa@csarolyat or 757-373-6701

Queer Community Potluck at First Lutheran
2025-11-08 17:30 - 19:30 | First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Ave., Norfolk, 23517, United States
We are looking forward to a great evening of food, fellowship, and community for LGBTQ adults of all ages and the allies who stand with them. It will be a space for celebration, affirmation, and connection—especially for those who hold both their faith and their LGBTQ identity close to heart. Bring a dish to share. We’re partnering with several local churches to create a welcoming space for everyone who shows up in love and solidarity. This event will be hosted at First Lutheran, 1301 Colley Ave.

Queer Theology
2025-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
We’re a parishioner-led group devoted to exploring queer theology more deeply, and how members of the LGBTQIA+ community are not just accepted in the Episcopal Church but embraced in God’s love. We ask ourselves: How does the queer perspective enrich queer theology and our community? All LGBTQIA+ people and allies are welcome. For more information contact Anders “AJ” Nolan.
Join us in the Parlor at Christ & St. Luke’s at noon following the 10:15 service on the second Sunday of each month.
For more information, please contact Anders “AJ” Nolan.

Church Offices Closed
2025-11-11 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
The Church Offices will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Women of Wisdom
2025-11-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Christ & St. Luke’s, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 23507, United States
Women of Wisdom meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a good book and share life together. We’ll be discussing the first eight chapters (Part 1) of “Rediscovering Christmas” by A.J. Sherrill. Karen Moskowitz, who will lead our discussion, recommends reading the book thoughtfully as a prelude to Advent and suggests, “Jot down your thoughts in the margin, journal something, draw something, or maybe create something that you feel inspired to create.”
