• Rector’s Book Club

    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

    This month we’ll be reading “Humbler Faith, Bigger God” by Sam Wells. Wells, the Vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, takes the major criticisms of the Christian faith and offers a different, humbler story for us to live by. —March (Lenten Series): “Jesus and the Disinherited” by Howard Thurman. In place of our usual group,…

  • Lenten Adult Formation: Make No Peace With Oppression

    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

    On the five Sundays of Lent (February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22 from 9:15 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Throughout the Bible, “oppression” is one of the main evils against which people of faith must contend. They must resist oppressing others and they must work to liberate those who are oppressed. But…

  • Eucharistic Ministers Training

    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

    There is an upcoming training for those who wish to serve as Eucharistic Ministers — an important part of our worship team. They are licensed by the diocese to help with the distribution of Communion. Many volunteers who serve in the role find it deeply moving to their own spiritual life. If you would like…

  • The British Are Coming!

    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

    The Annual Allen Shaffer Concert featuring music from the United Kingdom. Melinda Van Niel sings songs of Britten and Howells, Jeff Phelps and Stephen Coxe perform Britten’s Cello Sonata, and Scott Crissman and the New Commonwealth Quartet perform Ralph Vaughan Williams song cycle On Wenlock Edge.

  • Lenten Book Study with Second Calvary Baptist Church

    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

    In one of the most influential theological books of the 20th century, pastor, educator, and civil rights leader Howard Thurman explores the relationship between “the religion of Jesus” and the African-American experience. Thurman’s work seeks to reach beyond anger and distrust toward a vision of unity and understanding by celebrating and exploring the resonances between…

  • Lenten Adult Formation: Make No Peace With Oppression

    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

    On the five Sundays of Lent (February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22 from 9:15 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Throughout the Bible, “oppression” is one of the main evils against which people of faith must contend. They must resist oppressing others and they must work to liberate those who are oppressed. But…

  • Queer Theology

    Queer Theology Book Club
    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, 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…

  • Take A Dip Into Baptism

    Take A Dip Into Baptism
    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

    If you are interested in Baptism for yourself or for your child, the next baptismal prep cycle is underway. Please reach out to Fr. Jared today to learn about this important rite. Candidates for baptism will participate in our “Take A Dip Into Baptism” course, taught by Kathy Hanna and Fr. Jared. That course meets…

  • Lenten Book Study with Second Calvary Baptist Church

    Christ & St. Luke's 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

    In one of the most influential theological books of the 20th century, pastor, educator, and civil rights leader Howard Thurman explores the relationship between “the religion of Jesus” and the African-American experience. Thurman’s work seeks to reach beyond anger and distrust toward a vision of unity and understanding by celebrating and exploring the resonances between…