Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Protestant - MainlineEpiscopal ChurchWorldwide Anglican CommunionEpiscopal Church in the USAEpiscopal Diocese of Southern Virginia
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Christ & St. Luke’s sits in Norfolk in an Early English Perpendicular Gothic building (cornerstones laid 1909) listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with a bell tower that houses Norfolk’s oldest bell and acoustics prized for frequent concerts. The parish is home to a Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition and a long-standing, world-class music program — highlighted by a recently restored, notable pipe organ, a Steinway, choral Evensong, children’s music classes, and the “Sacred Music in a Sacred Space” concert series. As an open and affirming congregation with active queer theology and LGBTQ+-affirming ministries, the church combines local outreach (a Thursday lunch ministry and soup-kitchen work) and international projects with robust family offerings, including childcare (0–3), Children’s Chapel during the 10:15 service, age-based formation, youth retreats, and a Week of Wonder led by Kathy Hanna. Worship is livestreamed and archived (YouTube and podcasts), the campus is accessible via the Lychgate Garden entrance, and visitors can learn more or support the ongoing restoration through online giving (Realm) or text-to-give.

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Worship Style

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Church Details

Worship StyleLiturgical
Preaching StyleLectionary-based
Dress CodeNo Dress Code

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📜Version History

📍 AddressLatest4/20/2026ai
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  • Name:Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church
  • Street Address:560 West Olney Road
  • Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Christ & St. Luke's Episcopal Church

⛪ ChurchVersion 14/20/2026ai

Changes:

  • Name:Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
  • Website URL:https://christandstlukes.org
  • Summary:Christ & St. Luke’s sits in Norfolk in an Early English Perpendicular Gothic building (cornerstones laid 1909) listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with a bell tower that houses Norfolk’s oldest bell and acoustics prized for frequent concerts. The parish is home to a Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition and a long-standing, world-class music program — highlighted by a recently restored, notable pipe organ, a Steinway, choral Evensong, children’s music classes, and the “Sacred Music in a Sacred Space” concert series. As an open and affirming congregation with active queer theology and LGBTQ+-affirming ministries, the church combines local outreach (a Thursday lunch ministry and soup-kitchen work) and international projects with robust family offerings, including childcare (0–3), Children’s Chapel during the 10:15 service, age-based formation, youth retreats, and a Week of Wonder led by Kathy Hanna. Worship is livestreamed and archived (YouTube and podcasts), the campus is accessible via the Lychgate Garden entrance, and visitors can learn more or support the ongoing restoration through online giving (Realm) or text-to-give.
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Initial church data

Last updated: 4/20/2026