SERVICES
Sunday Services
Sunday Service on YouTube and printed copies
We are now live streaming our Sunday morning service and the church is closed for gathered worship due to current restrictions. When these are lifted again, we would love to have a congregation worshipping with us. Numbers are limited so that we can stay safe and follow the Covid guidelines. At St Luke's we can accommodate between 25 - 40 people depending on family groups. Please contact Anita () to reserve your seat (don't forget your face mask). Please also be aware that our children's groups are not currently running.
Please visit our Worship page to view the live stream and listen to our recorded services.
Sunday early morning
Every Sunday at 8.45am
we have a quieter, reflective service of Holy Communion (common worship)
This service is not currently available while we are live streaming at 10.30am
Sunday morning
Every Sunday at 10.30am
we have a contemporary service with the sung worship mostly led by a music group and singers, with the organ accompanying us occasionally. We begin our service gathered together and after 15-20 minutes the children and young people go to their age specific groups. Sometimes the service is an ‘All Together’ service, and is appropriate for all ages. On the third Sunday of a month we share bread and wine together.
Listen to previous sermons here.
Sunday evening
On the third Sunday of the month at 6.30pm
we have an evening service of sung worship, prayer, ministry and conversation. This is a very informal service in the St Peter's Room and there is space and time to meet with God and let Him minister to you through the Holy Spirit. This service does not take place in July and August.
This service is not currently available while we are live streaming at 10.30am
Messy Church
On the second Sunday of the month we run Messy Church starting at 4.15pm till 6.00pm.
Messy Church starts with crafts and activities in the church space - some of these are quieter and calm and other activities can be noisier and boisterous! After about 40 minutes we all move into the St Peter's Room (in the same building) for our celebration service when we sing, pray, have a bible reading and think more about the theme of Messy Church for that Sunday. Richard often does a trick to help us think about God. Around 5.20pm we move back into the church space, which has now been set up for eating, and we end with a hot meal. There is no need to book to come to Messy Church - just turn up and there is not cost to come to Messy Church; however we do invite a donation of £1 per person to cover our food costs, but if you forget your money on month or find this is too expensive, there is no pressure to pay anything....we would just love to welcome you to Messy Church.
Mid-week Communion
Wednesday at 10.30am is our mid-week Service
in the St Peter's Room. An hour long, informal service where we sing (guitar led) and explore a bible passage together, pray and share holy communion. Tea and coffee is served afterwards.
sunday
groups
Bubbles is for children aged 2-6 and meets Sunday during the morning service. They praise God, learn about Him and have fun together.
Explore is for children aged 7-10 and meets Sunday mornings during the morning service. They learn about God in appropriate ways for their age with fun, exciting and challenging activities. We hope and pray they will come to know God for themselves and grow in faith. Occasionally they are involved in the morning service.
Thirst is for young people aged 12 years upwards and meets Sunday mornings during the morning service. Through reading the bible and discussions we try to encourage the young people to go deeper in their faith by thinking about how they live their lives and what relevance their faith has in their lives. Thirst also meets for social events at varied times and places throughout the year. Youth Leaders will pass on more details when they are happening.
Easter 2021
Passover Celebration Meal in your homes and connected via Zoom Thursday 1st April 6pm email vicar@stlukesreigate for the code.
On Good Friday we have a live streamed service at 10.30am - An Hour at the Cross (a reflective, meditative service) No congregation in church.
On Easter Day we celebrate 'Christ is Risen' Live Streamed AND limited congregation in church 10.30am with Holy Communion.
Please email Anita to book your seat in church (no singing allowed in Church)
Harvest
We celebrate Harvest Festival on the first Sunday in October, always giving to a charity that works with those overseas who are less fortunate than ourselves. In recent years we have supported projects run by International Needs.
Christmas 2020
Sunday 20th December
Carols by Candlelight - 5.00pm & 7.00pm
Still come along if you've already booked!
Thursday 24th December
Christingle Service - live stream only 4pm
Treasure Hunt has been cancelled due to new
Tier 4 restrictions - NO attendance
Midnight Communion 11.15pm
Still come along if you've already booked!
Friday 25th December
Christmas Day Celebration Service with Holy Communion at 10.00am
Still come along if you've already booked!
There will be limited seats available.
More details here
Weddings
Congratulations if you are reading this section as you are thinking about getting married. It is a joy and pleasure to be involved with you and support you on this special day.
Please contact Revd Anita Colpus to talk about your wedding day. If you are enquiring about your banns being read because you are getting married at another church, please contact Pearl Smith and she will arrange this with you. There are costs for church weddings and banns being read.
Baptisms
We are delighted to baptise children and adults into church. Baptism is the public declaration of faith in God, made by the person coming for baptism or parents if the child is too young to profess a faith for themselves.
If you are interested in baptism, please contact Revd Anita Colpus. Baptisms take place during our main Sunday service and can also be by full immersion. There is no cost to be baptised in church.
Funerals
At the sad and changing season of losing a loved one, God can be a comfort and give peace if we allow Him. If you would like a church service to give thanks for and celebrate the life of one who has died, we would be honoured to do this and journey with you at this sad time and we can also do a memorial service.
Please contact Revd Anita Colpus for guidance and assistance. We also have a group for widows and widowers that meets monthly called ‘Changing Paths’; if you are interested in meeting others in a similar position, please contact Revd Anita Colpus. There are costs for church funerals.
Groups
At St Luke's Church we believe that the children and young people have a part to play in the body of Christ. We run specific age groups which teaches, models and encourages them to become Children of God, whatever age.
Our vision is to teach them about the incredible love of God and the fun and adventure involved in following Jesus.