Saint Luke Episcopal Church | Mount Joy, PA

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday July 6 as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. The scripture lessons are:
Isaiah 66: 10-14
Psalm 66
Galatians 6: 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16:20
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft under the sanctuary. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? watch the serve on our YouTube Channel.

Taize with Anya Eden, Musician
2025-07-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday July 5, 2025 at 5 pm for our monthly Taize Worship Service. featuring Anya Eden, a rising senior at McCaskey High School in Lancaster. Anya is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program for Music. She has a lovely alto voice and is a skilled pianist. Our reflection theme, “The Kingdom of God Has Come Near You”.
Escape the heat in our candlelit sanctuary. Taize worship provides ample opportunity for silent prayer and meditation. Light a candle in honor of a loved one and draw closer to the divine.
Join us for light refreshments and conversation after the service in the Undercroft, below the sanctuary.
All are welcome.

Joint Worship Service and Picnic Luncheon: 3 Sunday after Pentecost
2025-06-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday June 29, 2025 as we celebrate the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost with our friends from Saint Paul Episcopal Church in Columbia.
Weather permitting, the worship service will be held outside on the lawn and will be followed by a picnic luncheon.
Scripture readings:
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Psalm 16
Galatians 5:1, 13-15
Luke 9:51-62
The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. All are welcome.
Note this service will not be available on our YouTube channel.
Join us for our Garden Party picnic as we give thanks for all who have helped bring our community garden into fruition.

Trinity Sunday: First Sunday after Pentecost
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday June 15 at 11 am as we celebrate Trinity Sunday on the First Sunday after Pentecost. Central to our faith is the belief in God in three persons: God the Creator, Christ the Redeemer and the Holy Spirit. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside during the service which includes Holy Eucharist.
Scripture Lessons are:
Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31
Psalm 8
Romans 5: 1-5
John 16: 12-15
All are welcome. Join us for Coffee Hour beginning at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel

Strawberry Fest!
2025-06-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Come one, come all to the best Strawberry Fest of All! Meals include an all-beef hotdog for $10 or hamburger BBQ for $12 plus chips, drink and of course, strawberry shortcake! A variety of other desserts are sold ala carte.
Bring your father and celebrate one of our favorite events of the summer. What’s better than enjoying delicious food and strawberries with family and friends! To reserve your place, call Gail 717-538-0810.
Proceeds support our community garden which provides fresh produce and herbs for the Mount Joy Food Bank.

The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday June 8, 2025 at 11 am for a festive celebration of the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended like tongues of fire. Devout Jews from every nation began speaking in their native language. Some consider this the birthday of the church.
Wear your red and nourish your soul with a service of Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. Scriptures lessons are:
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104
Romans 8:14-17
John 14:8-27
All are welcome. Join us for Coffee hour, beginning at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Taize Worship Service: Davie Krak on the Harp
2025-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday June 7 at 5 pm for our monthly service of Taize music and prayers. Harpist Davie Krak will lead the musical portion of our contemplative service. Enjoy the beauty of Saint Luke’s candlelit sanctuary and reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in your life. Prepare your soul for the celebration of Pentecost on Sunday.
Light a candle in remembrance of a loved one. The service includes time for silent prayer.

The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday After Ascension Day Morning Prayer
2025-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for a contemplative service of Morning Prayer as we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter, and the Sunday after the Ascension of our Lord.
The service will follow the Book of Common Prayer, Rite II, led by parishioner Jim Johnson.
Scripture Lessons:
Acts 16: 16-34
Psalm 97
Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-21
John 12: 20-26
All are welcome. Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel
Coffee Hour precedes the service beginning at 9:30 am.

Morning Prayer: Rogation Day
2025-05-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us in Morning Prayer, Rite II led by Brother David Rutledge, CFC. If weather permits we will pray for the Community Garden behind the Education Building. The service will be held in the Saint Francis room in the Education Building. All are welcome.
Not able to participate in person? Log into ZOOM and participate online.
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Sixth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist
2025-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday May 25, 2025 at 11 am as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture lessons:
Acts 16: 9-15
Psalm 67
Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
John 14: 23-29
This is the last Sunday of Eastertide, the season after Easter that ends with Ascension Day on Thursday May 29, 2025.
All are welcome.
Join us for Coffee Hour in the Undercroft at 9:30 am.
Not able to attend in person? Watch the service on our Youtube channel.

Fourth Sunday of Easter: Service of Holy Eucharist
2025-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday, May 11 at 11 am as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We will pray for mothers everywhere. Extra points if you can bring your mother to church with you on Mother’s Day. The Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor, will preach and preside and offer blessings to the mothers we see and those we see no longer.
Scripture Lessons are:
Acts 9: 36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10: 22-30
All are invited to join us for coffee hour in the Undercroft beginning at 9:30 am.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Wednesday Morning Prayer
2025-05-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Our weekly morning prayer service begins at 10 am to the Saint Francis Room in the Education Building at Saint Luke. Not able to join us in person, join us online via ZOOM.
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Third Sunday of Easter: Service of Holy Eucharist
2025-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday May 4 at 11 a.m. for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the third Sunday of Easter. The Reverend Martha Harris will preside and preach. Beth Warren will play the organ. The scripture lessons are:
Acts 9:1-6
Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21: 1-19
All are welcome to join us for coffee and treats before the service, beginning at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Taize Worship
2025-05-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday May 3 at 5 pm for our monthly service based on the prayers and chants from the religious community of Taize, France. Musician Bill Wright will lead the chants on piano and vocals. Enjoy moments of silence in between readings of scripture and chants. Connect with the divine in our candelit sanctuary. A wine and cheese reception will follow in the St. Francis Room. All are welcome

Easter Sunday: Festal Eucharist and Wearing of Bonnets and Bow Ties
2025-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Easter Sunday to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection. Instead of an Easter Egg hunt, Saint Luke invites you to wear your best Easter Bonnet and Bow Tie! Filled Easter eggs will be available to take home. Skip the hunt and celebrate Easter in style at Saint Luke! The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. All are welcome!
Scripture readings for Easter are:

Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Luke 24:1-12
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel

Maundy Thursday: Bible Foods Luncheon and Liturgy
2025-04-17 12:00 - 14:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
On Maundy Thursday April 17, join us at noon in the Undercroft for a potluck Bible Foods luncheon followed by a service of Holy Eucharist and foot washing at 1 pm. At the conclusion of the service, the altar will be stripped in preparation for Good Friday.
This service remembers the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples. All are welcome.
Sample Bible Foods include:
Hummus and pita bread
Grapes
Olives
Cheese and Bread
Lentil Stew.
Not sure what to bring? Call the church office, 717-653-4977
All are welcome!

Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on the Sunday of Christ’s Passion: Palm Sunday for a service of Holy Eucharist. The service will begin outdoors with a procession of palms into the sanctuary for worship. The Reverend Martha Harris, Rector, will preach and preside at the service.
Scripture lessons:
Isaiah 50: 4-9a
Psalm 31
Philippians 2: 5-11
Luke 23: 1-49
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on Saint Luke’s YouTube Channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

Palm Cross Making Workshop
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Ever wondered how to make a cross from dried palm fronds? Just in time for Palm Sunday, Judy Funk, Parish Life Coordinator, Saint Luke, will show you how to expertly turn those long fronds into a cross that will remind you of Christ’s passion. Join her in the Undercroft on Saturday April 12 at 10 am and have fun making palm crosses for your family and friends,

Morning Prayer: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
2025-04-09 10:00 - 10:30
Join us on Wednesday April 9 at 10 am for Morning Prayer. We will remember the life and witness of the late German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. who was killed by the Germany army for his unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ. Br. David Rutledge, CFC, will lead the service.
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5th Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist
2025-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday April 6, 2025 as we celebrate the fifth Sunday of Lent. Our service includes Holy Eucharist, with the Reverend Martha Harris preaching and presiding.
Scripture lessons:
Isaiah 43: 16-21
Psalm 126
Philippians 3:4b-14
Luke 12: 1-8
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on Saint Luke’s YouTube channel.
Join us for Coffee Hour at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome

Taize Worship Service: Lent
2025-04-05 17:00 - 18:00
Join us on Saturday April 5, 2025 at 5 pm for our monthly service of Taize worship, featuring sung chants and music from the religious community of Taize, France. Fr. Rick Bauer, Rector of St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, will play the guitar and lead the chants. Br. David Rutledge will serve as Worship Leader.
Nourish your soul in our candlelit sanctuary as you draw closer to the divine. All are welcome.

Lent 4: Holy Eucharist at Saint Paul, Columbia
2025-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Paul Episcopal Church, 340 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, 17512, United States
Join us on Sunday March 30, 2025 at 10 am for our joint worship service with our sister parish, Saint Paul Episcopal Church in Columbia. The Fourth Sunday of Lent is known as Laetere Sunday – when priests wear pink and rejoicing that the season of Lent is nearing its end.
The Reverend Martha Harris, who serves as Rector of both Saint Luke and Saint Paul, will preach and preside. If you haven’t experienced worship in Saint Paul’s beautiful sanctuary, you’re in for a treat. Celebrate Laetere Sunday with friends and family at Saint Paul. Stay for coffee hour after the service.
Note, this service will not be on YouTube. Join us in person at 10 am at Saint Paul, Columbia.
Lessons:
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21
Gospel of Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32
All are welcome!

Healthy People, Healthy Movements Workshop
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Healthy People, Healthy Movements: Safety, Wellness and Prevention in Activism

A skillshare by Ryan Donnelly, RN from We Keep Us Safe-Lancaster, PA

Cost: Free (donation accepted)
Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/HPHM1 (you might have to copy and paste link into browser) or through email (wkuslancaster@gmail.com)
WKUS-L is a project to facilitate skill shares/training and networking between individuals, groups and organizations. The goal is to increase the skill level of organizers/activists and the general public to be more effective in our efforts to create change.

Ryan is a BSN trained RN working currently in Pediatrics, with experience in inpatient acute care rehab,outpatient and public health at a FQHC. Prior to becoming a nurse, he worked as a LMT and certified personal trainer. He was trained as a street medic 20+ years ago with Chicago Action Medic and has volunteered as one many times over the years, most recently during BLM.

Lent 3: Morning Prayer
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday March 22 at 11 am for Morning Prayer as we mark the Third Sunday of Lent. Parishioner Nancy Kiser will be the worship leader. The lessons are:
Exodus 3: 1-15
Psalm 63: 1-8
1 Corinthians 10: 1-13
Gospel of Luke 13: 1-9
All are welcome. Please join us at 9:30 am in the Undercroft for Coffee Hour.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Bible Study on the Gospel of Lent - In Person on Monday afternoons
2025-03-17 13:30 - 15:00
Join us as we pray and reflect on the Gospel of Luke in preparation for Holy Week. Our in-person gatherings begin on Monday March 17 at 1:30 pm in the home of Shirley Wagner. The course continues for three additional Mondays, concluding April. Registration is free. Sign up using the form below:
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Bring your Bible and join in the holy conversation. We look forward to seeing you! Our meeting location in Mount Joy will be sent to you after you register.

Second Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist
2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the second Sunday in Lent when we continue our solemn journey to the Cross. The Preacher and Presider will be the Rev. Martha Harris, Rector.
Scripture Lessons
Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Bible Study: The Gospel of Luke
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Saint Paul Episcopal Church, 340 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, 17512, United States
Saint Luke and Saint Paul, Columbia invite you to participate in our Lenten Bible Study focused on the Gospel of Luke. Dr. Greg Carey, New Testament Scholar from Lancaster Theological Seminary, will begin our four week course. Join us on Wednesday evening March 12 at 7 pm via Zoom. If you prefer to participate on Monday afternoon beginning on March 17 at 1:30 pm, that option is available. The evening and afternoon sessions will cover the same material so there is no need to participate in both
Registration is free. Just indicate which day(s) and location you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you.
USE THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER:
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First Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist REMEMBER: Spring Forward 1 hour
2025-03-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the first Sunday in Lent when we begin our solemn journey to the Cross. The Preacher and Presider will be the Rev. Martha Harris, Rector.
Scripture Lessons
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16
Romans 10: 8b-13
Luke: 4:1-13
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes
2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on March 5, 2025 at 10 am in the Sanctuary for a solemn Ash Wednesday Service featuring the the Imposition of Ashes. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Holy season of Lent. The preacher and presider will be the Reverend Martha Harris, Rector of Saint Luke Episcopal Church.
Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return. BCP, page 265.
All are welcome.
