Saint Luke Episcopal Church | Mount Joy, PA

Easter Sunday: Festal Eucharist and Wearing of Bonnets and Bow Ties
2025-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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

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.

Wednesday Morning Prayer
2025-05-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-03 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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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.

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.

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.
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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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist
2025-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Paul Episcopal Church, 340 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, 17512, United States
Join us on Sunday July 13 as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost with a service of Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 30: 9-14
Psalm 25: 1-9
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10: 25-37
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist
2025-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday July 20, 2025 at 11 am for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha harris will preach and preside.
Scripture Readings:
Genesis 18: 1-10a
Psalm 15
Colossians 1: 15-28
Luke: 10:38-42
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Sundaes on Sunday! Community Ice Cream Festival
2025-07-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
In honor of National Ice Cream day July 20, 2025 and the fact that we had so much fun last year, Saint Luke invites you to our Second Annual Ice Cream Festival. Enjoy lunch of hot dogs, soda and chips, and make your own sundaes with our delicious array of toppings. Test your knowledge of ice cream trivia while making new friends. The event is free. Donations encouraged.
Join us for worship at 11 am, then stay for lunch and ice cream. We’re told a special winged guest may make a return appearance.

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost: Morning Prayer
2025-07-27 11:00 - 11:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday July 27 at 11 am for Morning Prayer, Rite II, as we celebrate the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Vestry member Jim Johnson will serve as Worship Leader.
Scripture Lessons:
Genesis 18:20-32
Psalm 138
Luke 11: 1-13
Join us at 9:30 am for Coffee Hour and spend time with your friends from Saint Luke.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Taize Prayer Worship Service
2025-08-02 17:00 - 17:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Find your peace during our monthly worship service featuring prayers and chants from Taize, France. Taize is a religious community that worships daily with prayers sung as chants. Harpist Davie Krak returns on Saturday August 2, 2025 to lead the musical portion of the worship service.
Light a candle in honor of a loved one as you connect with the divine. A reception will follow the service in the Undercroft.
All are welcome.

Holy Eucharist: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost with a service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture lessons:
Ecclesiastes 1: 2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Psalm 49: 1-11
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Holy Eucharist: The Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ
2025-08-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Wednesday August 6 at 10 am in the Sanctuary as we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ during a service of Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Note, this service will not be available on ZOOM. Check our YouTube channel to see if the service is carried live.
The Scripture readings are:
Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:13-21
Luke 9:28-36
All are welcome.

Holy Eucharist: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday August 10. 2025 for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture Lessons:
Genesis 15: 1-6
Psalm 33: 12-22
Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
Luke 12: 32-40
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Morning Prayer: Rite II
2025-08-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 10 am for our weekly service of Morning Prayer, Rite II. Led by Br. David Rutledge, the service will be held in the new and improved St. Francis Room in the Education Building at Saint Luke Episcopal Church.
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Holy Eucharist: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday August 17, 2025 at 11 am as we celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost with a service of Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture Lessons:
Jeremiah 23: 23-29
Psalm 82
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12: 49-56
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Parish Picnic and Fun Day with Service of Holy Eucharist
2025-08-30 14:00 - 18:30 | Samuel Lewis State Park, York County PA, 6000 Mt. Pisagh Road, Ork, PA, United States
Members of Saint Luke and Saint Paul and their families, friends and favorite dogs are invited to a joint parish picnic and fun day at Samuel Lewis State Park in Hellam, PA. Bring a chair and food to share. The afternoon will conclude with a service of Holy Eucharist, led by our Pastor, the Reverend Martha Harris and Deacon Hank Morrow Outdoor games will start at 2 pm. Picnic Supper at 4:30 pm. Worship servie at 5:30 pm. All are welcome!

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Morning Prayer
2025-08-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost with a service of Morning Prayer, led by parishioner Jim Johnson.
Scripture readings are:
Psalm 112
Proverbs 25: 6-7
Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16
Luke 14: 1, 7-14
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
All are welcome.
Not able to join in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel

Taize Worship Service featuring Rev. Scott Siciliano on Piano and Vocals
2025-09-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday September 6, 2025 at 5 pm for a special Taize worship service. The Rev. Scott Siciliano will lead the chants on piano and vocals. Relax in our candelit sanctuary. Light a candle for a loved one and come close to the Divine. Taize provides an important respite from the cares and concerns of the world. All are welcome. Song books and an easy to follow order of service are given to all. Easy to follow and wonderful to experience.
All are welcome.

Morning Prayer: Hildegard of Bingen, Mystic and Scholar
2025-09-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Wednesday September 17, 2025 at 10 am as we commemorate Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a German mystic and scholar who lived from 1098 – 17 September 1179. Hildegard was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages. She is one of the best-known composers of sacred monophony, as well as the most recorded in modern history. She has been considered by a number of scholars to be the founder of scientific natural history in Germany.
Morning Prayer will be led by Br. David Rutledge, OFC. A reflection on Hildegard will be led by the Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor of Saint Luke.
Scripture readings can be accessed here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/hildegard-of-bingen/
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