Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Morning Prayer: Holy Wednesday Rite 1
2025-04-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Wednesday April 16 at 10 am during Holy Week for our weekly gathering of Morning Prayer. Today’s service will use the Rite 1 liturgy for Morning Prayer, which can be found on pages 37-60 of the Book of Common Prayer. The service will be led by Br. David Rutledge, CFC.
The readings are:

Isaiah 50:4-9a
Hebrews 12:1-3
John 13:21-32
Psalm 70

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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!

Good Friday: The Way of the Cross
2025-04-18 16:30 - 18:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us in the Sanctuary at Saint Luke on Good Friday, April 18 between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm for a time of private devotion and prayer.
Retired Reverend Eleanor Garner will arrive at 5 pm to guide participants through the Stations of the Cross pictures on the walls of the Sanctuary. Meditate and pray on the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus Christ who died on the Cross this day.
Let us pray, Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of the mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

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

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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, 2025-06-04 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.
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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

Second Sunday after Pentecost: Morning Prayer Rite II
2025-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday June 22 for a service of Morning Prayer as we mark the second Sunday after Pentecost. Worship leader will be Nancy Kiser.
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 65:1-9
Psalm 22: 18-27
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39
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.

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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