Saint Luke Episcopal Church | Mount Joy, PA

Wednesday Morning Prayer
2026-08-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02 12:00 - 2026-04-03 14:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for Maundy Thursday service of Holy Eucharist, foot washing and stripping of the altar at noon on Thursday in the sanctuary. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside When the service is finished, we enjoy a Bible foods-themed luncheon in the Undercroft. Bring a dish to share that resembles what Jesus and his follower would have eaten during his day. All are welcome.
Scripture readings can be seen here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/maundy-thursday-a/
All are welcome.

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Service of Holy Eucharist
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for the reading of Christ’s Passion in the Holy City Jerusalem. The Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor, will preach and preside during the service. The readings will be from the Gospel of Matthew.
This service marks the beginning of the holiest week in the Church calendar. Come prepared to wave a palm as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
The scripture readings can be seen here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/palm-sunday-palms-a/
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.

Making Palm Crosses: Workshop
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Ever wondered how to make a cross from the Palms you receive at church on Palm Sunday? Join Judy Funk in the Undercroft on Saturday March 28, 2026 at 10 am. She will show you how to make crosses from the dried palms that you can share with your friends and family.

Fifth Sunday in Lent: Morning Prayer Rite 1
2026-03-22 11:00 - 11:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday March 22, 2026 as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Lent with a service of Morning Prayer, Rite 1. Worship Leader is Nancy Kiser.
The scripture readings can be seen here:
Fifth Sunday in Lent

Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Note able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Fourth Sunday of Lent: Laetere Sunday
2026-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us in celebrating Laetere Sunday during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Laetere is Latin for “rejoice”. At this point in our solemn period of penitence and self-examination, we are encouraged to take a break and celebrate all the God is doing in our lives. Pastor Martha Harris will wear her rose colored chausable. Parishioners are encouraged to wear pink also. Guest Musician is Beth Warren, our beloved retired organist. Please join us in welcoming her back to the organ at Saint Luke.
Scripture Lessons can be viewed/downloaded here:https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Lent/ALent4_RCL.html
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.

The Third Sunday of Lent: Morning Prayer
2026-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday March 8, 2026 at 11 am for a service of Morning Prayer, led by parishioner Jim Johnson. Scripture readings:
Exodus 17: 1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
Come for Coffee Hour and enjoy time of fellowship with friends and neighbors. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Taize Worship Service during Lent
2026-03-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday March 7, 2025 at 5 pm for our monthly service of scripture, chants and prayer, modeled after the worship services offered by the religious community in Taize, France. Draw close to the divine as you meditate and reflect on your spiritual journey during Lent, in our serene, candlelit sanctuary. Fr. Richard Bauer, Rector of St. Edwards, Lancaster will play the guitar and lead the chants. All are welcome.
A reception will follow in the Undercroft. Please join us.
If you have never experienced Taize, click on the introductory video .

Second Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday March 11, 2026 at 11 am for a service of Holy Eucharist. Pastor Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture readings:
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-15, 13-17
Matthew 4: 1-11
John 3:1-17
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.

First Sunday in Lent: Virtual Worship on ZOOM
2026-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday February 22 2026 at 11 am for a service of Morning Prayer led by The Reverend Allison St. Louis on ZOOM
Scripture readings:
Genesis 2: 15-17, 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5: 12-19
Matthew 4: 1-11
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Ash Wednesday: Solemn Service of Holy Communion
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Begin your observance of a Holy Lent with a service of Holy Communion and ashes. The solemn service includes self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting and self-denial, and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word. Ashes will be distributed following Communion to all who want to received.
The Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor, will serve as the preacher and presider. The service follows the liturgy found in the Book of Common Prayer, beginning on page 264. All are welcome.

Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration
2026-02-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Tuesday evening Feb 17, 2026 for a festive dinner of pancakes, shrimp and grits New Orleans style. Come and enjoy all you can eat pancakes, link sausages, fruit cup, coffee/tea and shrimp and grits. Adults pay $20 for the main meal, shrimp and grits cost $5. Meals for children 10 and under pay $5, children under 5 can eat for free. Support the many ministries of Saint Luke and enjoy fellowship with friends and family. For reservations, call Nancy Kiser, 717-201-7728.

Last Sunday after the Epiphany: Morning Prayer
2026-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for a service of Morning Payer as we celebrate the last Sunday after the Epiphany for a service of Morning Prayer, Rite II.
Scripture readings:
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99′
2 Peter 1: 16-21
Matthew 17: 1-9
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

Saint Luke Annual Meeting and Souper Bowl Potluck Luncheon
2026-02-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting and Potluck Luncheon. Sign up sheet is in the sanctuary. Bring soup, salad or dessert to share,. Contributions of non perishable food items will be collected for the Mount Joy Food Bank.
Luncheon will start immediately after the 11 am worship service. We will review Saint Luke’s performance during 2025 and thank our Vestry members.

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we celebrate the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany with a service of Holy Eucharist. Pastor Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 58: 1-12
Psalm 112: 1-10
1 Corinthians 2:1-116
Matthew 5: 13-20
Coffee Hour begins in the Undercroft at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Taize Worship Service: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
2026-02-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for our monthly service of Taize music and prayer. Meditate on the scripture passages when Jesus was presented to the Temple. Light a candle in honor of a loved one. Dr. William Wright, Choral Director and senior Teaching Professor at Franklin and Marshall College will lead the musical portion of the service on piano and vocals. Draw close to the divine in our candlelit sanctuary. All are welcome.
A reception follows the service in the Undercroft.

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany with a service of Holy Eucharist. Pastor Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons:
Micah 6: 1-8
Psalm 15
1` Corinthians 1: 18-31
Matthew 5: 1-12 “Rejoice and Be Glad, for your Reward is Great in Heaven.”
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.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-01-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Pastor Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Beth Warren will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 9: 1-4
Psalm 27L 1, 5-13
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Gospel Matthew 4: 12-13 “The kingdom of heaven has come near.”
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
NOTE: If the snow forecast for Sunday materializes, we will cancel the service. Stay tuned to your email, text and our Facebook page before venturing to Saint Luke.
If we are able to worship in person, you can watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany - Morning Prayer
2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday January 18, 2026 for a service of Morning Prayer as we celebrate the Second Sunday after the Epiphany.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 49: 1-7
Psalm 40
Acts 10: 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
John 1:29 -42
Not able to attend in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

The Baptism of Our Lord: First Sunday after the Epiphany - Morning Prayer
2026-01-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday January 11, 2026 for a service of Morning Prayer as we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ on the First Sunday after the Epiphany. Parishioner Nancy Kiser will lead the service.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 42: 1-9
Psalm 29
Acts 10: 34-43
Matthew 3: 13-17
Not able to attend in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Illustration: By Andrea del Verrocchio / Leonardo da Vinci – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=165179000

Second Sunday after Christmas Day: Epiphany and Holy Eucharist
2026-01-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we celebrate the second Sunday after Christmas Day with a service of Holy Eucharist. We will also celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord, on January 6, 2026. At the end of the service, parishioners can take a Blessing Box to chalk the doors of their homes with the Epiphany blessing for this year.
The blessing boxes contain all you need to Chalk the Doors of your home, as a blessing for you and your family for the new year, following the revelation of Christ. This year’s inscription is 20+C+M+B+26, symbolizing the Magi (Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar) and “Christus Mansionem Benedicat” (May Christ bless this house), often accompanied by prayers for health, peace, and welcoming Christ, using blessed chalk from your parish. You gather the family, read prayers, bless the door with holy water (optional), and inscribe the chalk mark on the lintel for a blessing on the home and its inhabitants for the new year, following the revelation of Christ.
The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons:
Jeremiah 31: 7-14
Psalm 84
Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a
Matthew 2: 1-15, 19-23
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

Taize Worship Service: The Epiphany of our Lord
2026-01-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday January 3, 2026 at 5 pm for our monthly service of Taize worship. Find your inner peace in our candelit sanctuary. Light a candle for a loved one and pray the chants performed on the guitar by Chris Keeney. Chris is a professional musician who teachers guitar and recording technology at Franklin & Marshall, Lancaster Bible and York Colleges.
All are welcome.

Christmas 2: Service of Lessons and Carols
2025-12-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on the Second Sunday of Christmas for the sacred service of Lessons and Carols. Nine scripture passages and nice carols will be sung. Worship leader is Parish Life Coordinator, Judy Funk, longtime parishioner. Organist is John Landis.
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.
