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Christmas Hope Under the Tree

Christmas Hope Under the Tree

Thank you for a wonderful celebration of Christmas to those who need our gifts the most!  Look at what we did!  Next year Fr. Bryan will nee...

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Incense Dates for the Remaining of 2024

Incense Dates for the Remaining of 2024

2024 Remaining Incense Dates   November 24    Last Sunday after Pentecost/Christ the King December 1    1st Sunday of Adve...

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A Long Night and Long Morning

A Long Night and Long Morning

How are the morning of February 17th and the night of December 22nd related? Both are long….watching the devastation of the fire unfold on the ...

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Consecration Sunday Reflection

Consecration Sunday Reflection

Consecration Sunday Reflection I got to thinking the other day about the act of pledging and giving money to the church - about why I do it, and wh...

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Interfaith Federation Concert

Interfaith Federation Concert

Friends, I’m excited to announce the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge is hosting a free concert to benefit the St. Luke’s R...

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Fr. Bryan Interviewed by the Advocate

Fr. Bryan Interviewed by the Advocate

Last week, Fr. Bryan was interviewed by Terry Robinson, a contributing writer at The Advocate. We are thankful for his work and wonderful article that...

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St. Luke’s Consecration Sunday Celebration Events

St. Luke’s Consecration Sunday Celebration Events

Dear Members and Friends of St. Luke’s Church: You are by now surely aware that Sunday, October 20th is Consecration Sunday and St. Luke&rsqu...

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Flu News for You

Flu News for You

October is here, and that means….flu vaccines at St. Luke’s! Albertson’s will again be providing vaccinations for those aged 7 and ...

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Join Us for Consecration Sunday

Join Us for Consecration Sunday

Dear Members and Friends of St. Luke’s Church:  Sunday, October 20th, is our congregation’s Consecration Sunday, which will also b...

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Consecration Sunday

Consecration Sunday

Consecration Sunday Is Coming October 20th Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Chri...

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Another Step Forward

Moving the Cremains

Another Step Forward On May 17, exactly three months after the fire, loved ones from the Columbarium were moved to Greenoaks to rest until the new ...

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VBS 2024

VBS 2024

Explore Life in Jesus' Time at VBS 2024! Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of Jesus during VBS 2024! From June 24th to 27th...

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Potluck Dinner, Sunday, 3/17 at 5:30 p.m.

Potluck dinner on 3/17/24

Make plans to join your St. Luke's church family for a potluck dinner in the school gym on 3/17 at 5:30 p.m. as we reflect on our past and look forwar...

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Episcopal Church Good Friday Offering

Good Friday Offering

The history of the Good Friday Offering reaches back to 1922 when, in the aftermath of World War I, The Episcopal Church sought to create new relation...

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Participate in the Easter Flower Fund

Easter Flowers 2024

You are invited to participate in the annual Easter Flower Fund to fill the church with Easter Lilies. Deadline to participate is March 22.

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For Immediate Release: Beware of scammers in wake of fire

For Immediate Release: Beware of scammers in wake of fire

SCAM ALERT: St. Luke's Episcopal Church Baton Rouge Warns Against Donation Scams Following Fire Incident. Please donate online through our secure onli...

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Baptisms during Easter Vigil 2024

Baptism Form for St. Luke's Church and School

Would you like to have a family member baptized during the Easter Vigil service this year at St. Luke's? Register online by March 15th.

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Shock, Grief and Self-Care

Shock, Grief and Self-Care

If you find yourself ruminating on your loss or consumed by worry thoughts, it may be time to spend some quiet time with those painful thoughts and fe...

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Garage Sale this Saturday in Witter Hall  at 8 a.m.

Garage sale this Saturday in Witter - help needed

Join Us for the Annual EWC Garage Sale in Witter Hall this Saturday, 2/24 at 8 a.m. and we need help!

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Weekly Sunday Service at 10 a.m. in the gym

Weekly Sunday Service at 10 a.m. in the gym

On Sundays, we will continue to gather as a community for worship at 10 AM in the Middle School gymnasium (doors open at 9 AM).

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Soup and Salvation continues in the gym

Soup and Salvation - in the gym

Soup and Salvation gatherings will happen in the Middle School gymnasium on Wednesdays during Lent starting at 6 p.m. Additionally, instead of the Hea...

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Fire Destroys St. Luke's Church

For Immediate Release: Fire at St. Lukes on 02.17.24

In the early hours of Saturday morning, February 17, firefighters battled massive flames at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Goodwood Boulevard in Baton...

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Walk the stations of the cross

Stations of the Cross 2024

Stations of the Cross during Lent  Join us every Friday during Lent at 6 PM in our church for a special service led by Janet and Dave Holladay...

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Fight Stress with the Power of Connection

Fight Stress with the Power of Connection

Fight Stress with the Power of Connection The World Health Organization defines stress “as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a dif...

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Lenten Meditations from Episcopal Relief and Development

Lenten Meditations

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News and Notes from Sarah Bolt

Youth and Family Ministry Updates from Sarah

Youth and Family News from Sarah Bolt Hi friends,   Here is what we have going on in the month of February for our children, youth, and fami...

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IMMEDIATE OPENING: Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager opening

Facilities Manager Full-Time - St. Luke’s Episcopal Church & School In-Person Health & Vision Insurance Life Insurance ...

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St. Luke's 2024 Incense Dates

Incense Dates for 2024

Here are the service dates and times when incense will be used for 2024 for services here at St. Luke's Episcopal Baton Rouge. stlukesbr.org

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Update on the Pictorial Directory

Pictorial Directory update

Dear St. Luke’s Parishioners, As you may know, we are working on a pictorial directory for St. Luke’s.  A pictorial directory is a...

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Amazon Wish List for a Children's Library

Children's Library - Book Shelf Wish List

Check Out Our Children's Library Wish List for Books If you'd like to purchase a book from our list, check out our Amazon Wish List below, ...

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Youth and Family News with Sarah Bolt

News With Sarah

Stay up-to-date with family and youth happenings around St. Luke's with Sarah's monthly email.

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2024 Annual Meeting and Vestry Nominees

2024 Annual Meeting and Vestry Nominees

 

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New Head of School named

St. Luke's Names New Head of School

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Honoring Holiday Emotions

Honoring Holiday Emotions

“Honoring All the Emotions of the Holidays”  Parish Nurse Article December 2023  This time of year can mean so many emotio...

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Longest Night 2023

Longest Night Service 2023

Join us for the Longest Night Service on Thursday, December 21st, at 5 pm. This long-standing, annual, community-wide service inclusive is open to al...

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Christmas Week Service Schedule

Christmas Week Service Schedule

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Medicare Q&A with Kendall Elrod Daigle

Navigating the Maze of Medicare with Kendall Elrod Daigle

Navigating the Maze of Medicare: A Q&A with Kendall Elrod Daigle All are invited for a Q&A with Kendall Elrod Daigle, Licensed Medicar...

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Consecration Sunday Message from Fr. Bryan

Consecration Sunday Letter from Fr. Bryan

CONSECRATION SUNDAY LETTER FROM FR. BRYAN Dear Members and Friends of St. Luke’s Church: You are by now surely aware that Sunday, October...

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Come Worship on Oct 29th - waffles, worship, and trick or treat

Come visit us on Oct 29 - Waffle & Worship and Trunk or Treat

Discover St. Luke's Episcopal Church  on October 29th: A Family-Friendly Experience St. Luke's Episcopal Church Baton Rouge offers a...

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Flu News for You

Flu News 2023

Flu News for You     October is fast approaching, and that means….flu vaccines at St. Luke’s! Albertson’s will again be...

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Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope & Healing

Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope & Healing

Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope & Healing Presented by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Grief Counselor | Educator | Author CLICK TH​IS LIN...

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Consecration Sunday

Consecration Sunday

IT'S ALMOST HERE! Sunday, Oct 22, is Consecration Sunday and St. Luke’s Day! A day to show our GRATITUDE for all of GOD'S GRACE. Please ...

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Consecration Sunday Announced: Karsten Thompson

Consecration Sunday Announced: Karsten Thompson

Consecration Sunday Is Coming October 22   Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the mone...

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Helping St. Luke's School Chapel program

Looking for retired ushers/greeters to help STL School

Calling All Retired Ushers and Church Greeters! St. Luke's School is looking for retired, trained ushers to lend a helping hand during our Wedn...

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St. Luke's School names National Blue Ribbon School

Blue Ribbon School

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL RECEIVES NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON HONOR! St. Luke’s Episcopal School has been named a 2023 National Blue R...

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Threads of Love

Crocheting

CROCHETING, WHERE CREATIVITY WEAVES THE THREADS OF FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE: Middle school students in Leah Pizzalato's class have been learning t...

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September Calendar of Events

September Events at St. Luke's

HERE'S WHAT'S COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER AT ST. LUKE'S SEPTEMBER: 6 – FIRST CHOIR REHEARSAL FOR FALL is at 6:30 PM.  Conta...

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Join the St. Luke's Men's Club

St. Luke's Men's Club

St. Luke's Men's Club   You are invited to join the newly re-organized St. Luke's Men's Club. The St. Luke’s Men&rsquo...

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Help for our friends in Hawaii

Help for Hawaii

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we have seen in the news, Hawaii recently suffered the country's deadliest fire in 100 years. As I wr...

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A Pint of Blood for A Pint of Ice Cream

OLOL Annual Bloodmobile to St. Luke's

OLOL Annual Bloodmobile to St. Luke's on September 10th Here’s the latest scoop (give a pint of blood and receive a free pint of ice cream)...

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Sign up to help with weekly service recordings

Sign up to help with recording the 8:45 service

Volunteers Needed for 8:45 AM Service Recording We're excited to invite you to be part of our dedicated team recording the 8:45 AM Sunday serv...

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Sarah Bolt is the new St. Luke's Family Ministry Coordinator

Family Ministry Coordinator named

MEET FAMILY MINISTRY COORDINATOR, SARAH BOLT St. Luke's is proud to announce the addition of Sarah Bolt to our staff as the new Family Ministr...

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Announcing our new Parish Secretary

Meet our new Parish Secretary

MEET OUR NEW PARISH SECRETARY, KATHY JONES! We are thrilled to announce that Kathy Jones will be joining us as our Parish Secretary...

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EfM Registration is open

EfM News

EfM Registration Open through August 15th, 2023 Don’t Miss It…….EfM registration for 2023-24 is now open through August 15.&...

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Disaster Response Team

St. Luke's Disaster Response Team

Join the St. Luke's Disaster Response Team DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM: As we continue to face the challenges from natural disasters, it is app...

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EfM Registration is now open

Register for EfM

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY  Time to Save Your Place for 2023-24 EfM will resume class on September 6 from 11:30 -1:30 in the church Library. Semi...

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July 29th Event on how to Identify and Prevent Elder Abuse

July 29 - Elder Abuse and Fraud Zoom

EVENT ON ELDER ABUSE AND FRAUD  OPEN TO ALL JULY 29  at 10 AM Look with mercy, O God our Father, on all whose increasing years bring th...

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Meet the Reverend Canon Morgan MacIntire

Meet the Reverend Canon Morgan McIntire as supply priest on July 9

The Reverend Canon Morgan MacIntire to serve as supply priest on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at St. Luke's ABOUT: The Reverend Canon Morgan MacIntir...

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Send us your pics for Mother Trish

Pics for Mother Trish

HELP US PREPARE A WELCOME BOOK FOR OUR NEW ASSOCIATE RECTOR AND SCHOOL CHAPLAIN, MOTHER TRISH TOBUREN: DUE BY TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023 W...

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July 8th  Invite - Welcome - Connect Event

Invite - Welcome - Connect Mandeville event

Dear Parishioners, We are excited to invite you to a transformative event that will equip and empower you to practice evangelism, hospitality, and ...

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Registration still open for VBS 2023

Still Time to Register for VBS

Registration is still open for St. Luke's 2023 VBS June 19-22

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EfM Ministry begins in September

EfM (Education for Ministry) to begin in September

Mark your calendars for EfM set to begin again in September. Classes will be Wednesdays from 11:30 am until 1 pm.

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The Flower Guild

Join the Flower Guild

The St. Luke's Flower Guild provides flowers for the church and those ill or in long-term care.

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Elder Abuse Zoom Workshop

Elder Abuse Zoom Workshop on June 6

The Church Pension Group is offering a free Zoom Workshop on June 6 to bring awareness to the growing crime of elder abuse.

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Watch Fr. Bryan in the Battle of the Clergy Bands

Battle of the Clergy Bands coming Fall of 2023

The Baton Rouge Diocese presents the 2023 Battle of the Clergy Bands in Fall of 2023

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Grief Share and Care Group

Grief Share and Care Group

Need to bond with others after going through some grief or loss? Then the St. Luke's Grief Share and Care group is for you.

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2023 VBS

2023 VBS

VBS 2023 June 19 - 22 Registration is open for St. Luke's Summer Vacation Bible School, to be held June 19 through 22nd from 9 AM until Noon. ...

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June 9-19 ECW Annual Gathering

June 9-10 ECW Annual Gathering

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER

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June 4 St. Joseph Cathedral Celebration of Cancer Survivors

June 4 National Cancer Survivor Month Celebration

Join Fr. Bryan and other leaders for this annual event celebrating survivors of cancer throughout our region.

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Arthritis and Nutrition

Arthritis and Nutrition

ARTHRITIS AND NUTRITION As May is Arthritis Awareness Month, the question of the role of nutrition in managing arthritis comes to mind. With so man...

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EYC goes to Airborne Extreme

April 30th EYC at Airborne Extreme

FINAL EYC EVENT BEFORE SUMMER BREAK EYC GOES TO AIRBORNE EXTREME IN DENHAM SPRINGS Details:  April 30th from 4:30-6:30pm, Baton Rouge E...

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Cinco de Mayo Family Celebration

Cinco de Mayo

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us at St. Luke's on May 7th from 5-7 PM

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Celebrating Solomon Center

Celebrating Solomon - from Barbee Pipes

Dear Fellow Parishioners,  We would like to cordially invite you to join your St. Luke's family and the Episcopal Diocese of Louisian...

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Adult Inquirers' Class

Adult Inquirers' Class

ADULT INQUIRERS' CLASS  Sunday, April 23 at 2:30 PM Do you have questions about the Christian faith?  Would you like to know mor...

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Fun in the Sun

Fun in the Sun

Fun in the Sun     This year is just flying by, and being in the sun is on folks’ minds…whether at the beach, gardening, wal...

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CPR Training on March 26

CPR Training

CPR Education on March 26 CPR training was held on March 26th at 2 PM in Pope Hall and 20 people were officially certified with American Red Cross....

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Sign up for Maundy Thursday Watch

Maundy Thursday Watch Sign Up

Sign up for a one-hour spot to watch the altar of repose in the sanctuary following the Maundy Thursday service from 8 PM until 8 AM on Good Friday mo...

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Holy Week Service Times and Details

Holy Week Schedule

HOLY WEEK SERVICES:   APRIL 6 - Maundy Thursday at 7 PM -  In Matthew 26:40, Jesus asked his disciples, “Can you not watch...

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2023 Incense Dates

2023 Dates of Incense

St. Luke's Baton Rouge 2023 Dates where incense is used during service December 24 - Christmas Eve 6 PM

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5 Wishes

5 Wishes

5 Wishes Lord Jesus Christ, by your death you took away the sting of death: Grant to us your servants so to follow in faith where you have led the ...

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Resources and information for the Lenten season

Lenten Resources

  LENT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION   STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Join us on Fridays at 6 PM in the church during Lent to go through the stat...

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What's Happening at St. Luke's

Calendar of Events

Here's what's happening at St. Luke's Baton Rouge

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Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning   Oh, goodness….it’s that time of year again when those terrifying words “spring cleaning” start to ...

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Join us on 2/5 at 10 AM

New Building Dedication Invitation

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Take the Congregational Care Survey

Congregational Care Committee Survey

PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY: The Congregational Care Committee   The Congregational Care Committee needs YOU! You may have remembered that a survey...

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Join the Confirmation Class of 2023

Confirmation 2023

CONFIRMATION 2023 Confession of St. Peter the Apostle ***CONFIRMATION CLASSES MEET ON SUNDAYS FROM 5:30 UNTIL 7 PM IN ROOM 501***  Janua...

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Meet the New Vestry Members

Meet the Vestry Nominees

Meet the vestry members elected during the 2023 Annual meeting

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Self-Compassion and Grief

Self Compassion and Grief

Self-compassion means not dismissing your own pain and struggles as meaningless and petty or judging yourself harshly for mistakes.

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Grief Sharing and Caring

Grief Sharing and Caring

2022 has been quite a year in many, many ways at St. Luke’s. One of the biggest challenges has been losing so many loved ones.

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An Advent Message from Fr. Bryan

Advent Message from Fr. Bryan Owen

Fr. Bryan offers a message as we enter the season of Advent.

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What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?

What % of my income is God calling me to give?

On behalf of St. Luke’s church family, we thank you for answering God’s invitation to discern how much of your income to give to the missi...

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Longest Night 2022

Longest Night Service 2022

All are invited to our Longest Night Service here at St. Luke's.

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Watch the Ordination of Bishop-Elect Duckworth on 11/19

Watch the live stream of the Bishop-Elect

Live Stream Links and Bulletin: 12th Bishop Ordination & Consecration Service

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God's Love in Action, St. Stephen's Ministry

God's Love in Action, St. Stephen's Ministry

God’s Love in Action   June 16th seems like a long time ago…yet for the people of St. Stephen’s in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, ...

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Recommitment Update

Recommitment Update

Consecration Sunday Update   On behalf of St. Luke’s church family, we thank you for generously responding to the question, "What pe...

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First Letter from the Bishop Elect

First Letter from the Bishop-Elect

The first letter from the Bishop Elect

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Fall 2022 Calendar of Events at-a-glance

Fall 2022 Calendar of Events at-a-glance

Hope you can join us for some annual traditions, family fun, and fellowship with those across our community, here at St. Luke's this fall. Take a look...

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Youth Confirmation

Youth Confirmation

Youth Confirmation at St. Luke's Baton Rouge

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What is a caregiver?

Are You A Caregiver?

ARE YOU A CAREGIVER? 15 points don’t seem to be enough to cover all the roles that caregivers do! Even having triple word points barely seems...

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Consecration Sunday Update

Consecration Sunday Update

Thank you for your pledge

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Immunizations R' Us

Flu and COVID Vaccines

Immunizations ‘R’ Us! On Sunday, October 9, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Albertson’s will be in the Library/Office to give flu and...

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Helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian

Helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cuba on Tuesday knocking out power to the entire country. The storm intensified to a category 4 before making landfall ...

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Sign up to help with Live Streaming on Sundays

Sign up to help with Live Streaming

Sign up to help with Live Streaming on Sundays here at St. Luke's

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2022 Fall Celebration, Witter Hall reno, Backpack blessing, and ministry opportunities

2022 Fall Celebration

A fun time had by all at St. Luke's during the 2022 Fall Celebration, including a Witter Hall renovation ribbon cutting, Backpack blessing, and learni...

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Here’s the latest scoop (about the blood drive)

Here’s the latest scoop (about the blood drive)

Join us at St. Luke's on Sunday, September 11 for our annual blood drive with the OLOL Bloodmobile. Give a pint of blood and get a pint of Bluebell Ic...

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Join us for the Be Like Eli Campaign

Be Like Eli Campaign

Eli Palmer was an extraordinary young man who left us far too soon. Join us in the campaign to raise funds for St. Luke's Episcopal Church's new Youth...

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Embracing the Journey 2022 Re-Cap

Embracing the Journey Re-Cap

Embracing the Journey 2022 was a success. I you could not attend, we still have resources available for you.

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EfM Ministry

EfM Ministry

EfM Ministry

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Sponsor St. Luke's School 2022-2023

Sponsor St. Luke's School for the 2022-2023 School Year

Be a corporate sponsor for St. Luke's School for the 2022-2023 school year

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Wrapping St. Stephen's in Prayer

Wrapping St. Stephen's in Prayer

St. Luke's Shawl ministry sends 46 blessed shawls to parishioners at St. Stephen's Church in Vestavia, Alabama following a shooting tragedy.

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VBS 2022

VBS 2022

VBS 2022 was a huge success. There were 88 kids, 50 volunteers, and the best part was Moses parting the Red Sea.

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Live Stream Team Summer Signup

Live Stream Summer Signup

Join the live stream team for the summer. Sign up now and join us. no experience is needed.

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Meet our new Family Ministry Coordinator

Meet Gus, the new Family Ministry Coordinator

WELCOME GUS HODGES A Message from Gus: Hello, St. Luke’s! My name is Gus Hodges and I’m so excited to be your new Family Min...

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Eli Palmer Shepherd's Fund

Eli Palmer Shepherd's Fund

To celebrate the life of Elijah "Eli" Palmer and memorialize his service, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is establishing the Eli Palmer Shepherd’s Fu...

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2022 Ministry Booklet

2022 Ministry Booklet

Looking for ways to connect and serve at St. Luke's? Check out our 2022 Ministry Booklet.

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Tornado Relief Aid

Donate Today for Tornado Relief

A message from Bishop Thompson on the Episcopal Church donating to the impacted people of the recent tornadoes that touched down in south Louisiana.

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Caregivers' Coffee Hour News

Caregivers' Coffee Hour News

May 5 – Caregivers Group will meet in Pope Hall at 10:00. This group meets monthly and is open to anyone who is a caregiver and needs an outlet to s...

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Annual Parish-Wide Garage Sale raises $3,450

Annual Parish-Wide Garage Sale

Annual Parish-Wide Garage Sale Raises $3,450 for church outreach and support

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Carbon Fast Calendar

EDOLA Lenten Calendar

For Lent 2022, the Episcopal Church encourages you to forgo your Lenten fast from chocolate or social media, and instead, give up one thing or habit e...

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Now Hiring: VBS Chair or Co-Chairs

Now Hiring: VBS Chair or Co-Chairs

We are actively looking for someone to take charge for this year's Vacation Bible School

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Welcome Healing Love

Episcopal Migration Ministries Needs Your Support

Episcopal Migration Ministries, the refugee resettlement and migration ministry of The Episcopal Church, is excited to be a Sponsor Circle Umbrella fo...

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Who is Your Bishop?

Who is Your Bishop?

Who is your Bishop and what the Bishop does for church life

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Join the All-Ages Choir

Join the Sunday Morning All-Ages Choir

Join us on Sunday morning at 8:45 am for an all-ages choir. No experience is needed.

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Celebrating Black Voices in the Episcopal Church

Black History Month Episcopal Event

CHURCH PENSION GROUP TO HOST WEBINAR CELEBRATING BLACK VOICES IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH   NEW YORK, NY—February 16, 2022—The Church...

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Mask Mandate Lifted

Mask Mandate Lifted

Mask Mandated Lifted For St. Luke's per Bishop Thompson's directive.

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Parish Wide EYC on Feb 20

EYC Gathering on February 20

Parish Wide EYC Gathering on February 20

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Construction Progress Update from Lacy Howe

Construction Progress Update

February 2022 construction progress update from Lacy Howe

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Confirmation Class

Confirmation Class has begun

Who wants to be confirmed here at St. Luke's? Join Margie for classes on Sundays following the 8:45 am service.

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February is Heart Month!

February is Heart Month!

February is heart month.

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This is St. Luke's: Meet Vee Morrow

This is St. Luke's: Meet Vee Morrow

Meet Vee Morrow, head of hospitality here at St. Luke's Baton Rouge.

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Annual FUN Parish Meeting on January 9th at 10am

First Annual FUN Parish Meeting

St. Luke's First Annual FUN Parish meeting on Sunday, January 9th at 10 am in Witter Hall

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Listening for a Change

Can you hear me now?

One concept that we have found to be helpful when it comes to change, both for ourselves and the clients we work with, is the idea of "listening to th...

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2022 Vestry Nominees

2022 Vestry Nominees

Learn about the 2022 Vestry nominees

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Adult Inquirers Class begins January 23

Adult Inquirers Class

The Adult Inquirers' Class will meet at 2:30 PM in Pope Hall on Sundays, beginning January 23 through April 3

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Longest Night Service 2021

Longest Night Service 2021

St. Luke's Longest Night Service on December 21st is open to the entire community

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Make a pledge today

Make a pledge today

Now, more than ever, St. Luke's needs your commitment to making a difference in the lives of the community around us through the work of our church. s...

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Buildings and Grounds Update

Buildings and Grounds Update

ABOUT THE NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS & YOUTH ROOM: St. Luke’s Church and School administration had been operating from “temporary” office...

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Fall Giving Campaign

Fall Giving Campaign

The St. Luke's annual fall giving campaign is in full swing. Have you taken the time to make your pledge?

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A Message from Denise Carvalho

A Message from Denise Carvalho

Denise Carvalho offers a special message to parishioners during stewardship month here at St. Luke's Baton Rouge.

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Thanksgiving Outreach

Thanksgiving Outreach

Join us for the annual tradition of bringing hot, fresh, Thanksgiving dinner to those who otherwise might not get it.

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A Stewardship Message from Barbee Pipes

A Stewardship Message from Barbee Pipes

Long-time St. Luke's member Barbee Pipes offers a few words on the importance of making a pledge during stewardship month at St. Luke's Baton Rouge.

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Login for Realm online giving

Login for Realm online giving

Here's a quick link to log into Realm online giving portal here at St. Luke's Baton Rouge

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October is Stewardship Month

Shepherding St. Luke's

October is Stewardship Month at St. Luke's. Here's a message from our Jr. Warden, Andrea McKey. We ask you carefully consider your pledge.

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Meg Duggar leads Adult Formation on October 24

Meg Duggar to teach Sunday School on October 24

Join us on October 24th between services in Pope Hall as Meg Duggar leads a class on the three times Jesus says "come to me" in the Bible.

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Join Juliet Catrett on Nov 7 in Pope Hall

Adult Formation with Juliet Catrett

Learn self-guided ways to destress and take care of your mental health with special guest teacher Juliet Catrett, LCSW, for Adult Formation in Pope Ha...

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Job Posting: Family Ministry Coordinator

Job Posting: Family Ministry Coordinator

St. Luke's Episcopal Baton Rouge Job Posting We are currently looking for a Family Ministry Coordinator

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A Message from Dr. Catherine Baucom on Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

St. Luke's Vestry member, Dr. Catherine Baucom, offers tips on breast cancer awareness.

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Sunday, October 17th is St. Luke's Sunday

Brunch and Bingo between services with us on October 17th

Sunday, October 17th is St. Luke's Sunday and we want you to brunch with us.

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EDOLA Hurricane Ida Relief efforts

EDOLA Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

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Shoot the Flu--and COVID too!

Shoot the Flu--and COVID too!

Come to St. Luke's on October 17th from 8 am until Noon and get your flu shot or COVID booster shot. We're teaming up with our friends at Albertson's.

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Hurricane Relief Efforts for St. Helena Parish

Donations Needed for Greensburg in St. Helena Parish

St. Helena Parish, one of the state's poorest communities, needs our help following the devastation of Hurricane Ida. Please join us in donating supp...

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Thank you to those who donated during our blood drive on September 19th

Thank You Blood Donors

Thank you to those who donated during our blood drive on September 19th here at St. Luke's. You are truly life savers.

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A Stewardship Message from Laura and Martha

A Stewardship Message from Laura and Martha

The importance of making a pledge during St. Luke's Stewardship Month.

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October is Stewardship Month

October is Stewardship Month

October is stewardship month at St. Luke's and co-chairs, Martha Singletary and Laura Thomas, want you to know the importance of making a pledge.

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Class Schedule: Table Talk with Jesus

Class Schedule: Table Talk with Jesus, beginning Sept 12

Class Schedule: Join your friends at St. Luke's on Sunday mornings, beginning September 12, 2021, for Table Talk with Jesus, a new adult formation cla...

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Search for the 12th Bishop of Louisiana listening session at St. Luke's canceled due to Hurricane Ida. Please take the online survey.

REVISED LISTENING SESSION: Search for the 12th Bishop of Louisiana

The members of the Bishop Search & Nominating Committee are happy to announce that an online survey and list of zoom listening sessions concerning the...

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Feeling, Talking, Trusting

Feeling, Talking, Trusting

These weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions…watching not one, but two storms come our way; seeing the devastation from Ida; worrying about th...

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Fall 2021 Sunday School for ages 3 through high school

Fall 2021 Kids of the Kingdom Sunday School

This fall, St. Luke's Kids of the Kingdom Sunday School class, which starts at 10:15 am for ages 3 through high school, will focus on serving our comm...

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Message from Canon Duckworth on Hurricane Ida Recovery Work

Message from Canon Duckworth on Hurricane Ida Recovery and Damage Assessment

Message from Reverend Canon Shannon Duckworth of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana on Hurricane Ida Recovery Work and Church Damage Assessment

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Hurricane Ida Relief: Help St. Patrick's in Zachary Fill the Truck with Supplies

Hurricane Ida Relief: Help St. Patrick's in Zachary Fill the Truck with Supplies

St. Luke's is here to help! Join us in helping St. Patrick's in Zachary fill an 18-wheeler with much-needed supplies for victims of Hurricane Ida.

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A Letter from Margie on Table Talk with Jesus

Fall 2021 Adult Formation: Table Talk with Jesus

You are invited to join us for Table Talk with Jesus, the Fall 2021 Adult Formation class at St. Luke's Baton Rouge. The class begins at 9:45 am in Po...

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Disaster Assistance Links and Resources

Direct link to resources for those impacted by Ida

How to Get or Give Help following Hurricane Ida: Please refer to this page for a helpful list of resources for those impacted by Hurricane Ida.

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What to expect on Sundays at St. Luke's

What to expect on a Sunday at St. Luke's

Here's what you can expect on any given Sunday here at St. Luke's Episcopal Church Baton Rouge.

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The Importance of Donating Blood: A Letter from Nurse Becky Williams

The Importance of Donating Blood: A Letter from Nurse Becky Williams

Blood is in short supply across our region. Please consider donating at St. Luke's on Sunday, September 19th beginning at 7:30 am until 12:30 pm. The ...

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Join our Greeters Ministry

Join the Greeters Ministry

Join the St. Luke's Greeters Ministry and help visitors feel welcome and connected as they step foot onto our church campus.

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St. Luke's Baton Rouge in The Living Church

The Living Church, September, 2021

Read about St. Luke's Episcopal Church Baton Rouge on page 35 of the latest edition of The Living Church news

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Virtual Healing Prayers Service for September 1, 2021

Virtual Healing Service for Wednesday, September 1, 2021

In lieu of the in-person Healing Service for September 1, 2021, Fr. Bryan Owen offers a brief online service of prayer as we continue with rescue and ...

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Message from Bishop Thompson following Hurricane Ida

Bishop Thompson pastoral notes following Hurricane Ida

EDOLA Bishop Thompson offers a special message following the devastation of Hurricane Ida to Louisianans. Also find helpful links on how to support or...

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Sunday, August 29, 2021 Prayer Service

Sunday, August 29, 2021 Prayer Service

As we brace for the impact of Hurricane Ida, Fr. Bryan Owen offers a brief prayer service this morning in lieu of gathering in person for Sunday Holy ...

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Pastoral Care Hotline

Pastoral Care Hotline

If you need to speak to someone, or if you have a pastoral care emergency, please call at any time, day or night. 225-773-2466.

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A Prayer Before Hurricane Ida from Bishop Thompson

Prayer from Bishop Thompson on Hurricane Ida

A Prayer Before Hurricane Ida from Bishop Thompson

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Words of Encouragement

Words of Encouragement

The first time I donated blood was for the victims of the sniper on the rooftop of the Howard Johnson's in New Orleans in the early 70's. My p...

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Presiding Bishop Curry offers prayers for the people of Afghanistan

Presiding Bishop Curry offers prayers for the people of Afghanistan

ST. Luke's Baton Rouge asks parishioners to join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in a prayer for the people of Afghanistan

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Urgent support needed in Haiti

Urgent Support Needed in Haiti

The National Association of Episcopal Schools requests help for those impacted by the recent earthquake

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For Whom the (Blue)bell Tolls

For Whom the (Blue)bell Tolls

For Whom the Bell Tolls by John Donne No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. If a c...

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Are you Ready?

Are you Ready?

Now that hurricane season is upon us, here’s a special website to help in so many ways. It’s Ready.gov. It is a great reference for people...

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St. Mary the Virgin Sunday

St. Mary the Virgin: Holy Eucharist Sunday, August 15, 2021 (copy)

St. Luke's Episcopal Baton Rouge, Holy Eucharist, St. Mary the Virgin Sunday, August 15, 2021

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Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Sunday, August 8, 2021

St. Luke's Episcopal Baton Rouge, Holy Eucharist, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday, August 8, 2021

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My Mask

My Mask

What, masks again?   Yes, we’re masking again until at least September 1. This can be a time of frustration, sadness, anger…you na...

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Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Sunday, July 25, 2021 (copy)

St. Luke's Episcopal Baton Rouge, Holy Eucharist, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday, August 1, 2021

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Terry Bowman named St. Luke's Director of Music

Terry Bowman named St. Luke's Director of Music

Loved Choir Director, Terry Bowman, is named the St. Luke's Director of Music

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Beat the Heat!

Beat the Heat!

It seems like the summer is just flying by, and school will be starting in just a couple of weeks! Even with this sign of fall coming, the weather has...

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Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Sunday, July 25, 2021

St. Luke's Episcopal Baton Rouge, Holy Eucharist, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday, July 25, 2021

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EfM: Education for Ministry update

EfM: Every baptized believer is called to ministry

EfM: every baptized believer is called to ministry and here at St. Luke's we invite you to journey with us as part of Education For Ministry. Classes ...

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Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests List

We pray for those who have asked for prayers

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New Service Schedule Announced

New Service Schedule Announced

New Service Schedule to begin September 12, 2021

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Executive Summary from Consultant Jamie Martin-Currie

Executive Summary from Consultant Jamie Martin-Currie

St. Luke’s, Baton Rouge Review & Restart Executive Summary     The overall need for St. Luke’s is to find ways to becom...

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Delta Variant

Delta Variant

The Delta Variant of the COVID-19 virus is with us and going strong, especially in our parish. The Louisiana Department of Health has this information...

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday, June 27, 2021, service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost: Morning Prayer Services for Sunday, July 11, 2021

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday, July 11, 2021, service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo

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Holy Grounds Coffee Shop now open on Sunday mornings (copy)

Holy Grounds Coffee Shop now open on Sunday mornings (copy)

Dear St. Luke’s Family: It is with great joy that we announce the opening of “Holy Grounds”, a summer coffee-house at St. Luke&rs...

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Thank you Mary Ann for your 12 years of service

Thank you Mary Ann for your 12 years of service

A very special thank you to Mary Ann Ayers   It is will full and grateful hearts that we bid Mary Ann Ayres “au revoir.” Mary Ann...

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UV Scale Index Explained

UV Scale Index Explained

Sun Safety Tips Explaining the UV Scale Index and what you need to know about sun exposure

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday, June 27, 2021, service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo

Today's Worship

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Sunday, June 27, 2021, service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo Today's Service Details ORDER OF SERVICE ...

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FLAME: Acolytes return

FLAME: Acolyte Training Resumes This Fall

FLAME: Acolytes return Margie and Mike Gaudet to spearhead acolyte groups beginning in the fall Dear members of the Acolyte Family, Guess what?...

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Today's Worship (copy)

Today's Worship (copy)

WAYS TO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY 8:00 am (in person) and 10:30 am (in person and virtually) VIEW TODAY'S 8:00 AM ORDER OF SERVICE>> VIEW T...

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May 12: Healing Prayers Service at 5:30pm on Vimeo

May 12: Healing Prayers Service at 5:30pm on Vimeo

Thank you for joining Fr. Bryan Owen for a Gospel Reading, Reflection, and a Litany of Healing to bring God’s healing power into the lives of th...

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May 12: Healing Prayers Service at 5:30pm on Vimeo (copy) (copy) (copy)

May 12: Healing Prayers Service at 5:30pm on Vimeo (copy) (copy) (copy)

Thank you for joining Fr. Bryan Owen for a Gospel Reading, Reflection, and a Litany of Healing to bring God’s healing power into the lives of th...

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April 21: Healing Prayers Service at 5:30pm on Vimeo

April 21: Healing Prayers Service at 5:30pm on Vimeo

Thank you for joining Fr. Bryan Owen for a Gospel Reading, Reflection, and a Litany of Healing to bring God’s healing power into the lives of th...

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Progress!

Progress!

Progress! The information from the LA Dept of Health as of 4/14/2021 shows that 966,365 people have completed the COVID vaccination series—with...

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Five Wishes Zoom Presentation

Five Wishes Zoom Presentation

Five Wishes Zoom Presentation Please note: The 5 Wishes Zoom presentation scheduled for April 21 is postponed until April 28 at 11 AM. If you or some...

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Join us for a celebration in honor of Dn. Reese

Join us for a celebration in honor of Dn. Reese

Join us for a celebration in honor of Dn. ReeseJoin us for a celebration in honor of Dn. Reese All are invited for a special reception on the lawn ...

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With Grateful Thanks!

With Grateful Thanks!

With grateful thanks! Please join me in thanking all of those who helped take temperatures before the Sunday Services…as of April 11, temperat...

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Video Blessings from your St. Luke's family

Video Blessings from your St. Luke's family

Video Blessings from your St. Luke's family We miss seeing everyone gathered together so we thought we'd share some blessings from the faces ...

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Altar of Repose 2021

Altar of Repose 2021

This year, we offer a virtual altar of repose following Maundy Thursday service. Although we will not have parishioners sit in person with the Holy Eu...

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Keeping an eye on health!

Keeping an eye on health!

Keeping an eye on health! As National Nutrition Month continues, the question of your eyes having all the nutrients they need to help prevent catarac...

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Fifth Sunday of Lent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 Service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo

Fifth Sunday of Lent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 Service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo

Fifth Sunday of Lent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 Service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo Today's Service Details Today's Collect: Today...

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Enjoy your morning cup!

Enjoy your morning cup!

Enjoy your morning cup! March is noted as being National Nutrition Month by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and one of the articles on thei...

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Mark your calendars!

Mark your calendars!

Updated: Mar 31 Here are upcoming offerings from Health Ministries / Pastoral Care: March 24—Spring Cleaning of the Long-term prayer li...

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Phase 3 and Holy Week COVID-19 Diocesan Guidelines from the Bishop

Phase 3 and Holy Week COVID-19 Diocesan Guidelines from the Bishop

Phase 3 and Holy Week COVID-19 Diocesan Guidelines from the Bishop Phase 3 and Holy Week COVID-19 Guidelines As has been the case over the last ...

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Youth Formation Table Topics to do at home with your children

Youth Formation Table Topics to do at home with your children

1/24 – Today is our first “Table Topic” for our spring semester of Sunday school! 2020 was… well... 2020. We can all come up ...

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COVID Vaccines: St. Luke’s Helps the Community

COVID Vaccines: St. Luke’s Helps the Community

February 25th was a great day at St. Luke’s—Pope Hall and the Library were the place to be for COVID vaccines. Approximately 190 vaccinati...

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SPRING CLEANING

SPRING CLEANING

If you’ve ever seen my office, it truly represents the loving nickname my fellow staff members have given me: The Hoarder. And the idea of sprin...

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Join Deacon Reese on Fridays during Lent at 6pm for the Way of the Cross

Join Deacon Reese on Fridays during Lent at 6pm for the Way of the Cross

Meet along the breezeway outside Pope Hall: All are invited to join in a weekly walkthrough of the Stations of the Cross with Deacon Reese Wiggins....

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Get your COVID vaccine Feb. 25th at St. Luke's.

Get your COVID vaccine Feb. 25th at St. Luke's.

COVID vaccines will be offered at St. Luke’s on Thursday, February 25th from 10 am to 3pm in Pope Hall and the Library! Provided by Albertsons&r...

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Volunteers Needed on February 25th during COVID vaccinations!

Volunteers Needed on February 25th during COVID vaccinations!

The COVID vaccinations are scheduled now for February 25th, with the second vaccinations to be given 4 weeks later on March 25th. 190--yes, 190! ap...

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Adult Formation Gatherings: In Person and Virtually

Adult Formation Gatherings: In Person and Virtually

For more info on these groups, or other formation questions, please contact Margie at (225) 733-3334. ​​​​​​​

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Wrapped in prayers: the blessing of the shawls ministry at St. Luke's

Wrapped in prayers: the blessing of the shawls ministry at St. Luke's

This Sunday, there will be a blessing of shawls and quilts at the 10:30 service. Quietly and lovingly, the members of the Shawl Ministry make shawls a...

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How to wear a mask

How to wear a mask

As we continue to be affected by the pandemic, the wearing of masks is essential to the effort to prevent the spreading of this disease. Though wearin...

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January 20th: Healing Prayers Service at 5:30pm on Vimeo

January 20th: Healing Prayers Service at 5:30pm on Vimeo

Thank you for joining Fr. Bryan Owen for a Gospel Reading, Reflection, and a Litany of Healing to bring God’s healing power into the lives of ...

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Second Sunday after Epiphany: Sunday, January 17, 2021 Service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo

Second Sunday after Epiphany: Sunday, January 17, 2021 Service @ 10:30 am on Facebook Live and Vimeo

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Ministry of the Month: St. Martha's Helping Hands

Ministry of the Month: St. Martha's Helping Hands

Every month, we'll shine the spotlight on one of the ministries that St. Luke's has to offer. There are plenty of organized ways that parish...

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