The St. Luke’s Running Group will meet on Saturdays at 8AM We’ll head out and back on the Mt. Vernon Trail. We’ll start running at 8:15 and we’ll be done by 9:15. You’re welcome to run any pace and distance, and we’ll make sure nobody runs alone. Come join us!

Walkers are welcome, too!

Concerts at St. Luke’s is please to welcome Carl Questad, piano. Concerts are at 7 pm at St. Luke’s Church. All are invited to attend and no advance ticket purchase is necessary. Free admission is offered to all concert patrons, but donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated. CASL relies exclusively on community patronage. Your contributions allow us to continue bringing great music and world-class artists to Alexandria. Thank you for your generous support!

The St. Luke’s Running Group will meet on Saturdays at 8AM We’ll head out and back on the Mt. Vernon Trail. We’ll start running at 8:15 and we’ll be done by 9:15. You’re welcome to run any pace and distance, and we’ll make sure nobody runs alone. Come join us!

Services at 12 noon and 7 pm

This service is all about going without. Celebrating Holy Eucharist is forbidden during this time, and we spend time reflecting on the death of Jesus and the brokenness of our world. At noon we invite people to observe the “way of the cross” as we travel to the 14 stations of the passion around the church. People can also join online for this service. The 7:00 pm service is different. There is no bulletin, music, or building. We meet around the fire, read the solemn collects, and reflect on Christ’s suffering.

So, here’s the thing you’re wondering, Maundy = Mandatum = Commandment. This is Commandment Thursday, and it is the new commandment that Jesus gave us the night before he died, that we love one another. This is probably Nick’s favorite service of the whole year. The liturgy is poetic, sad, but hopeful. It gives you permission to sit in your sorrow, with the promise that you won’t be there forever. There even a part where we wash each others feet. It awkward, but that’s part of the point. 

Ventures in Community’s next general monthly meeting, March 4, will feature a discussion with experts of how faith communities can help the immigrant and refugee communities in our region. 

Rev. David Yocis, one of two VIC co-facilitators, said speakers will include an immigration attorney from Progreso, part of United Community that seeks to assist immigrants in our area with such programs as legal aid, and classes in English as a second language,.

Speakers from other groiups that work with immigrants and refugees are expected , Rev. Yocis said, including someone from the Congregational Action Network. 

Because St. Luke’s is a VIC member, anyone from the church may attend these general meetings. VIC is a coalition of faith communities and non-profits. It advocates for and assists individuals, families and communities in need, primarily along the U.S. 1 corridor in this region. 

The meeting will be held from 11:30 to 1 pm at the Sherwood Regional Library at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria VA 22306. A light lunch will be served.

All Adult Communicants in Good Standing are invited to vote for our new Vestry members.

Teens, parents & volunteers are invited to attend as we discuss an exciting new format for Bible Study. We will also discuss preferred methods of communication.

We hope for lots of participation and feedback!