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St. Luke's
Episcopal
Church
Tradition for Today
"He was known to them in the breaking of the bread." Luke 24:35
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Founded in 1885, St. Luke's is the oldest parish in the Episcopal diocese of Southwest Florida.
Our vision is to be an abiding witness in our community to the love and saving power of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our mission is to worship God in the Anglican tradition of the one holy catholic and apostolic church, availing ourselves of the means of grace and awaiting our hope in glory.
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HERE WE GROW!
A LETTER FROM FATHER JEFF! Click to read a special message from Father Jeff, our Priest-in-Charge.
WHY DO WE DO THAT? Have you ever wondered why we stand, sit, kneel, bow, use incense, ring bells, wear certain colors, or say specific words every Sunday? Now is your chance to ask! Join your church family and friends of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for GROUNDS FOR THEOLOGY, a lively Q&A session exploring the meaning behind our worship, traditions, and rituals. You ask the questions, and Fr. Jeff Hanson will provide the answers. To participate, pick up a 3x5 card from the welcome table near the church office, write down your question, and place it in the basket. Questions will be answered on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. when we meet for GROUNDS FOR THEOLOGY on November 1, 15, and 29, at Chocolattes, 16120 San Carlos Boulevard. Come ready to learn, discover, and have some fun along the way!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: “Let the little children come to me…” Matthew 19:14
As we prepare to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, we have a beautiful opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus by participating in Operation Christmas Child. Each shoebox we pack is more than a gift—it is a tangible expression of God’s love and an opportunity for a child to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Please stop by the Daughters of the King (DOK) table in the Parish Hall during coffee hour on Sunday, November 8. We will have shoeboxes, information, and DOK members available to answer your questions and help you get started. If you have questions or need assistance, you may also contact the church office at (239) 334-2479. The final collection date is Sunday, November 22.
OUR LEASE OPTION IS STILL AVAILABLE: In an effort to expand our ministry, with the help of Mayhugh Commercial Realty, we are making classroom and office space available for lease (NOT FOR SALE!). The leasing option is being promoted on the realtors’ website. This would be an ideal facility for a private school, day care, expanding church ministries or adult education. Please pray that we’ll have success as we consider leasing opportunities.
Listen to Our Latest Sermon: Proper 27, November 8, 2026
Fr. Jeff notes a turn in theme in the last three weeks of our year-long study of the Gospel of Matthew. At the beginning of the Gospel narrative, Jesus is depicted as a teacher of radical ethics. Now in the final chapters of the Gospel it becomes obvious that Jesus is not only a wise teacher but also the judge of all humanity at the end of time. The parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids has inspired many conjectures about the second coming of Christ, all of which have of course predictably turned out to be bogus. Jesus tells us that no one will know the day or hour of his coming, and that is a declaration that should be taken very seriously. At the same time, believers are enjoined to be ready for his coming. Our charge then is to be vigilant and prepared, knowing that he will return as judge, but having no idea when.