St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Camillus, NY

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The Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Shield, adapted from the Cross of St George

St Luke’s is part of the Episcopal Church.  The word “Episcopal” comes from the Greek episcope, which means bishop.  That name was chosen in the 18th century to differentiate our church from the Presbyterian and Congregational churches, which were the most prominent at that time, and which did not have bishops.  The Episcopal Church derives from the colonial Church of England in America and formally established itself in the wake of the American Revolution to continue the Anglican faith tradition, freed from the connection with England.

 

Anglican bishops from around the world gather every ten years in England
Anglican bishops from around the world gather every ten years in England

 

The Episcopal Church is a member of the Anglican Communion, a worldwide organization of churches throughout the world whose historic origins, like the Episcopal Church, are rooted in the missionary efforts of the Church of England.  The Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian body in the world with over 80 million members.  We find connection through our shared communion with the Archbishop of Canterbury (head of the Church of England) and worship derived from the Book of Common Prayer (originally printed in 1549 during the English Reformation).

 

The Episcopal Church is divided into 111 dioceses, each led by a Bishop.  Most of the dioceses are in the United States and its territories, but there are dioceses in fourteen other nations as well.  Every three years, representatives from each diocese gather for General Convention, which is the ultimate authority for the church.

 

Bishop DeDe on her motorbike
Bishop DeDe on her motorbike

St Luke’s is a parish in the diocese of Central New York.  Our Bishop is the Rev DeDe Duncan Probe.  The diocesan offices are in Liverpool, NY.  The diocese consists of 78 congregations between the Pennsylvania state line and Lake Ontario and from Auburn to Utica.  St Luke’s was founded in 1954, and the current church building was erected in 1957.

 

WELCOME TO ST LUKE’S

Sermons

A podcast of each week’s sermon is available for download at our Sermons page or at mountaingracepodcast.org  

Join Us Online

We can’t gather in person, but we’re still the church and we’re gathering online. Live worship online Sunday mornings at 9am. Visit our Online Resources page for details.

Message from our Presiding Bishop

A video from the leading bishop of the Episcopal Church in response to the events on January 6th

Bible Verse of the Day

God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:28-29

Join us for Worship

In-Person Worship

We will be regathering for worship outside under our big tent at 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday mornings. Please bring a chair and wear a mask.

No in-person service this Sunday, September 6th

 

Live Online Worship Sundays at 9:00am

Details on how to connect for worship and more at our Online Resources page

 

Our Rector

Our Rector

The Rev. Jon M. White

Mission

“We are an inclusive congregation striving to make Christ known to all people to through worship, prayer, service, study, and stewardship within a community of grace and love.”

Connect With Us

Address:
5402 W Genesee St.
Camillus, NY 13031

Phone:
(315) 487-1771

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