St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Camillus, NY

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Becoming a Member

Membership in the church is a sign of a commitment to follow Christ and to live out the Baptismal Covenant.

 

BAPTISM
Membership begins with Baptism.  The Episcopal Church follows the tradition of baptism by water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as children of God and makes us member’s of Christ’s body (the Church), and inheritors of the kingdom of God.  The Episcopal Church accepts baptism in any other Trinitarian Christian tradition as valid – you don’t need to be baptized again!

If you have not been previously baptized, let our priest know if you are feeling the tug of God’s call and he will work with you to prepare you for this Holy sacrament.

 

PUBLIC AFFIRMATION of COMMITMENT
If you were previously baptized, you will be asked to make a public affirmation of your commitment to membership.  This is done in a simple rite of welcoming and commitment during a regular Sunday service.  The five foundations of the life of faith are Worship, Prayer, Service, Study, and Generosity.  In your Affirmation, you will be asked to commit yourself to these disciplines.

 

CONFIRMATION
When Jesus ascended; he left behind his disciples and commanded them to “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.”  Through the laying on of hands, these disciples – appointed Apostles – passed on their ministry of leadership and authority down through the generations of all believers.  The Bishop is the inheritor of this authority, and through the laying on of hands at Confirmation welcomes the baptized into the church universal, symbolizing the individual believers connection to all believers across time and across the world.

Confirmation then is done either when the bishop makes her regular visit or at another appointed day and time for a regional celebration of Confirmation. Confirmation is required for all elected positions of leadership in the parish and wider church.

 

RECEPTION/REAFFIRMATION
If you were confirmed in another Christian tradition, the Bishop offers the rite of Reception onto the Episcopal Church.  Similar to Confirmation, it consists of prayer of blessing from the bishop and the laying on of hands.

Reaffirmation is similar, but is a rite for those previously Confirmed in the Episcopal Church who would like to recommit themselves to a life of faith in the Episcopal tradition.

WELCOME TO ST LUKE’S

Join us for Worship

Join us for worship Sundays at 9:00am either in person or online.  This Service is accessible through Zoom and will be livestreamed to Facebook and Youtube

Sermons

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

Bible Study

Understanding the story of God’s relationship with us is an important Christian discipline that helps us to see and understand the work of God in our own lives. Join us each Monday via Zoom for Bible study.

Bible Verse of the Day

And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
1 John 4:21

Join us for Worship

In-Person Worship

Holy Eucharist

Sunday Mornings at 9:00

Thursday Mornings at 10:00

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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