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Our Story

The first Episcopal community officially gathered in Auburn, CA, in 1861. In 1887, St. Luke's Church was built on the corner of Orange and Lewis streets, and we have been a continuous Christian witness and worshipping presence in Auburn ever since. In 2027, St. Luke's will celebrate 140 years of faithful ministry.

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Mission/Vision

Vision Statement for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Auburn CA

St. Luke’s is called to be a Christian community rooted in an egalitarian and inclusive Anglo-Catholic witness within the Episcopal Church, offering Spirit-filled worship, faithful teaching, corporate prayer and public service. 

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Mission Statement for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Auburn, CA

We are a joyful, Christ-centered community rooted in the power and beauty of Scripture, the Sacraments, and the sacred seasons and festivals of the Church. Shaped by the wisdom of the Episcopal tradition, we strive to embody humble orthodoxy, prayerfulness, and love for our neighbors.

Theological Values

  • ​Glorify Jesus Christ in all things and live, by God’s grace, in the power of his life, death and resurrection.

  • Honor Scripture as the Word of God by faithful preaching, prayer and study.

  • Honor Church tradition in music, prayerbook liturgy and communal worship.

  • Care for souls by means of Word, Sacrament, prayer, silence and spiritual direction.

  • Make disciples by teaching in accord with the affirming Catholic heritage of the Episcopal Church. 

  • Live our Baptismal Covenant by raising up faithful and humble servant leaders

  • Welcome families, children and youth to our worship and fellowship

  • Welcome seekers, questioners and those wounded by past church experiences

  • Practice transparency in our programming, planning and church governance.

  • Reach out into Auburn and our surrounding communities to serve and bless in Christ’s name.

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Affiliations

St. Luke’s is affiliated with The Society of Catholic Priests and Affirming Catholicism 

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Our Commitments

  • Glorify Jesus Christ in all things and live in the power of his life, death, and resurrection.

  • Welcome seekers, skeptics, and those wounded or excluded by prior church experiences.

  • Welcome children and youth to our worship and fellowship,

  • Honor Scripture as the Word of God by faithful preaching, prayer, and study.

  • Honor Christian tradition in our liturgy, hymnody, and worship arts.

  • Care for souls by means of Word, Sacrament, prayer, silence, and spiritual direction.

  • Make disciples by regular teaching in harmony with historic Christian orthodoxy.

  • Live our Baptismal Covenant by raising up servant leaders within our parish.

  • Practice transparency in our programming, planning, and church governance.

  • Serve and bless Auburn and our surrounding communities in Christ’s name.

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