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New Here? Welcome to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church!

Whether this is your first time exploring a church or you’re looking for a new spiritual home, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Auburn, CA, is a place where you are warmly welcomed just as you are.

We’re so happy to see you. Your presence is a gift to us, and we hope that you will be blessed, comforted, and strengthened as we worship together.

Are you curious or even skeptical of religion?

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When We Gather

Sunday Worship:

8:00 a.m. — Traditional, spoken worship.
10:30 a.m. — Family worship with singing and Children’s Chapel.

Wednesday Night Silent Prayer:

7:00 p.m. — A quiet, contemplative, candlelit centering prayer service.

Feel free to join any service that fits your schedule and curiosity.

Congregation gathered for Sunday worship at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Auburn, CA—an inviting space for spiritual reflection and community connection.

What to Expect

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Casual dress: Wear whatever makes you comfortable.
A friendly greeting: An usher will greet you and give you a bulletin with a visitor card and the order of service.
Children welcome: Families can sit anywhere, and the area rug at the back of the church is reserved especially for children. During the 10:30 a.m. service, children are invited to participate in Children’s Chapel, where parents can join if they wish.

Communion and Blessings

All baptized Christians are welcome at Communion. If you wish to receive a blessing instead of bread or wine, come forward when the usher directs you and cross your arms over your chest. If you need help walking to Communion or would prefer to have it brought to your seat, an usher will be happy to help you. Gluten-free wafers are available—just ask the priest.

Tips for Newcomers

As worship begins, follow along in your worship bulletin and allow the flow of the service to carry you along. If you need help following the service, ask an usher or church member for guidance. They will be happy to assist you.
Please fill out a visitor’s card and place it in the collection plate during the offering. Visitors and newcomers are never expected to contribute to the offering.
Being here is enough. Nothing is demanded of you. If you want to spend the entire service sitting by yourself observing the service, please do so.
We worship with our minds, bodies, and spirits. This involves sitting, standing, and kneeling, as you are able. Just follow the rest of the congregation if you’d like to participate.
During Communion, you may kneel at the rail (or stand if you are unable to kneel), then accept the bread and eat it. When presented with the chalice, take a sip of the wine (many studies have shown that the risk of transmitting germs is minimal). You may also hold the bread until the chalice is presented. The chalice bearer will take the bread from you, dip it into the wine, and place it on your tongue. Additionally, you may eat the bread when it is given to you and then cross your hands across your chest.

Find out more about what we believe here.

If you have more questions or would like to connect with a member or our clergy, please feel free to contact us.

Stay Connected

If you’d like to learn more or speak with a member of our clergy, please feel free to reach out. We’d love to connect with you and answer any questions.

We hope to see you soon and look forward to walking with you on your spiritual journey!

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