St. Luke’s is an Episcopal community grounded in Christ’s teachings. We celebrate them through worship, fellowship, and outreach.
MISSION
Our mission is to grow in faith, individually and as a community. We welcome people of all backgrounds and in all stages of life and reach out to them to share God’s abundant grace.
WHO WE ARE
St. Luke’s is a friendly parish of 125 families with strong ties to the community. Parishioners are encouraged to support the Church with their talents, time and financial resources. We are a diverse congregation of young and old, married and single, women, men, and children. Our small, attractive National Landmark church building enhances the feeling of intimacy and belonging shared by our parish family. Our members are civic-minded and are proud of their Church and community.
The congregation is a community of Christians who meet together to glorify the Lord and, by His grace, work to relate the Scriptures into their daily lives. We promote dialogue, understanding, and friendship in our Church family and in our community. Our congregation is made up of people who believe in being open to new ideas and ways of worship. Yet, St. Luke’s remains grounded in the Episcopal church, which emphasizes devotion to Scripture, tradition and reason.
PARISH PROGRAMS
Listed are the programs available to all members of St. Luke’s Church: Altar Guild, Ushering, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Adult Choir, Acolytes, Sunday School, Youth Group, Sunday Morning Nursery Care, Lay Pastoral Care Committee, Thrift Shop, Sunday Coffee Hour, Fall Bazaar, Adult Education, Monthly Parish Newsletter, Vestry, Worship Committee, and our Christmas Pageant.
In addition, St. Luke’s plays host to a number of local organizations: AA meetings, Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, Senior Luncheon Programs, Russian Church Bazaar, and Community Concerts.
SUNDAY SERVICES
There are two Sunday Eucharist services, one at 8:00 AM (no music) and the traditional family service with choir at 10:00 AM. Childcare is available throughout the 10:00 AM service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School groups are: Pre-K through 6th grade (ages 4 – 12) and the youth group (ages 12 and up).
St. Luke’s was consecrated in June of 1899. Also in 1899, a small hall was added to the church building and a beautiful Midmer pipe organ was purchased and installed. Our pipe organ became well known throughout Long Island as the finest and sweetest-toned instrument of its size outside of Brooklyn.
In 1961 a new rectory replaced the old one on the property just west of the church. The house has four bedrooms, 2½ baths, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, laundry alcove, attached 2-car garage, and a full basement. The rector’s study has an outside entrance.
In the early 1960’s, a large addition was added to the parish hall adding much needed space for the Sunday School in the lower level and a large meeting room on the main floor. In 2000 the slate roof was replaced on the church and the Midmer pipe organ was restored. In 2008 the undercroft of the church was renovated and a beautiful brick patio was added between the parish hall and the rectory. Beautiful trees and shrubs surround the church property. A flower garden was planted in front of the church for all to see and enjoy.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
Since 1883, Sea Cliff has been an incorporated village with inspired planning that includes a sweeping shoreline approach and sensational views overlooking Hempstead Harbor and Long Island Sound.
Sea Cliff was originally settled by the Methodist-run Metropolitan Camp Ground Association, which, in 1871, purchased 240 acres of land from the descendents of James Carpenter. From its modest beginnings, and through 125 years of sensitive development, our Village has evolved into a vibrant community recognized for its spirit of imagination, involvement, and preservation.
Young families, retirees, singles, artists, tradesmen, and professionals make their home in our one-square mile. They count themselves among the members of our Beautification and Landmarks societies, as well as various civic committees, benevolent organizations, and religious congregations to form a noticeably inclusive population. Together, we are the faces one meets in our quaint downtown, which serves as the hub of walk able byways, public stairs, and narrow streets that run along our namesake Cliff and that still trace the plan of the original settlers’ tenting-grounds.
Few communities of comparable size can boast as many fine examples of Victorian architecture. Its compact size, picturesque landscape, and historic architecture contribute to the Village’s charm and cohesive community spirit. Village amenities include numerous handsome parks, some of which double as athletic fields and playgrounds, and all of which are well maintained and freely enjoyed. There is also a fine beach to which all may retreat for solace or assemble for fun, as well as a newly restored waterfront boardwalk.
The Village maintains two separate library facilities, one for adults, and another for children. Sea Cliff has its own elected government, housed in the Village Hall, adjacent to which is the charming Sea Cliff Museum and an attractive village green.
The local school district (North Shore) is highly ranked and is a great attraction for new residents in search of competitive public schools for their children.
We proudly support an active volunteer fire department and a dedicated ambulance corps. There are several fine private schools, colleges, and universities in the surrounding area. While Sea Cliff may be off the beaten path, it is well served by commuter train and bus-to-subway links with New York City and beyond.