Episcopal Church Service
March 29
11am
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Christ Episcopal Church of Smithfield hosts their 5 th Sunday church service at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church, Smithfield, the daughter church of St. Luke’s, will hold an Episcopal Church service at 11 am. Traditionally, when the congregation moved from St. Luke’s in 1832, they continued to use St. Luke’s as a summer chapel and later a community worship location. This service is open to the public.
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Boxwood Sale
Boxwoods have been growing for hundreds of years on the ancient grounds of the “Old Brick” Church. Introduced to North America from Europe in the mid 1600’s, these evergreen shrubs have survived the ravages of time, from the War of 1812, and on through the Civil War to the present. Rooted in the past, the boxwood is considered “man’s oldest garden ornament.” Not only are they decorative, their magnificent foliage creates a sanctuary for resident rabbits, squirrels, and a menagerie of birds throughout St. Luke’s uniquely serene graveyard.
A few years ago, Historic St. Luke’s Church provided cuttings to a local nursery, The English Connection, for propagation of our oldest boxwoods to be offered during America’s 400th Anniversary of Jamestown and beyond. More of these tenderly cultivated shrubs are now ready and available to the public with proceeds going toward the preservation of the historic church and grounds.
The boxwoods will be available April 18 - 25, 2009, during the 76th Historic Garden Week in Virginia. For more information about purchasing the boxwoods call Historic St. Luke’s Church (757) 357-3367. |
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Historic St. Luke's Church circa 1632 celebrates its 52nd Annual Pilgrimage.
The presentation of the R. Franklin and Arbee R. Edwards Scholarship to a student from Isle of Wight County will take place during the service.
The Pilgrimage service will be conducted by the Rev. Gary J. M. Barker, Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Smithfield, and the Vicar of Historic St. Luke’s Church. Following the service, a reception with refreshments will be held on the grounds of the “ Old Brick Church". The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. |
Episcopal Church Service
May 31
11am
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Christ Episcopal Church of Smithfield hosts their 5 th Sunday church service at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church, Smithfield, the daughter church of St. Luke’s, will hold an Episcopal Church service at 11 am. Traditionally, when the congregation moved from St. Luke’s in 1832, they continued to use St. Luke’s as a summer chapel and later a community worship location. This service is open to the public.
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History Camp
Once again Historic St. Luke's is collaborating with Isle of Wight County Museum for History Camp program. In the past years the event covered the time period of the early 1600's to the Civil War. Children made their own bricks in the same manner settlers did in the 1600's, with their feet! Camp participants enlisted in the Confederate Army that camped at St. Luke's in 1861/2. Last year, students explored WW I and WW II and planted Victory Gardens, joined the USO and learned how to Swing dance. Keep and eye out for more information on this year’s History Camp. It is open to rising 4th through 7th graders.
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Episcopal Church Service
August 30
11am
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Christ Episcopal Church of Smithfield hosts their 5 th Sunday church service at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church, Smithfield, the daughter church of St. Luke’s, will hold an Episcopal Church service at 11 am. Traditionally, when the congregation moved from St. Luke’s in 1832, they continued to use St. Luke’s as a summer chapel and later a community worship location. This service is open to the public.
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2:00pm Blessing of the Animals Service in the Church
Come and celebrate with us the feast of St. Francis who loved all living things. Bring your pets to the church and the Vicar of St. Luke's will bestow a special blessing upon them. We have a book written about our event, "Lili of St. Luke's" which is for sale in our gift shop! |
Gift Shop
Holiday Open House
November 28
10am to 5pm
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Gift Shop
Holiday Open House
Saturday,
10:00am
Savor the sounds of Christmas in the 17th Century Church while enjoying our Southern hospitality. On Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, there will be live music in the acoustically resonant church. Holiday tours will be conducted all day long. Also in the Gift Shop will be refreshments, Holiday Sales, and free gift wrapping with purchases.
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Episcopal Church Service
November 29
11am
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Christ Episcopal Church of Smithfield hosts their 5 th Sunday church service at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church, Smithfield, the daughter church of St. Luke’s, will hold an Episcopal Church service at 11 am. Traditionally, when the congregation moved from St. Luke’s in 1832, they continued to use St. Luke’s as a summer chapel and later a community worship location. This service is open to the public.
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