Events

March 29	WRITTEN IN BONE the history channel Saturday, March 29, at 8pm and 12am saveourhistory.com/tvseries Watch the world of Doug Owsley, one of the top forensic anthropologists in the world as he and his team uncover the secrets of Joseph Bridger's culture and community going back to the early 17th Century at Historic St. Luke's Church.
MARCH 30	5th Sunday Service 11am Christ Episcopal Church in Smithfield hosts their 5th Sunday church services at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church, Smithfield, the daughter church of St. Luke’s, will host 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.
APRIL 19-27 click here to see pictures from the 2007 Garden Club Dedication Ceremony ...	75th historic Garden Week in Virginia Boxwood Sale April 19-27 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 1600s, 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 400 th 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 19 - 27, 2008, just in time for the 2008 Historic Garden Week in Virginia 75 th Anniversary. For more information about purchasing the boxwoods call Historic St. Luke’s Church (757) 357-3367.
MAY 4	The Music of Living Composers Spring Concert Sunday, may 4 2pm Join us for our spring concert,"The Music of Living Composers" with the Old Dominion University Contemporary Music Ensemble"CREO" which is directed by Dr. Andrey Kasparov and features Lisa Relaford Coston. You may remember Lisa from our Christmas concert in December of 2007 and the beautiful sounds that resounded through our church. Admission by Donation: $10 per person suggested for more info call (757) 357-3367
MAY 18	51st Annual Pilgrimage sunday, may 18 2pm Historic St. Luke's Church circa 1632, celebrates it's 51 st Annual Pilgrimage .Guest speaker will be Chiles T. A. Larson, journalist and photographer. His family has had a long relationship with our extended community, from Norfolk to Williamsburg. He will speak on the history of the church and family connections of his and his wife, Bernice, to the Old Brick Church. 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 at 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. However, seating is limited
JUNE 22	1559 BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER SERVICE 11am Church of the Epiphany and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Norfolk, VA along with St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Suffolk, VA, will conduct a service using the 1559 Book of Common Prayer. This service is open to the public.
JUNE 29	5th Sunday Service 11am Christ Episcopal Church in Smithfield hosts their 5th Sunday church services at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church, Smithfield, the daughter church of St. Luke’s, will host 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.
AUGUST 31	5th Sunday Service 11am Christ Episcopal Church in Smithfield hosts their 5th Sunday church services at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church, Smithfield, the daughter church of St. Luke’s, will host 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.
OCTOBER 5 click here to see pictures from last year's Blessing of the Animals...	Blessing of the Animals Please Don't Wake the Animals 1:00pm Books Signing by Mary Batten of Smithfield, Virginia. Ms. Batten , a well-published author, will be on hand to sign her newest book "Please Don't Wake the Animals." She is also the author of numerous other books such as; Baby Wolf, Wild Cats, Hey Daddy! Animals Fathers and Their Babies, and more ! These titles will also be available for purchasing and signing. 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!
November 22	Christmas Annual 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. Books Signing by Mary Batten of Smithfield, Virginia. Ms. Batten , a well-published author, will be on hand to sign her newest book "Please Don't Wake the Animals." She is also the author of numerous other books such as; Baby Wolf, Wild Cats, Hey Daddy! Animals Fathers and Their Babies, and more ! These titles will also be available for purchasing and signing. Also in the Gift Shop will be refreshments, Holiday Sales, and free gift wrapping with purchases. Come visit the "Oldest surviving church of English foundation in the USA" c.1632.
NOVEMBER 30	5th Sunday Service 11am Christ Episcopal Church in Smithfield hosts their 5th Sunday church services at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church, Smithfield, the daughter church of St. Luke’s, will host 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.