2010 EVENTS

Christ Episcopal Church of Smithfield Virginia hold it's 11am service at Historic St. Luke's Church. Christ Church is the daughter church of St. Luke’s. 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.

English Boxwoods have been growing for hundreds of years on the ancient grounds of the “Old Brick” Church. Offered only once a year during Historic Garden Week in Virginia, the proceeds go toward Historic St. Luke’s Church’s Save America’s Treasures project for the restoration of the church.

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. St. Luke's English boxwoods were cultivated by,
The English Connection, of Surry Virginia.

The boxwoods will be available April 17 - 25, 2010, when our doors open at 9:30am. Also available is the newly published "Historic Virginia Gardens: Preservation Work of The Garden Club of Virginia, 1975-2006" of which Historic St. Luke’s is a featured restoration project.

“Ties That Bind: Archaeological Investigations at White Marsh, St. Luke’s Church, and Windsor Castle, Isle of Wight County, Virginia.” 

Presented by Alain Outlaw, Archaeologist for Archaeological and Cultural Solutions, Inc. (ACS) of Williamsburg, Virginia

Historic St. Luke's Church circa 1632 celebrates its 53rd 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 program.

The Pilgrimage 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 program, 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.

Holy Cross Anglican Church of Fredericksburg, Virginia will be celebrating an Anglican service on Saturday, August 14th at 10am. This service is open to the public.

SATURDAYS WITH GOD

Retreat at Historic St.Luke's Church 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pilgrimage to a New World

The Diocese of Southern Virginia's Commission on Prayer and Healing sponsors a quarter silent retreat for a few hours on a Saturday in a different part of the diocese. The service is called "Saturdays with God" and all are welcome to come to these events. Our opening retreat for the fall of 2010 is at Historic St. Luke's Church. The church will provide the ambience to explore your own "Pilgrimage to a New World." In a series of meditations followed by silent time to walk the grounds and ending with the Eucharist, you will explore how we are open to God's new life breaking forth in us. There is no cost for this event which is from 9:00am to noon with coffee and gathering time beginning at 9am. For further information and to let us know who is coming call the Rev. Gary Barker at (757) 357-2826.

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!