St Luke’s Church Parish Profile

“We were accepted and
not judged, became part
of the community, and
through the community
came the magic of the
Holy Spirit.”
Welcome to St. Luke’s
Walk into St. Luke’s Church on any given day and what will you find? A magnificent worship space…
A welcoming staff… Volunteer parishioners tending to the church’s many ministries and outreach
programs… Children scampering to classrooms for religious or musical instruction… Members of the
local community using our facility for meeting space… Our music director’s Yorkshire terrier, looking
for a treat…
But perhaps more important than what you will find within the doors of St. Luke’s is what you will
feel: warmth… acceptance… openness… indeed, God’s grace at work. In that midst, we eagerly await
the arrival of our new Rector.
Founded in 1834, St. Luke’s is one of the oldest and largest parishes in the Diocese of Rhode Island.
We are a visible and active presence in the community, welcoming one and all to join us in worship
and in doing God’s work. We take great pride in our Anglican traditions, our passion for music and
Christian formation, our embrace of young families, and our growing commitment to outreach.
This Parish Profile outlines who we are today and who we aspire to be in the future. It was
developed by a Self-Study Committee, following extensive research through surveys, group meetings,
and interviews. As such, it reflects the responses and feelings expressed by our parishioners.
Thank you for your interest as we begin to write the next chapter in our long and rich history.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss our church’s future further with you.
St. Luke’s Church Self-Study Committee
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church: P a r i s h P r o f i l e 2 0 1 1 4