St Luke's Church
Luton Bedfordshire
LU4 9JY
Who we are
Thank you for visiting us and for getting this far.
My name is Grace and I am the new Vicar (since February 2014) for St Luke's Leagrave.
My husband and I are new to Luton, but are looking forward to making new friends and getting to know this town. We have already been warmly welcomed.
You may be thinking Why Luton and Why be a vicar?
At the heart of these questions are 'Why are you a Christian?',' Why do you bother with Christian Spirituality?' My answers are in these words which Jesus of Nazareth said: I came that they may have life and have it abundantly' (John 10:10).
There was a time in my life when I ignored God, thought I could do better on my own, have more fun, be free to be who I really wanted to be. But the reverse happened. I grew dissatisfied with the shallow monotony of what Iw as supposed to find pleasure in. Since orientating my life around Jesus Christ my life has gone from dull grey to technicolour. I've not been immune to the hardships of life, but following Jesus has physically taken me to new places, has emotionally and spiritually shown me who I am, who I was created to be, has given me depth of meaning, freedom from past mistakes, new life for today and hope for the future.
It is this promise of abundant life that I hope to share with all I meet and I hope that this will become a hallmark of St Luke's Leagrave. A place of abundant life.
Rev Grace Sentamu Baverstock
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My name is Grace and I am the new Vicar (since February 2014) for St Luke's Leagrave.
My husband and I are new to Luton, but are looking forward to making new friends and getting to know this town. We have already been warmly welcomed.
You may be thinking Why Luton and Why be a vicar?
At the heart of these questions are 'Why are you a Christian?',' Why do you bother with Christian Spirituality?' My answers are in these words which Jesus of Nazareth said: I came that they may have life and have it abundantly' (John 10:10).
There was a time in my life when I ignored God, thought I could do better on my own, have more fun, be free to be who I really wanted to be. But the reverse happened. I grew dissatisfied with the shallow monotony of what Iw as supposed to find pleasure in. Since orientating my life around Jesus Christ my life has gone from dull grey to technicolour. I've not been immune to the hardships of life, but following Jesus has physically taken me to new places, has emotionally and spiritually shown me who I am, who I was created to be, has given me depth of meaning, freedom from past mistakes, new life for today and hope for the future.
Rev Grace Sentamu Baverstock
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Grace Sentamu Baverstock Â
Leader Position:
Vicar Â
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Administration
Admin Name:
Keith Potts Â
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St Luke's Church Service Times
Sunday Services
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion with sermon
9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Creche and Junior and Youth Church
followed by Parish Breakfast in the Hall
(1st Sunday of each month Parade Service or All Age Eucharist)
12 noon (when no Baptism). Christian Pilgrims' Church
6.00p.m. No service
Midweek Services
All mid week services are held in the Lady Chapel - entrance underneath the arches at the front of the church
Mondays
9.30a.m. Morning Prayer
Tuesdays
No service
Wednesdays
9.30a.m. Morning Prayer
12 noon Holy Communion & 'Laying on of hands'
Thursdays
First Thursday only: 9.30a.m. Holy Communion
Fridays
9.30a.m. Morning Prayer
We are currently meeting online
Worship online - We are not streaming services but there is a wealth of excellent and life-giving services online.
At St Luke's our main desire is that you to connect with God. Our weekly news page has bible readings and prayers for the week. Go to our weekly News page. Below is a list of some on line places to try:
Church of England website: https://www.churchofengland.org/
This has daily services and Sunday services being streamed
Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services. It is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 and has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services just now.
St Hugh's Lewsey: https://www.sthughs.org.uk/
Just down the road from us, with an excellent Sunday service (streamed and recorded) and worship songs on their YouTube channel.
Gas Street Birmingham: https://gasstreet.church/online
An Anglican church that meet online every Sunday at 11am & 6pm
Emmaus Road: https://www.emmausrd.com/live/
is based in Guildford and led by Pete Grieg who founded the 24/7 prayer movement.
Saddleback Kids Church at home: Saddleback Kids YouTube Channel
They have two sessions: one for kindergarten and 'elementary' which is older primary school-aged children.
Both have the same content, but presented in age-appropriate ways.
LECTIO 365 is a daily devotional resource that helps you pray the Bible every day.
https://www.24-7prayer.com/dailydevotional
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion with sermon
9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Creche and Junior and Youth Church
followed by Parish Breakfast in the Hall
(1st Sunday of each month Parade Service or All Age Eucharist)
12 noon (when no Baptism). Christian Pilgrims' Church
6.00p.m. No service
Midweek Services
All mid week services are held in the Lady Chapel - entrance underneath the arches at the front of the church
Mondays
9.30a.m. Morning Prayer
Tuesdays
No service
Wednesdays
9.30a.m. Morning Prayer
12 noon Holy Communion & 'Laying on of hands'
Thursdays
First Thursday only: 9.30a.m. Holy Communion
Fridays
9.30a.m. Morning Prayer
We are currently meeting online
Worship online - We are not streaming services but there is a wealth of excellent and life-giving services online.
At St Luke's our main desire is that you to connect with God. Our weekly news page has bible readings and prayers for the week. Go to our weekly News page. Below is a list of some on line places to try:
Church of England website: https://www.churchofengland.org/
This has daily services and Sunday services being streamed
Daily Hope offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services. It is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 and has been set up particularly with those unable to join online church services just now.
St Hugh's Lewsey: https://www.sthughs.org.uk/
Just down the road from us, with an excellent Sunday service (streamed and recorded) and worship songs on their YouTube channel.
Gas Street Birmingham: https://gasstreet.church/online
An Anglican church that meet online every Sunday at 11am & 6pm
Emmaus Road: https://www.emmausrd.com/live/
is based in Guildford and led by Pete Grieg who founded the 24/7 prayer movement.
Saddleback Kids Church at home: Saddleback Kids YouTube Channel
They have two sessions: one for kindergarten and 'elementary' which is older primary school-aged children.
Both have the same content, but presented in age-appropriate ways.
LECTIO 365 is a daily devotional resource that helps you pray the Bible every day.
https://www.24-7prayer.com/dailydevotional
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 18s:
Junior and Youth Church
Junior Church is open to all children over 3 years of age, usually up to about 12 years, meeting on all but the first Sunday of the month and summer school holidays.
Youth church is for young people over 12 up to about 18.
The children and young people gather in the Church for the beginning of the main Eucharist service at 9.30am, but leave the adults for their own meetings. They return during communion or for a blessing and the final prayers.
On the first Sunday of the month, the Junior and Youth Church attend the All Age Eucharist or Parade Service in Church at 9.30am, this lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
A Crèche is available at the back of the church most weeks during the 9.30am Parish Eucharist. The Crèche caters for children up to 3 years old and we have books and toys for them to use. Â
Junior Church is open to all children over 3 years of age, usually up to about 12 years, meeting on all but the first Sunday of the month and summer school holidays.
Youth church is for young people over 12 up to about 18.
The children and young people gather in the Church for the beginning of the main Eucharist service at 9.30am, but leave the adults for their own meetings. They return during communion or for a blessing and the final prayers.
On the first Sunday of the month, the Junior and Youth Church attend the All Age Eucharist or Parade Service in Church at 9.30am, this lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
A Crèche is available at the back of the church most weeks during the 9.30am Parish Eucharist. The Crèche caters for children up to 3 years old and we have books and toys for them to use. Â
Other information
St Luke's Church History
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Give me a stout heart
Give me a stout heart to bear my own burdens. Give me a willing heart to bear the burdens of others. Give me a believing heart to cast all burdens upon Thee, O Lord.
St Luke's Church listing was last updated on the 8th of June, 2020
