The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.
--Catechism of the Book of Common Prayer Service Times
A Brief History
Of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
The Beginning
St. Luke’s is a church that was formed when two Episcopal churches in Idaho Falls — St. John’s and St. Mark’s — merged in the mid-2000s. St. John’s dated back to 1895, while St. Mark’s came into being in 1982. When the time came for the two churches to be pruned from their separate places on the vine and grafted together, the old gave way to the new and St. Luke’s came to life.
The past few years have also brought us the gift of fellowship with the people of New Day Lutheran (ELCA). While the arrangement began out of considerations of practicality, the people of New Day and St. Luke’s have formed new friendships and relationships. We are separate congregations but share many ministries. We are better together.
What Is The Episcopal Church?
We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world.
We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.
We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation.
We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.
Learn more about the Episcopal church
Services
- Sunday 8:00 am Rite I, quick and quiet service with traditional language
- Sunday 10:30 am Rite II, longer service with diverse music and contemporary language.
Many children prefer this service.
To ensure seamless and meaningful worship experiences, members of the altar guild, worship leaders, and music directors gather monthly to meticulously plan upcoming services. These collaborative meetings provide an opportunity for each group to bring their expertise and perspectives to the table, resulting in a cohesive and spiritually enriching service for the congregation. The altar guild ensures that the physical elements of worship, such as the arrangement of the altar and the preparation of communion, are thoughtfully prepared. Meanwhile, worship leaders focus on the thematic and spiritual aspects, guiding the flow and structure of the service. Music directors contribute by selecting hymns and coordinating musicians to complement the worship themes, enhancing the emotional and spiritual resonance of the service. Together, these dedicated individuals work harmoniously to create an environment that fosters connection, reflection, and community.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
270 N Placer Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: 208-522-8465
Email: communications@stlukesif.org