Latest News
Here you will find other news & events about the life and activities here at St Luke's and at our partner church in mission, St Alfred's Blackburn North.
Our regular Sunday Service is at 9.30AM.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Sunday October 15 - Our Eternal Home
This Sunday October 15 we continue the sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Luke's Parish Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will preach from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 on the topic 'Our Eternal Home'
All are welcome!
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Sunday October 8 - Preach Jesus Christ as Lord
This Sunday October 8 we continue the sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Alfred's Senior Associate Minister Rene Pfitzner will preach from 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 on the topic 'Preach Jesus Christ as Lord'
All are welcome!
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Sunday October 1 - Gospel Glory
This Sunday October 1 we continue the sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Luke's Parish Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will preach from 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 on the topic 'Gospel Glory'
All are welcome!
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Sunday September 24 - The Gospel of Christ
This Sunday September 24 we continue the sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
We welcome Rev Dr Jeff Pugh who will preach from 2 Corinthians 2:5-3:6 on the topic 'The Gospel of Christ'
All are welcome!
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Sunday September 17 - When Trust Is Threatened
This Sunday September 17 we continue the new sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Luke's Associate Minister Mark Simon will preach from 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 on the topic 'When Trust Is Threatened'
All are welcome!
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Sunday September 10 - Costly Leadership
This Sunday September 10 we begin a new sermon series called Costly Leadership based on Paul's second letter to the Corinthians
St Alfred's Senior Associate Minister Rene Pfitzner will preach from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 on the topic 'Suffering and Comfort'
All are welcome!
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Sunday September 3 -Our Desires Influence Our Choices
This Sunday September 3 we finish our 3 sermon series called Growing on the Frontline
OurAssociate Minister Mark Simon will preach from Luke 10:25-37 on the topic 'Our Desires Influence Our Choices'
All are welcome!
This short series comes from the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity https://licc.org.uk. This series will be of interest to anyone trying to be more effective as a Christian during the week (eg at work, in the community, in your networks etc). .You can get digital versions of the Discussion Guide and videos from the LICC web site.
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Sunday August 27 - Our Choices Affect Our Fruitfulness
This Sunday August 27 we continue our 3 sermon series called Growing on the Frontline
Our Senior Minister Peter MacPherson will preach from Jeremiah 17:7-8 and Genesis 3:1-13 on the topic 'Our Choices Affect Our Fruitfulness
All are welcome!
This short series comes from the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity https://licc.org.uk. This series will be of interest to anyone trying to be more effective as a Christian during the week (eg at work, in the community, in your networks etc). .You can get digital versions of the Discussion Guide and videos from the LICC web site.
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Sunday August 20 - Growing Wherever We Are
This Sunday August 20 we commence a new sermon series called Growing on the Frontline
Our Senior Minister Peter MacPherson will preach from 1 Samuel 25:14-35 on the topic 'Growing Wherever We Are'
All are welcome!
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Sunday August 13 - Christian Leadership
This Sunday August 13 we conclude the sermon series from the New Testament book of 1 Peter, called Living As A People of Hope
Our Associate Minister Mark Simon will preach from 1 Peter 5:1-9
All are welcome!
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Sunday August 6 - Christian Service
This Sunday August 6 we continue the sermon series from the New Testament book of 1 Peter, called Living As A People of Hope
Our Senior Minister Peter MacPherson will preach from 1 Peter 4:1-7
This service is Holy Communion service.
All are welcome!
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Sunday July 30 - Christian Mission
This Sunday July 30 we continue the sermon series from the New Testament book of 1 Peter, called Living As A People of Hope
Associate Minister Mark Simon will preach from 1 Peter 2 & 3
All are welcome!
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Sunday July 23 - Christian Community
This Sunday July 23 we continue the sermon series from the New Testament book of 1 Peter, called Living As A People of Hope
Associate Minister Mark Simon will preach from 1 Peter 2:1-10.
All are welcome!
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Sunday July 16 - Christian Identity
This Sunday July 16 we start a new sermon series from the New Testament book of 1 Peter, called Living As A People of Hope
Associate Minister Mark Simon will preach, and celebrate Holy Communion
All are welcome!
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Sunday July 9 - Spiritual Gifts In Unity
This Sunday July 9 we have the secondof two sermons on Spiritual Gifts.
We welcome Lauren Weatherlake from our Partner church St Alfred's, who will preach from Ephesians on the theme Spiritual Gifts In Unity
All are welcome!
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Sunday July 2 - Spiritual Gifts with Humility
This Sunday July 2 we have the first of two sermons on Spiritual Gifts.
We welcome Rev Mavis Payne from our Partner church St Alfred's, who will preach from Romans 12:3-8 on the theme Spiritual Gifts with Humility
All are welcome!
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Sunday June 25 - Don't Let Wealth Be Your God
This Sunday June 25 we continue our sermon series called 'Choose Life' based on the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy
Rev Dr Jeff Pugh will be preaching on the theme Don't Let Wealth Be Your God from Deuteronomy 8:1-20
All are welcome!
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Sunday June 18 - You Are Loved
This Sunday June 18 we continue our sermon series called 'Choose Life' based on the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy
St Alfred's Associate Minister Rev Rene Pfitzner will be preaching on the theme You Are Loved from Deuteronomy 7
All are welcome!
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Sunday June 11 - Love The Lord Your God
This Sunday June 11 we continue our sermon series called 'Choose Life' based on the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy
St Luke's Associate Minister Mark Simon will be preaching on the theme Love The Lord Your God from Deuteronomy 6:1-19
All are welcome!
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Sunday June 4 - Commandments 4-10
This Sunday June 4 we continue our sermon series called 'Choose Life' based on the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy
St Alfred's Assistant Minister Lauren Weatherlake will be preaching on the theme Commandments 4-10 from Deuteronomy 5:12-27
All are welcome!
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Sunday May 28 - Pentecost
This Sunday May 28 we celebrate Pentecost Sunday - the coming of the Holy Spirit, as recorded in Acts 2:1-21
Today is a special all-age service where everyone participate in lots of fun activities.
Today is a day to celebrate!
All are welcome!
Sunday May 21 Commandments 1-3
This Sunday May 21 we continue our sermon series called 'Choose Life' based on the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy
St Alfred's Associate Minister Rev Rene Pfitzner will be preaching on the theme Commandments 1-3 from Deuteronomy 5:1-11
All are welcome!
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Sunday May 14 Keep God's Commands
This Sunday May 14 we continue our new sermon series called 'Choose Life' based on the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy
Our Associate Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will be preaching on the theme Keep God's Commands from Deuteronomy 4
All are welcome!
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Sunday May 7 Visit of Bishop Paul Barker
Sunday May 7 we begin a sermon series called 'Choose Life' based on the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy
We are delighted that our Area Bishop Rev Dr Paul Barker will be preaching.
All are welcome!
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Sunday April 30 2023 Compassion and Healing
This Sunday we conclude the sermon series called 'Life In The Kingdom' based on the Gospel of Matthew.
St Luke's Associate Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will preach on the theme 'Compassion and healing' from Matthew 20:29-34
All are welcome!
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Sunday April 23 Suffering and Death
This coming Sunday we continue the sermon series called 'Life In The Kingdom' based on the Gospel of Matthew.
St Luke's Associate Minister Rev Rene Pfitzner will preach on the theme 'Suffering and Death' from Matthew 20:17-28
All are welcome!
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Sunday April 16 Grace and Grumbling
This Sunday we resume the sermon series called 'Life In The Kingdom' based on the Gospel of Matthew.
St Luke's Senior Minister Rev Peter MacPherson will preach on the theme 'Grace and Grumbling' from Matthew 20:1-16
All are welcome!
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Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services
Please join us at St Luke's as we celebrate Easter.
Both services are at 9.30AM
Good Friday April 7
Easter Sunday April 9
Everyone is welcome!
Sunday March 26 - Cost and Reward
Next Sunday we continue the sermon series called 'Life In The Kingdom' based on the Gospel of Matthew.
St Luke's Associate Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will preach on the theme 'Cost and Reward' from Matthew 19:16-30
All are welcome!
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Sunday March 19 - Marriage and Children
This Sunday we continue the sermon series called 'Life In The Kingdom' based on the Gospel of Matthew.
St Alfred's Rev Maree Vines will lead our Holy Communion service, and Rev Graeme Vines will preach on the theme 'Marriage and Children' from Matthew 19:-15
All are welcome!
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Sunday March 12 - Mercy and Forgiveness
Next Sunday we continue the sermon series called 'Life In The Kingdom' based on the Gospel of Matthew.
St Luke's Associate Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will preach on the theme 'Mercy and Forgiveness' from Matthew 18:21-35
All are welcome!
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March 5 2023 Restoration and Prayer
On Sunday March 5 we continue the sermon series called 'Life In The Kingdom' based on the Gospel of Matthew.
We welcome St Alfred's Associate Minister Rev Rene Pfitzner will preach on the theme 'Restoration & Prayer' from Matthew 18:15-20
All are welcome!
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February 26 Life In The Kingdom
This Sunday we start a new sermon series called 'Life In The Kingdom' based on the Gospel of Matthew.
Our Senior Minister Rev Peter MacPherson will preach.
All are welcome!
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Sunday February 12 Blessing and Prosperity
This Sunday February 12 we welcome Dr Shannon Hood, from our Partner church St Alfred's will continue our current sermon series called 'summer blessings'
This Sunday Shannon is preaching on 'blessing and prosperity' taken from Psalm 128
All are welcome!
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February 5 2023 Suffering and Blessing
This Sunday February 5 our Associate Minister Rev Mark Simon will continue our current sermon series called 'summer blessings'
This Sunday Mark is preaching on 'blessing and suffering' taken from 1 Peter 4:12-19
All are welcome!
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January 29 - Final Service With Mike and Jo McNamara
This Sunday, January 29 2023 will be the final time we have Rev Mike McNamara come to preach.
Mike will be preaching on Living For Christ, from the text 2 Cor 5:11-6:2
All are welcome!
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January 15 2023 Blessing and Honesty
Sunday January 15 we welcome St Alfred's Associate Minister Rev Rene Pfitzner who will continue our current sermon series called 'summer blessings'
This Sunday Rene is preaching on 'blessing and honesty' taken from Psalm 24
All are welcome!
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January 8 2023 Blessing and Deception
This Sunday our Senior Minister Rev Peter MacPherson will preach on the theme 'Blessing and Deception' from Genesis 27 : 1-40
All are most welcome!
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January 1, 2023 A Time and Season for Everything
Happy New Year to everyone! On Sunday Jan 1 2023 our Associate Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon begins a new sermon series.
This week we are looking at the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
All are welcome!
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Christmas Services at St Luke's!
All are welcome to join us for Christmas celebrations in 2022. We will have a family-friendly service at 5.00pm on Christmas Eve. This service will include a kids nativity where all children present can join in. We will be singing well-loved carols, and we'll share in communion together.
At 9.30am on Christmas Day we'll have a service of Carols and Communion. All are welcome. This service will only have a short kids segment, and some activity packs will be provided for children as they stay with their parents in church.
Sunday December 18, Born To Conquer Evil
This Sunday, December 18, is the fourth week of Advent, and we continue our new series called 'Born'
St Alfred's Associate Minister, Rev Rene Pfitzner will preach on the theme 'Born To Conquer evil' based on the text Phil 2
All are welcome!
Advent and Christmas Series
Our preaching series for the Advent and Christmas services is called “Born.” We will be using Philippians 2 as the basis of the series, reflecting on the amazing implications of the incarnation. A resource we recommend for personal or group study is The One True Gift by Tim Chester.
Sunday December 11, Born to Reshape Our Lives
This Sunday, December 11, is the third week of Advent, and we continue our new series called 'Born'
St Alfred's Senior Associate Minister, Rev Mike McNamara, will preach on the theme 'Born To reshape our lives' based on the text Phil 2:1-11
All are welcome!
Advent and Christmas Series
Our preaching series for the Advent and Christmas services is called “Born.” We will be using Philippians 2 as the basis of the series, reflecting on the amazing implications of the incarnation. A resource we recommend for personal or group study is The One True Gift by Tim Chester.
Sunday December 4, Born To Create a United People
This Sunday, December 4, is the second week of Advent, and we continue our new series called 'Born'
Our Senior Minister, Rev Peter MacPherson, will preach on the theme 'Born To Create a United People'
All are welcome!
Advent and Christmas Series
Our preaching series for the Advent and Christmas services is called “Born.” We will be using Philippians 2 as the basis of the series, reflecting on the amazing implications of the incarnation. A resource we recommend for personal or group study is The One True Gift by Tim Chester.
Sunday November 27 - Advent Begins
This Sunday, November 27 we commence a new series called 'Born' - our Advent series for 2022 as we prepare ourselves for Christmas.
Our Associate Minister, Rev Dr Mark Simon, will preach on the theme 'Born to set an example' based on Phil 2:1-5
All are welcome!
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to watch the livestream from St Alfred's or listen to the audio recording.
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Sunday November 20 Testimonies and Thanksgiving
This Sunday we are having a special service when we thank God for the past year, and we hear from people who are thankful to God for His blessings.
We have our annual general meeting following the service.
All are welcome!
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to watch the livestream from St Alfred's or listen to the audio recording.
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Sunday November 6- On a Mission to Help People Become Mature Disciples
This week our Associate Minister Mark Simon will preach on the theme 'On a Mission to Help People Become Mature Disciples' taken from Matthew 28:16-20
All are welcome!
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to watch the livestream from St Alfred's or listen to the audio recording.
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Sunday October 30
This Sunday Rev Dr Chris Mulherin from ISCAST will give his final talk in the series Creation and Humanity
ISCAST is a network of people, from students to distinguished academics, exploring the interface of science, technology, and Christian faith.
All are welcome!
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to watch the livestream from St Alfred's or listen to the audio recording.
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Sunday October 16
This Sunday we continue our sermon series called 'Creation and Humanity'
We welcome back Rev Dr Chris Mulherin from ISCAST will be preaching for his fourth presentation of five in series.
ISCAST is a network of people, from students to distinguished academics, exploring the interface of science, technology, and Christian faith.
All are welcome!
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to watch the livestream from St Alfred's or listen to the audio recording.
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Sunday October 2nd - Creation Care - Why Care?
This Sunday we continue our sermon series called 'Creation and Humanity'
We welcome back Rev Dr Chris Mulherin from ISCAST will be preaching.
ISCAST is a network of people, from students to distinguished academics, exploring the interface of science, technology, and Christian faith.
All are welcome!
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to watch the livestream from St Alfred's or listen to the audio recording.
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Sunday September 25 - Creation Ruined
This Sunday we continue our sermon series called 'Creation and Humanity'
Our Associate Minister Rev Dr Mark Simon will be preaching on the theme 'Creation Ruined' from the text Genesis 3:1-24.
All are welcome!
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to watch the livestream from St Alfred's or listen to the audio recording.
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