The word “Acolyte” comes from the Greek word “Akolouthos” meaning young servant, or attendant who waits continually upon another, a follower.

Since 1982 we at St. Luke’s have opened the door to young ladies to the role of Acolythest. Formerly this role was assigned only to males.

We are presently 30 strong, ranging from ages 8 years to over 21 years.

	To God we serve
	By God’s help we serve
	To God’s people we administer His wish, and
	To our Priest we are dedicated

The Acolytes meet every Saturday at 10:00 am.

The Adventurers Club was organized in 1970. It was formerly known as Club 70 Part 2. The purpose of the club is to promote fellowship, unity and Godliness with other members of our Parish. We worship together by having corporate communion every first Sunday.

We sponsor the annual church bus ride in July (this is a family event) and the Affairs of the Heart Event in February at The Eastwood Manor.

We meet the 3^rd Saturday of each month at 8:00 pm.

The Altar Guild consists of a group of devoted and dedicated women, who are set apart in the service of preparing the Altar, the Altar vessels, and other things for worship.

This they do on a weekly basis, according to a roster. They are an affiliate of the New York Altar Guild. We are always open for new members and interested persons should contact the church office. There is a time for probation and training.

We meet every Friday at 2:00 pm

The Bible Study Group was once known as the Greater Things Ministries in the early eighties, that started under the inspiration of Dr. Nathan Wright. The Bible study Group is geared to the teaching of the word of God, and it helps each person to understand that the Bible is applicable in our daily lives today. The Bible Study Group also helps in building fellowship

The Bible Study Group meets on Wednesday at 7:30 pm.

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry of men founded in1883. The local Chapter 3838S was started in 1973 and continues to accept and implement the disciplines of prayer, study and service. Visitation to the sick and shut-ins is a part of that service. Monthly dues are used to assist in the missionary outreach of our National Office. Our annual Father’s Day Breakfast is a highlight of the local Chapter. We appeal to men and boys to become members.

We meet the last Saturday of each month at 5:00 pm.

Our Church School or Sunday School meets on 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Our classes range from pre-kindergarten through 12^th grade and also an adult class.

We have a maximum of 13 classes.

Our curriculum is biblically oriented and geared to inter-relatedness with everyday life. We believe this is the foundation for our children today and in the future.

Club 70 ( part 3) was formed in 1970. Its purpose is to promote fellowship and good Christian social relationships with other members and friends, not belonging to other organizations in the Church.

This organization have promoted many socials, raising funds for the Church and other worthy causes.

We meet the 1^st Sunday of each month after the 11:00 am service.

The College Care and Armed Forces Committee is an organization formed to support our young people who are away at College and Universities, or the Armed Forces. The committee keeps in touch via letters of encouragement, and sends care packages occasionally.

The goal is to maintain a strong bond between the church and these young people.

College Care and Armed Forces meets the 3^rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm.

The Daughters of the King is a national, Spiritual Order, which was organized in 1885 in New York City. The Junior Daughters was instituted in 1896 in Washington, D.C.

A “Daughter” pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated to the extension of Christ’s Kingdom and the spiritual life of her Parish.

The chapters may not raise money in the name of the Order, but they do make annual, voluntary offerings to two funds, namely: The Self-denial Fund used for women missionaries; and The Master’s Fund is used for women training for church related careers.

We meet the 2^nd Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm.

The Episcopal Church Women is an association whose purpose is uniting the women of the Diocese in a program of worship, study, service, gifts and fellowship, which will deepen and strengthen their own spiritual lives. All Episcopal women are members of the E.C.W.

We meet the 2^nd Sunday of each month after the 7:30 am service.

The Girl’s Friendly Society began in 1875 by Elizal Edson. It was the first women’s organization in the Episcopal Church. The purpose of the G.F.S is to provide friendship and recreation in which all girls might share, bound together in fellowship, Christian love and service.

Our goal is to help girls understand what it is to be a Christian within their own particular life situations.

The Girl’s Friendly Society meets every Saturday at 12:00 pm.

The Gospel Chorus was formed approximately four and a half years ago as a supplement for adults to the Junior Gospel Group. Their main purpose is to praise God within the church in Gospel and song, as well as outside the church as a missionary arm, and to be a vibrant part of the church’s ministry.

Rehearsals are held on Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

This organization was formed in 1978 and is the main visitation group of St. Luke’s Primary Duty – visiting and praying with the sick and shut-ins, whether home-bound, in hospital, nursing homes or other health-related facility.

We also have an annual breakfast and bus outing, and deliver flowers and harvest baskets to the sick and shut-ins. We welcome anyone committed and dedicated to our ideas.

We meet the 1^st Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm.

Men-On-A Mission was formed out of the Million Man March 15 years ago. Our goal and prime mission over the years has been to raise funds for the proposed Father Walker Community Center building fund. This organization is committed to the community and to our church. For many years we have sponsored an Oldies but Goodies night in January on the eve of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday celebration, and our Annual Gospel-Jazz concert in May. Funds raised from these events are distributed as scholarship grants. In 2010, Men On A Mission awarded seven scholarships and have made contributions to different funds. We are appealing to Men to join us on our Mission.

We meet the 1^st Monday of each month at 7:30 pm.

The Nursing and Allied Outreach of St. Luke’s was organized in 1979 by Mrs. Ethel Quinlan (past president). The group’s objective is to avail ourselves spiritually and physically to the needs of the church and community.

Our goals are

1. Promoting and maintaining mental and physical wellness through preventative health education.

2. Enhancing fellowship among ourselves.

Membership is open to anyone who is interested in our objectives. Membership is comprised of nurses and other allied field of discipline.

We meet the 2^nd Sunday after the 7:30 am service.

The Parish Council was formulated years ago as the number of the organizations in the church increased, and there developed the need to organize the yearly events and to coordinate efforts. Consequently the Parish Council now constitutes representatives of the Vestry who chairs the meetings, and the participation of heads of all the organizations who attend the meetings. They will get a sense of the annual calendar of events which they in turn share with their respective organizations, and also advise the council about concerns from the congregation.

The parish Council meets the last Thursday of every other month at 7:30 pm.

The Prayer Group is a body of members who are bonded together, whose objective is prayer. We pray for the nation and all who hold authority over us; churches and their needs; pastors and their families; our congregation, the prisoners, the sick, the suffering, and for those who have no one to pray for them.

Once a week a prayer meeting is held at the home of one of the members. We invite our neighbors and friends, we sing and pray and give honor to our Lord and Savior. We welcome anyone who would like to join.

The Senior Choir (Chancel Choir) is the group charged with the responsibility of leading the church in worship through the ministry of music. Members are required to be dedicated and committed Christians, who are willing to make the sacrifice necessary to attend rehearsals which is necessary for the task of keeping congregational singing in pitch with appropriate tempo and dynamics. Also, presenting anthems or other items lifting up the name of the Lord before the congregation.

The choir is also involved in the area of fellowship and fund-raising, co-sponsoring the annual garden party and distribution of harvest fruits and gifts. The choir presents concerts and/or rallies. Dues per month are used to provide (a) flowers or cards for sick or hospitalized members (b) a minimum of $25 to members on the occasion of a death of close relatives (c) choir parties at Christmas or other times designated (d) contributions to other worthy causes as decided upon.

Members provide their own hymnals and vestments.

Rehearsals are held on Friday evenings at 7:30 pm.

The St. Luke’s Guild, also known as the Rector’s Guild, was formed during the 1950’s when Father Henry was Rector of St. Luke’s Church, Williamsbridge.

The purpose of the Guild is to raise funds for the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. This fund is used to help Parishioners who might be in need of financial assistance. It is not taken from the church’s treasury.

We meet the 3^rd Sunday of each month after the 11:00 am service.

The St. Theresa’s Guild was first founded for the purpose of assisting in the decoration of our church, and the beautification of its grounds. In later years, they became supporters and sponsors of the Senior Community Program, in which they are still involved. They also put on fund raising affairs to help in the overall support of the church.

We meet the 1^st Sunday of each month after the 7:30 am service.

Troop & Pack 111 was resurrected in 1992 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church by the late Bro. Donald Guthrie in conjunction with the Brotherhood of St. Andrews.

The Boy Scouts of America makes scouting available to our Nation Youths by Chartering Community Organizations to Operate Cub-Scouts Packs, Boy Scout Troops. The Chartered Organization must provide an adequate and safe meeting place and capable adult leadership, and must adhere to the Principles and policies of the Boy Scout of America (BSA).

The BSA local Council provides Unit Leaders Training, Program Ideas, Camping Facilities, Literature, Professional guidance forVolunteer Leaders and Liability Insurance Protection.

Chartered organizations agree to use the Scouting Program in accordance with their own Policies as well as those of the BSA. The program is flexible, but major departures from BSA methods and Policies are not permitted.

The Usher Board was formed in 1975 as our church began to expand. The main purpose was to assist in the regular ordering of worshippers to their seats and caring for visitors. The members’ service is schedule by roster.

They meet once per month on a rotation basis on the 2^nd Sunday after the 7:30 am or the 11:00 am service.

Formed in the fall of 1996 by Dr. Margaret Murray in response to a spiritual calling to increase the musical ministry here at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. We have grown from a small group of seven to almost 40 participants/choristers covering all voice ranges from base to first soprano.

Voices In Praise (VIP) is also unique in that there is no age limit or specification and a broad repertoire of musical form (anthems, gospel and contemporary) is performed. New members are always welcomed as we lift our voices in joyful praise to God in thanksgiving for the gift of song He has given us.

Rehearsals are on Wednesday @ 7:30 pm

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