Welcome to St. Lucy’s
Join us for weekly Sunday evening services in Oakland, CA
WHO WE ARE
We are a church in Oakland, CA, pursuing wholeness by celebrating the mystery of Christ through human connection, stories & conversation, and meaningful ritual.
JOIN US
Sunday evenings at 5pm
Gather with us in the side chapel at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakland to reset your week with music, discussion, and communion.
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Christ-Centered Exploration
We believe that the life of Jesus and the mystery of the risen Christ is a grounding force for our lives—sparking curiosity, bringing purpose, and opening spaces for joy and love.
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Authenticity
Our bodies, and the stories of our lives, matter to how we understand ourselves and how we understand God. Your ongoing story—all of its parts—is valuable. Our aim is a community built on curiosity and respect, thriving through real conversation.
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Belonging
We welcome those who are hurting, those who are exploring, and those who are tired of the status quo. We affirm LGBTQ+ folks. We welcome ex-(or questioning) Evangelicals and ex-non-denominational folks, Episcopalians, folks who have never walked in the door of a church, the old, the young—anyone for whom this kind of church community might feel like a balm.
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Meaningful Ritual
Activities that feel spiritually meaningful are different for everyone, so we value exploration and innovation while holding to Episcopal traditions that have helped people make meaning of their lives over centuries. Our church services are liturgical—accountable in worship to both the lectionary and Church calendar. (If you don’t know what that means, that’s ok!)
NEW PODCAST
The Faithful Resistance: The Story of St. Lucy’s
The Faithful Resistance podcast follows the founding of St. Lucy’s and features voices from the community helping shape it. It’s a story about refusing to give up on faith and resisting the status quo to imagine a church that’s healing, honest, and built for the ones who don’t fit.
