Welcome to St. Lucy’s

Join us on Sunday evenings at 5p.

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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.

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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.
Belonging

We welcome all—especially 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. We invite you to bring the stories from your lives.
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!)

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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.

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