In 1910, the first service of St. Luke's was held. A small group of dedicated people met in a parishioner's house to establish a church to serve the needs of people on the south side of the North Saskatchewan River just east of downtown. A church and rectory were built on 88th Avenue in the Bonnie Doon area shortly after.

This building served the needs of the parish until 1958 when a new church was built on the corner of 95th Avenue and 85th Street. A parish hall and Sunday school wing were added to meet the needs of the young and growing community.

St. Luke's has been blessed with dedicated clergy and laypeople that, by their faith, devotion, enthusiasm and guidance have inspired many. In its ninety plus years three Rectors -- Canon Hatfield, Cannon Wallace and Canon Shell -- served twenty years as Rector of our parish. Our current Incumbent, the Rev'd. Dan Van Alstine has served the parish since 1988.

St. Luke's is obviously a very stable place. The present congregation has about one hundred and seventy five families. It is a multi-generational church with great-grandparents, grandparents, children and grandchildren from some families all worshipping together on Sunday mornings. Most visitors and newcomers comment: "St. Luke's has a friendly, family atmosphere", "it is a welcoming and comforting place", "the people made me feel at home", "I left inspired."

St. Luke's places much emphasis on outreach. The parish is known for its pastoral ministry to the sick and shut-ins. Regular services of worship and hymn-sings and social activities are extended to local care facilities for the elderly and disabled. As well, the church is wheelchair accessible.

St. Luke's is used on weekly basis by Cocaine Anonymous, Co-Anon Family Group, Alcoholics Anonymous, Over-Eaters Anonymous, Nicotine Anonymous, Women Supporting Women and two dance groups for young people. The Ecos Choir also uses our facilities for its rehearsals.

The church offers support to the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund and the Anglican Appeal. We also support the Youth Emergency Shelter, the Bissell Centre, Habitat for Humanity and the Edmonton Food Bank.

Parish groups include the Choir, the Altar Guild, the "Marthas and Mary's" Woman's Group and the Lay Readers Association. Lay participation in worship is actively encouraged.

Parish activities include Spring and Fall bazaars, an annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, a Pie Social, Hot Dog Days, Christmas Pageant, Yard Sales and Parish Suppers.

We worship on Sunday and Wednesday mornings at 10 am. The Ministry of Healing including prayer, Laying on of Hands and Anointing are offered at all services when the Eucharist is celebrated.

All are invited to attend. You will be welcomed with open arms in the name of the Lord.