You are very welcome here.
St. Lydia's is a church where life is lived out around the table.
A progressive LGBTQ-affirming congregation in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn working together to dispel isolation, reconnect neighbors, and subvert the status quo.
Share in the meal. Tell the Story. Work together.
St. Lydia’s is a church that gathers to share a sacred meal, as the first followers of Jesus did. Simple unaccompanied music is sung, scripture explored, and prayers offered, all in the context of a home-cooked meal.
You’re looking for an experience of the holy.
One that is strong enough to lean on, deep enough to question, and challenging enough to change you. If you’re not sure what you believe, rest assured that neither are we. We place practice before belief, trusting that eating, praying and singing together moves us deeper into faith. Instead of trying to figure out what we believe, we’re trying to live what we practice.
Upcoming events
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Creative Bond: Creating Conditions for Epiphanies
Wednesday February 26, 2025
6:30 PMCreative Bond presents a monthly (ish) dinner series for artists to share a meal and connect over art, process, and inspiration.
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Glitter + Ash Wednesday
A brief service of Glitter + Ashes to begin the season of Lent.
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Waffle Church
Sunday March 9, 2024
11:00 AMSticky faith for friends and families. Come for waffles, music, prayer, song, art, and just the right amount of chaos! All ages welcome.
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Drag Story Hour
Sunday March 9, 2025
2:00-3:00pmIn partnership with Drag Story Hour NYC and our neighbors at Cafecito Social. All ages welcome. Storytime will happen in both english and spanish!
“St. Lydia’s gives me hope that a faith-based community can be a source of both comfort and change, all at once.”
— Chloe
