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: July
The July calendar for Creative Bond is up! From mending mondays to “work in progress” nights, there’s something for everyone.
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Waffle Church
Sunday July 13, 2025
11:00amSticky faith for friends and families!
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Backyard Bash
Saturday July 26, 2025
4-9pm
$10A summertime party to raise funds to support St. Lydia’s staffing and operations!
“St. Lydia’s gives me hope that a faith-based community can be a source of both comfort and change, all at once.”
— Chloe
