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: Grateful4Bodies
November 20, 2024
6:00 PMAn easy, fun and spiritual dance class led by Linda Mandracchia, facilitator with The World GROOVE Movement.
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December Waffle Church: Christmas Pageant!
December 8, 2024
11:00 AMSticky faith for friends and families. There’s a role for everyone at this pageant, from the smallest to the tallest. Just show up!
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Creative Bond: Christmas Card Printmaking Workshop
December 8, 2024
1:30 PMGeoffrey Owen Miller leads a festive printmaking workshop for all ages.
“St. Lydia’s gives me hope that a faith-based community can be a source of both comfort and change, all at once.”
— Chloe
