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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Seed Starting 101
Saturday March 29, 2025
2-4pm
At Cafecito Social
(296 Bond St)A biodynamic springtime workshop with Turtle Tree Seeds!
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Creative Bond: Death Cafe
Wednesday April 2, 2025
6:30pmPull up, pour yourself a cup of tea, and chat about death with your neighbors (snacks provided!).
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Drag Story Hour
Sunday April 13, 2025
2-3pmIn 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
