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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The Feast of All Saints
November 3, 2024
All Saints’ is a beautiful day on the church calendar centered on remembering loved ones who have died. This year, we’ll observe during typical Sunday evening service.
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November Waffle Church
November 10, 2024
Sticky faith for friends and families! Waffle Church is an intergenerational worship service that lifts up the leadership and participation of children and youth.
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Creative Bond: Behind Despair Sanctuary
October 25, 2024
The Creative Bond’s inaugural salon features Jack Holloway, founder of the Despair Sanctuary event series.
“St. Lydia’s gives me hope that a faith-based community can be a source of both comfort and change, all at once.”
— Chloe