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

  • Keep the Lamps Lit!

    St. Lydia’s Fundraiser and Feast

    December 13 at 4 p.m.

    304 Bond Street

  • Sundays at St. Lydia's

    Dinner Church is back!

    • October 25

    • November 1

    • November 15

    • December 6

    • December 20

    On Sundays where there is no Dinner Church or Waffle Church scheduled, lay led worship and conversation will happen at 6:00 pm. Let’s make church together!

  • Waffle Church is Back!

    • October 18

    • November 8

    • December 13

  • Tuesday Morning Prayer

    Come to sit in silence, read scripture, and pray. Tuesdays at 8 am.

    Video link here or dial in +1 929-276-0073‬ PIN: ‪425 957 799‬#

    All are welcome!

  • Mending Circle

    Wednesday October 14 at 6 pm

    Bring what needs fixing. There will be supplies available and folks with some sewing/darning/repair skills ready to help.

  • Dinner Church is Back!

    Let’s make church together! Dinner Church will be twice a month in November and December. You are very welcome here!

    • October 25

    • November 1

    • November 15

    • December 6

    • December 20

  • Babe Grass

    An all-levels bluegrass jam for babes and theys.

    First Sundays 2-4 pm starting on October 4.

  • Clothing Swap!

    2 pm on November 8 at 304 Bond

    Bring gently used clothes and accessories to swap with your neighbors.

“St. Lydia’s gives me hope that a faith-based community can be a source of both comfort and change, all at once.”

— Chloe

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