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

  • Sundays at St. Lydia's

    Dinner Church is back once a month!

    • September 27

    • October 25

    • November 15

    • December 13

    Lay led worship and conversation will continue on all other Sundays 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 once a month through the end of the year. You are very welcome here!

    • September 27

    • October 25

    • November 15

    • December 13

  • Babe Grass

    An all-levels bluegrass jam for babes and theys.

    First Sundays 2-4 pm starting on October 4.

  • Hearts on the Wall

    2nd Sundays 2-4 pm

    Hearts On the Wall is a monthly art salon featuring curated visual artists, and open mic for creators of all varieties. Sign up to perform when you arrive. 4 mins per piece. No tech.

    Come early, put your name in the hat, make some friends!

  • Gowanus Open Studios

    October 17-18

    12-6 pm

    St. Lydia’s will be featuring Fulton Art Fair. Come check out art by local artists!

“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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