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 Voices in Your Head"
September 9 through October 6, 2024
Staged at St. Lydia's for an audience of 20 each night, this one-hour, one-act dark comedy offers an intimate, singular experience, and a haven for weird joy.
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October Waffle Church
October 13, 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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Gowanus Open Studios
October 19-20, 2024
Mark your calendars for a weekend of art! St. Lydia's will host creatives inside our storefront, and studios and businesses across the neighborhood will open their doors.
“St. Lydia’s gives me hope that a faith-based community can be a source of both comfort and change, all at once.”
— Chloe
