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St. Luke’s
Sunday Services
Our Sunday Services start at 11:00am and usually last about an hour. They include groups or activities for children.
You can also watch our ‘on-line’ livestream at 11am or catch up later in the week (see below).
The Latest Livestream:
- Sunday 19th July 11:00am – LivestreamIsrael’s Faith (Joshua 3-4) This Sunday, we look at Israel’s miraculous crossing of the river Jordan. All the children’s groups are running. This is the last Sunday for our children’s groups before our summer break. It is also a communion service.
This Sunday – Notices
- This Sunday- 19th July 2026Hope may not be a popular word this week. The hopes of all those who had dared to dream that the English men’s football team might reach the World Cup final for the first time in sixty years – and possibly even win it – were dashed. A sustained Argentinian onslaught brought two late goals to turn an English lead into a crushing defeat. Perhaps it is better not to hope at all? Yet, Christian hope is different.
Verse of the Year – 2026
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland..”
(Isaiah 43:18-19)
Vision Prayer
Heavenly Father, We thank you for sharing your Son with us, that we might become part of your family. Help us to share our Gifts, that we might build up your church; our Resources, that we might serve the people of Ramsgate; Ourselves, that we might build praying, caring and sharing communities; and your Word, that we might make and grow disciples of Christ among the young, old, rich and poor. Help us to dare to share, that we might GROW your church. Amen.
Latest Notices:
Upcoming Events
Hall
We have a hall for hire. You can book a one-off or occasional session for only £25 per hour using an online booking system. There are cheaper rates for regular bookings.
Daily Prayer
All welcome at any of these weekly gatherings:
- Monday, 9:30-10:00am – St. Luke’s Church
- Tuesday 9:30-10:00am – St. George’s Church
- Thursday 9:30-10:00am – St. Luke’s Church
- *Saturday 9:30-10:00am – St. George’s Church
*First Saturday of month: Prayer Breakfast at another Ramsgate Church: 9:00-10:00am. See notices below.
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Latest Sermons:
- Israel’s Faith (Joshua 3-4)
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” (1 Peter 1:3) Christian hope is not founded on human strength or ability but on God’s power. The book of Joshua recounts the Israelite invasion of the Promised Land. Was this just a match between two human teams? Could victory be guaranteed? Rahab, the Canaanite, was already convinced Israel would win. In Canaanite mythology, the god who controlled the waters, was the supreme god. She had already heard of the crossing of the Red Sea and concluded that the LORD their God was with them (Joshua 2:9-10). But God did it again. He dried up the river Jordan, so that Israel could cross into Canaan. This gave Israel a confident hope. It confirmed to Rahab that her decision to side with the Israelites was the right one. As Christians, we look not to the promised land, but to eternal life. Not to victory over others, but death. How can we have a confident hope? We look to Jesus, who crossed from death into resurrected life. We trust not in human power, but in the God who has power over the waters and over death. - Thread of Hope (Joshua 2:1-24)
“By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.” (Hebrews 11:31) Our Sermon series on Joshua continues with the story of Rahab. Rahab is one of many people under judgement. What is more she is a prostitute. Yet, she believes in the God of Israel, and she chooses to be on his side. In so doing, she wins salvation for herself and her whole family and ultimately becomes the great-great-grandmother of King David. Who is it that can be saved? Anyone, if they will only have faith in the God of Jesus Christ and give their allegiance to him. - Joshua’s Courage (Joshua 1:1-18)
“Have I not told you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged; for the LORD your God will be with you, wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Our Sermon series on Joshua begins with a huge change in the opening sentence of Joshua 1 where we are told of the death of Moses. Moses was the only leader an entire generation had known, and now Joshua had to lead a sometimes rebellious people into imminent war.
Cafe4All
Relax with drinks and cakes on the sofas in our warm church building.
Every Thursday, 10:00-11:30am. Everyone welcome. Everything free. Just like God’s love.
From December 1st Caf4All will stay open until 3pm as a Warm Space.
Play and Praise
Play and Praise is a parent and toddler group that meets during term time in the Church Hall (please ring the bell on the side entrance) on Fridays 10-11:30am.
There are lots of activities for babies and toddlers as well as a weekly craft and a song and story time with prayer.
There is a £2 charge per family.
St. George’s,
St. Luke’s is working in partnership with St. George’s church in the middle of Ramsgate. Check out their website for information of what is going on there.
Online Church Administration
At St. Luke’s we use iKnow to help with our administration. When you register for St. Luke’s you can give us your contact details and permissions along with those for your children. You will then be sent an iKnow login, which you can use to update any of your data or change your permissions. When you join a volunteer team iKnow will also show you the rotas you are on and send you reminder emails.
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