Informed by our Episcopal identity, we take seriously our task to work towards a more just & equitable world. We see it is our responsibility to promote, model, and teach these values to our students, thereby strengthening meaning in their lives as learners, as community members, and as current & future leaders of our world.  At St. Luke’s, our students grow to become open-minded citizens who live and learn well within communities of diverse age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, race, religion and socio-economic status.  We strive to not only seek to understand and celebrate differences, but also to help each member of our community embrace and bring their full selves to our shared life. We warmly welcome students and families of all faiths and backgrounds.

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At St. Luke’s, we make room for contemplation and thankfulness in the rhythms of our school. Our chapel program offers worship that is creative and expansive, draws fully upon the diverse traditions of the Episcopal Church, and seeks to reflect the religious pluralism of our community. A spirituality of connectedness-  to one another, to that which is greater than oneself, and to the breadth of God’s creation- is at the core of our chapel program. Gathering as a community twice a week, we sing, pray, tell sacred & ancestral stories, and discuss topics of morality and justice.  We follow the learning philosophy of  “windows and mirrors”, offering opportunities for students to both see their identities reflected back to them or share their own experiences through presenting  (mirrors), and gain authentic insight into the traditions of others (windows). 

Our School Chaplain, customarily an ordained Episcopal priest, leads the chapel program, serves on the school’s administrative leadership team, and shepherds the religious education curriculum. They offer pastoral care  for all members of the St. Luke’s School community in times of personal or community need, and offer sacraments of Christian formation & life transition rituals to students and families who seek them. 

For more information about the Chapel Program or the role of the Chaplain at St. Luke’s, reach out to our chaplain at vsiegel@stlukeschool.org 

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At St. Luke’s, our students receive moral & ethical formation committed to religious pluralism. We believe nurturing the spiritual and moral growth of our students is a key part of their academic success.

With attention to historical, literary, and cultural context, we seek to ground our students in the sacred stories, foundational stories, and wisdom of the many religious traditions and secular moral perspectives. Through the religious education curriculum, students establish a strong moral compass, develop religious literacy, and explore their role of contributing to an increasingly-diverse world with a posture of respect, compassion, and justice. 

When asked what was unique to the Anglican & Episcopal tradition, Archbishop Desmond Tutu simply responded, “we meet!” 

Community is at the heart of who we are. From affinity groups and book talks through the Parent Association, to full-school events such as the Multicultural Fair and Lessons & Carols, we frequently gather to eat, share, and learn together. 
Rooted in the Episcopal values of collaboration and incarnational presence, our school culture is one of joy, reflection, and the fostering of accountability & reconciliation for students and adults alike. 

Sustained, meaningful, and transformational service to others is a fundamental part of education at St. Luke’s. Living into the traditional Episcopal saying that  practice shapes belief , service is an integral part of our daily life. Through our Service Learning initiatives (linked) and partnerships, we foster a commitment in our students to become stewards of compassion with a sense of social responsibility towards all of creation, to use their gifts to help transform the world, and to, we hope, discover themselves along the way.