St Luke's is an inclusive Anglican parish at 704 New North Road in Mount Albert, serving Mt Albert, Kingsland and Point Chevalier, and part of the Diocese of Auckland. Its weekly worship includes a main community eucharist in a contemporary form of the Anglican liturgy, followed by morning tea, and a reflective informal eucharist with intercessory prayer, also followed by morning tea. The website says children are always welcome and involved. Once a month, on the first Sunday at 7:30pm, there is a contemplative eucharist followed by supper. Christmas and Easter bring special services, including a simple nativity service with carols at 5pm on Christmas Eve.
Customers describe the church as lovely and welcoming. One whose uncle's funeral was held here praises the pastor, who made things easy and organised the whole service. Another found the community honest, open and forgiving from their first visit. One reviewer calls the items for sale a hidden gem, with vintage pieces, alternative fashion and collectable antiques. The website asks people to send a note if they want a donation receipt. Our pick in Mount Albert for a service followed by morning tea.