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"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them" Matthew 18 vs 20
ABOUT US
Our Church
St Luke's Church Cross Roads is situated in the heart of our community, 89 Slipe Road, Cross Roads, Kingston, Jamaica, where we passionately embrace our vision and mission to share the transformative Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone around us. At St Luke's Church Cross Roads, we believe in the power of connection through Church, Communion, Baptism, and Fellowship, inviting everyone to join us on a journey of faith and community as we share the gospel with the world.
Our Mission
To bring people to the knowledge of God, through the proclamation of the gospel, in study, worship and witness, thus creating a fellowship of disciples for ministry and mission.
Our Vision
As a member of the Diocese of Jamaica, St Luke’s shares the Vision statement of the Anglican Diocese. “A Diocese inspired by the Holy Spirit, through the joyful energetic discipleship of all its members, is an assertive influence for good and justice always reaching out to engage the wider society through collective and individual mission and ministry, in faith, hope and charity, welcoming inspiring and enrolling new members of the body of Christ as faithful stewards of God's resources.”
Our History
Right to Worship
The right to worship was fought for and won and a small group planted a seed of faith under a large tree on the premises where St. Luke’s Church stands today. We give thanks for the landowner who formally offered a portion of the land in 1875, to house the first church building - a wooden chapel.
Building Erected
As the work of the church and the congregation grew, a brick building, with a seating capacity of 360 was built in 1890 and dedicated on St. Luke’s Day (October 18th) to the Evangelist St. Luke. The first two rectors were Rev. H. Seymour Isaacs (1890-1898) and Rev. B.Y Shaul (1898-1902).
Building Destroyed
Partly destroyed by the earthquake of January 14, 1907, the building was eventually repaired, refurbished and extended, and by 1935, it could comfortably seat 700 worshippers. In that year, a Mission on Hope Road was handed over to St. Luke’s and the work of building the Mission into a church was entrusted to a member, Mr. J. Leslie McPherson. This resulted in the dedication of the Church of St Margaret, on January 23, 1938.
New Building
In 1958, the Diocesan authorities decided to demolish the old building and erect a new one. An ambitious building programme was launched under the leadership of the then Rector, Venerable Eric L. Maxwell and Archdeacon Emeritus (deceased), and the present building was erected. It was dedicated on March 20, 1968
Church Consecration
The Church was consecrated on March 20, 1980, during the incumbency of the Venerable Dr Alvin Stone, Rector of St. Luke’s Church since 1974. As was stated in the Consecration programme: “We will not forget that the Church is not the building; it is the people of God, called out, prepared, commissioned and sent to be the mouth, feet and body of Christ in the world of service.” The bridge that connects the rear of the premises to Brentford Road was a gift from Mr. Horace Jones, the then owner of Checker Cabs. In 2008, the Venerable Dr Alvin Stone was succeeded by the now incumbent leader Archdeacon Patrick Cunningham.
Our Priests Story
Archdeacon
Patrick Cunningham
Former Rector of Christ Church, Vineyard Town & the Balaclava Cure. Trained teacher, graduate of Church Teachers’ College. Archdeacon Patrick Cunningham is a graduate of St Mary High School, United Theological College of the West Indies, University of the West Indies and St. Stephens College Canada where he gained his Masters in Pastoral Psychology and Counselling in 2007. The passion of serving in uncharted pathways led him in the 1980’s to pursue an introductory course in Clinical Pastoral Care armed with competencies to initiate, implement and support the Diocesan response to persons living and affected by HIV/Aids.
Reverend
Kamar Prendergast
Rev. Kamar Prendergast was raised in the Anglican Church, where he actively participated as an Altar Server and was deeply involved in the Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) at his parish church in St. Mary. Before pursuing his calling to the priesthood, he worked as a trained teacher. Rev. Prendergast was ordained to the Diaconate in 2022 and subsequently to the priesthood in 2023. In July 2023, he was appointed as Assistant Priest at St. Luke’s, where he currently fulfills a wide range of pastoral duties in line with his priestly responsibilities.
MEET OUR COMMITTEE
Committed to our Community
At St Luke's Church Cross Road, our committee leaders are dedicated to guiding our congregation and serving our community. Each leader brings unique gifts and a shared passion for spreading the gospel. Get to know the faces behind our mission!
Arch. Patrick Cunningham
Priests
Rev. Kamar Prendergast
Assistant Priests
Pauline Barnswell
Secretary
Dave Wilson
Treasurer
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