St. Luke, Winnipeg – A Virtual Tour

The Oratory

The Oratory of St. Alban

In recognition of St. Alban’s Parish, once a “daughter” congregation of St. Luke’s but now closed, the side altar area has been made into a focal point for prayer.  Parishioners light candles in the light screen you see on the right, and nearby is a small casket where written prayer requests may be placed (the requests are read out at the Thursday morning Eucharist).  The banners and processional cross which you can see behind the altar are from St. Alban’s.

This part of the church becomes the centre of parish worship in the Summer season.

Winnipeg summers are short, but usually hot and sunny.  In consequence many people catch as much as they can of the pleasant weather, flocking to cottages, beaches, and favourite fishing holes.  The church never abandons its duty to worship, but with smaller summer congregations, Sunday worship is held in a more intimate setting close to this side altar.

A plan is underway to create a high-quality altar for this location (currently served by a simple table).  The new altar, when finished, will also be moveable, and can be placed when desired in the middle of the proscenium stage.