St Luke´s Church, Palhagueira, is the only consecrated Church of England church in the Algarve. It was built by Mrs Mary Cornelius-Reid to serve all who live in the Eastern Algarve, and its circular shape embodies the all embracing warmth of the welcome to everyone, of whatever denomination.
The usual Service is sung Eucharist at 11.30am every Sunday, with occasional changes, which are advertised.
Occasionally we have Morning Prayer or Evensong, which is very popular.
The church is on the road from Sta. Barbara de Nexe to Loule or Sáo Bras, via Gorjões. The GPS co-ordinates are 37.126736 N 7.951894 W . There is a sign in the village, and another where the road leads to the church, by the Gorjões sign.
After the Service we meet in the Village Hall, to extend our friendship. Coffee, wine and snacks are available.
The Church is very pretty, and popular for weddings and baptisms, and funerals are conducted with great warmth and deep sympathy.
For further information please ring the Chaplain at 289 366 720 or Elspeth Flood at 289 999 335, using Voicemail if necessary.
