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In keeping with diocesan guidelines, in-person worship has resumed in the church nave. Masks are not required for those vaccinated, but recommended for those who have not received both vaccination units.  Attendance limits have been lifted, and online signup has ceased.

Services are Sunday at 9 am and 10 am. A fellowship time is held outside the main entrance between services.

St. Luke's rector, the Rev. Barbara Sajna, retired January 24 after 16 years of service with the parish. Serving as interim rector for the next 12 to 18 months will be the Rev. Frank Maxwell, a retired pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who lives in Sturgeon Bay with his wife Mary. Maxwell, who has served as interim at the ELCA congregation Shepherd of the Bay in Door County, began his ministry at St. Luke's January 25.

Maxwell served as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church on Washington Island for eight years, and served on the board of Door County Community Foundation. When visiting their vacation home in Key West, Florida he and his wife attend St. Paul's Episcopal Church. He has assisted there and in 2017 served as supply priest.