We are a welcoming, spiritual family who worships, loves, works, and plays together in Christ, celebrating the old, embracing the new, honoring creation, and serving the larger community.
As Episcopalians, we worship according to The Book of Common Prayer. On Sunday mornings we celebrate the Holy Eucharist. The 8:00 service is a quiet service without music; the 10:30 service includes hymns and music. At 9:00, adults gather for study and discussion. Following the 10:30 service, we meet for refreshments and fellowship.
The church seeks qualified applicants for the position of Parish Musician. Organists and pianists are encouraged to review the full job description here and apply soon.
The Staff of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
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Gary Coffey
INTERIM RECTOR
The Reverend Gary Coffey is a native of North Carolina and grew up in Forest City. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1984. He has served congregations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Rutherfordton, North Carolina; and Asheville, North Carolina. Gary retired from Grace Episcopal Church on Merrimon Avenue here in Asheville in 2018, after serving as their rector for seventeen years, and is delighted to be serving at St. Luke’s as the Interim Rector, starting Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Gary majored in biology at the University of North Carolina Asheville. He attended seminary at Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, and received his training for Interim Ministry through the Interim Ministry Network in Baltimore, Maryland.
Gary and his wife, Astrid, live in Weaverville, North Carolina. They have two adult children, Jarod and Kristin, and three grandchildren. Gary enjoys reading, walking, yoga, bicycling, playing in the ocean, shooting pool, and ping pong.
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Bobbi Holland
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
Bobbi grew up in Oregon, and has been happily settled in Asheville since 2009. She has proudly raised a son and a daughter who are both young adults.
Bobbi has been a member at Trinity Episcopal Church for the past several years. In addition to serving as our Parish Administrator, Bobbi is an accomplished residential real estate broker and owner of a small independent firm. Her many interests include traveling and planning her next adventure.
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Jason Jones
ORGANIST
Jason was born and raised in Asheville, and started playing piano in churches at the age of twelve. He is a graduate of Mars Hill University, where he studied music education, and his many activities included singing in the premiere choral ensemble, playing tuba in the wind ensemble, organist at St. George’s Episcopal Church, and music director at Oak Hill United Methodist Church.
Jason continued his studies at Northern Arizona University where he sang in the Shrine of the Ages choir and served as assistant organist of The Church of the Epiphany. In Phoenix he was the music director and organist of Epworth United Methodist Church.
Since returning to Asheville in 2013, Jason served for many years as the music director at Maggie Valley United Methodist Church and has filled in for many other organists in the area.
He loves spending time with family and friends, his dog Cleo, and any activity that involves classic cars.
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Joy Voigt
BUILDINGS FACILITIES MANAGER
Joy has lived in Asheville since 1982 and has served as the part-time sexton at St. Luke’s since 2011. During the week, she provides in-home care to elderly people in need of assistance with basic household tasks. Joy is married to Tom and they have 6 children and 12 grandchildren. She loves to read, listen to bluegrass and gospel music, participate at her church, and hang out with her big family.