MISSION AND OUTREACH
ABOUT MISSION AND OUTREACH
Be part of a community making a difference in Anchorage and beyond. St. Luke's has a long history of service in the community stretching back to assisting flood victims in the 1930s to welcoming refugees new to our city today. We are committed to serving those in need in our area and the wider world. We do this in part through our Monthly Mission Partners which allow us to support a range of local, regional, and international organizations that focus on food insecurity, flood relief, prison rehabilitation programs, and more.
Learn more about our mission and outreach ministries below.
Eastern Area Community Ministries
St. Luke's is one of the supporting parishes of the Eastern Area Community Ministries that serves that eastern part of Jefferson Country. Each month we collect a variety of goods for their food pantry in our 'big red bag' ministry. We have also supported the diaper drive for new mothers in need each year.
Kentucky Refugee Ministries
St. Luke's recently began a refugee ministry in partnership with the Kentucky Refugee Ministries organization. They have been working for over three decades to help resettle and support those coming to our city. We seek to bring hope, kindness, and stability to the lives of newcomers. We have assisted in the resettlement of several families from Afghanistan and another from Ukraine.
Home of the Innocents
St. Luke's is a long time supporter of the work of the Home of the Innocents. For several decades we have hosted our annual Silver Tea as a fundraiser. Home of the Innocents provides services for medically complex children and children and families in the welfare system. We also have individuals and groups volunteer as well.
Our Monthly Mission Partners
Each month St. Luke's picks a local, regional, or international organization to support with giving at the last service of each month. We spend the month praying, learning, and listening to supporters and employees of these organizations as they help our parish understand the vital work they are doing and how we can help and do more. Below you will find a brief overview of some of the organizations St. Luke's has worked with in the last year.
Connect with Us
We're a church that values relationships. Please click the icon above to fill out the parish newcomer card so we can learn more about you and welcome to our community.
In-Person Worship
We offer in-person worship on Saturdays at 5:30pm and on Sundays at 10:00am. Masks are optional. Click the icon above to learn more.
Online Worship Time
Our services are live-streamed only at the 10:00am Sunday morning services via our Facebook page. Other special services like those during Holy Week or a concert are also available.
Groups and Classes
We have fellowship groups and classes on Sunday and throughout the week to meet the needs of our parish. Click the icon above to learn more about learning and fellowship at St. Luke's.
Blessings in a Backpack
In January of 2023 we supported the work of the Louisville chapter of Blessings in a Backpack. They help feed 4,000 students in over 35 schools in the Jefferson County Public School system. Our giving helped support children in need and give them food assistance on the weekend when not in school.
Wellspring Mental Health Services
In December of 2022 we supported the local organization WellSpring. They were founded by local Episcopalians over forty years ago to serve the needs of persons with serious or persistent psychiatric illnesses. Our giving helped them continue this important work in our community.
Looking to Get Involved?
If you are interested in getting involved in any of the opportunities listed above please feel free to get in touch with us today by using the form to your right or finding a person at church or an event.
We would love for you to join a welcoming and service driven community. We are always looking for more ways to get people involved in this important work.
If you have any questions or suggestions about future mission partners you can email our clergy at rector@stlukesanchorage.org and they will be in touch shortly to follow up with you.