Serving the World
Jesus’ command to love our neighbor is an essential part of our faith life. At St. Luke’s, there are many opportunities to serve our community, country, and world. If you are interested in any of these ministries, or have ideas about how to help, please contact us.
AUBURN INTERFAITH FOOD CLOSET
The Auburn Interfaith Food Closet provides nutritious food and related resources to people in our community who are unable to afford them. There are currently 19 faith-based organizations working together to operate the Food Closet. Volunteers from participating congregations and the surrounding community manage the day-to-day operations.
Donations of food and other items are crucial for Food Closet operations. St. Luke’s collects donations weekly as part of our offertory. Click here for suggested donations. For more ways to help, please contact the parish office or visit the Food Closet website.
THE GATHERING INN
The Gathering Inn’s team of dedicated professionals strive to provide homeless women, men, and families with dignity and support in becoming active members of the community, by helping them identify and address the problems that have made them homeless. St. Luke’s supports the ministries of The Gathering Inn by donating our time and talent, and by providing meals. If you would like to assist with this ministry, please contact Deacon Bill Hefti.
Prosper Placer
Prosper Placer is an ecumenical community ministry that aims to empower local families with the skills needed to overcome poverty. Volunteer allies meet regularly with families, supporting them in meeting their goals by assisting with problem solving, and by providing helpful resources. St. Luke’s is a founding member of Prosper Placer and provides financial support for training and resources. If you are interested in helping with this important community ministry, please contact Deacon Patty Park.
Placer Earth Care Action (PECA)
St. Luke’s earth care ministry partners with Auburn First Congregational and Shepherd of the Sierra Presbyterian to raise awareness and encourage a Christian response to the environmental and social challenges caused by climate change. Although rooted in our Biblical call to care for God’s creation, our PECA ministry also promotes the work of Interfaith Power and Light to encourage better stewardship of our environment in Placer County. If you would like to be involved with this ministry, please contact Linda Franklin.
American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem is an organization devoted to building hope and peace by financially supporting Episcopal education, bridge-building and healthcare efforts in the Holy Land.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Auburn supports AFEDJ by giving specifically to St. Luke’s Hospital in Nablus (West Bank). St. Luke’s is the only charitable hospital in Nablus, and it serves the Jewish, Muslim and Christian populations equally with a full range of medical services, including neurosurgery, obstetrics and neonatal care. For more information, please contact Fr. Brian Rebholtz.