Outreach Ministries at St. Luke's
St. Luke’s members are actively involved in giving back to our community through numerous ministries and programs. Here are a few highlights of the many programs in which St. Luke’s is involved.
St. Luke’s has an active Committee for Outreach and Engagement which organizes programs to not only donate money and material goods to those in need, but to find ways to actively engage with those we are helping.
St. Luke’s has recently partnered with the GED program at NIC and members go into the classrooms to tutor adults of all ages who are trying to obtain their high school equivalency. One doesn’t need to have teaching experience to be a tutor, just an interest in helping someone practice reading, writing or math skills on a one-on one basis.
The Outreach Committee also partners with The Literacy Project of North Idaho whereby, after a short training, members are paired with an adult who wants to improve his or her reading skills.
St. Vincent DePaul's is also an organization our church works with, especially the Help Center and Trinity Group Homes.
St. Luke’s has recently partnered with the GED program at NIC and members go into the classrooms to tutor adults of all ages who are trying to obtain their high school equivalency. One doesn’t need to have teaching experience to be a tutor, just an interest in helping someone practice reading, writing or math skills on a one-on one basis.
The Outreach Committee also partners with The Literacy Project of North Idaho whereby, after a short training, members are paired with an adult who wants to improve his or her reading skills.
St. Vincent DePaul's is also an organization our church works with, especially the Help Center and Trinity Group Homes.
The Village at Orchard Ridge
The Village at Orchard Ridge (www.theorchardcda.org) receives annual financial support from St. Luke's and 18 other local Christian churches who form their governing body. It's mission is to provide a faith-based loving home that honors older adults. The organization was previously called Coeur d'Alene homes and began 97 years ago as a Lutheran orphanage. Orchard Ridge now provides a continuum of care ranging from independent HUD subsidized apartments for those over 62, to assisted living with memory care for those needing continuous care. It is the only faith-based, non-profit care facility in the area and its residents enjoy a 12 acre campus close to down town Coeur d'Alene on W. Harrison St. Ann Rule is St. Luke's liaisons and will keep you up to date on the church's commitment to this outreach ministry. One offering is Estate & Moving Sales services as a means to raise money. Another is a Toolbox (binder) is full of resources and information from non-profit and government agencies that focus on Aging and Elder Care. The Toolbox is available in the church office and can used by all members who are aging or by family members, to help access valuable information to local services. Check out services here.
Family Promise of North Idaho
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Family Promise relies on a ‘Hospitality Network’ to fulfill the need for lodging and meals for the guest families. The FPNI network is a coalition of twenty unique partners representing an array of religious beliefs – from Episcopalian to Baptist to LDS. This diverse community of faith is instrumental to the success and invaluable to guest families during their transition. There are two levels of support which are offered based on an individual church’s capabilities, infrastructure, and level of commitment. The primary support comes from Host Churches which offer lodging and meals within their own church facilities. Other smaller congregations participate as Support Churches by providing meals and host volunteers at lodging facilities. These churches typically don't have the infrastructure to accommodate families directly. The churches take turns housing and feeding the families for a week at a time, with each family having its own room. Family Promise delivers rollaway beds and other amenities. Up to 3 families can be guests in the FPNI program at one time.
St. Luke’s furnishes office and program space to Family Promise of North Idaho. It also supports Family Promise though many of its other fundraising and outreach efforts. Read the latest news on Family Promise here.
St. Luke’s furnishes office and program space to Family Promise of North Idaho. It also supports Family Promise though many of its other fundraising and outreach efforts. Read the latest news on Family Promise here.
Other Organizations We Support
International Organizations
The KIVA loan program is actively supported at St. Lukes.
Episcopal Programs
As a congregation, we support Camp Cross, Episcopal Relief and Development, the Millennium Development Goals, and the United Thank Offering. Individuals within the congregation support these and many other Episcopalian ministries.
The KIVA loan program is actively supported at St. Lukes.
Episcopal Programs
As a congregation, we support Camp Cross, Episcopal Relief and Development, the Millennium Development Goals, and the United Thank Offering. Individuals within the congregation support these and many other Episcopalian ministries.