Outreach at St. Luke's

St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Durham NC has always considered serving others to be an essential part of who we are as a church. In following Jesus' words and example, we find fellowship with each other and with those we serve. Our parish practices Outreach in two complementary ways: through direct, hands-on involvement of our members, and through financial support of selected programs and agencies both in Durham and throughout the world. Whether we are hammering nails at a Habitat house, making a casserole for the Soup Kitchen, or participating in one of our Outreach fundraisers, Outreach is an integral part of living our faith at St. Luke's. Read these stories and then come and join us as we "go in peace to love and serve the Lord."

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

MDG funds to go to Bishop Gwynne College & NC Farmworkers Ministry

Vestry voted on MDG money at the May meeting (May 9) - $1525 to each Bishop Gwynne College and the NC Farmworkers Ministry at Newton Grove, NC 
    What is MDG money?  MDG stands for Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).  These are eight international development goals that all 193 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015.    Several years ago our St. Luke's Vestry voted to donate .07% of the Annual Budget toward the MDGs.

    For more information on Bishop Gwynne College in Juba, Sudan, where our friend Rev. Joseph Lasuba is the Principal, please visit www.bishopgwynne.juba.anglican.org/.  For the NC Farmworkers Ministry visit http://episcopalfarmworkerministry.org/.