St Luke's hosted IHN in partnership with Westminster Presbyterian Church Oct 2-4. Twelve guests made up the cohort, the largest number we've accommodated in years -- four mothers and eight children, ranging from twelve years old to one month old. One of the mothers is working on an online Masters degree. Two are working full-time and may be able to move into apartments soon. Fourteen St Luker's gave their time, energy and talents to cook meals for, drive, or spend the night with these needy folks. Everything went very smoothly, even the 5:30AM departures. We even heard about some extremely tasty and popular orange jello with mandarin oranges being served one night.
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."
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