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Our Outreach to Others
AdvocacyAs Christians and Lutherans we believe that advocacy is a public voice and witness to the Gospel of Jesus, and where the Church speaks with and on behalf of others in need. At St. Luke we take this to be a calling as part of the body of Christ.
We are engaged in advocacy from a place of faith, not of partisanship. We invite you to speak your voice to leaders in places of power and position through any one of the advocacy groups or initiatives that we are engaged in, including hunger, environmental, and peace and justice advocacy. |
Grauer Back-to-SchoolThe Grauer Back-to-School Project is a volunteer, non-profit collaborative partnership with local faith organizations, social services agencies and businesses, created to respond to the back-to-school needs of low-income children who attend school in the Wilson cluster of schools in Southwest Portland.
Each year, on the 2nd Saturday of August, we provide a new winter coat, socks, shoes, underwear, T-shirt, and a backpack full of school supplies for each child who comes to Grauer. For more information please visit: grauerbacktoschool.com. |
Community Table Food Box
On the last Saturday of each month, St. Luke distributes boxes of food, meat, produce, and household products to our neighbors in need. We do so using a drive through distribution, following all of the recommended Covid-19 guidelines to keep our guests and volunteers safe. Hours of distribution are 2:00–3:00pm.
Click here to go to the Fred Meyer Community Rewards page, then log in and link your Rewards Card to St. Luke. Designate reward dollars to Community Food Box using the Non-Profit Organization (NPO) number, ND166. (Your personal rewards savings will not be affected.) This institution is an equal opportunity provider and an Oregon Food Bank Partner. You can check out the USDA's Nondiscrimination Statement here. |
Stephen MinistryOur congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or struggle, such as loss of a loved one, hospitalization, divorce or separation, unemployment, incarceration, spiritual crises, and more. This is a confidential ministry: the identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private. Contact us below or speak to a pastor if you or a loved one are in need. |
Priceless Company Quilters
The need for quilts is greater than ever, both overseas and locally. In response, the Priceless Company Quilters assemble and tie quilts for distribution to Lutheran World Relief, local agencies, and others yearning for warmth and comfort. If you enjoy quilting, join us and make a difference.
Because of Covid-19 constraints, we are currently not meeting as a group, but individuals are still sewing quilt tops in their homes. If you would like to participate, contact the church to learn more. St. Luke Emergency Buddies
From its inception, the Church was intended as a deep community of mutual support: originally a counter-cultural movement of relationship reflecting Christ’s love, the members of early congregations relied on one another through times of crisis. Following the Early Church, we as St. Luke have the opportunity to be true community for one another and the chance to prepare before the next emergency strikes. If you seek deeper community connection and you want to be prepared to handle together what the future will bring, join St. Luke’s Emergency Buddies ministry to be partnered with another St. Luke household. For more information contact us through the link below. |
More Outreach Opportunities
Community Recycle
As part of our stewardship of the God's creation, St. Luke hosts several Community Recycling opportunities during the year for the collection of non-curbside recycling items. Northeast Emergency Food Program This program strives to offer more than just free groceries and clothing to the families. They provide community, job resources, access to gardening materials, community dinners, and more. Learn More. West Women’s & Children’s Shelter We serve the victims of domestic violence through a yearly luncheon or picnic for residents and their children. Due to Covid-19, we are currently not collecting clothing at this time. Memory Cafe Social time for persons with memory loss and their family care partners to enjoy conversation, refreshments, and music. St. Luke Fellowship Hall Time: Monthly, 2nd Thursday 2:30-4:00pm |