Missions & Outreach Ministries
St. Luke's of the Mountains exists to make disciples who know Christ and can make Him known – locally and throughout the world. To live a life of mission means to have a personal relationship with Christ, to understand the fundamental value of all human beings, to build relationships where Christ can be shared and to partner with others to work toward justice in this world.
Locally, the people of St. Luke's are feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, supporting women in crisis pregnancy situations, helped plant a Korean daughter church and much more. Internationally, St. Luke's has sent short-term mission teams to 16 countries in Africa, Asia and South America with the good news of Christ's gospel and supports overseas missionaries in Kenya, Bolivia and the Pacific Rim.
St. Luke's of the Mountains is a local church with a world vision. Following are some of the outreach ministries we are involved in. For more information, please contact the individuals indicated for each ministry.
Detention Ministry: Anglican Chaplaincy at Los Angeles County Facilities presently services four large facilities: Twin Towers Correctional Facility, The Medical Services Building of Twin Towers, Central Juvenile Hall, and Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center Jail Complex. As chaplains and religious volunteers, member of this ministry listen to the loneliness, anxiety, and concern of patients and inmates; share the good news of God’s unfailing love; and care for the inmates in their pain by praying for wholeness and health in their lives. Administering the sacraments to patients offers comfort and hope where there has been a sense of utter loss and despair. Contact: Deacon Sara Burch.
Discovery House: A non-profit community counseling center providing professional marriage, family and child counseling services to residents of La Crescenta and surrounding areas who cannot afford private practice. Contact: Sue Ray.
Door of Hope: Ministry to homeless families. Contact: Kathy Putnam.
Elizabeth House: Provides shelter, support and Christ-centered encouragement for women in a crisis pregnancy and their children. Depends entirely on privately donated funds, goods and services. Contact: Sandy Van Berkhout.
Food for Body and Soul: Provides food and non-denominational religious services to homeless every Sunday at rotating churches in Glendale. Contact: Jane Bender.
Missions & Outreach: Oversees programs to provide financial, continuing prayer and personal support for missionaries and other international and local ministries. Contact: Kathy Putnam.
Mom’s Club of the Foothills: St. Luke's houses monthly meetings and is a partner to this organization, whose purpose is to be a support to stay-at-home moms. Contact: Candis Marko at (818)306-5052.