An important way that many members of St. Luke’s act out their faith is by reaching out to those in the community. We consider it a priority to connect with the community in meaningful ways.
Support the Ypsilanti Homeless Shelter
We were grateful to be able to offer the Parish Hall as a location for Ypsilanti’s first overnight homeless shelter, which operated November through March. Learn more about the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, its upcoming fundraisers, and how to volunteer throughout the year.
Provide Meals to the Community
In collaboration with another church, we provide 100+ meals to the community each month in collaboration with Hope Clinic (518 Harriet St., Ypsilanti). For additional information, contact Cathy Lewis (cclewis@umich.edu). Learn more about Hope Clinic
Washtenaw Refugee Welcome (WRW)
We provide bedding, clothing, personal care items, housewares, and space for storage and events. Drop off donated items at church. List of items needed by WRW: Microwaves, Baby wipes, Diapers, Laundry detergent, Dish soap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Dish soap, Hand soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Fans, Big Wheels and tricycles, Electric water kettles, Vacuums, Blenders, New blankets, Gift cards. Sign up to volunteer with WRW Learn more about WRW
Student Food Panty
Support the students of Eastern Michigan University (EMU) by purchasing food and personal care items, and dropping them off at church. This effort is a collaboration with Swoop’s Food Pantry at EMU. About 60 students are helped daily. Drop off donated items at church. Learn more about Swoop’s Food Pantry In demand items: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Snack items, Rice, Condiments, Black Beans, Notebooks, Highlighters, Spices, and Canopeners.
Seasonal Outreach
On Sunday, July 20, we will celebrate Christmas in July at our 10am service. We’ll sing Christmas carols, read the Christmas readings, and even put up a Christmas tree It has been suggested that people bring their Christmas sweaters and gather around the tree for photos to use in your Christmas card this year. There will be a coffee hour, with Christmas treats, to add to the festivities. To honor the Christmas spirit of generosity and giving, we ask that you consider bringing a gift.
This year, we will be collecting new items as gifts for Alpha House, a local shelter serving homeless families. They will be opening a new shelter space on the Trinity campus to serve 30 more families!
Their Wish List includes
New twin comforter sets (adult and children’s, no fleece blankets)
New bathroom mats/rugs and new towels (bath, hand and washcloths) ALL sizes please.
D cell batteries
Body wash, bar soap, bathroom cleaner
Baby monitors, baby strollers
Box fans
Gift cards (Meijer), gift cards (DoorDash & GrubHub) for the first dinner for families moving into their new home.
disposable paper products: paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, bowls, knives, forks, spoons
Note: Alpha House only accepts new items for donation in their goal to always attempt to provide the highest quality of care to our clients.
Outreach
An important way that many members of St. Luke’s act out their faith is by reaching out to those in the community. We consider it a priority to connect with the community in meaningful ways.
Support the Ypsilanti Homeless Shelter
We were grateful to be able to offer the Parish Hall as a location for Ypsilanti’s first overnight homeless shelter, which operated November through March.
Learn more about the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, its upcoming fundraisers, and how to volunteer throughout the year.
Provide Meals to the Community
In collaboration with another church, we provide 100+ meals to the community each month in collaboration with Hope Clinic (518 Harriet St., Ypsilanti). For additional information, contact Cathy Lewis (cclewis@umich.edu).
Learn more about Hope Clinic
Washtenaw Refugee Welcome (WRW)
We provide bedding, clothing, personal care items, housewares, and space for storage and events. Drop off donated items at church.
List of items needed by WRW: Microwaves, Baby wipes, Diapers, Laundry detergent, Dish soap, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Dish soap, Hand soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Fans, Big Wheels and tricycles, Electric water kettles, Vacuums, Blenders, New blankets, Gift cards.
Sign up to volunteer with WRW
Learn more about WRW
Student Food Panty
Support the students of Eastern Michigan University (EMU) by purchasing food and personal care items, and dropping them off at church. This effort is a collaboration with Swoop’s Food Pantry at EMU. About 60 students are helped daily. Drop off donated items at church.
Learn more about Swoop’s Food Pantry
In demand items: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Snack items, Rice, Condiments, Black Beans, Notebooks, Highlighters, Spices, and Canopeners.
Seasonal Outreach
On Sunday, July 20, we will celebrate Christmas in July at our 10am service. We’ll sing Christmas carols, read the Christmas readings, and even put up a Christmas tree It has been suggested that people bring their Christmas sweaters and gather around the tree for photos to use in your Christmas card this year. There will be a coffee hour, with Christmas treats, to add to the festivities. To honor the Christmas spirit of generosity and giving, we ask that you consider bringing a gift.
This year, we will be collecting new items as gifts for Alpha House, a local shelter serving homeless families. They will be opening a new shelter space on the Trinity campus to serve 30 more families!
Their Wish List includes
Note: Alpha House only accepts new items for donation in their goal to always attempt to provide the highest quality of care to our clients.