Serving the Community
with St. Luke
Making a difference – together
Service isn’t just something we do – it’s part of who we are
Serving isn’t about obligation or optics—it’s about connection, compassion, and showing up with a willing heart.
We believe God’s undeserved grace leads us to love and care for our neighbors in practical, meaningful ways.
Whether you’re new to volunteering or looking for a way to use your gifts, there’s a place for you here.
Join us in serving our neighbors
Compassion, grace, and hands-on love: right here in Mesa
You don’t need special skills—just a desire to help. Here are some ways we serve Mesa together:
This month, we’re partnering with Sunshine Acres, a faith-based Children’s Home right here in Mesa. Sunshine Acres houses up to 70 children and accepts no federal or state funding for their daily care – relying heavily on donations like ours. Pick up a wish list at the Info Center!
Although the temperature might still be warm, nonprofits like Resurrection Street Ministry are preparing the homeless community for the upcoming winter months. Even with our moderate climate, those living without shelter can be exposed to uncomfortable and dangerous conditions. Please bring men’s and women’s socks, gloves, hats, and hand/foot warmers and place them in the Community Cubbies. These items will be distributed by Resurrection Street Ministries and the Salvation Army.
October is Operation Christmas Child month, sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. Take a plastic “shoebox” from the lobby, fill it with suggested items, and return it by October 25th. These boxes, filled with love and hope, will be distributed to children around the world at festive outreach events that introduce the gospel to them in a very meaningful and child-friendly way. In many instances, these shoeboxes are the first time they hear about Jesus!
Bringing the Hope & Healing of Jesus to Everyday Life
through local nonprofits making a real, tangible difference here in the East Valley
CarePortal
CarePortal bridges the gap between child protective services and local churches. Caseworkers post family needs (furniture, car seats, etc.), and we respond. Since 2017, St. Luke volunteers have delivered essentials to families in crisis.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Since 2021, our St. Luke team has built and delivered bunk beds to children in need so no child has to sleep on the floor. St. Luke houses the East Mesa SHP Delivery hub.
Family Promise
We partner with Family Promise as an administrative and daytime hub. Family Promise is a 60-day program for families transitioning into independent housing.
Borderlands’ Produce on Wheels Without Waste (POWWOW)
For just $15, visitors receive 70 pounds of fresh produce. Our volunteers help with setup, unloading, and distribution on fifth Saturdays during the growing season.
LifeLine Health Screenings
Life Line Screening conducts fast, painless, and affordable screenings for leading risk factors for stroke and heart disease. Screening packages start at $139. Single tests cost around $70. Pre-registration is required.
Food Pantry & Water Bottle Donations
We’re always excepting nonperishable donations to help supplement the food pantry at our neighboring church, Heart of Mesa. We also accept cases of water bottles during the summer for the City of Mesa’s Hydration Stations.
Community Corners:
Monthly Donation Drives
Every month, we work with a local nonprofit to host a donation drive for their most-needed items. Previously, we’ve collected school supplies, diapers, bedding, and Christmas gifts.
A Night in Bethlehem
Step back in time to one miraculous night at our free family event!
Slip away from the busyness of the season and explore the little town of Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. Stroll the marketplace and assemble a craft or two, enjoy cookies and hot cocoa, take a family photo, or visit the petting zoo at the live nativity – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Songs & Stories, a live musical event featuring some of your favorite Christmas carols, will also be performed throughout the evening. It’s a great way to focus in on the joy and wonder of what Christmas is all about.
When: Friday, December 12th, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
“We have fun service projects, like Sleep in Heavenly Peace (bunk beds built so that no child has to sleep on the floor) and POW (Produce On Wheels), and Night in Bethlehem. All in all, St. Luke’s is great for all ages!
— Volunteer at St. Luke’s
Love Our City Weekend
St. Luke’s annual Love Our City event is where we shower our community with the love and hope of Jesus through service projects. We work with local nonprofits on everything from handyman improvements to sorting and distributing food.
The 2026 Love Our City Weekend will be January 31 – February 2. Look for signups at the Worship Center lobby. There will be a limited number of slots at each event so sign up early!
Global Outreach
Groundwork Guatemala:
Our mission teams lead camps, make home visits, and deliver school and medical supplies.
Mission India:
St. Luke supports missionary training to reach villages with no Christian presence.
ASU International Campus Ministry:
In partnership with Sharon Owens and Vicar Ethan Berglund, we are blessed to serve hundreds of international students, whether through care packages, bicycles, or a family meal.
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