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:
Grab an envelope off the Night in Bethlehem tree in the lobby to help support St. Luke’s largest community outreach of the year! We typically welcome 700-800 visitors to our campus to enjoy children’s crafts, a petting zoo, live music, and refreshments at NIB. Your contributions will go directly to purchasing necessary supplies for us to host a free Christmas experience that families can enjoy together!
Help us bring the Christmas season to our campus by volunteering at the Christmas light hanging! We need folks who are good on ladders, happy to untangle, and willing to organize. Our volunteers always do an amazing job that always wows on Christmas Eve and at Night in Bethlehem – come be a part of the tradition!
St. Luke will once again sponsor a Christmas Angel Tree in the Worship Center lobby! Each tag on the tree lists a different wish list item from Learning Foundation students, CarePortal families, and foster children living in group homes. Grab a tag or two, purchase the items, and return them to the lobby. Be sure to bring gifts in by the date on the tag so we can distribute them in time to assure that these kids are blessed with some Christmas cheer!
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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