Our Ministries
January: Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen
We dedicate January to helping the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen, housed within the COC. The Soup Kitchen has grown to where it is now open seven days a week and serves over 55,000 meals a year. To learn how to volunteer or to donate, please visit Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen
February: SIM Ministry
The Society for the Increase of the Ministry (SIM) is a scholarship organization and a scholarly organization. We work with this community to lead adaptive change and cultivate wisdom though recruitment, scholarships, convening, consulting and publications.
For more information, please visit The Society for the Increase of the Ministry
March: Episcopal Relief and Development
March is dedicated to partnering with Episcopal Relief & Development.
For recent service projects, please visit Episcopal Relief & Development
April: CEI Scholarship
The College of Eastern Idaho scholarship is funded by the CEI Foundation. Investing in the College of Eastern Idaho through the CEI Foundation will help transform the lives of individuals and create a better-prepared workforce.
To support the CEI scholarship, visit College of Eastern Idaho
May: Paradise Point
It is well documented that outdoor ministry settings are among the most important places and opportunities to encounter God, building awareness and faith. The combination of extended time away, the inspiration of nature’s wonders, and the faith witness of college-age counselors and adult leaders has a transforming effect on young people. They hear and ascertain how God is active in this world; they see the love of God expressed before their eyes in the community life they share at camp. Parents routinely tell us about the spiritual and maturity changes they observe in their Paradise Point campers.
June: Necessary Needs Cabinet
Necessary Needs Cabinets
A girl scout project to place items a person cannot buy with food stamps in a cabinet outside the front door of the church for people to pick up.
July: Community Outreach Center
The COC is an outreach of St. Luke’s and has been in the community for 15 years. The COC has a Board of Directors whose main reason for being is to take care of the building, which is located on the corner of 3rd and Boulevard. The COC houses (free of charge) the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen. Donations to the COC enable them to continue to provide these services at a central location in Idaho Falls. You can make your financial donation by check or cash and place it in the plate on Sunday or mail it to the church office. Be sure to note that it is for the COC or our July Outreach.
August: Friends in Service Here (FISH)
The FISH program – or “Friends In Service Here” – is a “last resort” agency filling those needs not met through normal channels. During the current school year, FISH has provided 842 students with school supplies.
September: The United Thank Offering (UTO)
The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church, through inviting individuals to practice gratitude and to notice the good things that happen each day, while giving thanks to God.
To learn more about the United Thank Offering mission, or for more resources on practicing gratitude, please visit United Thank Offering
October: Promise Ridge
Promise Ridge is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where women and their children can rebuild their lives. Through comprehensive support and resources, they aim to break the cycle of homelessness and help families thrive.
November: Turkey Boxes
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
To give to the annual St. Luke’s Turkey Boxes, send a check to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Turkey Box in the memo line or use the Realm account giving code.
December: Angel Tree
The Angel Tree is an annual program put on by the Salvation Army and the Idaho Falls Corp to help the community during the holiday season. Please visit Idaho Falls Salvation Army for information about Angel Tree, and for more ways to help in the Idaho Falls community.
