Ministries

Our parish has six major areas of ministry and combined with the principles of the Bishop’s Vision contributes to our overall Excellence in Ministry.

OUTREACH

Direct help for less fortunate in community
Support for community, diocese, national, international
Encouragement of all members to get involved in outreach activities

WORSHIP & MUSIC

Ministry style and special services
Music style, new styles integrated into traditional
Eucharistic elements
Special services

EVANGELISM

Understand ourselves as ministers of the Gospel by virtue of our baptism
Talking about faith often and comfortably
Respond to challenges of evangelism
Ensuring liturgies are alive, relevant and transforming
Strive to be a self-sufficient parish

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Support and training for children’s ministry
Baptism, marriage and confirmation preparation
Adult education
Guest speakers
Spiritual advice and counseling by the minister

PASTORAL CARE

Visits to sick, infirm, and bereaved
Pastoral counseling by the minister and visits by lay members to shut-ins
Prayers of the People led by laypeople

PARISH LIFE

Fellowship and welcoming newcomers
Publicity about services and activities
Communication through newsletters and website

Programmes

St. Luke’s runs a number of programmes to support its ministries. Currently, we have programmes in the following areas:

Youth
Children
Bible Studies
Music
Outreach
Planned Giving