Happenings at St. Luke's Episcopal Church

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

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.

Summer camp | Paradise Point Camp

July: Community Outreach Center

The Community Outreach Center (a.k.a. “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.

For more about the COC and how you can help, visit Idaho Falls Community Outreach Center

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.

To help, visit Idaho Falls Community Outreach Center

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.

They can house 5 families at a time in a family focused atmosphere.  The goal is for women entering the shelter to transition to permanent housing within 90 days. 

Staff works with guests to help them set financial and personal goals in order to move forward into permanent housing.

There are many resources from organizations and non-profits to support those who are underhoused. Staff works with clients to connect and use these resources to reach their goals.

At Promise Ridge, guests share common meal areas, work together to care for the home, and develop positive relationships and skills.