In Africa about 85 million people live with disabilities. During our April 2024 Kenya Mission Trip, we met and were touched by a disabled child, Caroline. This 16 year old was born with Spina Bifida. With the help and encouragement of Community Healthcare Workers and...
Despite abandonment and chronic malnutrition Mary (age 5) and Margaret (age 4} have found hope in the village of Kawaida, Kenya. Through the intervention of Jane, Community Health Worker, and Together for Kenya, these two children are now in a safe transforming...
In May, Together for Kenya committed to providing OPD medical care to children attending Kawaida Primary Schools. Over 1,000 students will now be eligible to obtain diagnostic care and treatment at Nazareth Hospital. Most recently Joseph, an 11 year old in Class six,...
The time has come for us to reopen the altar rail as the primary place of reception for communion. We will begin this shift this Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, December 3, at both our 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services. We’re excited that we have enough liturgical...
Across Kenya, around half of 14 to 17 year olds do not finish high school. For nearly 10 years, Together for Kenya and others have found innovative ways to enhance education and increase the knowledge and skills of these precious young children. This past week, Kate...
Hunger affects both physical and mental development in children. In Kenya, 23 million children go to school without anything to eat. In 2022 Together for Kenya recognized the food crisis in the Kiambu area of Kenya and began a program to support vulnerable and...
This past week Together for Kenya provided 3 days of nutritious lunches for 350 Kawaida Primary school students sitting for their Kenya National Scholastic Exams (similar to our SAT tests.) Many of these children are from needy families and usually go without...
Together for Kenya funds free out patient care to children of the poorest of the poor in and around Nazareth Mission Hospital in Nairobi Kenya. To date 82 children have been assisted in 2023. The most common ailments are intestinal and respiratory but broken bones and...
Dear Christ & St. Luke’s, Over the past few days, as we have watched the news of the horrific terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas militants on the state of Israel and witnessed the beginnings of Israel’s strong defensive response, I have been surprised at just...
Dear Christ & St. Lukes, Our theme this year— “To Know and Be Known”—was chosen to remind us that belonging and participation in a community are essential components of the Christian life. The love we are commanded to exercise in service of one another depends on...
Dear Christ & St. Luke’s Family, This weekend we celebrate our “Homecoming” Sunday which is a way of marking the beginning of our program year. We’ve had a robust summer with strong attendance, some really special musical offerings from talented members of our...
Have you considered an international journey you will never forget? In 2024 why not join us for a spiritual pilgrimage to Kenya. Your time will be a learning experience discovering how Christ has called the Church to respond to the issues of poverty, education and...
Recently Together for Kenya, a ministry of Christ & Saint Luke's, partnered with Kawaida Primary School, the Kawaida PTA, and Kawaida All Saints Anglican Church to provide funds needed for classroom repairs at the Kawaida School, the educational home for over...
As we move into the second half of the year, we would like to provide a brief update on the financial status of our church. We are pleased to report that we are at a healthy net positive after the first six months of the year. Overall operating revenue is slightly...
We have even more exciting news for our parish today. During the search process for a new priest to come serve alongside us, an opportunity emerged for a collaborative ministry between our parish and the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, that would allow Christ...
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