Together for Kenya continues to partner with Nazareth Mission Hospital and other Kenyan health and educational organizations during this critical time. Together we equip and protect men women and children in vulnerable communities as they respond to the COVID-19...
Earth Day 2020
This is the 50th anniversary of the 1970 day when a Wisconsin senator conceived the idea of the nation focusing on protecting our planet. Political leaders passed 28 critical environment laws, including the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. Other...
Together for Kenya During COVID-19
Together for Kenya, a ministry of Christ and St Luke’s, is committed to provide quality health services for vulnerable communities in Kenya. These services are needed more than ever with the threat of COVID-19. This past month nine children with flu symptoms, from the...
Together for Kenya Update
Mutomo Mission Hospital is located in the village of Mutomo Kenya, a five-hour drive from Nairobi. Despite donkeys, goats, chickens and a dusty road, Kate and I annually visit Mutomo. We are honored to share their faith and sense of hope in this impoverished...
Together for Kenya Update
Imagine… more than 50% of Kenyan students are unable to continue their education beyond primary school. In January Together for Kenya, Pilgrim Lutheran Church (Carmel IN) and Holy Family Center clinic initiated a scholarship initiative to help youth pursue their...
Coffee Hour Is Going Greener…and You Can Help
Christ & St. Luke’s is committed to being a leader in making environmentally-sound choices. Last year, the vestry adopted a resolution that banned Styrofoam products from church events. Styrofoam, like other petroleum-based products, does not break down over...
Earth Savers: Composting
Composting is a way to keep yard and food waste from landfills where they create greenhouse gases. Line bottom and sides of the composting space with chicken wire to keep rodents out. Collect dried leaves in the fall to use all year. Chop or blend food scraps into...
Together for Kenya Update
Your financial support of Together for Kenya, a ministry of Christ and St Luke's, makes a major difference for children in need. This past month your generosity ensured medical access for eight children in Kenya. Wafula is seven years old and was found alongside a...
Together for Kenya Update
Hundreds of young children live in the impoverished area surrounding Nazareth Hospital. Given the lack of funding many of these children “stay at home” and are not prepared to enter elementary school. Recently Lydia Wangeci established a preschool for 27 children in...