Caring
Reaching people at their moments of need with a word of grace, compassion and mercy.
St. Luke’s is a caring congregation focused on meeting people at their moments of need with a word of grace, compassion and mercy.
With humility, we seek to come alongside those in our community who would benefit from an added measure of God’s unconditional love.
Our ministry includes prayer, counsel, support groups and programs leading to spiritual and emotional healing and wholeness. The Pastoral and Care Ministry staff, our trained Care Ministers, and volunteers have a calling to be present and available in times of crisis or distress.
The church equips and empowers lay caregivers—called Care Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. If you would like to talk to a pastor or a Care Minister, call the church at 713-622-5710 and we will get you in touch with a member of our clergy.
In addition, we partner with the Nick Finnegan Counseling Center to help those who have clinical needs that might best be addressed by a licensed professional. To schedule an appointment with a professional counselor, call the Nick Finnegan Counseling Center at 713-402-5046.
Become Part of the Care Ministry Team: If you have a heart for praying for others and/or walking alongside others through difficult seasons of life and would love to serve on our team, please contact Rev. Ryan Trushenski.
Prayer is at the heart of everything we do. When we pray, not only are we engaging in a meaningful relationship with God, we are actively aligning our will with God’s will and getting one step closer to living and loving like Jesus.
Birthday Calls
St. Luke’s has a team that makes calls every day to people at St. Luke’s celebrating their birthdays. If you would like to volunteer as a birthday caller, contact Jack Browder at jack@browderhouse.com.
Hospital Visitation
Seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, St. Luke’s staff ministers and lay ministers bring the love of Christ to church members, or their friends and family who are hospitalized in the Houston area. If you would like to help, or if you know of someone who would appreciate a hospital visit, contact Katrina Dagher at 713-402-5004.
Prayer Team
Our prayer team is a group of St. Luke’s members who have a spiritual gift for intercessory prayer. They have a passion for prayer and pray diligently and specifically for needs within and outside the church, locally and globally. To join our Prayer Team, please contact Katrina Dagher at 713-402-5004. You may also request prayer at Prayer | External Website.
Prayer Shawl Team
The Prayer Shawl Ministry supports the church's mission by providing knitted or crocheted shawls for those in need of comfort during times of illness, bereavement, or special challenges. They meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the Gathering Room at St. Luke’s.
Tender Loving Care (TLC)
TLC provides support, encouragement, and connection for members who may need extra care through phone calls and handwritten notes. If you would like to volunteer for TLC or are interested in volunteering as a caller or note writer, contact Katrina Dagher at kdagher@stlukesmethodist.org or 713-402-5004.
We want to walk alongside you in difficult seasons.
DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Different topics will help you face challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Cost: $25. If you are interested, contact Doug Boyer.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a 13-week Christ-centered program for people who are grieving the death of a loved one. For some, it is the loss of a spouse. For others, it is the loss of a parent, a sibling, or a child. Members and guests are welcome. Cost: $20. If you are interested, contact Katrina Dagher at 713-402-5004.
Stephen Ministers
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. If you would like to be connected to a Stephen Minister, please contact Gail Jacobson.
Support Groups Meeting at St. Luke’s
If you or someone you know would like more information on a support group or if you would like to start a support group meeting at St. Luke’s, please reach out to Katrina Dagher.
Sunday
• Sunday Night Seekers Al-Anon Family Group (AFG) | 5:00 p.m. | ES309
Monday
• Contractor’s Group AA | 8 p.m. | EC304 (men only, “closed” to observations)
• Prostate Cancer Support- TexUS TOO | 2nd Monday | 7-9:30 p.m. | EN207
Tuesday
• GriefShare | 1-2:30 p.m. | ES301 | Spring /Summer/Fall Sessions
• Catacombs AA | 12–1 p.m. | EN205
• River Oaks AA | 7–8 p.m. | ES205/206
• Men’s Alzheimer’s Caregiver Group | 3rd Tues. | 1:30–3 p.m. | ES306 (First Tuesdays on Zoom)
• Caregivers Caregiving Group (CCG) | 4th Tues. | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | ES301
• Divorce Care | 6:30 p.m. (Fall & Spring) | ES314
Wednesday
• Sober Dads AA | 12–1 p.m. | EN205/206
Thursday
• Texas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (closed) | 6:30 p.m. | EN205/206
• St. Luke’s AA | 7 p.m. | EC304 (attic)
• Blue Dolphins Al-Anon | 7:30 p.m. | ES309
Growth and healing occur when we share with and hear from others.
Friends at Home
A ministry to members who can no longer attend church services regularly. We stay in contact through letters, phone calls, and visits so that our love for one another continues to shine. To volunteer or be added to the Friends at Home list, contact Katrina Dagher at kdagher@stlukesmethodist.org or 713-402-5004.
Handy Helpers
Hany Helpers are volunteers with basic carpentry and repair skills that provide basic home repairs for members of St. Luke’s who are in a season where they are unable to physically or financially complete basic home repairs. If you could use the help of a Handy Helper or would like to be involved, contact Katrina Dagher at 713-402-5004.
Life Celebration Guild
The Life Celebration Guild Volunteer supports the church’s mission as they welcome guests coming for memorial services. Volunteers serve as their schedule allows, with a flexible time commitment of up to 3 hours per service. If you are interested in serving, please contact Karen Smith.
Wedding Guild
The Wedding Guild Volunteer supports the church's mission by creating a hospitable environment for weddings where people can experience God’s love and be honored in one of life’s most exciting event, assisting with the rehearsal (1 hour on a Friday afternoon) and the wedding ceremony (1.5 hours on Saturday) approximately one weekend per month. If you are interested in serving, contact Madeline Andriesen.
