Community Ministries
St. Luke’s has a long history of commitment to outreach and social justice. Organizations such as the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Crossroads Community Ministries, The Training and Counseling Center, and The Boyce L. Ansley School, got their start at St. Luke’s. Today, our church’s members lead opportunities to learn about and support racial and economic equality, ending gun violence, voter empowerment, mental health services, prison ministries, and other programs critical to creating justice in our city.
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Church of the Common Ground began as a small but faithful outreach of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, rooted in a simple idea: bring church to people experiencing homelessness rather than expecting them to come inside a building. What started as a ministry of presence and relationship in public spaces has grown into a vibrant worshiping community in downtown Atlanta, gathering weekly in Woodruff Park.
From its beginnings at St. Luke’s, this ministry has remained focused on dignity, consistency, and connection—offering not only worship, but also pastoral care, meals, and a sense of belonging for those often overlooked. Today, it stands as a powerful
crossroads community ministries
Crossroads Community Ministries traces its roots to a small, volunteer-led effort at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church focused on responding to the immediate needs of people experiencing homelessness. What began as a simple act of providing meals has grown into one of Atlanta’s most established and comprehensive service organizations.
Though now an independent nonprofit, Crossroads continues to reflect its origin at St. Luke’s through its emphasis on dignity, consistency, and relationship. Over time, its work has expanded to include not only daily breakfast service, but also access to healthcare, mail services, and support for housing and employment.
This ministry has evolved from a single outreach into a critical resource for thousands of individuals each year—offering both immediate care and pathways toward stability.
Training & Counseling Center (TACC)
The Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke’s is one of the longest-standing ministries to grow out of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, created in response to a clear need for accessible, high-quality mental health care in the Atlanta community. What began as a church-based counseling initiative has developed into a respected center serving individuals, couples, and families from across the city.
Over the years, the Center has expanded its impact beyond counseling alone. It now provides professional training for therapists and clergy, equipping leaders to offer thoughtful, informed care in a variety of settings. While it operates as its own organization today, its connection to St. Luke’s continues to shape its approach—grounded in compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to the well-being of the whole person.
Through both direct care and education, this ministry continues to extend the church’s reach in meaningful and lasting ways.
Meet our Ministries
The Boyce L. Ansley School
courtland street mission
Holy Comforter Meal Service
fill the baskets
Respite care atlanta
Partners in Change
Faith & Advocacy Network (FAN)
Ebenezer Baptist Church & St. Luke’s Partnership
Gun Violence Prevention Group
LGBTQ Equality
Emmaus House
midtown association center (MAC)
Cuba Companionship
