Welcome

Serving the Upper Valley Since 1916

St. Luke’s is a Christ-centered church in the heart of the upper valley serving La Union, Anthony, Canutillo, Sunland Park, West El Paso, Santa Teresa and the surrounding communities. Come join us in worshiping our Lord and Savior. Everyone is welcome to take part in our services and all baptized Christians are invited to take communion.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is located in the Mesilla or Upper Valley near La Union, New Mexico and Canutillo, Texas . It began as a mission in the early 1900s to serve the pioneer families for their spiritual guidance. Rev. Henry Easter of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in El Paso, Texas would make periodic visits to hold services in the Central School building, which is now part of St. Luke’s Sacred Grounds.

As the population of the valley increased, it became necessary to build a small church. The cornerstone was laid in 1916 by the Rev. Hunter “Preacher” Lewis and “the little church in the cotton patch” (as it was fondly called) was consecrated in 1918.

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Service Times

Saturday In-Person Service Only is at 4:00 pm. with no music and no kid’s church

Sunday In-Person Service and Live-streamed is at 9:30 am. with comtemporary music and kid’s church.

Also available is Nursery and Sunday School.

Father Daniel Cave is available during the posted office hours, or by appointment. Please contact us if you would like to make an appointment with Fr. Cave or if you have a prayer request you wish to make.

Music

Our 9:30 Service always contains music, a combination of hymns and contemporary praise songs. Everyone is welcome to participate in our Praise Band. Whether you sing or play an instrument, there is always room for more sounds to glorify Christ!

If you are interested in participating please contact Jane Cave at 575-874-3972 or our rector on the contact us page.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Our Barn sales are generally on Tuesdays of each month during the Spring, Fall, and Winter. The biggest barn sale, with the best selection is during our annual Country Fair, every October. The Barn is a ministry of outreach to the community and supplies gently used items at low cost or no cost to families in need. The Barn strives to improve our community by keeping items out of our landfills and in the hands of those who can use them, helping people RE-USE, RE-PURPOSE and RE-STYLE.

Calendar of Events

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 will be our last distribution day for the “Farmers to Families” food boxes.

El martes 1 de junio de 2021 será nuestro último día de distribución de las cajas de comida “Farmers to Families”.

June 20th 2021- Father’s Day

July 14, 2021-Regional Confirmation Service at 6:00 pm. with Bishop Hunn

July 17, 2021-Baptismal in Spanish with Canon Lee- Time TBD

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MEMORY CARE IN NEW MEXICO

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern in New Mexico. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 43,000 New Mexico residents aged 65 and over live with this condition in 2020. By 2025, the estimated number of seniors living with Alzheimer’s is expected to increase by over 23% to 53,000 cases in New Mexico. In 2018, there were 583 Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the state, and 15% of individuals in hospice have a primary diagnosis of dementia. The CDC projects that within the next four decades, the national burden of Alzheimer’s will double.

Memory care facilities provide those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia with care that is tailored to their unique needs. Memory care can take place in its own facility, or as part of a designated wing of another residential care community. Staff members of memory care units or facilities undergo specialized training in caring for those with memory impairment, and the facilities often coordinate social activities and schedules specifically for the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

This guide will cover the cost of memory care in New Mexico, financial assistance options for paying for memory care, free memory care resources in the state, and a directory of memory care facilities in New Mexico.

If you have a special need or would like to donate please contact our Rector.