St Luke's exists not only for those who worship here, but as an inspiration and support for the wider community. We seek to work with others in the development of a just and safe society. It is expected that those employed by the Church will spend several hours a week in conjunction with the local community. Our involvement includes Supportline Women's Refuge and the Kerr Taylor Foundation Trust Board. We actively and financially support the Auckland City Mission, Overseas Missions, Christian World Service, Anglican Youth, and Selwyn Village. The St Luke's Opportunity Shop is open Wednesday to Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

The present vicar is the Venerable Howard Leigh, Archdeacon of Waitemata. Howard was ordained in the Diocese of Waikato and in 1983 moved to the Diocese of Auckland to be appointed Vicar of St. Peter's Pakuranga. He then became Vicar of St. Luke's Mt. Albert in 1993. During this time he has also been Archdeacon of Manukau. His three sabbatical periods have been spent:

• at Virginia Seminary in the USA on further academic study
• researching and publishing a report, 'Experiences in Licensed Ministry'
• developing contemporary liturgies while spending time at Southwark Cathedral in London

The Parish of Saint Luke Mount Albert affirms the mission statement of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

• To proclaim the Good News
• To nurture new believers
• To transform unjust structures
• To respond to human needs
• To care for the environment

Acknowledging the Church's commitment to Scripture, Tradition and Reason, and recognising our local heritage, we seek to live out this statement in our worship and education, our relationships with one another, the ways we respond to the community and the ordering of our Parish life .

In so doing we endeavour to express the principles of peace, justice, reconciliation, inclusiveness, stewardship of creation, bi-cultural partnership and ministry of all the baptised.

Affirmed at Meeting of Parishioners 19 June Anno Domini 1994

Jesus celebrated the diversity of humanity and counted as friends both the respectable and those excluded by society. Regrettably the Christian Church is not always so inclusive and at times rejects those who are perceived as different.

• We of this parish, dedicated to Saint Luke the Healer, wish to be reconciled with those who have beem and are excluded from full participation in the life of the Christian community.
• We actively invite and encourage the involvement of everyone in the various aspects of life together.
• We oppose any form of unjust discrimination and seek justice where there is oppression.
• We identify the following areas (supported by the Human Rights legistation of 1993) where we need to be particularly vigilant: gender, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, health, marital status, family status, employment status, political opinion, spirituality, ethical belief.

Saint Luke's welcomes all people. Saint Luke's welcomes you.