St. Luke
Serbian Orthodox Church
Washington DC

How to Help your Church?

“…every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful” – John 15:2

In the Serbian Orthodox faith, we understand the importance of giving and how it expresses our gratitude to God for the many blessings He has given to us.

Currently, we do not receive enough donations to pay all the bills.  Please consider signing up for monthly donations to keep our Church going and growing!  You can also contribute through stocks, QCDs, or even donating your old car.  Details are listed below or you can contact Treasurer@SvLuka.org.

We have several fundraising activities throughout the year to support our parish such as SerbFest each Spring and Fall, Easter Bake Sale, DC Zurka and more.  Your attendance at these events is also a gift!  We are always looking for volunteers to make each event a success.  To learn about more ways to give of your time, click here.

Credit Card / ACH Donation
Credit Card / ACH Donation
  • To donate, please click button above.
  • To update or stop an existing recurring donation, click button above as well.

Zelle is becoming one of the most popular way of sending money since it’s free and instant.

If you’re using Zelle, simply send Zelle donation to Treasurer@SvLuka.org 

If you prefer Paypal, please use the button bellow.

If you wish to make a donation via wire transfer, please use the information below.

Bank: United Bank
Account Number: 87965818
Routing Number: 056004445

Important Security Notice:
For your protection, please verify all wire instructions by calling the church directly (301-299-2704) before sending funds. St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church does not change its banking information via email.

If you have any questions or would like assistance, please contact us prior to initiating your transfer.

If you have an unwanted but usable vehicle (cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs, etc.), you can turn it into meaningful support for St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church and its ministries.

Donations are accepted year-round, and the process is simple. Vehicles are typically picked up within 3–5 days at your convenience. Donors should have a clear title and ensure the vehicle is in usable condition. A receipt will be provided for tax purposes.

We accept cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and more (some restrictions apply). To learn more, call 866.628.2277. To donate either:

Donate Your Vehicle

By donating your appreciated stock, you’ll save on capital gains tax on the increased value of the stock while also making a charitable gift!

Broker: Fidelity Investments
Account Name: St Luke Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Washington DC
Account Number: 39900000740557690
DTC Number: 0226
EIN: 82-3650722

To ensure proper acknowledgment and a timely tax receipt, please notify us at Treasurer@SvLuka.org with:

  • Your name
  • Stock name and number of shares
  • Expected transfer date
  • Donation designation (if any)

If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can easily recommend a grant to support St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church.

To initiate a grant, please use the following information:

  • Organization Name: St Luke Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Washington DC
  • EIN: 82-3650722

Grants are typically sent directly from your DAF provider to the church.

Please notify us of your gift so we can properly acknowledge your donation. For questions or assistance, contact us at Treasurer@SvLuka.org.

If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-efficient donation directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

How it works:

  • Contact your IRA custodian and request a QCD to St Luke Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church of Washington DC
  • The distribution must be sent directly from your IRA to the church
  • Provide our legal name (see 1st bullet above) and EIN (82-3650722) to your custodian 

QCDs can help reduce your taxable income and may count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

Please notify us of your gift so we can properly acknowledge your donation.

For assistance, contact us at Treasurer@SvLuka.org

You can support St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church through thoughtful estate planning and leave a lasting legacy of faith. By including the church in your will, trust, or beneficiary designations, you ensure that your values and commitment to our community continue for generations to come.

Planned giving is a meaningful way to make a lasting impact while also providing potential financial and tax benefits for your family. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor or attorney to explore options for including St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church in your plans.

Mortgage $15,000
Building & Grounds expenses
(Utilities, Repairs, Maintance)		 $11,000
Church operations and administration
(Cleaning, Insurance, Priest)		 $10,000
TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES: $36,000

Volunteering at St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church is a meaningful way to give back, grow in faith, and strengthen our community. Every act of service – whether helping during liturgy, supporting events, teaching in the Serbian School, or assisting with maintenance – contributes to the life and mission of our church. It is through these shared efforts that we preserve our traditions, support one another, and create a welcoming environment for all.

We invite parishioners of all ages and talents to get involved. Whether you can offer a few hours occasionally or commit to a regular role, your time and skills make a lasting difference. Volunteering is not only an opportunity to serve, but also to build friendships, deepen connections, and take an active part in the future of our church.

Sunday Luncheons

Every Sunday we continue the Liturgy with the “Agape” (meal of love). The Agape really helps our community stay close together and grow stronger. 

If you’d like to sponsor a Sunday Luncheon or find out more please click here.

We need a lot of volunteers before and during SerbFest.

Positions that require prior training or supervision:

  • Gibanica / zeljanica preparation (done before SerbFest and frozen)
  • Bread / lepinje preparation (baked and frozen before Fest)
  • Lamp / pigs preparation, cooking and cutting
  • Cevapi preparation and cooking

 

Positions that require less training and supervision:

  • Tents and tables setup and break down
  • Food preparation: washing, slicing…
  • Selling drinks
  • Cleaning (washing dishes, clearing tables of leftovers, emptying trash bins constantly, picking up trash from the grass, cleaning bathrooms) – currently we pay service for this ~$3,000 / per SerbFest

 

We could really use a marketing,  advertising and sponsorship coordinator – spreading word and having more people attend would mean more profit. Also soliciting sponsorship (for example: flower, charcoal, oil, meat etc.) would cut down our costs.

Lastly, a volunteer coordinator would help us greatly make sure we have all the volunteer positions staffed with the right people.

Please contact us (Info@SvLuka.org ) and let us know where you could help.

Please visit page dedicated to this ministry by clicking here.

This great initiative was started in 2025 and it’s been bringing about $3,000 in profit each month!

You can buy:

  • kiseli kupus (sauerkraut)
  • home made sweets
  • home made pies (meat, potatoes…)
  • ajvar
  • plazma keks
  • organic apples
  • organic honey
  • etc.

All of this is sold every Sunday and we need more helpers to help run the store! As importantly, we need helpers to donate home made sweets and anything else you can help with.

Please email us (Info@SvLuka.org ) to get in touch about specifics.

Please visit page dedicated to this ministry by clicking here.

Please visit page dedicated to this ministry by clicking here.