See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19-20
March 31, 2026 - Updated Schedule (Also listed below)
March 10, 2026 - Outreach has a rich and successful history at Palmer. For years, the Way Station cared for the homeless, drawing many people from all over the city to work in this ministry. The Palmer Drug Abuse Program continues to star nationally in their field. Recently, Serve Sundays have sent Palmers into the community to serve two to three times a year.
Now the Outreach Council is working on efforts that fall between the daily work and a couple of times a year. We have opportunities available on a regular basis, with some offerings on Sundays and on other days at various times, as well as some that welcome family participation.
We are focusing on serving our close neighbors as we recognize the needs of those living near the church. As we set up the calendar this year, we have focused on food insecurity, the homeless, the working poor and under-resourced families, as well as a Christian school and a refugee center owned by the Diocese of Texas. Many individuals and families are having problems making ends meet, even as they work. Some are having difficulties finding new jobs in this current market.
We hope you will join in some of these efforts this year. There are all sorts of ways to assist—working in the neighborhood, participating in workdays at church to prepare items to be sent out, recycling gently used items, and donating new items as needed.
There are calendars of events in the newsletter, as well as paper lists found on the Welcome Table and in the rack in the office. The Outreach Council welcomes your suggestions for new ministries as well as comments. Contact
ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTED TO PALMER CHURCH THROUGH OUTREACH
Partners are designated as organizations that have historical ties to Palmer; shared space, and/or are unique to Palmer. Affiliates are faith based organizations that align with our mission and which we support through regular volunteer work and financial commitments. Associates are not-for profit organizations that partner with us to advance our mission of knowing and sharing the love of Jesus Christ by providing unique, experiential opportunities that foster faith, service and transformational engagement.
PARTNERS
Archway Academy. Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC), Jerusalem Peacebuilders, Palmers Assisting Re-Entry (PAR)
AFFILIATES
The Beacon, Casa Mateo, Episcopal Migration Ministries, Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston, Lord of the Streets (LOTS)
ASSOCIATES
Hope Farms, New Hope Housing, Prison Entreneurship Program (PEP), Yellowstone Academy
Events
Apr 12 Marian Bryant speaking during Formation at 9am in Bede’s Chapel about the Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC)
Apr 12 Food Drive for EAC-bring canned fruit; vienna sausages and/or canned Chef Boyardee
Apr 12 Hope Farms work in the garden 11:45-2:30 family friendly age 10+ contact Pam Longley.
Apr 19 Serve lunch at New Hope Housing Sakowitz @ 12 noon family friendly age 9+ contact Jack Harvey or Tom VanArsdel @
Apr 27 PAR dinner at Caleb House. Email Cathy Troisi @
May 3 Feed the Hungry Presentation during Formation hour (9am) at Bede’s Chapel. Discussion of hunger now in our area and new government programs coming in 2027 by Deacon Mary
May 10 Food Drive for EAC
May 19 Staff PopUp Market at the Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC) 11-2:30-sign up with Deacon Mary @
ONGOING INGATHERING for consistent needs
(Drop off to Deacon Mary’s office at the church in the pink wagon)
Emergency Aid Coalition:
- men’s belts,
- sheets
- towels
Amazon link to current needs at www.eachouston.org
Lord of the Streets LOTS
- men’s athletic shoes
- gently used or new men’s warm coats
Questions? Contact The Rev. Mary Reddick at