SERVE SUNDAY IS August 24
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew Chapter 25:7, 38-40
Save the Date for Serve Sunday on August 24! Join fellow Palmers in serving our community in projects on and off campus.
On the morning of a Serve Sunday we will be commissioned and sent out in the world around us to serve and to listen to our neighbors. There will be a variety of opportunities for service that parishioners will be invited to sign up for ahead of time. There will also be an opportunity to serve for families with young children and those with limited mobility. The invitation is really to be the church in the neighborhoods beyond our walls.
SERVE SUNDAY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
- 1) Volunteer to help bring cheer and build community at New Hope Housing Sakowitz: New Hope Housing provides safe, affordable housing to individuals exiting housing
instability. Will meet at 11:45 am for bingo and light lunch. Location: 2424 Sakowitz Street Houston, TX 77020. Contact Tom Van Arsdel or Jack Harvey to sign up: or . - 2) Volunteer at Casa Mateo on Saturday August 23rd, 9:00-12pm. Casa Mateo is a shelter for displaced immigrants and asylum seekers which opened in 2024 with the support of Christ Church Cathedral and the diocese. Volunteers will sort donations, put shelves together, play bingo with and provide lunch for the residents. Location: Galena Park Area. Contact to Linda Shelton or Jeanine Baker to sign up: , (Note: sign-up deadline August 18th; background checks will be performed for the volunteers). Can't attend but want to help? Visit their Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/51PfE2L
- 3) Volunteer with Hope Farms: Join Pam Longley working at Hope Farms, whose mission is to grow fresh, affordable produce in one of Houston’s food deserts. Meet at 9:30am, 10401 Scott Street, Houston, TX 77051. Garden activities this time will be end-of season winnowing and seed saving in the barn (in the shade!) Contact Pam to sign up: or 713-822-8234.
- 4) Volunteer to serve the homeless at the Beacon: 7:15am-10am, 1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002. We will be serving in the kitchen or laundry room. Contact Michael Massey to sign up:
- 5) Hymn Sing with the Choir at Belmont Village Senior Living: Join in to spread joy through song and community at Belmont, 2929 W Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77025; meet at 1pm. Contact Brady Knapp to sign up: .
- 6) Join Palmers Assisting Re-Entry (P.A.R.) on Monday, August 25th, 6:30pm for a potluck dinner at the Prison Entrepreneur Project (P.E.P.) transition house. All are welcome and we guarantee you’ll enjoy the camaraderie interacting with these men who have gone through the P.E.P. program. You can learn more about P.E.P. and P.A.R at the Adult Education hour on August 24th. Contact Cathy Troisi at to sign up or for more information.
- 7) On Campus projects at Palmer at 11am, Parish Hall: Join us after the 10am service to fill snack bags with food and encouragement for patients in the waiting rooms of Ben Taub and for new Archway students on the Palmer campus. No sign up necessary, Questions? Contact Michael Fahey: .
- 8) Bring donations for the Emergency Aid Coalition clients: Food needs are Vienna sausages, canned tuna, big cans of soup, peanut butter and jelly. Gently used backpacks, elementary-aged children’s clothes, men’s XL tshirts, men’s belts, athletic shorts for men and boys, ball caps and hats, are needed in the clothing center; also rolling suitcases, towels and linens are always needed. Bring your donations to church on Serve Sunday; look for the donation box in the front of the Nave or in Parish Hall.
- 9) Bring school supply donations for children at New Hope Housing: New items only please!
See below for a link to a gallery with photos from our past Serve Sundays.