Go Outreach Ministry
We believe God has called St. John the Divine to be a 'Light to the City' by living missionally beyond our walls.
The Go Outreach ministry supports and collaborates with community partners to serve adults and children in the Greater Houston area in the areas of housing, employment, education, nutrition, social services, and other necessities thanks to generous gifts of time, talent, and financial resources.
- You can get involved in serving our city through drives, service projects, foreign missions, and volunteer opportunities that support our many partners in Houston and the world.
- We offer financial assistance to organizations through a grant process directed by the Go Leadership Team, a small group of parishioners that serve three-year terms, in collaboration with the rector and vestry. We distribute 10% of all pledges and plate offerings to local and global partners.
- Our ongoing investment in Houston and beyond is our response to the grace of our baptism and the Church's ongoing work of redemption in the world — a living witness of the Good News of God's love as we know it through Jesus.
You are invited to be the light of Christ in our church and city through service.
St. John the Divine invests in and collaborates with organizations serving local and global partners serving their communities.
Local Community Partners
- Agape Development
- Amazing Place
- Archway Academy
- The Beacon
- Bo's Place
- Books Between Kids
- Camp Allen
- Casa de Esperanza
- Casa Mateo
- CCSC - Christian Community Service Center
- Cherish Our Children, Inc. (No More Victims/GEMS)
- Covenant House Texas
- ECHOS - Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Generation One
- Harbor Christian Academy
- Interfaith Ministries
- Kids' Meals
- L.I.F.E. Houston
- Mission Success
- Nehemiah Neighborhood Center
- Open Door Mission
- Prestigue Learning institute
- Houston reVision
- SEARCH Homeless Services
- Yellowstone Academy
Global Partners
- Abba House - Nepal
- Amistad Mission – Bolivia
- Haiti Education Foundation – Haiti
- Higher Ground – Nepal
- Mexico Medical Missions – Mexico
- Nueva Vida – Guatemala
Go Outreach Ministry Staff
Fr. Trent joined the clergy staff at St. John the Divine in 2023, and was ordained in 2021. His discernment process and curacy took him to three different countries which deepened his heart for missions and the church’s catholicity. He is married to Kira Moolman Pettit, and enjoys art, metal, and beekeeping.
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SJD Annual Blood Drive
Jun 01, 2025 • 9:00am - 12:00pm
Join us on Sunday, June 1, from 9 am to 12 pm, for a community blood drive. Your donation can save lives—it's a simple act of kindness with a powerful impact. Whether you're a first-time donor or a regular, we’d love for you to be part of this life-saving event. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can schedule your appointment online.
Community Engagement Training
Jun 01, 2025 • 10:15am - 12:15pm
Many of us desire to take seriously God’s call to welcome the stranger, to be a light for the city, and to go forth to love and serve the LORD! But we often feel overwhelmed and unequipped to do so. Where do we start? How does this become part of our lives? On this day we have Community Engagement Training with Agape Development.
Houston reVision - Back to School - Supplies Drive
Jul 06, 2025 • 12:00am - 11:59pm
This summer, St. John the Divine is collecting school supplies for students served by Houston reVision, a nonprofit that walks alongside youth impacted by homelessness and the juvenile justice system. Your donation makes a real difference and is a tangible way to share God’s love in action. Place items in the Big Red Bin near the reception area in the Administration Building. Thank you for being a light in the lives of Houston youth!
