Go Outreach
“Let your light shine…(to) give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
Jesus calls us to shine his light everywhere. At SJD, we believe Christ chooses each church member to represent him, especially to those who don't know his love or are in need. We love Houston and strive to be brighter lights for the Gospel. Are you ready to Go and Serve? Thanks.
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Go Outreach Staff
Fr. Trent holds an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary and an M.A. in Theology, along with a Certificate in Anglican Studies, from Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto. Before joining St. John the Divine, he had experience serving as a priest and missionary in Ethiopia and Egypt, a multi-point assignment in rural Northeast Texas, and St. Matthew’s Riverdale in Toronto. He is also trained as a Prepare-Enrich facilitator for pre-marriage and marriage counseling. He is married to Kira Moolman Pettit, and enjoys art, metal, and beekeeping.
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Nepal Christmas Market
Nov 16, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:30pm
Support our ministry partner in Nepal at Divine Gifts with handmade items by the folks at the Higher Ground, a social enterprise that shares God’s love with vulnerable people by restoring their lives through empowerment. They provide employment, teaching skills, mental health counseling, scholarships for schooling and raising awareness of sex trafficking and abuse. Their bakery, café, and craft store has been mentioned in Lonely Planet. If you're ever in Nepal, the SJD mission team recommends chicken momos, mint lemonade, and carrot cake. Come shop knowing that you are helping to give people dignity!
Wrap the City in Joy - A Go & Serve Holiday Opportunity
Nov 17, 2025 • 11:00am - 1:00pm
Wrap the City in Joy with two serving opportunities! Our mission is simple: wrap doors (yes, actual doors!) with festive Christmas paper, ribbon, and uplifting messages for residents and staff, reminding people they are seen, loved, and valued. On Monday, November 17 at 11 am, we're going to Casa Mateo. There's another opportunity on November 20 at 3 pm at A Lighted Path Adults in Training. Please visit our events list to learn more.
Snack Shack Mondays
Nov 17, 2025 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hot Chocolate Mondays! As the weather cools (hopefully), the SJD Snack Shack will hold Hot Chocolate Mondays for Lamar High School students. Each Monday, Lamar H.S. students are invited to stop by for a free cup of hot chocolate, topped with marshmallows and kindness. Just like before, our goal is simple: to create a space where students feel seen, welcomed, and cared for at the start of their week. Click the button below to sign up to volunteer for one or more Mondays! Thank you.
