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Where You Can Serve This Summer
by St. John the Divine
Go is how our church serves others
Through funding, volunteering, and partnerships, Go Ministries helps people in need – locally and globally – by supporting organizations that provide housing, education, jobs, and disaster relief. It’s about putting our faith into action.
Why It Matters
Go ministries are about putting faith into action -helping those in need, supporting meaningful initiatives, and making a tangible difference both locally and globally. Through financial support and hands-on service, the ministry ensures that the church remains a beacon of love, generosity, and hope.
What is the Go Ministry?
The Go Ministry at St. John the Divine is about “going out” to serve our community! Whether you’re passionate about helping the homeless, reading to children, mentoring youth, or something else close to your heart, we help connect you with local non-profits that need volunteers.
Are You Ready? It’s Go Time!
Email Madeline Spector, director of Go Ministries, or check out these opportunities below!
Serve in the City
Houston reVision Drive • July 6 – August 15
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. Most-needed items include:
- Clear, HISD-approved backpacks
- Youth-sized socks, underwear, and t-shirts
- Easy meals like ramen, mac & cheese, and chips
- Granola and breakfast bars
Items ship straight to the church—watch our big red bin fill up with love and generosity!
Your donation makes a real difference and is a tangible way to share God’s love in action. Thank you for being a light in the lives of Houston youth!
Soles4Souls Drive • June 1 – July 31
Donate your new or gently used shoes and sneakers to fund global anti-poverty initiatives with Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls gives goods a second life—and people a second chance. Whether you’re donating, fundraising, or volunteering, your support reaches people near and far—helping those in crisis, empowering entrepreneurs, and reducing waste. All styles, types, and sizes of donated shoes are welcome, as long as they are gently worn (including single and mismatched shoes)! Bring shoes to Sumners Hall on Sundays through June and July.
Sweet Sleep Quilting Bee
Thursdays and Saturdays through September • 9 am – 3 pm
(no meetings on July 3 & 31)
Youth Room at St. John the Divine
Come one or more days • stay an hour or all day
Join us for a meaningful and creative mission! We’re aiming to make 50 quilts for Houston children, to be gifted in April 2026 during St. John the Divine’s third Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed-building event. All are welcome—adults and youth, beginners and experienced quilters alike. We’ll teach you how to cut fabric, sew a 1/4” seam on a machine, and piece together a quilt top. Hosted by the St. John the Divine Sewing Guild with support from the Quilt Guild of Greater Houston.
Serve in the World
Nepal in the Fall
October 21 – November 2 • $3,000/person
scholarships available
Minister with our mission partners Abba House Children’s Home, Crossway Church, New Starts, Stepping Stone transitional house, and Higher Ground micro-enterprises. Cost includes airfare.