Lent is a season of attentive faith, when encounters with Jesus move us from reflection into response. In the Gospel stories, Jesus Christ meets people where they are unsettling fear, restoring dignity, opening eyes, and calling life out of death and each encounter leads outward into renewed relationship and embodied love. As we journey toward Easter, we are invited to let these encounters shape how we live and serve, allowing faithful acts to become practices of new life. The following Lenten mission opportunities offer concrete ways to participate in Christ’s transforming work among us, joining what God is already doing to bring healing, hope, and restoration.
Lenten Mission Opportunities:
Blood Drive: Offer the gift of life through donating blood.
Sunday, February 22 | 9 AM–2 PM | Gym
Hygiene Kits: Assemble hygiene kits to support Moving Waters participants throughout the morning.
Sunday, March 1 | Beginning at 9:30 AM | Jones Building Foyer
Home Restoration with The Restoration Team: Participate in home repairs for neighbors impacted by hardship. No experience is necessary; all are welcome to serve.
Saturday, March 14 | 9 AM–2 PM. | Location provided after registration
Meals for SEARCH: Friday, March 20 from 11 am to 1:30 pm at 1712 Pease Street, Houston, TX. Meal and activities for SEARCH clients living in Scattered Sites Housing. Adult volunteers needed to prepare and serve the meal and help with fun activities. Email Merlene McAleavy at mfmcalevy@gmail.com.
Lunch and Learn: Sunday, March 22 at 12:15 pm in Fondren Hall. Learn about the partnership with MacGregor Elementary School and opportunities to support initiatives such as reopening the library, strengthening the music program and the Pals mentoring program.
Trot for Trans Visibility - 5K Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, March 21 | 8:00 a.m. gather, 9:00 a.m. start |Frost Town Brewing, 100 N Jackson St., Houston, TX (When registering, please select St. Paul’s as your team.)
Lasagna Love - Tuesday, March 24 from 5 to 6 pm. Lasagna-making with the Rutabaga children. Adult volunteers needed to deliver lasagnas to families. Email Debbie Roff at debbieroff1@gmail.com.