CHURCH OF THE HOLY APOSTLES
MISSION & OUTREACH
Sharing the message of hope in Jesus Christ
to a broken and dying world.
As a Gospel imperative, this hope is best evidenced through our love in action. We live out God’s love by strengthening the Church locally and globally through prayer, generosity, hands-on service, and faithful partnership.
LOCAL PARTNERS
Lord of the Streets (LOTS)
Lord of the Streets (LOTS) is an outreach organization in downtown Houston providing for the homeless. Regularly, we travel to Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Houston to prepare and serve breakfast to the homeless. The L.O.T.S. ministry gives individuals, small groups, families, and friends the opportunity to serve together in the Houston area.
Attack Poverty
Attack Poverty is a local organization committed to strengthening under-resourced communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs.
Katy Responds
Katy Responds is a volunteer organization dedicated to restoring and rebuilding homes for families in West Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County. They provide opportunities for people to volunteer their time, donate finances, and contribute resources to support projects. Through these efforts, they aim to make a positive impact on the lives of families and individuals in need.
Student Mission Trip
Mission is one way we disciple our students and young adults. Through local service opportunities and mission trips, we invite them to see the world through the lens of the Gospel, to practice generosity, and to develop a lifelong heart for the Church beyond themselves.
All students in 6th–12th grade are invited to join us in the Hill Country June 14–20 as we serve communities still recovering from the 2025 floods. This week will be an opportunity to put our faith into action through hands-on service, prayer, and time together. Plans are still taking shape, and we invite you to keep this trip in your prayers as we continue to discern how best to support those rebuilding their homes and lives.
Contact our Associate Rector, Pedro Lara, at pedro@cotha.org, for more information.
GLOBAL PARTNERS
El Salvador • Returns Summer 2027
Adults and families can serve alongside our ministry partner, Kurt Ackermann, and his organization, Sus Hijos, during the summer of 2027. Together, we will build two houses for families in need, all while growing their faith and ours. We will work as the hands and feet of Jesus in the city of San Salvador.
Click here for our mission FAQ
Contact Melissa Fuentes at 281-902-9061 or melsyfuentes@gmail.com for additional information.
Uganda
Since 2010, COTHA has ministered in Africa by hosting conferences, distributing mosquito nets, and providing villages with much-needed medicine and medical attention. Due to the COVID pandemic, we were unable to travel from 2020 to 2022, but we still supported both medical and mosquito net distribution efforts. We resumed our mission efforts in 2023.
South Sudan
We are grateful to be in a partnership with Bishop Joseph Mamer of the Diocese of Wanyjok in South Sudan.
His diocese serves a region shaped by both rapid church growth and severe hardship, as the conflict in Sudan has cut off most trade routes. Even so, the Gospel is flourishing, and the Anglican church is playing a vital role in education, stability, and hope.
Our partnership with the Diocese of Wanyjok and Bishop Joseph is important because it joins us to a vibrant movement of Anglican mission and discipleship in one of the fastest-growing Christian regions in the world. The Episcopal Church in South Sudan is expanding at a pace that mirrors the early church, often without infrastructure, resources, or stability. By walking alongside Bishop Joseph and his diocese, we share in the work of forming new believers, strengthening Anglican identity, and supporting communities where the Gospel is transforming lives. This partnership enables us to participate directly in the Kingdom's growth and learn from the remarkable faith of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Sri Lanka
Around 2008, different people in Sri Lanka asked Father Desmond the same question at different times,” Why don’t you come and share what you’ve learned and your experience with our clergy and the people of Sri Lanka?” And Father Desmond answered the call! He returns to his home country twice yearly to encourage, teach, and preach at various congregations.
The Fox Family
The Fox Family serves with Engaging the Adventure and is currently stationed in Thailand. Their mission is to help train other missionaries in Asia, where Christianity is often dangerous and illegal.
Read more about their mission here.