Outreach at St. Michael’s
Outreach in Action
At St. Michael’s, outreach is one way we live into the Baptismal Covenant—seeking and serving Christ in all persons, striving for justice and peace, and loving our neighbors in tangible ways. We partner with trusted local and global organizations that meet urgent needs, strengthen communities, and reflect God’s compassion in the world.
We have ongoing opportunities to be of service to those in our community.
Please click on each icon to learn more about each ministry, see available times, and sign up to serve.
Hope Food Pantry
Since 2000, Hope volunteers have been offering free groceries to Austin families experiencing food insecurity. We work to cultivate an environment that emphasizes opportunities for connection and mutuality–because these are basic needs, too.
Trinity Center of Austin
Trinity Center addresses the basic needs of unhoused and low-income individuals, providing support and helping resolve homelessness.
El Buen Samaritano
El Buen Samaritano, an outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas serving the Latino community of Central Texas, is committed to recognizing the dignity of all by ensuring access to healthcare, education and essential needs that lead to healthy, productive and secure lives.
St. Michael’s Community Garden
The veggies grown in our community garden go to Hope Food Pantry on Speedway in Hyde Park—given to families and students who might not otherwise get fresh food.
Volunteer opportunities with several local organizations are ongoing and offered throughout the year. If you have a passion for any of these organizations and projects or want more information about them, we would love to hear from you.
Please reach out to
Harriett Choffel, Outreach Commission Chair, at harriettchoffel@icloud.com,
or Fr. Josh Kulak at jkulak@st-michaels.org
if you’d like to serve.
Our Community Investment Partners
We support ministries and locally and globally through funding grants and projects.
Here are some of our Community Partners.
Casa Marianella — Support for displaced immigrants
El Buen Samaritano — Family services and community support
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) — Disaster relief and sustainable development
Go and Do Likewise — Support for asylum seekers
Hope Food Pantry — Free groceries for neighbors in need
iACT (Interfaith Action of Central Texas) — Interfaith dialogue and relationship-building
One Good Turn — Global health initiatives
Seminary of the Southwest — Theological education and formation
St. Francis Ministries — Foster care and support for children and families
Texas Pauli Murray Scholarship — Scholarships for seminary students of color
Trinity Center — Support for neighbors experiencing homelessness
Warm Heart International — Developing communities through long-term partnership
Additional ministries we support: St. Michael’s Day School, the SMEC Community Garden, the Honduras Mission Project, and the Del Valle Elementary School Book Drive.