History
Lord of the Streets (LOTS) Episcopal Church began in 1990 as an outreach program of Trinity Episcopal Church to help serve the homeless population near downtown Houston. In 1993, the Episcopal Diocese of Texas made Lord of the Streets a Special Evangelical Mission. At this same time, a Bishop’s Committee was appointed to help with the governance of the mission. In 1994 the National Episcopal Church Executive Council named LOTS a Center for Jubilee Ministry, a designation for ministry affirming the biblical priorities of God—in partnership with the poor, the powerless and the vulnerable. Jubilee centers are charged with emphasizing four action ideas; these are empowerment, education, outreach and advocacy.
Services offered at Lord of the Streets exemplify these Jubilee Ministry qualities.
In 2003, the Diocese of Texas established Community of the Streets Outreach as a separate outreach entity applying for a 501c3 status. The outreach program continues to provide social service while the Lord of the Streets mission church emphasizes spiritual growth and support of our parishioners.
Today, Community of the Streets Outreach offers an array of programs and services to assist individuals who are disadvantaged, homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or those who are in transition. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome the barriers that contribute to homelessness, giving hope for a better future.
