Transfiguration in The World
Our mission is clear and concise:
To seek and serve Christ in all persons
Christ's directive to us is to love God with all our heart, mind, and soul, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. This is what our worship at the Eucharist nourishes and empowers us to do.
Our community of faithful people engage in a wide variety of activities in service to our sisters and brothers in the larger world. The list keeps growing so the following are just a few of the opportunities you can join become a part. While we would love for you to worship with us, we welcome you to serve with us whether you attend services or not.
Fig Food Pantry
Transfiguration's food pantry was founded in 2015 and is a Community Distribution Partner (CDP) of Crossroads Community Services. We provide food to our neighbors in need at no cost. Registered families receive a week's worth of groceries each month. We currently serve 60+ families on the third Monday of each month, and can accept applications for more. To learn more or get registered, contact Jodi Dalton or Alan Justice. You may also use the button above to let us know of your desire to serve with us.
Despensa de alimentos de la transfiguración fue fundada en 2015 y es un socio de distribución comunitaria (CDP) de Crossroads Community Services (enlace a www.ccsdallas.org) y sirve a las familias con inseguridad alimentaria en el norte de Dallas. Proporcionamos comida a los hambrientos sin costo alguno. Familias miembros reciben valor de una semana de comestibles cada mes. Actualmente atendemos a 50+ familias en el tercer lunes de cada mes, y podemos aceptar aplicaciones por más. Para obtener más información o registrarse, póngase en contacto Jodi Dalton or Alan Justice. También puede utilizar el botón de arriba para informarnos de su deseo de servir con nosotros.
The Clothes Horse
From the earliest days of Transfiguration as a parish church, Saint Hilda's Guild has operated The Clothes Horse, a resale shop for gently used clothing. The Clothes Horse, provides an inexpensive way to find clothing of all types for all ages. Unsold clothing is donated to a variety of other ministries serving those in need. The Clothes Horse is staffed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm. It is located near the entrance to the church's parking lot. Just look for the blue and yellow signs.
Austin Street Center
Since 1983, Austin Street Center has provided a free, safe overnight shelter for 350 – 400 homeless men and women each day. The Center provides food, clothing, medicines, education and pastoral care for residents. Transfiguration parishioners prepare and serve an evening meal for all residents once each month. In addition to greeting the residents, we also put together food trays and assist them with getting beverages. Each Thanksgiving Eve we provide and serve a complete Thanksgiving Dinner. The Parish also supports requests from the Center for special needs, such as clothing, food and personal care items throughout the year. Use the button above to let us know if you would like to join us.
St. Jude Center
St. Jude Center Park Central, located in far north Dallas, has 202 fully equipped efficiency residential units with a kitchen and private bathroom. Park Central provides housing and ongoing case management for approximately 100 residents aged 18 or older who have experienced chronic homelessness in the past.
Each month a team of Transfiguration volunteers provide meal service and companionship to the residents here. Many have found this to be a highly rewarding experience. We would love to have you join us. Let us know by using the button above.
Genesis Women's Shelter
Genesis Women's Shelter exists to provide safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact. Transfiguration has maintained a multiyear relationship with Genesis assisting with provision of personal and household items to assist women and their children in their transition out of abuse.
Genesis HeROs (He Respects Others) serve as a positive male presence for women and children at the Genesis shelter, showing them that there are gentle men who are on their side. HeROs host events throughout the year including grilling at our emergency shelter, a golf tournament, membership breakfasts and more. Our goal is to engage and mobilize men to volunteer their time to help us end domestic violence. HeROs work closely with Genesis and other auxiliaries to make a difference in the lives of survivors. To support the work of HeROs, Transfiguration's Episcopal Men's Fellowship and other parishioners volunteer their time and financially support this work.
Gateway of Grace
Gateway of Grace helps refugees start over in Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Many of the refugees are survivors of severe trauma. They offer opportunities to directly support refugee families as they are resettled in the metroplex. Transfiguration supports the work of Gateway of Grace through fundraising and volunteer efforts.
Racial Justice Initiatives
The Mission of the Racial Justice Ministry is to work to transform hearts, minds and lives so that racial justice becomes firmly planted in our community. We strive to do this by celebrating diverse cultures and heritage through education, advocacy, and action to foster understanding within our church and beyond, so that all feel seen, heard, and loved.
Dallas Pride
Through the efforts of our Open Door Ministry LGBT members, along with allies from within our congregation, take part in the Dallas Pride Festival and Parade each year. Our goal is to extend a warm welcome and witness to all those who have been made to feel unwelcome by Christian communities. Please let us know if you would like to join us using the button above.
Dallas Ramp Project
The Dallas Ramp Project builds ADA-compliant ramps for low-income elderly and disabled individuals in conjunction with the local chapter of the Texas Ramp Project at Texas Ramp Warehouse. No experience required to assist with the building but you must be 16 or older to participate. Join with us as we support this project throughout the year. Use the button above to let us know of your desire to learn more or join us.
St. Philip's School & Community Center
Located in South Dallas at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Philip's exists to enhance the lives of children and families regardless of economic background, but with an emphasis on low and moderate income families, through educational excellence, Christian principles, and compatible community services. Transfiguration provides financial support and volunteers for activities such as the annual Mother's Day Store.
Episcopal Peace Fellowship
The North Dallas Chapter of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship meets at Transfiguration once a month – usually the first Sunday of each month. The EPF's national mission is to pray, to study/educate and act on behalf of peace and justice. This group focuses on advocating for justice issues through out Peace Post where member of the congregation gather to write our elected officials. We provide writing supplies, ideas, and postage. We ask you to lend your words and your name to our efforts. Use the button above to let us know that you would like to join in our efforts..
Happy Homes Africa School
The school is Transfiguration's international outreach program in the northeast region of South Africa. The school serves 112 pre-school children ages 3 to 6 most of whom have been orphaned by AIDS. It is supported by donations from parishioners, students and staff of PES and the Africa Foundation. A pilgrimage to South Africa in 2017 included a visit to the Happy Homes School. Interested in learning more, let us know using the button above.