Ministry at Palmer Memorial, Houston, Offering Housing for TMC Patients Resumes After Pandemic Hiatus

Palmer Place Ministries, a longtime outreach effort of Palmer Memorial, reopened in March 2022 after closing its doors two years ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of the InSpirit Patient Housing network, Palmer Place Ministries offers subsidized, shortterm apartment rentals to patients coming to Houston to receive advanced care in the Texas Medical Center (TMC). Apartments are fully furnished and maintained by a cadre of faithful volunteers and clergy, providing a key bridge between the needs of the world and the church.

Prior to the arrival of the first Palmer guests, the Rev. Elizabeth Parker, former associate rector of Palmer, led the group through a powerful house blessing. Supporting the move-in and organization of Palmer, parishioner Kay Jackson and the Rev. Deacon Jack Karn shared their thoughts about the powerful ministry:

“When sick people come to Houston for treatment in TMC, it is a blessing from God that the church can offer a nearby home for some to rest, heal, and continue their walk with Christ. Palmer has served over 350-plus patients since it began, and we pray it will serve and bless many more.”

InSpirit is a nondenominational coalition of local churches, all moved by the common goal of serving God by helping people through a difficult and stressful time in their lives. More at inspirithousing.org .

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