 |
THIS SUNDAY: Full Sunday Morning Schedule Returns
Full Sunday Morning Service Schedule
- 8 a.m Holy Eucharist
- 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Children's Chapel*
- 10 a.m. Parish Forum, Kairos, and FUSE
- 10:15 a.m. worship.together Eucharist for families w/ young children
- 11:15 a.m. Choral Eucharist
*Children's chapel is an opportunity to
proclaim the Good News to the children who attend the 9 a.m. service. Leaders sit on the floor with the children and use simple, yet essential, methods to tell the Gospel stories. We sing songs, pray prayers, and greet each other with the sign of the peace. Children's chapel also benefits parents who can give their full attention to the sermon, prayers, and confession while the children are away for the middle of the service. Breaking up the service is good for the children too! They get a chance to move and a change of scenery as well as direct connection on their level. Treble Choir members are always welcomed to join chapel too.
|
|
|
Rector's Note
Icons and Candles
In the Southwest corner of the church you will see a new votive candle stand with four icons on the wall above it. Lighting candles in the presence of images of the Saints is an ancient Christian form of prayer. We have added it to our worship space for a number of reasons.
1. From time to time people come to the staff and ask us to 'light a candle' for a loved one who is undergoing a crisis, surgery, or at the time of death. Previously we had no place to do this and now we do
...
READ MORE
|
|
Parish Forum Jan. 15
Just Listening
Sharon Browning, founder of
JUST Listening
, will help us learn to communicate for the common good without judgment and ego.
Parish Forum Jan. 22
Being in Communion
Rector Jarrett Kerbel leads us in a reflection on how faith and sacrament empowers a diverse faith community to be in communion with one another and with God.
|
Women Connecting:
Epiphany Gathering
"I only ask that you look." -
St. Teresa of Avila
This Saturday, Jan. 14
from
9 am to 11:30
in the Parish Hall
Epiphany is the season of light. Come and search together to find how joy abounds in surprising places and how the subtle can open us to the sacred in life.
Listening Lessons: No Fixing, No Saving
Wednesday, Jan. 18, from
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Led by Joanne Conway, this program will explore how the techniques for active listening used in St. Martin's Women Connecting program can be a model for all listening, following Parker Palmer's advice of "no fixing, no saving, no setting each other straight."
Registration required
.
Suggested donation: $15
How to be Happier
Saturdays:
Jan. 21 and 28, and
Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25;
10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: $60
Learn ways to ways to increase happiness and life satisfaction in this six-week series. The classes are based on the new field of positive psychology, which, instead of treating illness, looks at ways to promote happiness, life satisfaction, and resilience. Dr. Sarah Whitman is a psychiatrist practicing in the Philadelphia area. Her practice focuses on chronic physical pain.
Registration required
.
|
March for a Better America
Monday, January 16th
Deacon Carol Duncan invites all who are interested to come with her on Monday, Jan 16th, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For the past several weeks, people of goodwill from organizations across the region have joined together as the MLK D.A.R.E. (Day of Action, Resistance, and Empowerment) coalition to prepare for our Monday, January 16th "March for a Better America" march and rally.
For anyone who wants to go as a group with Carol, meet at the information desk right above the tracks at Jefferson Station at 11 am to walk to 6th and Market where the rally begins. The march will gather at Independence Mall, specifically the president's house slave quarters, at 11:30 am. We march to Mother Bethel AME Church at 419 S. 6th St. We will hear the presentation of a 21st Century Declaration of Rights, a statement of basic human needs we all aspire to see fulfilled. We are called to state again the goals Dr. King articulated and that we must continue to strive for. The 21st Century Declaration of Rights calls on politicians, community leaders, and common citizens to support the basic human rights we cherish, such as affordable housing, health care, and quality public education for all. At this critical time, we cannot just say what we are against but must articulate what we work for.
|
Connect 8's
Introducing CONNECT 8's - regularly scheduled dinner groups of 8 people that rotate each time so you meet more and more members of St. Martin's. Dinner groups will be hosted in the homes of participants and will be easy to organize. Once we have enough sign ups the Hospitality Committee will post a schedule. The host will provide the entree and each guest will bring one part of the meal. Each gathering will include introductions, conversation, fellowship over dinner, and brief prayers at the end. The groups will be good for couples or singles, and if you cannot host you can team up with someone else as host. We recommend that families with children attend Parents Play Date or get a sitter (from our church list of great babysitters available from Rev. Anne!) if they plan to attend CONNECT 8's. Dinners will be scheduled the first Sunday of the month from March through May.
|
|
Biblical Studies Groups Restart
Reading Together the Unfolding Texts of the Synoptic Gospels
Mondays 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Hilary House
A great introduction to all Biblical studies, this new class explores the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels) in parallel to each other.
Facilitator: Helen White ([email protected])
The Second Book of Samuel
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon in the Houston Room
Ongoing study. New participants are welcome at any time.
Facilitators: Carol Duncan ([email protected]) and Cathy Glazer ([email protected]).
II Kings
Thursdays 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. In the Houston Room
New participants are welcome at any time.
Facilitator: Charlie Day ([email protected])
Beginning the Letters of Paul with First Thessalonians
Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon in Hilary House
Ongoing study. New participants are welcome at any time.
Facilitator: Helen White ([email protected])
|
|
Reading with the Rector - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"After Ten Years: A Reckoning made at New Year 1943"
Wednesday, January 18th and 25th, 7:20 p.m. in the Houston Room
Start the New Year exploring the wisdom of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his reflection on the ten years leading up to 1943 and their meaning for him and for the church. Originally a Christmas letter shared between Bonhoeffer and friends in the German resistance movement, these 15 pages serve as the prologue to Letters and Papers From Prison, a collection of the German pastor's writings.
|
|
Welcome to the Episcopal Church!
Newcomers Seminar
January 28th at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Library
Join the Rector for a freewheeling exploration of the Episcopal branch of Christianity
. Your questions will guide the class as we discuss the way we worship, sources of teaching authority in the church, commonly held teaching and social ethics in the church, as well as how we organize ourselves and how one might get involved in a meaningful way. This new format is an experiment to see if we can make this orientation available to a greater variety of newcomers to our community. We will end our day with pizza for the kids and homemade soup and bread for the adults. Childcare will be provided in the Houston Room and we encourage families to attend, with or without kids.
|
|
2017 Guatemala Trip
Es el tiempo a pensar en Guatemala...el viaje de 2017
It's time to think about the 2017 Guatemala Trip!
We are planning a 2-week trip in late June. This is an opportunity for youth, families, and adults to journey to our partner parishes and share ministry, faith, and fellowship.
Join us for an information meeting:
Wednesday, January 25th 7:30 p.m. Library
Sunday, January 29th: 12:30 p.m. Library
|
Finding Friends for Ayman
When a request came from the Dahans for playmates for 8-year-old Ayman, who was feeling lonely, the Siry family said "We'll go!" Paula Siry showed up with her two boys Wyatt (left) and Sam (right) and brought along a Spiderman
costume for Ayman. The boys had fun and want to get together again! If you know of other playdate opportunities for Ayman, please contact Marnie Kerr:
|
|
Women's March on Philadelphia
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Join us for the Women's March and Rally on Philadelphia as women, men, and children march in solidarity for protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families while recognizing that vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country. The message is one of positivity and inclusion. Read More
The starting point is: Logan Circle at 10 AM
The ending point is: Eakins Oval
The rally location is: Eakins Oval 12 to 3 PM
|
Eric Borgstrom and Jarrett Kerbel would like you to sign up to be a St. Martin's Snow Angel! When we get a big snow James Kent - our beloved sexton - cannot get here. We often need help to clear sidewalks and walk ways for weekday and weekend activities. Send an email to Jarrett Kerbel at [email protected] if you would like to be a snow angel.
|
|
Project HOME 24-Hour Homeless Outreach Hotline
As the weather turns colder, the next few months will be especially hard on our neighbors experiencing homelessness. When the City issues a Code Blue, organizations around the city like Project HOME help spread the word to get people inside, and
you can help! On extremely cold nights, if you see someone sleeping outside, call the Project HOME hotline to notify them of the person's location, and they will send someone to come help the person find shelter.
24-Hour Homeless Outreach Hotline: 215-232-1984
|
We are still accepting pledges for 2017!
Help us reach our new goal of $620,000!
|
|
UPCOMING
-
Men for Others
Jan. 28 - NEW DATE!
- Sing Along Muppet Movie Feb. 4
- Choral Evensong Feb. 5
- Parents Play Date Feb. 11: Sign Up Here
- Falling in Love with Love...and Chocolate Feb. 12
ONGOING
|
|
Weekday Worship:
Morning Prayer:
Weekdays at 7:30 a.m.
Morning Meditation:
Weekdays at 8:15 a.m.
Mid-Week Eucharist:
Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.
Compline:
2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7 p.m. after SUPPER at St. Martin's
|
|
Quick Info & Links
Our Mission
Welcome all seekers;
Worship God in liturgy, music, and prayer;
Equip all baptized persons for ministry;
Engage as agents of Christ's love in the world.
Our Core Values
Learning leads to God;
In giving and receiving care we encounter Christ;
Life in the Holy Spirit is beautiful.
Our Aspirational Values
Community engagement and social justice;
Unconditional welcome and inclusion;
A community that calls forth the gifts of its entire people;
Becoming a racism-free and diverse community that reflects the city where we worship.
|
Field Notes is the weekly parish e-newsletter for the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Read about our events, programs, and other opportunities.
To submit news or articles, please send typed blurbs (75 words or less!) to Natalee Hill, Associate for Communications & Administration at
[email protected]
by Tuesday. Feedback is always welcome!
|
Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields |
StMartinEC.org
| 215.247.7466
8000 St. Martin's Lane | Philadelphia | PA | 19118
|
|
|
|
|
|
