A community reshaping itself to be
fit for God's purpose
Thursday, July 2, 2020
In-Person Services Resume at St. Martin's!
St. Martin's is pleased to announce the return of in-person services! Beginning on July 8, St. Martin's will hold Wednesday Morning Eucharist each Wednesday at 7 am. Regular worship services will begin on Sunday, July 12 with one service at 9 am. Sunday morning services will beheld outside (weather permitting) on Orchard Place.

If you plan to attend Sunday morning worship services, we request that you register ahead of time so that we are able to maintain public safety guidelines set forth by the RI Department of Health. Please click here for more information and to register for services.
Summer Schedule
  • Morning Eucharist at 7 am on Wednesdays in the sanctuary
  • Morning Devotions at 9 am will be held only on Wednesdays, Zoomed from the chapel
  • Sunday Morning Services at 9 am outside (weather permitting). Please remember to register!
  • Weekly Ministry of the Word Webcast with music and sermon will continue to be posted each Sunday after 7 am
  • Office hours will be 9:30 am - 12 noon, Monday through Friday
  • Meditation Hour on Thursdays will be taking a break for July and August
The Goose Needs Your Help!
We are so thankful for all the generous contributions we've received as we stock up on summer items but we need to ask for your help. If you donate to the Thrifty Goose Thrift Store, please be sure items are clean and in good condition (no broken zippers, missing buttons, stains, etc.). All items should be in salable condition. Keep in mind - if you wouldn't buy it, no one else will!
Also, we are limited on space but if you have furniture or other larger items you wish to donate, please contact  Brigit. Thank you to all of you who have supported the Thrifty Goose Thrift Store!
The Thrifty Goose is open Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm
All monies go to support St. Martin's Church and its Community Ministries
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Office Closed Friday, July 3
In celebration of Independence Day, the parish office will be closed on Friday, July 3 and will re-open on Monday, July 6 at 9:30 am. Enjoy the holiday!
Helpers Needed for St. Martin's Services
Have you ever considered being an usher for worship services at St. Martin's? Would you like to be a reader or work with the Altar Guild to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday worship? With the start of in-person services again, we are welcoming new members to our teams. Please contact Susan Esposito for more information or to sign up.
We're Distributing Prayer Shawls Again!
The Knitting Ministry is pleased to announce that we are able to distribute prayer shawls once again! You may request that a prayer shawl be delivered to you by one of our knitters (who will be sure to wear a mask!) or, f or zero contact, prayer shawls may be picked up at Natasha’s home which is directly behind the church . Each shawl is washed and placed in a sealed ziploc bag with an enclosed prayer. To request a prayer shawl, please contact Natasha Lofgren or Jill Scott or email the church.
St. Martin’s Hands
A Pastoral and Practical Ministry in a Time of Pandemic
St. Martin’s Hands is a ministry with both a pastoral and practical approach to strengthening our parish community as we journey together. If you feel you would benefit from the services of St. Martin’s Hands or if you'd like to volunteer, please reach out via email, phone call or text to  Linda Griggs ,  Cathy Bodner  at 401-272-6610, or  Elizabeth Welshman at 401-688-7037.
Healing Prayers
Even though we are not able to meet together in person yet, it doesn't mean we need to be secluded from one another. The Healing Prayers team is committed to continuing in ministry to those of you who would like prayers.
Healing Prayers will be offered for the week of July 5 - 11 by Jeana Whittredge. She can be reached by phone at 413-313-3033.
 May the peace of God guard your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Sunday Morning
Worship Podcast posted from 7 am
11 am - 12 pm

Weekday Services
Morning Devotions from the Chapel via Zoom
9 am Wednesdays

Weekly Prayer List
There has been no more important a time than now for us to unite
in the fervor of prayer for the state of the Union

  • We remember all who are protesting against racial injustice
  • For a commitment to peaceful protest and humane and sensitive policing
  • For a respect for and protection of private property during peaceful demonstrations
  • For an identification and containment of anarchist elements seeking to hijack peaceful protest
  • For those victimized by racial violence - both the violence of actions but also the violence of words
  • For those whose fears of racial reconciliation have been inflamed by false narratives and toxic rhetoric
  • For the reform of our police forces and a rejection of increasing police militarization

Gracious Lord, let us truly open our ears and hearts to listen to and embrace the cry for justice for our black brothers and sisters. For once, Lord, let us be truly present to the guilt of our white privilege and pledge ourselves to work tirelessly for the banishment in our communities of the scourge of racial fear and oppression.

  • Those affected by the Covid-19 virus:
  • Those who are ill or are in quarantine
  • Those who have lost family members or friends to the illness
  • The residents of group homes and nursing homes, including Hallworth House, Bethany Home, and Evergreen House Health Center
  • Everyone who is affected by the economic fallout of the virus
  • Those who are working hard to care for us and provide for us at this time:
  • First responders, nurses, doctors, and health care aids on the front lines in hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes
  • Scientists and lab technicians who are trying to find a treatment or vaccine for Covid-19
  • Store clerks, stockers, pharmacists, truck drivers, delivery people, custodians

  • Those who have birthdays this week: Charles Medeiros, Maisie Rampino, Constance Francis, Josiah Nyahkoon, Betsy Ingraham, Margaret Noel, Robert Amarantes, and Jaye Tyler

  • Those commended to us: Angela, Eidan, Melissa, Chris, Jeremiah, Scarlett, Lisa, Virginia, Don, Justin, Eliza, Don, Michol, Mimi, Annette, Jean, Patrick, Oliver, Pam, Paula, Shirley, David, Ursula, Michael, Sam, Joe, Morgan, Murielle, Charlie, Truls, Jill, Christine, Katie, Beth, Linda, Tom, Chris, Martha, Jean, Timmans, Isabel, Alicja, Neal, Patrick, Jennifer, Mark, Cynthia, Cheryl, Robin, Mariette, Isabella, Ada, Harry, Marvin, Emeline, Gail, Sheila, Cathie, Denny, Aldo, Madeline, Vince, Kirby, Matthew, Patrick, Annette, Jaymi, Sanford, Frank, Alana, and Sam
Links to:
St. Martin's Church | 50 Orchard Ave | Providence, RI |02906
(401) 751-2141