A community reshaping itself to be

fit for God's purpose

Thursday, July 9, 2020

In-Person Services Resume

at St. Martin's!

St. Martin's is pleased to announce the return of

in-person worship services! Wednesday Morning Eucharist will be held each Wednesday at 7 am followed by Morning Devotions at 9 am. Regular eucharistic worship services will begin on Sunday, July 12 with one service at 9 am. The Sunday morning Eucharist will be held outside (weather permitting) on Orchard Place. At some point we will need to move inside and the pews have now been zoned for socially distanced occupation. Clean orders of service will be made available but it is recommended that you bring your own Book of Common Prayer.

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

Mood Prep 101

Dr. Carol Landau, PhD

As many of you will recognize, Carol is married to David+ Ames. Based on over 30 year of academic and clinical experience, the release of Carol's new book is so very timely as concern about the incidence of depression among young people is magnified by new concerns for the longer term effects of the Coronavirus interruption to normal education and social life for our children and families. As the book blurb states: this volume will be a great resource for parents for years to come.

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

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

In-person worship has resumed but we're being asked to avoid socializing at church. Still, that 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 12 - 18 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

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

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.